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At a Common council, held at the City Hall, in tha City of Saint John, on Wednesdey,
thirteenth day of August, A. D., 1952, at 10.30 a.m.
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Gaorge E. Howard, Eaq~~re, Mayor
A1germen Howard, Leonard, PriDce and Tippatt
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Measrs. Edward D. Walsh, EXecutive Director, and
F. S. Haycox, Aaaiatant to'the Executive Director.
His Worship the
which was present in order to discuss
Mr. carl A.Robbins ectad as spokesman
Martin O'Leary, and R.Wheaton.
Mayor welcomed the deiegation of Saint John ~erchanta to the meeting,
the matter of parking regulations on Charlotte Street and Union Street.
for the delegation, which also included Messrs. C.Driscoll, J.G.Hart,
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Mr. Robbins ststsd that the delegation's chief objection wss the action taken regarding
this matter without thair knowledge and endorsation. They feel as they do because they must do everything
possible to protect this district as a shopping centre. He adviaed that they hava a faw suggestions to offer
'aa far as'Friday nights are concerned, that ia (1) to have one-half hour parking during these periods with
more vigilant police ~ontrol, (2) prohibiting trucks from parking any nights in thia area, (3) stop tha pass
time of family csrs parking all evening in thia'diatrict, (4) provide more polica supervision in this araa,-
and a traffic policeman is a must on Chsrlotte Street, (5) route traffic weaterly on both South and North
~rket streats, (6) use the three loading zones on Charlotta street for parking the average public, and (7)
i that Coburg street be mada a one-way streat going north, and stated that parhaps tha Traffic Committaa could
r.7et~rs give'tois some con~ideration. He ,also suggested the use of parking metera up until 9 p.m. making thia area a
general parking araa. Ha stated that the delegation waa putting forth thase'suggastions in the spirit that
they may be of some help in solving the parking problem. .
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Alderman Howard inquired if thia would create a hardship to them by not giving the
publiC sn opportunity to park at the place of business, and aakad if thay wera sura tha changa would not help.
]Mr. Robbins stated that it has been given quite a bit of conaideration and it was felt the suggested measures
should be tried before parking was eliminated. Alderman Howard referred to the fact'that there is no parking
by the Paramount Theatre giving the pedestrians a better chsnce.
"', Mr. Robbina atated that the ona way' traffic is working out very well on Charlotte
Straet and Union straat, but that American tourieta sometimea find it difficult to get to varioua placea
because of it. It does help the traffic problem but not the merchants.
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Mr. Wheaton spoke of the traffic at Market Squsra. Ha stated that when the mattar of
taking the parking meters awsy from this area came up, the merchants were given en opportunity to voice their
opinion in the matter.
Aldermen Howard asked the Chief of Police, who was present at the meeting, if one-he If
hour parking'would involve eny problems thet would be difficult to solva. Chief Oakes replied thst in order
to enforce the one-hslf hour parking, it would require more men. He seid that aliminsting trucks from
parking in uptown areaa every night would be a good thing.
Mr. J. G. Hart commentad that between the hours of 7 snd 9 p.m. more business is done
if no parking space ia available, firms are liable (0 loae business.
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Messrs. Driscoll and O'Leary also spoke on behalf of tha delegation.
Mr. Robbins ststed that if they had vIgilant police supervision, this si tuat10n of cars
parking up town every night on Charlotte Street would not occur~
On motion' of Aldermen Howard
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'I ' RESOLVED that the Common Council resolution of August 4th,
1952 authorizing nb 'pa'rking on Union 'and Charlotte'Streeta b'e'rescinded, and .thEit this matter be refarred to
, the Traffic committee for conaiderstion and a recommendation be submitted to the Common Council in this
connection.
Mr. Robbins, on behalf of the delegation, exprassed appreciation for the heering at this
meeting, .and the delegation then withdrew.
, On motion of Alderman Howard
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!AUgust last be received and filed.
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seconded by Alderman Leons.rd
RESOLVED that the copies of the minutes of the fourth of
, Alderman
promote a College.
these benefits. He
Tippett spoke about the matter of having a second year Arts courae
He stated that there is no reason why the people of this community
asked that an estimate of cost be obtained from the School Board.
in this City
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On motion of Aldermen Tippett
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;;Bini JOj/l ~~;$;, RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Merchants'
!lsstJc. uA.i-ct. I Association Ltd. regarding the proposed changes in parking regulations on Union and Charlotte Streets,
. Pdr/(inq. n.. i asking that a delegation from their organizetion be present at the next Common Council meeting to discuss
ro/<<7a~/ons I this matter before tha proposed chenge goes into effect, be recsived and filed. '
On motion of Alderman Prince
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_ :Board Hade RESOLVED thst the lattar from the Saint John Board of Trade
. . 7100 t-/L __ 'expresSing thanks and appreciation for the co-operation and. finencial essi stance given by the Common Council~
___(b/,l~/an__~ter-Ithe establishment of tha Composite Prestige Booth at the Canadian Internetional Trade Fair, and edviaing
1~/Qn"'~_/tc?de that the amount of $624.00 being financial assistance from the exhibitors, was forwarded to the City
____.~ir Comptroller, be received and filed and the matter of participating in the Trade Fair next year be left in the
7?ef'erred to handa of the incoming Council.
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On motion of "ldel'lllan Howard- ,
Seconded by "lderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the account amounting to $27,710.23
submitted by John Flood & Sons .l.td., being Progress Estimate Number 5 in connection with work
being parformed on the Charlotte I,;treet Building of the City Market - such J:.atimata having
been approved by Messrs. Alward ~ Gilliea, architecta - be paid.
. On the queation, ~lderman'Tippett inquired about the entrance of the Markat
Building and stated that hs undarstood that the arcada,is' being used for storage spsce for
some or the elevator parts. The ~xecutive Director advised that the contractors do not want
to open the arcade up to tha public until they have it cleared away for the safaty of the public.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of ,Alderman Tippett
Secondad by "ldermsn Leonard
RESOLVED that tha letter from Mr. J.F.H. Teed, Barristar
advising that the legal proceedings commenced by the Attorney General ex reI I,;.~.T. (~astern)
Limited against the City of ~aint John, the Municipality of tha City and County of ~aint John,
the New Brunswick power Company and the Hig~way Boerds of the Parishss of Lancaster and ~imonds,
have baen terminated, enclosing statement of account for legal profesaional services rendered
in this connection amounting to $4916.01, and enclosing also cheque for$94.22~ yay~bl~ to the
City of i.;eint John, as the credit balance for the monies received by him from S.M.~. (J:.aatern)
'Limited, ba received and filed and Mr. Teed complimented on the auccessful way in which he'
handled the case.
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On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by ~lderman Howard
RESJLVED that the latter from the Canadian 'National
Railways ragarding permiasion for the installstion of an overhead pipe line acroaa Gilbert's
Lane, be received and filed and the Canadian National neilweys asked to furnish a Bond of
Indemnity in thia connection, and also that the owner of the O'Neill property be approached
in order'to find out if there ie any objection to an overhead 'pipe in this location.
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"-Ori motion of Alderman ~;ippett
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'~econded by ~ldermen ~onard .
RESOLVED that the lettar from the New Brunswick Municipal
Finance Officers' Association advising of their 'l'hird Jlnnual Conference in ~redericton on
Septamber 23rd and 24th next, and advising that the memberahip fee is ilO.OO per year, be received
and filed and 'the said fee of *10.00 be paid to tha said Jlssociation and the City be authorized
to send e repreaentative to attend the conference;
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Alderman Prince spoka regarding the attendance of civic officiala at conventiona
etc; and 'tha financing of 8ama. He atatad that soma kind of policy ahould be adopted' to finance
those attending meetings away.
on motion of Aldermen Prince
Seconded' by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that any person or group authorized to attend sny
conventions or meetings be paid in ,the mannsr following, transportation costs, plus a maximum
of f20.00 per day for every day that he or they are away.,
The Harbour Bridge Committee entered the meeting at this time, consisting of
Measrs. P.~. Mitchell, A.F. Blake, J.h. Dudley, G.G. Anglin, C.N. Wilson and Dr. J.~. Brittsin.
Tbia committee w@s appointed to take up with the beilways the matter of a Harbour bridga and
find out their reaction ragarding same. Mr. ~itchell advised that Mr. Blake was made Chairman
of the ~b-committee. Mr. Blake advised that he had contacted both Railways but that thay ere
not interestad in B Harbour Bridge, as there ~ould'not be any 'saving for them in same. He then
proceedad to read a letter from the Canadian National hailway advising of their f~eling in the
matter. He also read a report from the Canadian Pacific Railwaya, in which they stated that
7/10 of a mile in haulage would be saved by the Bridge but their cost would be increaaed if they
tried to handle cars across the Bridge.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the' committee, would like to heve some suggeations as
to how they would proceed next, as the co-operation froJII the two "saways was not satiafactory,
aa they both felt that it was not to their advantage to have the bridge acrosa the ttarbour. .
Hrs Worship the Mayor explainad the reason the Harbour bridge committee waa asked tb contact
the nailweya in thia matter was because of the Ferry "Loyalist". Mr. ~itchell atated thst the
Committee haa not got the funds to proceed as they would like to and all they can do is talk
about the Harbour Bridge. He stated that a vehicular bridge would pay for itself and be a
dafinite saving. If the deficit of the Ferry "Loyalist" was taken into consideration, the
bridge would pay for itself in forty years. He stated that the Committee cannot do anything more
until surveys ara completed!
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Alderman Prince asked about how much it would take in funds to JIIake a comparative
study and. a collection of all data to make this bridga. Mr. ~ilson atated that it would be very
expenaive, thst ia approximately $40,000.00 or $50,000.00.
Mr. Anglin agreed with Alderman Prince'a ~dea of having comparative atudias of the
matter made. He atated the GOvernment would like to know something definite about the Bridga and
therefore the committee cannot approach them until aomething of a definite nature is known, as
they want facta and figurea.
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. T" H:a worahip the Mayor aaked Mr. "'i tchell if he had any information about the ferry ea
, a private enterprise. Mr. Mitchell replied that he haa nothing es yet. Dr. Brittain stated that perhaps
. the ,people will went a plebiscite on this matter in the fall election.
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$r!J :JlJ ,M.r I RESOLVED that the Harbour Bridge Committee be requeated to
_~&;~~Cb;';';~tfe~' contact v~rioua engineering firms, who are intarested in this.type of construction work, receiving
~ figures aa to how much they would charge in carrying out a tentstive atudy for a Bridge over the Harbour
and report back their findinga in thia connection to the Council.
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On motion of Aldermen Prince
The Harbour Bridge Uommittee withdrew from the meeting.
on motion of Aldarman .t'rince
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the letter from the Inter-City services Ltd.,
advising that if the ~erry "Loyaliat" ia to be taken off ita service they would be willing to offer a
smell ahipcspable of handling forty or fifty passengers and perhapa later a larger ship, which they have
in mind for the ~aint John ~iver, 1953 operation, the larger ship to be used in the Harbour during the
period.of greateat travel and during the summar period the smaller ship could be used, - be received and
laid on the table until furthar information is received regarding tha Harbour Bridge and the dispoaition
of aama.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the
of the condition of the catch baain in front of his property at
and the matter referred to the Director of worka for a report.
letter from Mr. J.C. ~nglish adviaing
94 Mount Plaasant ~venue, be received
On motion of Alderman Tippett
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. l'.C. Gibba regarding
the condition of the hill on lower ~well ~reet, be received and the matter refarred to the Director of
\!lorka for a report.
On motion of Aldermen ~rince
seconded by Alderman J:1owerd
RKSOLVED that the letter .from Mr.L. C. Jones regarding
the diaoontinuance of the buses on Adelaide Street, adviBing that this street ia in a very bed condition
and has no curbing, be received and the Director of ~orka requested to submit a report to the Council as
to tha cost of curbing Adelaide Street from the corner of Main street to the Newman hridge on both aidea.
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seconded by Alderman Howard
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RESOLVED that the report of the ~scutive Director for the
December 31st, 1951, be received and filed and enterad in the Yaar Book.
on motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the raport of the Police Department for the month
of July bo received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Howard
RKSOLVED that the report of the building Inspector for tha
month of JulY be received and filed.
Read a letter from tha Exacutive Director requesting authority for the payment of
invoico from the ~aint John Dry Dock Co., Ltd., amounting.to $1,378.00. Ha stated that this inapection
waa necaaaary in order to open up cortain sections of the ~'erry "Loyalist" to permit inspection by
" officials of the Departmant of Transport.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman Leonard
granted for the peyment of ~l,378.00 to
ferry "Loyalist", same to be charged to
RKSOLVED that the letter be received end filed and authority
the ~int John Dry Dock Co. Ltd., in connection with repairs to
Item No. '4 (Fsrry Boat Repaira) of ferry appropriation.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the report from the "ssesament Ilepertment
recommending the sale of Lot 879, Guilford Street, Weat Saint John to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cooper at the
asseased value, namely $250.00, be recaived and the recommendation adopted.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman T'ippett
RKSOLVED that aa per the recommendation of the Assessment
Department, Mr. Robert satzka be sold Lot 438.'Pitt Street for the sum of ~lpOO.OO.
Mr. W. R. Godfrey, Director of Works, entetsd the meeting at this time.
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Read a letter from the Director of works, advising that Central Mortgage
.' and Housing Corporation are calling.tenders this week for the construction of two hundred
housing units in the erea between the preeent Rifle Range Development and sandy Point Road,
and are calling.tenders at this time for half of the proposed housing development. The latter
further atated thst when tenders for construction of these' houaing units cloae in about three
weeks time, the City ahould be prepared to go ahead immediately with the construction of straeta
and water and aewer lines - installation of the underground aervices and construction of streeta
to serve this houaing davelopment should precede the building of the housing units. It is
proposed to extend Churchill Boulevard to connect with the Sandy Point Road. The Director
of works, in his letter, gave an eatimata of the cost to the City of providing streets, water ani
sewers, in the amount of $192,000.00. Alderman Princa felt that a tender call should be made
for this work. Aldermen Tippett stated that the usual City waga acele ahould be put in tha
tendar cell. Aldarman Prince steted that the job'would not ba done at as Iowa cost aa
poaaible with that stipulation. The Director of Works advised that this job ahould be
started before cantral Mortgage and Houaing corporation move in on their construction work.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
second'ed by Aldermen Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of ' Work a in connection with the construction of atreets and water and sewer instsllation to
serve the aree between the preaent Rifle Range Develqpment snd Sandy point Road, be received
,and filed and authority granted to call for tenders for thia work and at the same time the
Department of Public works be requested to prepare an eatimate of thia work for submisaion
to the Council:
AND FURTHER that when specificationa for the tender call sre completed
that copias of aame ba furnished each member of the Council.
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Alderman Prince esked what was delaying the work at Spruce Lake. The
Director of Works advised thst at the laat meeting, he was esked to have tenders celled
for thia job. He stated that they will have to build a coffer dam there and it is very
difficult to call tanders and prepare specifications for this job. It will be at least two
or three weeks unti1 this is done.
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On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by His worahip the Mayor
RESOLVED that tha Public Works Department
be instructad to proceed with the work at the Spruce Lake Dam and ~he previous Order ib Council
of Auguat 4th, 1952, authorizing a tender call for this work be rescinded.
Question being taken on the motion, Alderman Leonard and His Worahip the
Mayor voting "yea", and Aldermen Howard, Prince and Tippett voting "nay", the motion was
.declared lost.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that a study be made by the Director of
works and Executive Director as to the edvisebility of dividing the public Works Department
into two separate Departments and a raport submitted to the council.
Alderman Leonsrd voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by Aldermen Tippett
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
the Police Department, recommending that Park Straet Extension bemeda a stop street at the
junction of cedar Grove'creacent; that cedar Grove cresqent be made a stop street at the
junction of Perk street; and that Mount pleesant Avenue be made s stop atreet at tha junc~10n
of Park Street and Hawthorne Avenu~,be received and filed and the said recommendations edopted.
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On motionnof Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman LeoDard
. RESoLVED that the letter from the Director of
Sanitation raqueating authority for payment of the emount of $478.00 for repairs,to the
interior and door of the No. 2 Incinerator, which was over and above the estimated cost of
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$1,000.00, and requesting authority to proceed with repairs to No.1 Incinerator at an
eatimated cost of $1,000.00, be received and.filed end the neceasary authority granted.
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On motion of Alderman prince
Seconded by Aldermen Leonerd
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Maintanance ~~d Supply requesting authority to hava.the,neceasary repairs made to the
hydraulic cross shaft assembly of No.2 truck amounting to $165.00 be raceived and filed,
and the bid of the Saint John Dry Dock Co. Ltd. accepted for thia work, it being the lower
of two bids received.
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On motion of Aldermen Tippett
Seconded by Aldermen .Prince
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Inspector recommending that the deposit of Foote Brothers being held by the City for the
demolition of building at 138 Mecklenburg Streat, as they were the successful tenderers, ba
returned to them, ba received and filed and tha recommendation adopted.
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On motion of Aldarman Princo
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchas-
ing euthority be granted to advertise for tenders on I-new pneumatic ~aving Breaker for the Water Department,
ssme to be charged to this years sppropriation for Water Maintenance.
On motion"of Aldermen Tippett
Secondad by Aldermen Howard.
liliSOLVED thst in accordance with the request of the Director
of pUrchasing authority be granted for the purchase of 216 feet of 4 inch EngliSh cast Iron Watar Pipe for
tha' Watar Department, at 8611 per foot, F.O.B. SSint John plus sales tax from''I'.E.Fetterly & son, being the
lowest of three bids received - same to ba charged to Water stock Account.
On motion of Aldermen Leonard
Seconded by Aldermen Howard
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
authority ba granted for the purchese of 1 additionsl Filler piece for the venturi Tube Equipment for the
Water Department, which was authorized by Corr~on Council Order of May 5, 1952 from Keith Mercer Registered
to cost in th~ vicinity of ~285.00 - 'same to' be charged to this years appropriation for water Maintenance.
On motion of Alderman Howard
seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that in accordanca with the requast of the Director
of Purchasing authority 'be'granted to purchase a drum of Non Slip Floor Wax from the G.H.wood Co. for City
.Hell to cost in the vicinity of i150.00 - same to be included in thia years appropriation for Cleaning.
On motion of Aldermen Prince
seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that as per the raquest of the Diractor of purchasing
authority be granted for the purchsse of 50,000 Speedyset Triplicate Counter Receipts from woore business
Forms Ltd., for the collection Department, thlllugh the local egent, A.T.Snodgrass to costin the vicinity of
$760.00 - half to be cherged to.thia yeara appropriation -for Stationsry, and half to the 1953 appropriation
for Stationary.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Aldermen Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Trensportation Committee,
in reply to a request for information regarding tranaportation from west Saint John, advising that there are
bus express trips running at 8.35 a.m. from west saint John and 5.10 p.m. from head of King ~treet, plus
the regular coaches and regular extras to and from West Saint John1 be received end filed.
On motion of Aldermen Howard
seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Tranaportation Committee,
regarding the recent change in tha routes of the Adelaida street and portland Placa buses, advising that
the present change appaared to be the only solution, with the present equipment, and would cause the least
inconvenience, pointing out that thischanga ia on a trial basis only andit is the intention of the Committee
to again. check .it after school opans and when people return from their summer cottages, be received and filed
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. R. J. Broderick,Barrister,
regarding property et 592-594-596 Main Street, owned by Property Finance Limited, stating that provided the
City pay a the sum of i5400.00 to Property Finance Limited for this Iroperty, Property Finance will undertake
to remove the property at the corner of Chapel snd Acadia stree~ this City, forthwith, be received and
filad and tha emount of $5400.00 ba paid to the said Property Finance Limited, provided the building in
question' is' demolished within the next twenty daya.
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Moved in amendment by AldermaD Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. R. J. Broderick, Berrister,
regarding property at 592-594-596 Main street, owned by Property Financa Limited, stating that provided the
City pays the sum of $5400.00 to Property Finance Limited, for thia property, Property Finance Limited will
undertake to remove the proparty at the corner of Chapel and Acadis Streets, this City, forthwith, be
received and Mr. Broderick advised that the City will pay him the aum, of $5400.00 after he demolishes the
property aitueted on tha corner of Chapel eDd Acadia Streeta and the property aituated 18 St. David Street,
and that upon Mr. Broderick advising the City that thia proposition is satiafectory to him, that tenders be
immediately called by the City for the demolition of the property situated 592-594-596 Main Straet.
Question being taken on the amendment, the amendment was declsred carried.
Aldermen Tippett moved thet the City Solicitor prepare Legialation, giving the City
authority to have buildings of this nature torn down, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Aldermen Prince
saconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED thet the letter from the New Brunswick Electric
Power Commission, with further reference to the matter of emission of fly ash and smoke from their power
plant, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Aldermen Prince
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. John Allen requesting per-
mission for the Brethren to preach in the open air at a place or places to be designated by the Police Depa~'
ment, be received and filed and the requested pe rmiaaion granted.
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RESCLVED that the letter from Mr. Ronald M.
Beyea, in connection with restraining children from attending theatres during the presant
epidemic of polio, be received and filed and copy of the letter forwsrded to the Saint John
Board of Health.
Read a letter from Mr. George E. McInerney,Berriater, in connection with
the claim of $617.00 by hia client, Mre. Agnea Doran, aubmitting an itemized account in the
amount of $369.00, covering damages allegedly received by her due to a hole in the sidewalk
on Rotheaay Avenua in front of Gorlick'a Grocery store. The City solicitor stated that in
his opinion this claim should not be paid. a~ ~he City is not lieble in this metter.
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Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George E.
McInerney, barrister, in connection with the claim of $617.00 by hia client, Mrs. Agnea Doran,
submitting an itemized account in the amount of $369.00, covering damages allegedly received
by her due to a hole in the sidewslk on Rotheaay Avenue, in front of Gorlick'a Grocery Store,
again aaking conaideration of Mrs. Doran'a claim, be ~acaived end filed.
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Moved in amendment by Aldermen Prince
Seconded by Aldermen Tippett
RESOLVED that tha letter from Mr. George E.
,McInerney, barrister, in connection with tha claim of $617.00, by his client, Mrs. Agnes
Doran, submitting an itemized account in the amoqnt of $369.00, covering demages allegedly
raceived by her due to a hole in the aidewalk on Rothesay Avenue, in front of Gorlick'a Grocery
store, again asking consideration of Mrs. Doran'a c~aim, be received snd the amount of
$400.00 be paid to Mrs.Doran in settlement of this matter.
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Question being taken OD the amendment, ~ldermen Tippett and Prince voting
"yea",and Aldarmen Howard, end Leonard voting "nay", and the Mayor casting the deciding vote
- of "nay", the .amendment was declared lost.
It wes decided that the next meeting of the Common Council wiil be held
on Monday, August 25th.
The matter of naming a solicitor to review the City Charter and setting
forth an opinion on the power still held by the corporation under this document was discussed.
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At a Common Council, held,et the City Hell, in the City of Saint John, on Mondey, the
twenty-fifth day of August, A. D., 1952, at.7.00 o'clock p.m.
presen t
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Aldermen Campbell, Leonard, ~rince and Tippett
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.F.S.Haycox, Assistant to the Executiva Director.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Aldermen Leonard
RESOLVED that minutas of the thirteanth of August last be
confirmed...copies of the minutes of the aaid meating having been furnished each Member of the Council.
On motion, of Aldarman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Electric
Power Commission, concerning the problem of fly-ash from their Saint John plant, assuring the City that
they will make every reasonable effort to correct this problem at their planta where it affacts the
surrounding neighborhood, be received. and filed and a copy of aame furnished the press.
Alderman Howard entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded, by Alderman Tippett
RESOLv~ that the letter from the Saint John Community Chest
relative to the forthcoming Red Feather Campaign, be received and filed and the City by-law weived in this
special instance in order that parmission may be granted for the following:- the use of a P.A. sound truck
on "Red Feather Monday" and ,the preceding Friday; the use of sidewalk stencils; the use of the Campaign
slogan by City Hall in the pitney-Bowes postage meter, snd the issuing o( a Proclamation by His Worship
the Mayor regsrding "Red Feather Monday", with the recommendation. that the said Monday be observed on
October 27th, to avoid confliction with Thanksgiving end Civic Election nays.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
. Seconded by Alderman Prince
., RESOLVED thet tha letter from Misa P.A.Powall registering
complaint in connection with the pigaon nuisance at her property, 29 ~ueen Square end requesting that some
action be taken towards the correction of this condition, be received and referred to the Director of Sani-
tation for investigation and a report of his findings to the Common council:
AND FURTHER that Miss Powell be apprised of the Council's action in this connection and
thankad for having brought the matter to the attention of the Council, and that. she ba assured that they are
taking all poaaible steps to slleviate the situation.
On motion of Aldarmen Prince
seconded by Alderman Leonard .
RESOLVED that as per the request of the County Secretery, the
.City. of Saint John Bell to the Municipality of the City and County of saint John lot 14, Castle Street, aa
shown on City Survey Sheat .No. 26, for its assessed value, namely $200.00, the ssid lot being required by
the Municipality in connection with the construction of the laboratory,
AND FURTHER that His Worship the Meyor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Deed
in this connection on behalf of the City of saint John.
On motion of Aldarman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. cecil W.Rose offering the sum
of ~4.00 per foot, or $200.00, for the parcel of land on Cushing street, ~arish 01' Lancaster, known as lot
27, maasuring approximetely 50 ft. by 100 ft., be referred to the Director of Works for a report es to
whether or not the City of saint John is desirous of retaining this property~
On motion of Alderman Princa
seconded' by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Investors Limited offaring to
purchase or lease e City owned lot of land situated on Carleton Street,just opposite the head of Peel Street,
be received and referred to the_Assessment Department and the Town Planning Commission for a report.
On motion of Aldarmen Cempbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED thet authority be granted to lease to Mr. F.W.Dykemen
the vacant lot of City owned land at the corner of Leinster and CroWD Streets, mee~uring 229 ft. by 72 ft.
by 10 ft., on a month to month basis at a rental of $5.00 per month, which is equivalent to the original
pffer of $12.00 rental per year plUB taxes, etc. offored by Mr. Dykeman - it being understood that the said
lot of land is to be used for no other purpose than live storage or psrking of automobiles.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Aldermen Leonsrd
HESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. Roy Cooper offering to
sell to the City of saint John a sand pit located at Silver Falls, be received and referred to the Director
of Works for a report.
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Mr. Ervin M. O'Brien was present st the meeting and spoke on behalf of
residents of Tower street, West seint John, who request thst consideration be given for the
installation of curbing on the said atreet. He. commented on the condition of Tower street.
The Executive Director advised that the Director of Works had viewed Tower Street and was
preparing a report on the cost of improving it. He edded thet the sum of $1,100.00 had been
allocated to Tower street in the street progrsmme budget for this year, and that it covered
curbing and paving of a section of the street. Mr. O'Brien pointed out thst this aum covered
curbing and paving in front of two houses only and that the section he wes requesting to have
improved was not included in the street work for this season. He stated that the residents of
Tower street at the present time are primarily concerned with the need for curbing on this
streat in order to protect their properties from water da~age.
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His Worship the Mayor adviaed Mr. O'Brian that it was expected thst the
report from the Director of Works in this connection would be submitted to the next meeting
of the common Council, snd that the Council would then ascertain what action could be teken
on the mtter. Mr. O'Brien withdrew from the meeting.
Mrs. Bernice M. costello eppeared before the Common Council, edvising that
she is one of the tenants in the property located at 58 Erin street which the <tity has ordered
demolished upon accomodation being procured for the tenents by the saint John Housing Commission.
She stated that the building ia now in such a dilapidated condition that she is desirous of
vacating her premises ss soon es she is able to obtain other accomodation. Mrs. Costello
advised thet she ,had applied to both central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Emergency
Housing Office for housing but had been unauccessful. Mr. Costello is a patient in the County
'Hospital and thera are three smell children. Mrs. Costello sppealed to the Common Council for
aid in obtaining housing for heraelf end fsmily.
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The Executive Director felt that a case of thia nature was a problem for the
City to aolve as it is the City who will be demolishing the property in question. He suggested
that Mr. D. J. Hsnley, the Emergency Housing administrator, and himself look after this matter,
and at least see that the house ia made habitable until Mrs. Costello could find other accomodstion.
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His Worship the May~r advised Mrs. costello that the Co~mon Council ere
sympatheti-c: towards her appeal and will do everything possible to aid her and thet she would
be contacted in this regard within the next few days. Mrs. Costello withdrew from the meeting
s t this time.
Mr. P. D. Mitchell, chairman of the Harbour Bridge Project committee of the
Board of ~rade, then spoke relative to the proposed Harbour Bridge, and Rrogress made by the
Committee to date in contactingengineering firms interested in this type of constructioD work
to obtain from them figures for the carrying out of e tentetive study for auch a bridge.
Mr. cameron, the retired head of the ~ational Harbours Board, had been contacted, but would not
submit figures due to the fact that he did not have sufficient staff. Dr. P.L.Pratley,
consulting engineer, had submitted a figure in a letter, which Mr. Mitchell resd, not
disclosing the figure as he did not feel it should be made public at the present time.
The members of the Common Council read thia lettar.
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Mr. Mitchell stated that the firm of h.J.McCullough & Company, Montreal,
conatruction engineers, hed been contacted also, but as they would have to send an engineer to
saint John accompanied by an engineer from the Dominion Bridge Compsny, he did not feel these
,engineers should be asked to come to this city unti~ after this Council meeting. Mr. Mitchell
advised that Mr. Lambie, British Trade Commissioner,hed'beanin touch several 'times with
Mr. J. R. Dudley, Commissioner of the Board of Trada, and he bad intimated that when the
plans for the bridge are forthcoming, he would make seversl British firms fsmiliar with such
plsns.
Alderman campbell asked if any Americsn firms would be interested in tendering
as well, and 'commented he felt the matter should be investigated from all evenues. Mr.i14itchell
replied that the'Montreal company should be well qualifiad, in conjunction with the Dominion
Bridga Company~ Ha suggested that the Committee be authorized to contact the Montreal firm
immedistely and advise them that the matter ia still open snd that if they care to send
engineers to this city for the purpose of giving.an estimate, their proposal will receive
full conaideration. 1~ pointed.out that Dr. Pratley, who is familier with this erea, was at
a little advantage over tha Montreal firm in this connection. In raply to Aldermsn Campbell's
queation concerning the possibility of American firms tendering on the proposed Harbour Bridge,
His Worship the Mayor stated there are firms in the United states who could do so, but that
the firms alreedy mentioned could do just sS good a job as any United Stetes firm and for
less coat, possibly.
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RESOLVED that the Harbour Bridge ~roject
Committee of the Bosrd of Trade be authorized to contact tha firm of A. J. Mccullough &
Company, Montreal, construction engineers, to request them to seLd to Ssint John an
engineer accompanied by an engineer from tha Dominion Bridge Company, for the purpose of
arriving at an ,estimate in connection with the proposed Harbour Bridge, and to advise the
said firm that their proposel will receive full consideration:
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AND FURTHER that the said Committee submit a report in this connection
to the next meeting of the Common Oouncil.
Aldermen campbell inquired regarding transportation for West Saint John.
Mr. F.S.Haycox, secretery of the Transportstion committee, advised thst the Cornmittee is
reporting on the matter by letter at this meeting. He added that no definite.complaints
about thebus service to West SAint John have been received by the Committee.
Alderman campbell stated that he had heard thst tha repairs deemed
necessary to the Ferry are twice as much as they should be due to the fact that certain
parts of the craft have been allowed to deteriorete, but he understood that the structure
of the Ferry is aound, although the report of the inspectors asks for a new structure.
The'Mayor sdvised that the inspectors are men of integrity and if they aay something must
be done, it must be done. He declared that he would accept the inspectors' word in this
connection.
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Mr. Haycox advised he felt that certein matters pertaining to the Ferry should be
clsrified to the public. The public is assuming that it is the engines themselves that are to be fixed up.
To answer Alderman campbell's question, the Ferry since 1932 or 1933 hes been outdoors at all times end
considering that fact, it has stood up especially well. He explained how deterioration had come about in
the structure of the Ferry.
Alderman Campbell asked if any consideration could be given to ecquiring enothar Ferry,
perhaps from the United States, where a second-hand craft might be obtained at a moderate cost. He suggested
that the Executive Director eqquire at New York and Boston in this connection. His Worship the Mayor pointed
out that the condition of the present ferry spprosches must be considered before meking any such enquiries.
It wes pointed out to Alderman campbell that a second-hend boat probably ,would not prove a good investment.
Alderman Campbell noted that the ferry service to school children going back snd forth to
school was free, and he felt something should be done for the children travslling to and from school by bus.
On motion of Alderman Tippatt
Seconded by Alderman csmPbell
RESOLVED that Mr. D.A.Riley, M.P. for Saint John-Albert, be
requested to approach the National Harbours Board to sscertain if they would consider taking over the
operation of the ferry across saint John Harbour in exchange for ownership of Rodney Wharf.
Aldarman campbell referred to the meeting held on January 10th last between the Common
Council in Committee of the WhOle end Messrs. R.K.Smith, Chairman,B.J.Roberts and Russell Yuill, Port
Manager, of the Nationel Harbours Board, relative to payment to the City by the seid Board' in lieu of tsxes
on resl estate holdings of the Board in the city. He pointed out that as a result of that meeting - the
Board raalizing that the amount offered by them was not acceptable to tha City - the City wea supposed to
submit a Brief to the National Harbours Boerd who would then forwerd it to the proper Governmental offic.ials.
He in~uired what progress had been made to date in the preparation of such a Brief. The Executive Director
advised that he had been in conference with Mr. Yuill several times and that the Brief is being prepared
snd will be submitted to the City solicitor for his approvsl before being forwarded to the National usrbours
Board.
Aldarman campbell felt thst there had been too long a delay snd thst any subsequent
negotiations on the matter will be based on figures for 1953. The Executive Director reminded the meeting
that it is a fiva-year contract the City will be entering into and that the City had not found acceptable
the annual amounts'offered by the National Hsrbours Board, considering them too low. He pointed out that the
Brief would have to present the City's argument regarding the City's valuation of ~3,OOO,OOO.00 on the grain
conveyors and elevator of the Board while the Boerd places no valuation on them, in a different manner then
it wea presented to Messrs. smith and Roberts at the January meeting and thet therefore the brief would have
to be prepared carefully snd not too hurriedly. He added that he is satisfied with the progress elready made
in the preperetion of the Brief. Alderman Campbell replied that he was not setisfied, snd felt thet the City
by delaying the presentation of the Brief wpuld give the impression of disinterest in the matter.
His Worship the Mayor suggested that something can be prepared for submission to the
National Harbours Board in this connection before the naxt Common Council meating. The Executive Director
replied thet he could have something prepsred within 48 hours but that he would not wish to submit it to the
seid Board until the City Solicitor would have an opportunity to resd it.
Aldermsn campbell suggested that Senator A. Neil McLean, Mr. D.A.Riley, M.P., Mr. Russell
Yuill, the Executive Director and Common Clerk meet for the purpose of preparing the said Brief, and that a
report in this connection be submitted to the Common Council at its next meeting so that the Common Council
will know some progress is being made. His Worship the Mayor steted that this suggestion will be followed.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOL~~D that the letter from the Transportation Committee
relative to tranaportation service to West Seint John to adequately take care of school children, be
recaived and filed.
Mr. P.D. Mitchell withdrew from the meeting,et this tima.
On motion of Aldermsn Tippett
Seconded by Alderman campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Film Council,
whose work (national in scope) is visual education through motion and still pictures and the training of
projectionists, requesting the City of saint John to grant their organization the sum of $250.00, be
received and'filed and the request complied with.
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Moved in amendment by Aldermen Howard
Seconded by Aldermen Prince
RESOLVED that the matter of the request made by the Ssint John
Film Council for a grant of $250.00 from the City of saint John, be referred to the Committee on Budget for
1953.
Moved in amendment to the amendment by Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman campbell
RESOLVED that the request of the Saint John Film Council for a
grant of $250.00 from the City of 'saint John to aid them in their work, be laid on the table and a request
made through the newspapers or other means of advertising, that a citizen, some citizens or a society donata
this fund:
AND FURTHER that the matter be again considered at the next meeting of the Common Council
at which time if'no contributions have been received, the matter be referred to the Budget Committee for 1953.
Question being put to the amendment to the amendment, same was carried, with Aldermen
Howard and Leonard voting "nay".
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seconded by Aldermen Tippett
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation
Advisory Committee relative to expenditures they, deem necessary in order to protect the condition
of playgrounds, playing fields end equipment, be received snd laid on the tsble until a
report,is received from the school Board regarding future status of the Physical Education
and Recreation Department., and the said Committee advised of the Council's action in this
regard and requested to submit to council their opinions as to the future continuance of
recreational facilities in the city, particularly as the Council feel it advisable to
separate the Physical Education and Recreation Department as administered by a representetive
of the School Board.
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Read a letter from the Recreation Advisory committee ,requesting approval
of the purchase of 1 all metal combination swing and gymnasium set, 1 all metal steel alide,
1 all metsl climbing ladder, 3 chain link swings for replacements on present equipment and 1 set
metal soccer goals, to cost e total of $536.00, and not to exceed $700.00 including freight,
taxes, etc. Read a letter from the Executive Director recommending that tenders be called for
all the above named equipment with the exception of the soccer goals as same were Dot included
on,the'Recreation 'Depe~tment.s requisition form.
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seconded by Alderman Tippett
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RESOLVED that the Common Council request from
the Recreation Advisory Committee an estimata on the cost of setting up and supplying with
equipment miniature playgrounds in various areas within the City, same to be maintained and
operated by interested citizens in those areas:
A~~ FURTHER that as per the recommendstion of the Executive Director,
authority be granted to call for tenders for the following equipment for recreational
pllrposes:- 1 combination swing set, 1 steel slide, 1 P-4-A horizontal ledder and.3 chain
link swing and board for 10 foot bar:
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AND FURTHER that the lettar from the Recreetion Advisory Committee in
the above connection be received and filed.
,Alderman campbell commanted thet the purpose of his motion was to obtein
cost of equipment raquired, espeCially for small children, ~nd then the Council would
consider the possibility of the setting.up of the smaller pleygrounds. The Executive Director
suggested that the Common Council meet in committee on.this matter. His Worship the Mayor
replied thst the Council can do so when the reports in this connection heve been received.
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On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that authority be granted to psy
to Mr. H. Davis the sum of $9,000.00 on account of his contract regarding the installation
of shop fronts in the City Market Building, the said account heving been certified by
Messrs. Alward & Gillies, architects.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman campbell
RESOLVED that authority be granted to obtain
from John Flood & Sona, Ltd. an estimete of cost of cleening the exterior of the City Warket
Charlotte Street Building on the upper front storeys.
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On motion of Alderman campbell
seconded by Alderman Howard .
RESOLVED thet tha letter from the Saint John
Junior Chamber of Commerca adviaing of the list of names of outstending women in the city
which thay had submitted to the Cara dian Nstionel Exhibition Association, be received ani
filed end tha said organization thsnked for their co-operation in this matter.
On motion of Aldarman Prince
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. H. J. Whyte
requesting consideration for the installation of e street light on Sandy Point Road on Hydro
pole 139, at the entrance of his driveway, be received and referred to the street Lighting
Committee.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of Salt.
On motion ,of Alderman Prince
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RESOLVED that the tender of The Cenedian Salt
company Limited be accepted for the supplying of 3 carloads of Malsgash salt, No.5 mesh, in
100 pound peper bags, twenty bags to the ton, ~t $19.70 per ton, plus 4% N.B.Education and
Social service Tax, delivered and piled in City warehouses on Rothasay Avenue, Portland
Street and west saint John, minimum carlot shipment, 40 tons - this being the only bid received.
T~nders were opened r~garding the Egbert Street lot.
On motion of Alderman Howard
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RESOLVED that the tender of Irving Oil Compeny,
enclosing their certified cheque in the amount of $10,100.00 to covar their bid of the same
figure, be eccepted for tha sale to the said company of the lot of la nd having an erea of
approxirmtely 1-50 feat on Thorne Avenue and approximately 100 feat on Egbert areet,thl sAidflrm haviq!; suyillaQ tJ:J.e re'luired
1nfnI'llBtionesfnthe'i/!peafblildJngand business for which the saiQ lot is to De utillzeCl' the
approximate cost of proposed construction on tne lot ana the proposed date of co~encement
of such construction - this being the only tender received.
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Egbert Street which they are interested in purchasing for tha sum of $9,000.00.
Aldermen Prince withdrew from the meeting et this time.
Tanders were opaned for the supplying of sn oil burner.
On motion of Alderman Campball
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the loweat tenderfbr for the supplying of an oil
burner_ba accepted, namely, that of J.F.Munro & Co. for the installation of:
1 fully automatic Gun-Type Oil Burner complete with contrOLS
including Fire-O-Matic Valve, Fuel Line Filter and Automatic
DampIer together with one Two-Hundred Gsllon storage Tank, wired
and installed in sccordance with specifications re Jacket Heater
locstad in West saint John Police Stet ion - all work in accordance
with the spacificationa of the'N.B.Board of Fire Underwritars $310.00
N.B.Governmant Tax (on materisl) 11.00
$321.00
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a paving breaker.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
seconded by Alderman campbell
". RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of a paving
breaker be referred .to the Executi ve Director and the Director of Works for a report.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
seconded by Alderman campbell
RESOLVED that authority be granted to advertise for tenders on
200 gallons of Ethylene-Glycol Antifreeze for City motor vahicles, such materiel being chargeable to this
year's appropriation for replscemant of supplies.
.On motion of Alderl1ll n Howard
seconded by Alderman Leonerd
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing Director,
authority be granted to edvertise for tendars on a year's supply of coal, details of tha existing contract
in this conne?tion being incorporated in Common Council Order of ~eptember ?4, 1951.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
seconded by Aldarmen Howard
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of ~urchasing
authority be granted to purchase 1 Figure B-77 electric pipe finder from the Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc.
New Hyde Park, New York, to cost in the vicinity of ~250.00 and covered by this year's appropriation for
Water Maintensnce.
On motion of Aldermen Campbell
seconded by Alderman Howard .
RESOLVED that as par the request of the Director of Purchasing
confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of a quantity of necessary replscement perts for the
Eductor to cost about $398.00' plus tax and freight from Mussens Ltd. who are the agents for Eastern
canada - this amount being covered by this year's appropriation for ~ewer ~intenance.
On motion of Alderman Howerd
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Director
of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of 500 feet of No. 14, Two Conductors speciallY
insulated and Lead covered Fire Alarm ceble from Electric Supplies Ltd. for the sum of ~200.90 plus tax
and freight on reel when returned - this being tha lowest of thr~e bids received and the amourtt being
coverad by this year's appropriation for Repairs.
Aldarmen campbell, referring to the amount of trouble experienced with the Repeater of
the Fire Ale rm System, suggested that the City of Saint John purchase a used Gamewell l1epeater at the auctior.
of aquipment from the ~uoddy ViI lege Projact at Eastport, Maine, which is to take place shortly. He felt that
Mr. Proctor of Boston, who was engaged by the City to repair the present Fire Al~rm System, could be sent by
the City to Eastport to view the equipment to be sold to ascertein if it would be in good condition and if
it could be procured at a nominal sum. The Executive Diractor advised that he would inquire regarding the
Repeater to be sold at Eastport. He added that he felt it was bad policy to purchase second-hand equipment.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Aldermen Leonard'
..RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchesin€
authority be granted for the purchase of a new machine for installing up to 1 inch stop cocks in water msins
under pressure, to cost $222.10 plus taxes and freight from Mueller Ltd.. to replace a worn out machine
of the same make, and cov~red by this year's appropriation for Water Maintenance.
Aldermen Tippett requested a report from the Director of works on his opinion concerning
the water mains under the present ~arshBridge as they seem to be giving a great deal of trouble. The Executi~
Director replied thet the Director of Works haa been asked already for auch a report.
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On motion of Alderman campbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the Comptroller's Report for
the month of ~uly last be laid on the table until the next meeting of the Common Council
and in the meantime, the Council Members be supplied with copies of the breakdown of
expenses in ~onnection with seme.
On motion of Alderman Howard
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seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the following reports be laid
on the table until the next meeting of the common Council, namely:- Cash Receipts for
JUlY,Departmental Accounts for July end MonthlY'Expenditurea to July 31, 1952_~ copies,
of same Iiav ing' been distributed to each Council Member.
On motion of Alderman Howard
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seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the report of the Road Engineer
,for the month of July last be received and filed - copies of same having been furnished each
.Member of the Council.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by His worship the Mayor
RESOLVED thet as per the recommendation
of the Director of the Fire Department, two bands be engeged for the evening of september
1, 1952, to play for approximately two houra from 7.90 p.m. for the purpose of entertaining
citizens and visitors previoua to the Fireworks display acheduled for later than evening
during the conference of the Dominion Association of Fire Chiefs.
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Alderman Howard voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of the Fire Department advising of the rasignation of Mr. Ralph S. Miller from No.2 Salvage
Corps and Fire Police snd requesting that the warrant issued to Mr. Miller be cancelled,
be received and filad and the request complied with, and a letter of appreciation forwarded
to Mr. Miller for his services.
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Read a letter from the Director of Police requesting that as the budget
item in his department for motor repairs has been over-expended by $593.01 up to June 30,
1952, authority be granted to his department to over-expend the original ellocation of
$2,000.00 for this item by $1,000.00. The Executive Director advised that the said Director
when submitting his budget had esked for ~3,OOO.00 for this item, but that it had been reduced
to $2,000.00 by the Executive Director. He pointed out that tha cost of automobile repairs have
increased. Alderman campbell stated he wa,s not in favour of trensferring an over-expenditure
in one budget item of a department to another portion of the budget ss thet would create a
deficit budget. .
On motion of Alderman Leonard
seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Director of the Police Depnrtment, authority be granted to the said Depsrtment to over-expend
the budget item for motor repairs, originally set at $2,000.00, lip to $1,000.00.
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Question being put to the motion by Deputy Mayor Tippett, the motion was
lost with His Worship the Mayor and Alderman Leonard voting "yea" snd Deputy Mayor Tippett,
Aldermen Howerd and campbell voting "nay".
On motionlof Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that authority be granted to the police
Department to over-expend the budget item for motor repairs up to the amount of $800.00:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Police in the above matter
be received snd filed.
Read a letter from the Director of senitation commenting on the condition
of the Germain Street Market BUilding, end edvisinf that the structure of the building has
baen SO weakened over a long period of yaars that he felt ection should be taken immediately
to raze this building either by complete damolition or the removal of two storeys, leaving
the first floor to be roofed over temporerily until an opportunity to secure other premises
is afforded the tenants. He added that this partial demolition would depend on the cost of
temporary repairs which may not be justified but that no doubt the Common Council would like to
have some estimate of the cost of SArna. He pointed out that as the building now stands it is in
a dangerous condition and action should be taken immediately to remove the hazard and stated
that in his opinion complete demolition is the proper answer and the sefe thing to do in the
public interest.
, . Alderman Leonard commented that at present the Germain Street J>ierket
Building yields to the City rentals of approximately ib,OOO.OO annually and that it would
cost po~sibly ilO,OOO.oo to demolish this building, resulting in no income from this source.
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seconded by Aldermen Csmpbell
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Director
of sanitation to obtain an estimate of cost of repairing the Germain Street Market Building up
to a reasonable standard and that the Market Committee be requested to submit to Council their
opinion regarding the utilization of the said building:
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be received and' filed.
Mr. M. Fitzgerald, s tenant of the Germain Street Market Building, was present at the
meeting and spoke on the matter of the condition o~'this builaing, requesting consideration for the tenants.
On motion of Alderman Howard
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that authority be granted to proceed with the work of
grad ing, supplying with loam and seeding gra ss plots on both s ides of Broad Street at a cost of approximately
$750.00 mede up as follows:- grading $175.00, grass seed $150.00, loam, truck hire, etc., $425.00:
A~~ f~RTHER that the letter from the Director of sanitation in the above connection be
received and filed.
On motion of Aldarman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works requesting
authority to engage the services of an architect to prepare plans and specificstions. call tenders and super-
vise the erection of the house for the caretaker at Loch Lomond, be received and filed and tenders in this
connection be called on a plan to be submitted by the Director of Works, chosen by him, having in mind the
future of the Loch ~omond watershed, - the said house to contain two-bedrooms at least.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by Aldermen Howard
RESOLVED that as per the recommendetion of the Common Clerk,
the Board of school Trustees of saint John be requested to proclaim a holiday on Civic Election Day, October
20th next, and permit the use of the school buildine:s in the various wards as polling stations.
It was noted that in pravious civic elections, citizens in some areas had to travel quite
a distance in order to register their votes st the proper polling stations. Two areas mentioned particularly
were the Rifle Range and Ashburn Lake Road. Alderman Tippett requested that the Common Clerk investigate and
report on the possibility of locating polling stations within such ereas.
On motion 'of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard I
,.70""17 7;6/l/l/~ RESOLVED that as par the recommendation 'of the 'I'own Planning ,
t?ommis.s/.on commission, 'authori ty be granted for purchese by the City of saint John of the Park Property at 100 Elm
_.~r~ ~:%er~ streat, consisting of land and buildings, for the sum of $1,500.00, the acquisition of auch property being I
~~-+ ,necessary in connection with the widening of Elm street.
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~aer~I7._~~ Avenue Extensionend Churchill Boulevard Extension due to the recent hesvy rains. He felt that Central ~ortgag~
_ ,Cbl7tny/~r~. and Housing Corporation should be epproached again in thiS. regard with the request that some action be I
~~/~Cd!"~, taken to correct this condition. Tbe Executive Director advised that he end the Director of Works would I.
. ~~~e ~er investigate this matter the following dey to ascertain what could be dona.
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. Qaai/& .~h~ RESOLVED that the letter from QUfllity PScking Co. reletive to th~
_____Lb. I loss through demaged stock SUstained by them due to overflow of water from a City catchbasin at the corner of I
Main and Elm Streets during the heavy rain of August 22nd last, be received end filed and tha said firm paid
, ttie amount of their claim, namely, ilJ9.09:
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AND ]UR'IHER that the stock in question be sent to the two orphanages, to be divided equally,
and in the event such provisions are not acceptable to' the prphanages, it be utilized by the City Gaol.
The Executive Director advised that there are several dilapidated houses on ~oore S~reet
occupied by about-twenty tenants and the said houses ere owned by the Gormley Estate administered by
Dr. Donnelly of Montreal. He has offered to sell 'these propertiea to the City for their aasessed value
And would egree to finalize the sale of same when the tenants moved out. It was the con census of opinion
among the ~embers of the Common Council that the City should not enter the real estete business, especially
considering the condition of the properties. The Executive Director was instructed to advise Dr. Donnelly
accordingly.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Haif, infhe City of'saint John,
on Mondey, the eighth dey of september, A. D., 1952, at 7.00 o'cIO?k p.m.
pre sent
George E. Howard, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen campbell, Prince, Tippett and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F.S.
Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director.
On mo:ion of hlderman ca~pbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that minutes of the twenty-fifth of
August last be confirmed - copies of the minutes of the said meeting neving been ftlrnished
each Member of the Council.
On motion of Alderman Howard
~econded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that tha letter from the Saint
John Film Council which had been laid on the table at the last meeting of the common Council,
be now received and the organization's request for a grant of $250.00 referred to the Committea
on Budgat for the year 1953.
___~r~et? Alderroon Campbell inquired if the brief referred to at the last Common
4Idt..;()na/~r6(!ar~ Council meeting, for presentation to the National Hsrbours Board, had been completed. The
--'r' :bbar.d Executive Director replied that the Brief is complete except for one or two items. His
EXecafive.. ..flirec~1: Worship the Msyor requested the Executive Director to submit the completed Brief to the
. next Common Council meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the Com~on Council go on record
_~,6I?_~,~()/,7ejf__. as expressing deapest sympathy at the passing of Mr. John p. Wooney, who aerved as chsirman
7'--1.. . -nA4. JYI. of the Saint John Free Public Library, and at the passing of Dr. Louia P. ""cMurray, who at
.ur: OUIS r.r/(!I'It{I'r<~ the ,time of his desth waS Assistant '-uperinteDdent of Schools, Boerd of School Trustees of
saint John, end thst a letter of condolence be forwarded to the families of Mr. Mooney aDd
Dr. McMurray.
,His Worship the Mayor commented that Mr. liiooney and Dr. McMurrsy were
very public-spirited citizens and that the City owes e great deal to them for their services.
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On motion of Alderman Princa
saconded by Alderman Wbitebone
RESOLVED that the Cash Receipts Report
for July last, the Departmental Accounts Report for July lest snd the Monthly Expenditures
Report to Jul~ 31st last, be now taken from the table and filed:
t.bn?;9rro~rs ~~~ AND FURTHER that the comptroller's Report be again laid on the table
until the next meeting of the Common Council to allow further study of same.
on motion ,.of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
r'/.Jt Cdr.fety.. iP07/,7 RESOLVED thet the letter from Mrs. M. M.
larKlna .rf'1JU9l!705 Corkery-Ryan on behalf of herself and two other 'property owners of the Terrace situate
]?' t~ ~I.' at Nos. 149-153 canterbury Street, requesting that the area in front of the said Terrace
, 'free Or 0 ICe- be designated a "no parking" area, be received and filed and the Director of Police
requested toiDvestigete the possibility of establishing a time-limit psrking srea in this
locality end submit a report in this connection to a future meeting of the Common Council.
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On motion, of Aldermen Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Harold
Lawson edvising that for some time psst weter running off Lancaster Street, west has been
flowing into the ysrd of his property at 298 st. James street, west, washing awsy the fill,
and requesting that steps be taken to remedy this condition, be received and referred to the
Director of Works for a report on this condition, a method of remedying same end the cost
thereof, if necessary.
Alderman Howard entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of hlderman Osmpbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the letter from ~~e United
Commercial Travellers of America, Council 755, requasting permission to proceed with the work
of improvement of the road leading down to the Reversing r'alls, from Falls View Avenue, towsrd s
the islands in the center of the Fall~, if such work is feasible, advising that the improvement
of the road would be done purely as a civic project without any thought of con~ercial gsin,
be received and filed end the stand of this organization endorsad and that they be commended
for their int~rest in civic metters and assured of all possible co-operation on the part of
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Secondecl by AldeI'msn V1hitebone
H~SOLVED that as per the request of the Thistle Curling
Club and tne united Commercial Travellers Associstion, permission be granted to postpone their Fall Feir
from $eptember 20th to October 4th inclusive, to Saturday, september 27th to Saturday, Vctober 11th,
inclusive, in view of the present polio situation:
A~~ FURTHER that permission be granted the above vrganizations to hold A parade of
automobilas and band from the head of King ~treet to the Thistle Rink on Dufferin Avenue on the opening
evening of the seid Fair, beginning at 7.15 o'clock.
'On'motion of Alderman Tippett
of $1.00
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Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that authority be granted to purchase for the sum
five lots of land which were not utilized by Central mortgage and Housing Corporation for the
Court project, West saint John and to accept from central Mortgage and'Housing Corporation the
such ,land.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Howe Cow~n, bsrrister, on
behalf of his client, Mrs. Frank E. Harris, advising that Mrs. harris is desirous of purchasing a vacant lot
of ~nd on Tower Street, running through to Charlotte Street, west, which adjoins her property to Tower
street, and inquiring the price for which the City would be willing to sell the said lot, be laid on the
table until a report is r8cei ved on the matter from the Assessors.
On motion of hlderman }rince
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Reuben Hoben offering
the sum of $500.00 for the purcha se of the lot of land. mea suring 95 feet by 110 feet, and 10 cated next
to Mr. Bird's lot on Thornborough Street, be received and filed and Mr. Hoben advised that the City is
prepared to sell to him the lot in question for its assessed value, nemely $970.00.
On motion of Aldermen Prince
seconded by Alderman Howerd
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Cecil M. Joyce offering
to purchase the Parks Property on Elm Street, adjoining hie property on the" same street, for the sum of
$350.00 with the intention of demOlishing the old building on the Perks lot which would permit the grading
of his adjoining property to correspond with the new street elevation, be received and referred to the Town
Planning commission and the Director of Works for a report. .
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconoed byAlderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Progressive Conservation Association be
granted permission to hold a motorcade in connection with their Rally, subject to Police ragulations - the
said motorcade to proceed from the Mill Street Viaduct to the Pythian Castle on Union Street.
Alderman Campbell requested that the Liberal association be granted similar permission
if necessary' to hold a motorcade during an evening. 'His worship the Mayor replied that wher- the Libe:cel
association meke such e request, he will sanction a motorcade sponsored by them.
On motion of "lderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Director of Works be requested to'provide
an estimata of cost of laying sidewalks in'Fegan Court.
Tenders were open8d for the supplying of coal.
On motion of Aldermen campbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RE50LVED that the tender of Raymond M. Parker, this being
lowest tender, be accepted for the supplying of coal, as follows:-
250 tons, m9re or less, sydney Stoker Coal or equel $13.90 par ton
Springhill Stoker'Coal 13.90 per ton
250 tons, more or less, Springhill Sc r6e ned Coal 15.50 per ton
70 tons, more or lese, American Anthricite Egg and
Chestnut 25.00 per ton
- to be delivered to City Departments, trimmed when necessary, and weighed on Fublic
Scales, All prices submitted are subject to increese at mines, or in freight fates, or strikes beyond the
supplier's control.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of anti-freeze.
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that the lowest tender for the supplying of anti-
Compsny of Canada, Limited, as follows:-
freeze be accepted, namely, that
200 gallons of Ethylene-Glycol Permanent Anti-freeze in one gallon
containers at $3;05 per gallon F.O.B. City Stores, Rothesey Avenue,
with all Federal and Provincial taxes included, less 1% cash discount.
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that as the tender call for repairs to the Spruce Lnke Dam did not come to their attention
in time thay were ~nable to submit a bid before the deadline of September 8th, and
requesting that consideration be given to extending the tender date or sllowinB consideration
of e proposal they would be prepared to submit after reviewing the said Dam.
Tenders were opened for repairs to Spruce Leke Dam.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Aldermen Tippett
. 'RESOLVED that the lowest tender for
repairs to the Spruce Lake Dam be accepted, namely, that of Mr. 'r. Arthur Doherty,
together with his certified chegue in the amount of $487.20, the tender reading as follows:-
TOTAL
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3,000.00
822.00
750.00
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Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
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Mr. P. D. Mitchell, chairman, Harbour Bridge Project Committee of the
Board of Trade, entered the meating aDd reported on progress made by tha committee in procuring
quotations regarding prelilr,inary survey work and estimates of cost for the proposed Harbour
Bridge. Mr. Mitchell eubmitted unopened letters from The Rankin company Maritime, Limited
covering a raport and preliminary engineeringwork required, including preliminsry surveying,
sketches snd specifications and accompanied by en estimate of cost for (a) a vehicular
bridge only - fee $15,000.00, (b) e combined vehicular and railway bridge - fee $18,000.00;
and from Mr. Donald O. Turnbull, consulting engineer, edvising that should the prelirrlinary
work be awarded to him, he will enter into an agreement for the joint execution of the work
with iiir.Brian R. Perry of Montreal. Mr. TUrnbull stated he was prepered to carry out
the necessary field surveys using local engineers snd labour, and prepare preliminary design
sketches and cost estimates for both the combined bridge with lift span, and high level bridge,
without lift span for the sum of $2,000.00 and could commence the work immediately.
Mr. Mitchell advised that engineers from A. J. McCullough & Company,
Montreal end the, Dominion Bridge company had been in saint John, but no bid had been received.
Mr. Mitchell advised that Dr. P. L..Pratley had submitted a bid of $4.000.00.
Alderman campbell pointed out thet Dr. Pratley hed submitted two alternative'
sites and that plans are on file for e Bridge in the vicinity of wentworth Street, crossing
to the vicinity of Queen street, west. He felt that if a workable Herbour Bridge could be
built fur slightly more than $7,000,000.00 it would be a reasonable amount. He stated he
would like to see the bridge built between Simonds Street and water street, West, but felt
that a bridge as originelly suggested by Dr. Pratley, crossi~ the Harbour at high level by
means of auxiliary spans in the Lower cove location. would eliminate tile trun'ic bottle-necks \
existing in the lower area of Mein Straet around the Viaduct and also eliminate the necessity
of toll traffic. .
Mr. Mitchell pointed out that a bridge costing $9,000,000.00 at seven
or eight per cent would cost seven or eight hundred thousand dollars per year in carrying
charges. Alderman Whitebone did not fecI there was much parallel between the Halifax bridge
and the ,proposed saint John bridge, as conditions in the two cities are much different.
Alderman campbell commented that there ere at least two ferries opereting continually at
lmlifax which provide adequete service, while Saint John does not heve such service.
Mr. Mitchell noted that the only logical place to arect the bridge
in order'to clear the Harbour is at the upper end of the Harbour. He did not feel tlB t
Dr. Pr8t~ey took that fect into consideration when making his alternative suggestions for
e site. His Worship the Mayor stated that Dr. Pratley prepared plans fora Harbour Bridge in
1929 for erection near the location at Simonds Street. These plans areheld by the Netional
Harbours Board.' .
On motion of Alderman 'f'ippett
Seconded bYAlderman Howard
RESOLVED that Mr. Donald O. Turnbull, consulting
engineer, be advised that his bid of $2,000.00 relative to carrying out the necessary field
surveys in connection with the proposed Harbour Bridge is accepted on the assumption that he
will investigete elternative sites for the bridge, and that he be requested to submit a report
embodying the suggested type of bridge to be erected, location of same and what it would involve.
Mr. Mitchell advised that the Committee will contact Mr. Turnbull in this
regard and if Mr. Turnbull has eny different thoughts on the metter. the Common Council will
be advised. Mr. Mitchell withdrew from the meeting at this t1~e.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded BY'Alderman Howard'RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Pirector of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of 6 new pistons for the hydraulic
pumps on the chlorinators for the sum of $318.00 plUS taxes and freight from Wallece & Tiernan
Ltd. who supplied the machines, and the emount to be peid out of this year's sppropriation for
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Furchas-
ing, authority be granted for the laying of asphalt tile with plywood foundation in three rooms of the
Water and sewerage Building by Industrial Insulators Ltd. for the sum of $327.00 plus tax, which is the
only bid received from seven inquiries sent out in accordanca with Common Council Order of August 4th -
the cost in this connection to be paid for out of this year's appropriation for Water Maintenance.
On motion of Alderman Howerd
Seconded byAldarman White bone
RESOLVED thet tha report of the Polica Uepsrtment for the
month of' August last be received and filed - copies of same heving been furnished each ~ember of the Council.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the report of the Building Inspector for the
month of Auguat last be received and filed - copies of Same having been distributed to each ~ember of the
Council.
Tha Executiva Director distributed to each Member of the Common Council a copy of the
the Ssint John City Hell Employees Federal
items, this agreement is practically the same
by Common council earlier in the year. The
condi tions of this agreament, Alderman
proposed working agreement betwaen the City of Saint John and
Union No. 486, advising'that with tha axception of one or two
as the agreement drawn by the negotiating committee appointed
Union requests that the Common Council approve and ratify tha
Whitebone stated.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the proposed working agreement between the
City of seint John and tha saint John City Hell ~mployees Federal Union No, 486 be laid on the table until
the next meeting of the Common Council in 'order that the council Members mayhsve an opportunity to study
the agreement.
Alderman Ti ppett moved in amendment that the agreement be referred to the special
negotiating committee set up by the Common Council reletive to the various civic employeas unions working
sgreements, but there was no seconder. Alderman Campbell moved in amendment that the Common Council ratify
the agraement in question, but there was no seconder.
~uestion being put to the motion, same was carried with Alderman Whitebone and Campbell
voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
'seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection (4) of Section 2 of
The Labor Relations Act, 1949 the mumcipal corporetion of lhe City of saint John be hareby declared to be sn
employar within the meaning of the said Act with respect to the following group of its employees, namely:-
saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486.
On the question, Alderman Campbell stated he would like to make certsin thet there is s
non-strike clause in the proposed working agreement with the Union'in question, and moved in amendment that I'
the City of saint John declare itself to be an employer for this Union, conditional upon the fact that the
Union give a non-strike pledge to the Council. Alderman Whitebone noted that the other civic employees union
were not asked for such a pledge, and that it was negotiated in their agreament. There was no seconder to
the amendment to the motion.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Howerd
Seconded by Aldermsn Prince
RESOLVED that the matter of the City of Saint John declaring
itself an employar within the meaning of The Labor Relations Act, 1949 pursuant to Subsection (4)'Of Section
2 of same, with respect to Saint John City Hell Employees Federel Union No. 486, be leid on the table until
the next meeting of the Common Council to ellow settlement in the meantime of the various differences in
this connection.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion waS csrried with Aldermen White bone
voti ng "nay".
On motion of Aldermen Tippett
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded byAlderman Howard
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John purchase from the Esteta
of Irene M. Simonds the lot of land situate at the cornar of Long Wharf end Main Street having a frontaee on
, Main Street of 50.6 feet snd 8 depth of 35 to 42 feat, containing 1,9~5 square feet more or less, for the
sum of il,146.66 being a capiUiization of the yearly ground rent at 7~ plus one year's ground rent:
AND FURTIiER that negotiations be entered into for the purchase of the buildings
located on the above namsd lot, known es 668-672 Mein Street, owned by the ..state of Myel' Gordon, in order
that these buildings ,may be torn down immediataly:
J\ND FUR'llJER that correspondence from the Euildine Inspector, Town Planning Commission
and the Royel Trust Company relstive to the above matter, be recaived and filed.
On the question, Aldermen campbell stated he felt slum clearanca should be a matter of
an over-all plan, and that the entire area should be cleared, then the City could sell the land on the other
side of Main Street or utilize it for some purpose.
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On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman campbell
RESOLVED that the city of Saint John expropriate land
located in the ares on Main street from Lone Wharf to Acedia Street, extending back the depth
of the lots, in order to wide~ Main street and effect slum clearance.
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RESOLVED that before proceeding with
any expropriation of land in the area on l~in Street from Long Wharf to Acadia street,
extending back the depth of the lots, the Common Council receive information regerding
the assessed value of the lard in quest ion, also the buildings located on seme.
Question being put by Deputy Mayor Tippatt, the amendment to the motion
was carried.
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Alderman csmpbell inquired if the citizens should not be asked for an
opinion regarding tha possible use of this area after demolition of the buillings. He suggested
a commupity recreation center, a permenent type of hockey arena and various other buildings
which could be erect.ed on the site. He felt some person or group of persons might have the
foresight, to locate a center of this nature on the site. He elso mentioned the'fact that the
bus company have been seeking a locetion for a bus terminus other than that on King Street,
end he felt this site could be utilized for a transportation center. He inquired if this
would be an opportune time to call for such 'public proposals before the council deal with
expropriation costs. Aldermen whitebone felt t.hat first consideration before talking about
a recr"ation center should be given to finding decent places for people to live. He pointed
out that in the block in question there are a very large numher of residents, and inquired
what the City would do with them in case of exproprietion measures.
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Alderman Csmpbell then referred to the mstter of demolition of buildings
at the cornftr of Chepel and Acadia streets and at 18 st. David street to be underta~on by
Mr. R. J. Broderick on behalf of the owners. Tha Common Clerk reminded Aldermen Campball that
the common Council Order of August 13th last for the purchese by the City of property at 592,
594,596 Main Street, owned by Property Finance Limited and tenders being called by the city
for demolition of these buildings, is contingent upon the demolition of tha Chapel, Acadia
and st. ,David streets properties mentioned. lIe advised that he had received no reply from
Mr. Broderick to the City's proposition. It was noted thet the Acadia street building is in
the process of being demolished, in conformity with the resolution of Common Council.
On motion of Aldermsn campbell
seconded byAlderman Tippett
RESOLVED that Mr. R.J. Broderick be advised
that if demolition of properties located et 18 St. David street and at the corner of Chspel
and Acadia streets is not completed under the terms of Common Council Order of August 13th
last, the Common Council, at its next meeting, will commence expropriation proceedings relative
to thase properties.
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Alderman campbeli asked the Executive Director to check the matter
of the request of the school Bosrd to common Council on February 25th, 1952 for authority
to borrow $100,000.00 for use as a revolving loan for the same purposes as those suthorized
by Common Council on June 20th, 1950. He requested the Executive Director to report to
Council in this ronnection.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman whitebone
RESOLVED that in accordance with the
request of the Recrestion Advisory Committee authority be granted to install a two-inch
service pipe from Lansdowne Avenue to the Shsmrock GrouDds, at sn eatimated cost of $925.00-
the cost in this connection to be charged to the Water Uepartment current account.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded byAldermaD Howard
RESOLVED thst the letter from Mr. D. J. Henley,
Rentsl Authority for the City of Saint John, recommending that Miss Enid'King, stenographer for
the Ueputy County Secretary, whose services sre also being utilized by the Rental Authority, be
reimbursed in the amount of $20.00 per month in view of the increased valume of rental
correspondence, be lsid,on the table end Mr. Hanley requested to advise the Common couDcil
the approximate number of letters issued per month by Misa King and the avai~ability of time
et her disposal, also, the progress being made by his department regarding rents 1 questions,
the number of complsints which hava come to his attention, etc.
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seconded by Alderman i"ippett
RESOLVED thst the letter from the Director
of Works reletiva to the offer made by Mr. cecil W. Rose to purchasa lot 27 on cushing
Street, Parish of Lsncaster, for the sum of $200.00, advising that the water and Sewerage
Department is desiroua of retaining all its present holdings elong this street at the rear
of the present pump hou~e snd reservoir, except lot 27, be received and filed snd tenders be
called for the ssle of the ~ot in question, and Mr. Rose so advised.
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Seconded by Aldermen Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy Fire
marshal, Building Inspector and Director of the Fire Uepartment to whom were referred the
request of Mr. F. A. Morgan, solicitor for Irving Oil Company, Limited for permission to
instell s gas tank and pump for t~e use of tha New Brunswick Electric rower Commission on
their premises, Nelson Street, recommending thst permission be grented for the installstion
of one 500 gsllon tsnk end pump as egreed upon by the said committee and IrvingboilhCompeny,
Limited subject to a sixty-day notice for removal of the tank when necesssry, Y t e
City of'Saint John, be received end filed and the recommendation adopted.
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On motion of Alderman campbell
seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the street Lighting
Committee relative to the request of Mr. H. J. Whyte that a street light be installed on role 139, Sandy
Point Road, recommending thet a light be not installed on the seid pole at thia tima, be received and
filed and the recommendation adopted and a copy of the committee's letter forwarded to Mr. Whyte.
On motion of Aldermen Csmpbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLV~D that the Director of works be requested to clesr
outgrowths' of flowers snd bushes from various curves on 'the Sandy Point Road and provide further maintenance
of this nature at least weekly on the said Road, in order to prevent a traffic hazard.
Read a letter from The Maritimes Transportation Commission advising that the Minister
of Transport has t'ixed september 22nd, 1952, at 4.00 p.m. at his office in Ottawa to receiva representations
on the top wharfage question, and stating it is considerod advisable that someone on behalf of the Common
Council should be in attendence to give support to the representations at thst time. It was noted that on
July 21st last, a resolution was adopted by Common Council authorizing His Worship the Mayor or a deputy to
attend at Ottewa in support of this matter.
On motion of Aldermsn Tippett
seconded byAlderman White bone
RESOLVED that the letter from The Maritimes Transportation
Commission relative to representations to ba made at Ottewa on september 22nd, 1952 in connection with
the top wharfage question, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Saconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Donald M. Garnett and
Fred ~hite requesting consideretion for the extension of a water line of approximately 300 feet with one-inch
pipe to a new house and another dwelling at Lakewood, Parish of Simonds, be received and referred to the
Director of Works for a report.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that the matter of donation of a trophy by
the City of Saint John in connection with the forthcoming Dog Show sponsored by the New Brunswick Kennel Club
be referred to His worrhip the Meyor with power to act.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman campbell
RESOLVED that the,rommittee appointed by the common
Council to deal with matters pertaining to renovation of the City Market: the said committee composed of
the Executive Director and the Common Clerk, be now dissolved.
The City Solicitor, at the request of Alderman Campball gave his ruling as to whether
or not ~lderman Prince, a nominee in tha forthcoming Provinciel election, has the right to complete his term
as Aldermen of the City of seint John. The Co~~on Clerk replied that under the City Government Act, Aldermsn
Prince has every right to remain as a Member of the Common Council until expiration of his term of office.
Alderman campbell stated he accepted this ruling.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
&~SOLVED that the letter from Mr. G.E. ~cInerney, solicitor
for Mrs. J. F. Hazen, entering a cleim for $2,6~7.14 for demages through water in the cellars of Mrs.Hazen's
property, be laid on the teble until a report is received from the Director of WorkS in this connection.
The Common Clerk advised that he had been served by Mr.G.E. McInerney, Barrister, with
s Writ of Summons in connection with the claim of Mrs. Agnes Doren against the 0ity of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman campbell
. RESOLVED that an appearance and defence be entered on
behalf of tha Defendant, The City of saint John, in connection with the cleim of Mrs. Agnea Doran egainst
the City.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman'Tippett
RESOL VED tha t Mrs. Frank 0' Leary thro ugh her sol i ci tor,
Mr. G. E. McInerney, be offered the sum of $100.00 in full settlement of her claim of i1168.95 against the
City of Saint John in connection with injuries sustained by her on August 2nd last on Main Street.
On motion of nlderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldermen Tippett
RESOLVED thet Mrs. R. H. L. Skinner be offered the sum
of $63.87 in full aettlement of her claim against the City of Saint John in the amount of $143.87 for
injuries sustained ,by her on April 28th last at the southesst corner of Germain ~nd King Streets.
It was decided that the next meeting of the Common Council will be held on fuonday
evening, September 22nd.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Wednesday, the twenty-fourth day of September, A. D., 1952, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
George E. Howard, Esquire, Hayor
Aldermen Campbell, HO\<ard, Leonard, Prince, Tippett and
Whitehane
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On motion of Alderman Leonard
Secondea by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that minutes of the eighth of
August last be confirmed - copies of the minutes of the said meeting having been forwarded
to each Member of the Council.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that an expression of regret
at the passing of Mr. Barry Wilson, General Manager and Chief Engineer of the Power
Commission of the City of Saint John, be communicated, on behalf of the Common ,Council,
to his family: '
AND FURTHER tha t the Common Council express their satisfaction in the
fact that promotions to the position of General Manager and Chief Engineer wer~ made from
the ranks of the staff of the Power Commission of the City of Saint John.
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His Worship the Mayor stated that the City had suffered the loss of
a very excellent workman in the passing of Mr. Barry Wilson, and added that Mr. Wilson
gave capable and efficient service at all times, and :us death has meant a great loss
to the City.
On motion of Alderrmn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the Comptroller's Report
for the month of July last be taken from the table and filed and the amounts paid as
recommended.
Alderman Campbell referred to the matter of car allowances which the
Common Council granted to the various civic department Directors and requested that
Common Council Order of June 24th last be carried out in order that it may be learned
the comparison between car allo~ance expenses as charged to the City by such Directors
in previous years under the old system of car allowances, and the expenses being charged
presently.
The Common Clerk advised that a letter from the Town Planning Commiss-
ion recommending that a valley running from the Sandy Point Road and separated from any
present housing or the new housing development at the Rifle Range be utHized as a new
location for a dump site, and recom~ending that the City acquire three small lots for
entrance purposes to the said site, from the Hamilton Estate - had been laid on the table
at the Common COlmcil meeting of July 21st last. The Executive Director advised that
the site in question had been approved by the Federal housing authorities and that the
new site is now in use as a dump. 'Alderman C3JI\pbell expressed the view that he was ..
opposed to any civic Director assuming authority in a matter of this nature without
the sanction of the Common Council, regardless of whether or not it had been previously
approved by Council. His Worship the Mayor stated he has always taken the Executive
Director's word in matters of this nature, pointing out that the site in question will
'be 'used temporarily until a permanent site is chosen.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Town Planning Commission relative to the utilization for dump purposes of a valley
running from the Sandy Point Road and separated from any present housing or the new
development at the Rifle Range, be now taken from the table and filed and the said
site approved by the Common Council.
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Alderrmn Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman ""'hi tebone
Seconded by Alderrmn Campbell
RESOLVED that the proposed working agree-
ment between the City of Saint John.and the Saint John City Hall Employees ,Federal Union
No. 486 be approved and ratified and His Worship the Mayor and the Common Clerk
authorized to execute the said agreement on behalf of the City of Saint John.
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Alderman Leonard advised he did not feel the Common Council should
ratify the above named working agreement, pointing out that negotiations regarding
working 'agreements take place at the first of each year between the City and the various
unions, and that this Council should not approve this agreement \ffiich would be in effect
until December 31st next during the term of the L~comine Council. He stated there were
several items in the agreement which were not very clear, and referred to Section 9
which provides that the work week for employees covered by the agreement shall consist
of five days. Aldertl\3.Il Leonard commented that this section .does not stipulate the
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affiliated with an American union. Alderman Leonard felt that the agreement should be referred to the
incoming Council for their decision, and that the present Council should not approve a working agreement
which would terminate in three months I time.
Question being put to the motion, same was carried with Aldermen Howard, Whitebone,
Campbell and Tippett, voting "yea" and Aldermen Leonard and Prince voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Prince
RESOLVED that pursuant to Subsection (4) of Section 2
of The Labor Relations Act, 19k9 the ffitmicipal corporat~on of, The City of Saint John be hereby declared
to be an employer wit.hin the meaning of the said Act with respect to the following group of its employees,
namely:- Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486.
On motion of Alderrr~n Howard
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the proposed agreement relative to
payment to the City of Saint John by the Canadian National Railways of"an'an!1.Ual grant for the years
1952 to 1956 inclusive of $29,435.94 (based on a valuation of $1,454,345.00 at 2.0~1%) in lieu of taxes
on Crown owned railway properties located in this city, be approved and entered into by the City of
Saint John with the said Raiiway company:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Canadian National Railways in the above matter
be received and filed.
On motion of Alder!ll'l.n Tippett
Seconded by Aldermn Ho'lard
RESOLVED that the letter from the National Harbours
Board advising that the members of the said Board expect to be in Saint John from the evening of September
25th to the 29th and that during their visit, they will consider a proposal of the Common Council respect-
ing the operation of the ferry service and any other matters, which the City may wish to discuss with the
Board, be received and filed and a meeting arranged in the above matter on a date suitable to both parties.
The Executive Director submitted the requested report pertaining to the proposed
grant in lieu of taxes for services rendered by the City to the National Harbours Board, and the said
report WdS read by the Com~on Clerk. This report would constitute the City's brief for presentation to
-the National Harbours Board in support of the City's application for a higher grant than that offered by
the Board to the City. Alderma~ Campbell inquired if the proper Federal authorities will receive copies
of this report. The Executive Director stated that they will and that Mr. D. A. Riley, M. P. for
Saint John-Albert will also receive a copy of the report.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOL~;D that the Brief as submitted by the Executive
Director for submission to the National Harbours Board relative to the City's endeavour to procure a
higher grant annually than that offered by the said Board in lieu of taxes for services rendered by the
City to them, be approved and submitted to the members of the National Harbours Board at the meeting
to be held between the Board and the Cotmnon Council:
in the said Brief.
AND FURTHER that the Executive Director be commended for his endeavours as evidenced
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Real Estate Owner's
Association inquiring as to whether the Common Council is aware that a car ferry from Bar Harbour, Maine,
to Yarmouth, N. S., is now under construction and "nat steps the Council intend to take to co~~teract
the anticipated loss of tourist traffic and revenue to this city whi~h would result from the operation of
such a car ferry, be received and filed and a copy of the said letter forwarded to the Canadian Pacific
RailM1Y Company with a request that they establish a Boston run by water route~
On motion of Alderman Howard
S~conded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the matter of anticipated loss of tourist
traffic and revenue to the City of Saint John through the establishment 'of a car ferry from Bar Harbour,
}aine, to Yarmouth, N. S. be brought to the attention of the proper Federal autorities and tp~t they be
requested to make Saint John,a port-of-call for the said car ferry.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees
of Saint John advising of the Board's desire to terminate as of December 31st, 1952, the Agreement between
the City and the Board known as the Physical Education and Recreation Agreement, be received and filed.
The Executive Director advised that the School Board has not been quite satisfied
with the arrangement regarding the Physical Education and Recreation Department under the existing Agree-
ment. The new agreement they desire would transfer to the School Board budget the money which would be
alloted for recreation.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees
of Saint John in reply to the request of the Common Council that the Board provide an estimate of the cost
required to operate a second year arts course in the City, advising that the Superintendent has been
instructed to look into the matter with various University authorities, particularly the University of New
Brunswick, and obtain the necessary information, be received and filed and as per the request of the
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in a combined committee in the above matter.
His Worship the Mayor appointed Aldermen Tippett and Howard to
constitute membership in the above named committee. Aldeman Campbell voted "nay" to
the resolution as he felt the incoming Common Council, at their first meeting, should
deal, with the matter of appointing members to such a committee.
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On motion of Aldeman Campbell
Seconded by Aldeman Prince
F-ESOLVED that as per the request of the
Fundy Broadcasting Co., Ltd., authority be granted to radio station C F B C to provide a
public address system in King Square during the World Series baseball games, commencing
October 1st.
On motion of Alderman Howard
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Trades and Labor Council requesting that Mr. J. Harold Stafford, of 47 St. Patrick
Street, be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of the Free Public Library as a
Labor representative, be received and laid'on the'table until the next meeting of the
Co~~on Council and the request considered at that time.
Alderman -dhitebone moved in amendment that Mr. J. Harold Stafford
be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of the Free Public Library, as per the
request of the Saint John Trades and Labor Council, and stated that every time there has
,been a vacancy on that Board, the Trades and Labor Council have been asked to name somebody
as their representative on the Board, and their nominee has been turned down consistently.
His l'lorship ruled the amendment to the motion out of order as the motion provided that
the matter be laid on the table. There was no seconder to the amendment to the motion.
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Question being put to the motion, same was carried with Aldernan
Whi tebone voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Reuben
Hoben advising that he would not wish to pay $970.00 for the lot on Thornborough Street he
was interested in purchasing, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alder~ Prince
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the letter from the West
Side Kirk Trustees, requesting that the section of Lancaster Street between the Church and
Duke Street be paved, be received and filed and the said Trustees advised that the Works
Department have already placed the section of Lancaster Street in question on their paving
programme, to be paved in conjunction with Duke Street.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. B.
Gibbs of 25 Sewell Street requesting that action be taken to improve the condition of the
dangerous hill on lower Sewell Street, be received and filed and the Director of Works
requested to do everything possible in this connection to remedy the situation:
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AND FURTHER that. this problem be approached through the possible
entering of Sewell Street on Station Street at an angle instead of its present entry on
Sta tion Street.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. R. J.
Broderick, barrister, advising that the properties at 18 St. David Street and ,at the
corner of Acadia and Chapel Streets have been completely taken down and removed and lots
cleaned up and that an Assignment of Lease of the property 592, 594 and 596 Main Street
will be delivered to the City upon receipt of a cheque for $5,400.00, be received and
filed and the Common Council receive confirmation of the information submitted by
Mr. Broderick regarding the above mentioned properties.
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RESOLVED that tenders be called for the
demolition of properties located at 592, 594 and 596 Main Street, such tenders to close
prior to the next meeting of the Common Council.
On motion of Aldernan Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. F. K.
Joyce offering to purchase the strip of land measuring 21.2 feet on Charlotte Street,
West and extending back 100 feet, this lot being adjacent to property owned by him on
the said street, be received and filed and the lot in question offered to Mr. Joyce for
its assessed value, namely $240.00:
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Mrs. Frank E. Harris, who is desirous of purchasing a vacant lot of land on Tower Street, West, adjoining
her property, be now taken from the table and filed and Mrs. Harris offered the portion of the said lot
which measures 68.2 feet, fronting on Tower Street, and extending back a distance of 100 feet, for its
assessed value, namely $710.00, providing she intends to erect thereon a dwelling satisfactory to Town
Planning requirements.
. Read a letter from A. F. deForest, Limited requesting that, as theuse of their shop
in the Charlotte Street Market Building has been denied to them since July 30th last in connection with
renovations to the said building, consideration be given to an adjustment being made in their rent when
the shop is once again in their hands and the new lease for same has been signed.
Read a second letter from t:he above company advising that they are anxious to
proceed with the reconstruction of the interior of their shop in the Market Building and requesting
information regarding proceeding with such work.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldernan Tippett
RESOLVED that the letters from A. F. deForest, Limited
relative to their shop in the Charlotte Street l~rket Building be received and filed and referred to the
Market Committee for a report to the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the account sulmitted by Messrs. Alward &
Gillies, architects in the amount of $2,500.00, being payment on accotmt, of fees in connection with the
City Market, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the account submitted by John Flood & Sons
Ltd., certified by Messrs. Alward & Gillies, architects, in the amount of $3,463.96, in connection with
their contract regarding renovations to the City Market, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Union of New Brunswick
Municipalities relative to the forthcoming annual meeting of the Union, be received and filed and all
necessary delegates and all necessary civic officials be authorized to attend the said meeting on behalf
of the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Members of the Common Council be
supplied with copies of the resolution supplied by the Union of New Brunswick Municipalities for submission
to the annual meeting of the Union.
On motion' of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded' by Aldernan Campbell'
RESOLVED that the letter from Eastward Industries Limited
requesting, on behalf of Speedway Express Ltd., permission to install a 'ga'soline storage tank and service
pump to be located on their property near the corner of Carmarthen and Queen Street, and the letter from
the Building Inspector, Director of the Fire Department and the Fire Marshal advising that a request for
the installation of a 1,000 gallon storage tank by Speedway Express Ltd. on property mentioned above owned
by Eastward Industries Limited, will be approved as to location and installation, be received and filed
and permission granted as per the request of Eastward Industries Limited.
Read a letter from Mr. Walter A. Currie of Building 18, Apartment B, Rifle Range,
requesting that members of the Police Force be instructed to enforce the law when he and members of his
family are attacked by other citizens. Mr. Currie was present at the meeting and spoke in support of
his letter, asking that the law respecting trouble makers be enforced by the Police Department.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Walter A. Currie be
received and referred to the Director of Police for a report.
Mr. Currie withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Municipal
Airport Co~~~ssion and Airport 11anager extending their thanks and appreciation to the Saint John Police
Force for their assistance in the construction and design of the Airport directional signs and for the
selection of suitabl!! sites for their erectton, be received and filed.
On motion of Ald!!rman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
. RP;SOL1TED that Mrs. Helen M. Nagle be offered the sum
of $5,825.00 for the purct~se of her property situated in the Loch Lomond watershed.
The Common Clerk advised that Mrs. Nagle, in reply to the request of the Common
Council of July 21st last that she advise the amount for which she I-Iould sell the land in question, had
set a price of $12,000.00 on same.
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Tenders were opened for the supplyinB of playground equipment.
On motion of Alderm.'tn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation
Advisory Committee requesting authority to assist Mr. George financially in his operation
of the Rock Street plaYBround, in an amount not to exceed $200.00, be received and filed
and the request complied with - such assistance thereby causing an over-expenditure in the
1952 Recreation budget:
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AND FURTHER that the said Committee be requested to proceed with
their investigation of suitable miniature playground areas and keep in mind the advantages
of at least a dozen of same, to be located in strategic sites throughout the city and to
be administered by the mothers of ch~ldren served by such playgrounds.
Alderman Prince, a member of the Recreation Advisory Committee, advised
that the Committee regard the miniature playgrounds project as a major one and it was felt
that it would take some time to complete the survey requested by Common Council and there-
fore the ComT.dttee will solicit the aid of the Junior Chamber of Commerce or a similar
organization in this connection. The Committee will make a complete survey and wbmit a
report to Council. Alderman Prince added that the Committee is in favour of the plan
proposed by the Council for miniature playgrounds, and that the geographic locations for
the playgrounds should be studied first to ascertain proper locations for same and then
the residents of those areas will be canvassed to determine whether or not they are pre-
pared to support the plan.
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Alderman Campbell moved that the tender for the supplyinB of playground
equipment be laid on the table until such time as the report is received from the Recreation
Advisory Committee relative to the establishment of miniature playgrounds throughout the
city, but there was no seconder.
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On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED tla t the tender for the supplying
of playground equipment be referred to the Recreation Advisory Cornwdttee for a report as
to whether or not they wish to accept same.
Tenders were opened for the construction of roads and installation of
sewers in the Rifle Range area.
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Seconded by Alderman Ho,mrd
RESOLVED that the lowest tender for the
construction of roads and installation of sewers in the Rifle Range ar&~ be accepted,
namely, that of Mr. George J-labee, as follows:-
Item 1. Clearing - 3 acres at $100.00 per acre
Item 2. Excavation ordinary material - 75,000 cu."yds
at 75i per cu..~.
Item 3. Excavation rock - 750 cu.yds, at $2.50 per cu.~~.
Item 4. Gravel fill - 75,000 cu.yds. at 72i per cU'J~'
Item 5. Supplying and laying 42" reinforced concrete sewer pipe
A.S.T.M. Specification C-75-41 4,840 lin.ft. at $10.75
. per lin.ft.
Total
300.00
56,250.00
1,875.00
54,000.00
52.030.00
$ 164,455.00
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- work to be commenced within 10 days after notice of acceptance of
tender, ana to be carried on to completion according to the necessary plans and
specifications;
- with the following equipment suitable for this "JOrk:- 4 shovels,
3 tractors, 1 overhead loader, 3-105 compressors, 1 six-inch pump, 1 three-inch pump:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Mabee 1 S certified cheque in the amount of
$16,445.50 be accepted and the cheques of the unsuccessful tenderers returned to them:
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AND FURTHER that no extras be collected by the contractor on the
above contract unless authorized by Comnon Cotmcil and in case of any disagreements
in' this connection, SUc? matters be submitted to Council:
. AND FURTHER that all progress esti1mte~ in connection with the
above contract, of both the contractor and Works Department, be brought before the
Common Council simultaneously before authorization is granted for payment of same.
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Tenders were opened for the construction of a dwelling at Lake
Robertson.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Prince
RESOLVED that the tenders for the
construction of a wooden dwelling at Lake Robertson be laid on the table and tenders
called for a brick structure at this location, to be modelled on the same plans and
specifications as the proposed wooden dwellinB - for the purpose of comparison in cost
behree? the two.. types of structure.
Question being put to the motion, Aldermen Campbell, Howard and
Prince voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Whitebone, Leonard and
Tippett voting "nay", same was lost.
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Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that the tender of Loch Lomond Builders
enclosing certified cheque in the amount of $1,000.00, be accepted for the construction of a house and
demolition of a barn at Lake Robertson, as per plans and specifications for the sum of $9,604.00 - this
being the lower of two bids received:
AND FURTHER that the cheque of the unsuccessful tenderer be returned.'
Alderman Tippett withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderren HO~lard
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Pur-
chasing, authority be granted to call for tenders on one split sleeve for 36 inch main with 6 inch flanged
valve for installation, under pressure'and to be charged to Water Stock Account.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from the DirectDr of Purchasing
requesting confirmation for repairs to the Fire Chief's car performed by Lawson Motors Ltd. for the sum
of, $121. 77 of which amount half has been paid to the City by the Insurance Company and the balance of
which is chargeaCle to this year's appropriation for repairs, be received and referred to the City Solicitor
for his recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman H~ward
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Sanitation authority be granted to purch~se approximately $500.00 worth of bulbs for early planting in
the various Squares for the Coronation next June, such purchase to be charged to next year's appropriation
for Public Squares.
The Executive Director advised that the heating plant in the present Rothes3.J' Avenue
Repair Shop is in need of repair, and asked whether such repairs should be ~ade or whether a new heating
system which would eventually be installed permanently in the proposed new Maintenance Plant, should be
installed temporarily for use in the. present Repair Plant - such installation to cost an estimated .
$7,000.00, plumbing and heating. He displayed a plan showing the proposed over-all Maintenance and Repair
Plant to be built on a long-range plan, and pointed out that the first unit proposed for construction is
estimated to cost $77,572.00, including heating system, but not including the cost of necessary demolition
of one old building. This proposed unit would be purely a Maintenance work shop. The cost of the over-all
plan would be approximately $250,000.00.
Aldeman Campbell stated his only objection, as mentioned by him before, is that the
Plant should be located in the buildings at the former Millidgeville Airport. He inquired if the City
could possibly sell the frontage of the present Repair Plant site along Rothesay Avenue to a narrow depth,
and utilize the remaining land in the rear of the Plant. The City could reserve an entry to the Plant
across the strip of frontage. The Executive Director replied that although this would increase the City's
tax revenue, the plant should be made an asset to the community in appearance. He pointed out that the
Director of Maintenance and Supply would like to know if the Common Council desire an estimate on repairs
to the old heating system or purchase and temporary~ installation of a new heating system in the present
Repair Shop, for pemanent installation later on in the new building.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by Alderman Howard
, RESOLVED that tenders be called for the required equipment
for a heating system to be installed temporarily in the present Re}air Shop, Rothesay Avenue, and to be
moved to the new Maintenance work shop when same is built.
Aldeman Howard mentioned that he had received information to the effect that a
Repair Plant could be built for thirty-five or forty thousand doll~r~and suggested that a committee be
formed to submit a report regarding same. His Worship the Mayor stated he felt this suggestion should be
referred to the incoming Common Council, and Alderman Howard advised he would inform the new Council
on the matter.
On motion of Alderman wnite~one
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the Comptroller's Report, the Cash Receipts
report and the report on Departmental Accounts, all for the month of August last, also the report on
Monthly Expenditures to August 31st, last, be laid on the table until the next meeting of the Common
Council -, copies of such reports having been furnished each Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Howard
. RESOLVED that the report from 'the Road Engineer for the
month of August last be received and filed, copies of same having been distributed to the Members of the
Common Council.
On motion of Aldennan Whitebone
Seconded qy Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the reports from the Fire Department for
the months of July and August last be received and' filed, copies of such reports having been distributed
to the Members of the Council.
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On motion- of Aldennan Whitebone
Seconded b,y Aldennan Ho\~rd
RESOLVED that authority be granted for the
laying out by the City of Saint %hn of the boundary lines of lots purchased from the
City, and in the event that City staff is unavailable for the perfonnance of such work,
authority be granted to engage qualified personnel regarding same,
On motion of Aldennan Leonard
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Board of School Trustees of Saint John, authority be granted the Board to borrow
$100,000.00 for-use as a revolving loan to provide for either routine capital items,
or items of a non-capital nature, and also authority be granted to refund such loans,
insofar as capital items are concerned, by the issue of debentures as the Board may deter-
mine - the said $100,000.00 being an increase from the amount of $50,000.00 authorized
by Common Council Order of June 20th, 1950 for such purposes.
Alderrran Campbell inquired if plans and specifications on the new
school in the Prince Edward Street area should have been submitted to the Common Council
by the School Board. The Executive Director replied that the School Board have sent plans
in this connection to the Building Inspector, contending that by statute, they have the
authority to proceed with the drawing up of plans and specifications, and that sending
such plans to the,Building Inspector was merely an act of courtesy on their. part. They
felt that by submitting the primary plans to the Common Council and discussing same with
the Council they had no further obligation to Council in thi~ connection.
Aldernlan Campbell requested the Common Clerk to check COlllllon Council
minutes and submit a report to the next Council meeting as to the procedure the School
Board should have followed in this matter.
.On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard ,
RESOLVED tha t the report from the Board
of Assessors on properties' fronting on Main Street, lying between Long Wharf and Acadia
Street, be laid on the table until the next meeting of the Common Council - copies having
been distributed to each Member of the Council.
On,motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by Aldennan Howard ,
, . RESOLVED that the report from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors relative to the application of Investors Ltd. to purchase the portion
of land at present kno~n as Peel Street, between Carleton and Sewell Streets, be received
and referred to the Town Planning Commission for a report.
On motion of Aldernan Leonard
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Bank of Montreal, Saint John, N. B., the City of Saint John issue a cheque in their
favour for $122.50 as payment of coupons Nos. 12054 to 12060 inclusive, for $17.50 each,
on a City bond, which coupons have been lost b,y the bondholder - and the said Bank re-
quested to post their bond for $245.00 as guarantee against any loss on the j"Rrt of the
City of Saint John in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Prince
RESOLVED that authority be granted the
Comptroller to over-expend the current Sundry Entertainment account of $2,000.00 by the
sum of $3,000.00.
On motion of Alderman. Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy
Director of Police enclosing copy of a letter received from the Secretary to His Excellency,
the Governor-General, expressing appreciation of the arrangements made by the Saint John
Police Department during His Excellency's recent visit to this city, be received and filed,
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of the Fire Dej:artment advising that Clinor repairs to date in 1952 amounted to
$62.95 to the furnace stoker in No. 5 Engine House, Main Street, and reco~~ending that
oil heating be installed in the said Station, be received and filed and the said
Director requested to submit an estimate of cost for such installation.
.tlderman Prince requested that a report be submitted to the Common
Council by the Director of the Fire Department on the condition of the new floor in the
above mentioned Station, as he understood a depression exists in the floor which prevents
water from draining off properly. He inquired if the contractor's work on the floor had
been accepted as complete.'
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded qy Alderman ~nnt~bone
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director
of Works, the offer be accepted of Mr. H. S. Carpenter to fill with 900 yards of fill for" the sum of
$450.00, a gulley in one of his fields caused by erosion over a period of years through the draining of
water from City pipe lines located along the Mana~gonish Road in order to make repairs.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above motion, as he felt the future liability
of the City in case of further erosion should be investigated by the City Solicitor. The City Solicitor
advised that if Mr. Carpenter, when paid for filling in the depression in his field, would sign a release
absolving the City from any further liability, the City would then be protected, but if he did not sign
such a release, and erosion occurred again, the City w:luld again be liable.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Ho.ard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising that the estimated cost of paving a five-foot sidewalk on Fegan Court is $740.00, be received
and filed and .authority granted to proceed with the laying of such sidewalk, same to be a capital
e:lCpendi ture.
On motion of Alderman Howard
Seconded by Alderman Prince
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising that the condition at 298 St. James Street, West as reported by Mr. Harold Lawson has been
remedied by paving and raising the grade of the sidewalk adjacent to Mr. Lawson's property, be received'
and filed.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by P~derman Leonard
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of Works re-
garding the progress of this year's street J:ll. ving programme, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderrr.an Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that correspondence relative to the request of
residents of Kennedy Street and Kennedy Place for certain improvements to the said streets, be taken
from the table and filed and improvements to Kennedy Place placed on the 1953 street paving programme.
Read a letter from the Director of Works relative to the, question of sewage disposal
facilities to service property holders living along Hillidge Avenue, advising that the first step in the
eventual full scale development of the said Avenue-Boars Head Road area (which would cost approximately
$500,000.00) would be the installation of approximately 800 feet of 1.2 inch sewer pipe at an estimated
cost of $14,000.00, from ~allidge Avenue along the Boars Head Road into the wooded area south-of the said
Road. Alderman Campbell moved that the laying of the above mentioned sewer pipe at the said estilPAted
cost be carried out by employees of the Water and Sewerage Derartment and the p;titioneI'S concerned advised
of the Council's action in this regard. There was no seconder to the motion.
Aldernan \"nitebone advised he would like more information on the location of the
sewer pipe in this connection; where it would commence and empty.
On motion of Alderman Howard
Seconded by Alderman Prince'
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of Works
regarding sewage disposal facilities for residents of Millidge Avenue, be laid on the table and the said
Director requested to supply further information regarding the location of the proposed 800 feet of
sewer pipe, namely, where the pipe will commence and empty.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded qy Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that ,the letter from the Dirp.ctor of Works
enclosing report from Mr. D. O. Turnbull, consulting engineer, setting ,the value of property located at
Upper Loch Lomond and o~med by Miss Lucy Fletcher and Miss Sadie Fletcher, and recommending that the City
of Saint John purchase this property, be received and filed and the vendors offered the sum of $7,000.00
for the property in question.
Alderman Whitebone voted "nay" to the above motion.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard '
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising that the estimated cost of extending a water line at Lakewood,- Parish of Simonds, as requested
by Messrs. Donald M. Garnett and Fred White, is $500.00, be received and filed and the matter referred
to the Councillors of the Parish of Simonds for their consideration.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman HOliard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
referring to Common Council Order of Augpst 4th last relative to the request of the Saint John Wild Game
Center Ltd. that a water supply line be extended along Rothesay Avenue approximately 200 feet to serve
a Wild Game Sanctuary, advising that the estimated cost in this corrp.ction is $850.00 and that Mr. S. p.
Albert, Secretary-Treasurer of the said company has guaranteed the usual 10% of the cost of such
instalJAtion, be received and filed and the matter referred to the Councillors of the Parish of Simonds
for their consideration.
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Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Works regarding the request of Mr. William J. Doherty for extension of the water line
to his property at Lakewood, Parish of Simonds, advising that the estimated co~t in this
connection is $360.00 and that Mr. Doherty is willing to pay the Uffilal guarantee of 10%
per year of the cost of extending the water service, be received and filed and the matter
referred to,the Councillors of the Parish of Simonds for their consideration.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that as per the request of
Mr. Arthur W. Whelly, the portion of Lot 3 fronting 40 feet on Union Street and having
a depth of 99 feet or until it butts the rear of Lot 8 presently under lease to him by
the City of Saint John, be leased to him for the sum of $9.00 per year:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Works advising tMt
the roadway extending through the said Lot 3 is not shown on the plans as a City street
and there is further space beyond the said lot and a railroad track ,ihere a road could be
put through, be received and filed. '
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On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by Alderman Howard
, RESOLVED that authority be granted for
the surrender by the City of Saint John to Percy A. L. Foote and Muriel Irene Foote,
his wife, of lease taken by the City at a tax sale from Alice Hayes, the iand in question
being on the western side of Sheriff Street and measuring 25.4 by 105.6 by 26 by 105.4 feet.
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On motion of AldeI"ll\3.n Whi tebone'
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from Irving
Oil Company, Limited advising that testing of their new storage tank at East Saint John
will require approJd.mately from three million to three arid one-half million gallons of
water and requesting that consideration be given to a reduction in the standard rate
for consumption of water for this particular purpose only, be received and filed and the
special manufacturers' rate for water consumption be granted to the above company for
the purpose named.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alder1ll!\n Ho..ard ,
RESOLVED that the r~port from the committee
to whom were referred the tenders for the supplying of a pavement breaker be r'lceived and
the recommendation contained therein adopted, namely, that the tender submitted by Gill &
Company' Ltd., 93 Bridge Street, Saint John, ~e accepted, this being the lowest tender
submitted, as follows:-
1 - "Climax" medium type pa ving breaker.
,Net weight 60 Ibs.; length, overall 2 feet I! inches;
size of steel 1-1/8 inches Iie<s.,;~size of shank l~ inches Hex:.
Price, F. O. B. Saint John, N. B.
Federal and Provincial Sales Tax included.
Delivery from stock.
$343.60
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Power
Commission of the City of Saint John advising that at a meeting of the Commission held on
the 18th instant, Mr. Albert F. G. Shephard was promoted to General Manager, and
Mr. Joseph J. Donahue, Chief Engineer of the Commissi.on, be. received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
, RESOLVED that as per the recommendation
of the Street Lighting Committee, one 200 watt light be mounted on the existing pole on
Wilmot Street.
Alderman Campbell advised that he desired to submit a resolution
providing for eleven plebiscite questions on the ballot in the forthcoming civic
election. He read a prepared preamble to the said resolution and moved that his resolu-
tion be adopted, but there was no seconder. AldeI'lIl'in Campbell stated he would again
submit this resolution at the ~ext meeting of the Common Council.
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Alderman Campbell advised that he had received many complaints from
residents of the West Side concerning the condition of their streets and squares, but
upon investigation, had discovered that some of the difficulty was caused by repairs
being made to roads, watermains, etc. in preparation for paving. He inquired whether
Guilford and Winslow Streets were cut off the original streets programme, and if so,
stated he would like to see these streets completed as well as the others. Alderman
Campbell commented on the condition of the road at the intersection of Germain Street
and City Line, pointing out that the bump in this location should be fnied in with
asphalt. He also commented on the condition of the "oalks running through Queen Square
and the inadequate lighting of the said square, and moved that the Director of Works
be asked to remedy the above complaints immediately, and that the Street Lighting
Com~ttee be asked to recommend suitable additional light for Queen Square in West'
Satnt John to the n,xt meeting of the Common Council. There was no seconder to the
motion.
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Seconded bw Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Alward & Gillies,
architects, relative to renovation work on the'upper floors of the Charlotte Street Market Building, be
received and filed.
'Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission relative to the desire of' the McColl-
Frontenac Oil Company Limited to locate within the City proper in the area occupied by the South End Play
Grounds and two privately owned houses, which the Company are prepared to buy. The letter recorrnnended that
consideration be given to the request of the said-Company providing a suitable site can be located for a
playground in the South End and providing sufficient monies can be received by the City to purchase a new
location and build a playground. The letter also recommended that the area adjoining the old car barns
where the coal bunkers are located be investigated in an endeavour to provide an alternate site and,encour-
age this new industry to the City. Mr. p. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary of the Town Planning Commission,
was present at the meeting and advised that the Commission would ascertain the cost to the City in the
moving of the South End Play Grounds from the present site to an alternative site.
Alderman Campbell suggested Crown Street, 'mch was excavated last year, as a possible
alternative site for location of the playgrounds, and commooted he felt that before purchasing property in
this connection, the properties already in the City's possession should be investigated as a possible site.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell .
, .. RESOLVED' that the McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited
be advised that the Common Council look with favour on theI.r proposal to establish quarters within the City
of Saint Johfi in the area' presently occupied by the South End Play Grounds and two privately owned houses,
which the Company is prepared to purchase.
Alderman Campbell 'suggested that tenders be called for the sale of the present South
End Play Grounds site as he felt this would gain a better price for the City. Alderman Prince suggested
that an alternative site for the playground be found, establish the playground on it and from the cost in
this connection strike a fiSUre for the sale of the present playgrounds site. Mr. Fowler stated he
favoured Alderman Prince's suggestion, but he would not like to h~ve tenders called for the sale of the
land in question.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the matter of locating an alternative site for
the South End Play Grounds be referred to the Town Planning Commission and Recreation Committee to work
in conjunction with each other, for a report to Common Council in this connection.
Mr. Fowler withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
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to the claim of Mrs. J. F. Hazen, per Mr. G. E. McInerney, her
wa ter in the cellar of her property, be received and filed and
next meeting of the Common Council to discuss this matter.
On motion of Alderman Prince
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the letter from the Director of Works relativel
solicitor, for $2,617.14 for damages through
the said Director requested to attend the
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that authority be granted the City Solicitor to
advise Mr. B. R. Guss, barrister, tfHt if the account due the City of Saint John in connection with the
claim against Mr. C. W. Yeoman and Mr. H. C. Lawton is not received by the City, the necessary legal action,
in, this connection will be instituted against his clients.
On motion of Alderman' Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard .,
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor
advising that in connection with the acquisition of the Parks Property, Elm Street, for the widening of
the said street, the title of Mr. Lorenzo D. Parks is faulty, and suggesting that a possible solution would
be' to obtain a Warrantee Deed from Mr. Parks and hold the property in the City's hands, be received and
filed ;md Mr. Parks requested to provide the City with such a Deed in this connection.
On'motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderw~n Howard
RESOLVED that authority be granted to sell to Mr. Cecil M.
Joyce the Parks Property, Elm Street, if the sale, of same does not interfere with the widening of the said
street by the Cit~r. of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
. RESOLVED .that Mr. George H. Williams, 107 Prince William
Street, be appointed attorney and agent for the City of Saint John in all matters relating to the Customs
and Excise of Canada at the Port of Saint John, N. B. and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute the necessary documents in this connection.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of saint
John, on Mondsy, the sixth day of October, A. D., 1952, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
George E. Howard, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, Howard, Leonard, Prince, Tippett end
Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Hsycox.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that minutes of the twenty-fourth
of September lest be confirmed - copies of the said minutes having been furnished esch Member
of tlie common Council.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the final clsuse of the
resolution adopted September 24th, 1952, relative to the acceptance of the tender for the
construction of roads and installation of sewers in the Rifle Range area, recordad on
Poge 24 of the Minute Book, be rescinded.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Aldermen Howard
_RI.'E/e. "Ranoe.- RESOLVED that the following clause be
/ edded to the resolution edopted September 24tb,1952, relative to the acceptance of the
tender for the construction of roads and installation of sewars in the Hifle Range area:-
.. 'P'rc:fress.. esr/~ "AND FURTHER that all progress estimates on which the Director. of Works and the contractor
._ . ....o.n COnrCClcTS do not agree, be brought before the Cocllnon Council simultaneously before authorization is
_::Dlrecf.or_. WoM.:J granted for payment of same."
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Sem nded by Alderman .CampLell
RESOLVED that as per the request of
and Labor Council, Mr. J. Harold Stafford be appointed as Labor
Boord of the saint John Free public Library, replacing Mr. John
On motioncof Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the comptroller's Report
for the month of August last be taken from the table and filed and the amounts paid as
recommended:
AND FuRTHER that the report of Cash Receipts, Departmental Accounts
for August and the report on Monthly Expenditures to August 31st, 1952, be taken from the
tsble and filed.
A delegation from the ssint John Free Public Librery entered tha
meeting at this time, composed of Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., chairman, Mrs. Joseph Gray,
~rs. L. ~. Harding, miss M. L. Lynch, Messrs. Murray pergeant and A. Norwood Carter,of
the Board of Commi ssioneI'a, and Mrs. J. G. Hart, Li brarian.
Mr. Logan stated that the grant from the City of saint John to the
LibI'ary is entirely inadequate to meet the increased cost ofmaintenance of the building,
fuel expenses, repai.rs, etc. and the rising cost of salaries. He contended that the Library
is the property of theCity and therefore the maintenance of the building should be undertaken
by the City instead of such expenses being charged to the grant. lie suggested that the
Members of the Common Council make a visit to the Library in order to sce the work being
done there. ~r. Logen then referred to the matter of pens ions for employees of the Library,
stating that the Board feel that it is a matter which should be taken up with the Executive
Director or the Common Council to have members of the Library staff brought under the same
pension scheme which was adopted for employees of the City. "'r. Logan felt that one of the
members of the Common Council should be made a Commissioner on the Library Board.
~r. Carter spoke regarding capital expenditures which the Board feel
shOUld be made ill the near future. The first item Which the Board feel is most pressing is
the need for installation of a sound board beneath the dome of the main hall in the Library,
which would serve thepurposes of cuttingdown noise and making the Library warmer in winter,
thus aiding the heating problem. The estimate of cost submitted by DomiDion sound Equipment
for this work is $566.00. The Board would appreciate receiving authorization to spend this
amount immediately for the procuration of the said sound board before the committee of Common
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upper half 'of the main floor and which would cost approximately $2,000.00 and provide space for 8,820 books.
The third item was the nead of leying a cement floor in the part of the basement which is not ,provided with
same, on which the Board have not recaived an estimate. The fourth item was the need of heving the main hall
painted. Mr. carter advised that the hall is becoming very dingy and had not been painted for more than eight
years.
--&/c;:>,;tf.L. ~n::"A Miss Lynch advisad that for one and one-half years the Library has been without
professional help with the exception of Mrs. Hart, the librarian. The chief objection of prospective trained
staff is the low salary offered by the Library. It is most essential that Mrs. Hart have a trained librarian
to assist her. Miss Lynch stated that the Board requested th~ Common Council to consider the Eoard' s
predicement regarding professional staff and salaries when considering the 1953 budget.
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Alderman Csmpbell referred to the preamble and resolution submitted by him at the la$
meeting of the Common Council relative to plebiscite questions which he desired be placed on the ballot in
the forthcoming civic election.. Aldermen campbell moved that the plebisci te question "Are you in favor of
continuing a Ferry Service to west saint John?" be placed on the said ballot, but ,there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman csmpbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
l RESOLVED that the plebiscite question "Are you in favor
of having a Bridge erected to Wust Saint John?" be placed on the ballot in the forthcoming civic election.
onllie question, Alderman Whitebone stated he agreed that e lot of the questions which
Alderman campbell was presenting as plebiscite questions are timely, but he pointed out that years ago
the citizens had expressed themselves as being in favour of a bridge across the herbour a nd that therefore
the Members of the Council must accept the responsibilityWr which they ere elected and not again ask tha
citizens auch a question. He was therefore not in favor of placing such a question on the ballot. He added
that it was not the proper time to place on the ballot so many questions and confuse the public.
Alderman campbell replied that ,he felt by placing these questions on the ballot for
plebiscite, the incoming council v.ould be guided by the opinion of the people expressed on these matters.
Alderman Howard did not feel that the public should be asked to vote on this
question unless they are informed regarding the type of bridge, to be constructed, the cost of same and its
location. ,Alderman Leonard concurred in this viewpoint.
Question 'being put.to the motion, Aldermen Campbell and 'l'ipQett voting "yea", and
Aldermen Howard, Whitebone, Leonard, end prince voting "nay", same was lost.
Alderman campbell moved that the plebiscite question "Are you in favor of chenging
our present form of Government?" be placed on the ballot in the forthcoming civic election, but there was
no seconder. Alderman, Campbell moved that the following plebiscite questions be pIeced on the bellot in the
next civic election:- "Are you in favor of extending the Franchise to (a) All citizens of legal age; (b)The
wives (or spouses) of Ratepayers j (c) Ownars of Real Estate regArdless of Tax Arrears?", but there was no
seconder. It was moved by Alderman campbell that the plebiscite question "Are you in favor of exempting
all citizens aged 65 or over, from being assessed a City SerVices (Poll) Tax, without depriving them of the
right to vote?" but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that in the forthcoming civic election, the
following plebiscite question be placed on the ballot, namely, "Are you in fevor of amalgsmation with
Lancaster or Simonds or both, provided satisfactory terms can be worked out?"
Alderman Howard felt thet the citizens should be informed as to the terms regarding
amalgamation before asking them to decide on such a matter.
Question being put to the motion, illdermen Campbell and Tippett voting "yea", and
Aldermen Leonard, Howard, whitebone and Prince voting "nay", same was lost.
Alderman campbell moved that the plebiscite questions "Are you in favor of petition-
ing the Provincial Government to permit the use of coloring'matter in Margarene?"; "Are you in favor of
abolishing t.he office of Executive Director?"; "Are,you in favor of increasing the Mayor's salary to
$3,000.00 and the salary of each Councillor to $2,500.00?" be placed on the b~llot in the next civic election
but there was no seconder. In view of the fact that a resolution had already been adopted providing for a
plebiscite question relative to public ownership of tha transportation system, ~lderman Campbell withdrew his
plebiscite question in the mstter. He steted that he would not put to the Council his final plebiscite
question regarding sunday sports. ,I
On motion of Aldem.an Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
llliSOLVED that the
requested to repair the sidewalks running through Queen Squsre, \Vest,
charged to current expenditures.
Department of Public Works be
the expense in this connection to be
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOL'liED that the street Ligh ting Commi ttee
to recommend to the Common Council suitable additionBl lighting for Queen Squa.ra, West.
be requested
On motion of Alderman campbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the bump in the road located st the inter-
section of Germain Street and City Line, west, be remedied by the application of asphalt or other means, st
the discration of the Director of Works.
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Which provided for the placing on the ballot in the forthcoming civic election of a plebiscite
question regarding ownership of the transportation system, and requested that he be directed
as to the wording of the said question.'
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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BESOLVED that the following plebiscite
question be placed on .the ballot in tha forthcoming civic election, namely:- "Are you in favor
of the City acquiring and operating tha local trsnsportation system?"
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Jllderman campbell moved that there be placed on the ballot in the forth-
coming ci vic election the following plebisci te question '. "I're you in favor of district repre-
sentation " replacing the elective form of government?" Alderman Tippett suggested that this
read "replacing at large the present form of government." There was no seconder to the motion.
Mr'. p. R. Fowler, Executive secretery, Town Planning Commission, enterad
the meeting to speak relative to the matter of ecquisition by the City of Mein Street properties
in connection with slum clearance and the widening of Main streat. lie edvised that this matter
should be deelt with in closad session of the Council.
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i.lr. p. R.Fowler in legal session.
Mr. Fowler edvised that the Town Plenning Commission hava been intarested
in the claaring of Main street for street widening purposes. All the land to the rear of Main
"treet is'owned by Mr. Charlas H.. Nelson. The Commission propose that Main street should be
widaned thirty feet which means that in the eighty-foot deep lots, the City would notusa from
thirty to forty feet and it hes been discussed with Mr. Nelson that he demolish his properties
on Main st'reet es soon es accomodetion cen be arranged for tha tenants and then, when the City
acquires the remaining buildings, tha City will meke e trade for thirty feet, .which will bring
Mr. Nelson's properties on Msin Street. Mr. Fowler pointed out that the thirty to forty feet et
the reer of the lots will havo no re-sale value to the City, therefore the City will not heve'
to pey out.any money in this connection, if it cen,be negotiated with Mr. Nelson. Mr. F'owler felt
that similar trades cen be cerried out in the scheme. Mr. Fowler steted tbat ebout sixty to seventy-
five families in the erea involved have to be relocated. He felt that the widening of Main Street
can be accomplished at e lower figure then thet originally estimated. He stated it wouldtake
anywhere 'from si)l. to ten months in order to relocate the tensnts, otc.
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Seconded by Aldermen Howerd
RESOLVED thet the raport from the Board of
Assessors reletive to the Me in street lots, between Long '\.harf end Acadia btroet, which the
City of saint John proposes scquiring in connection with street widening purposes on ~ain
"traet, end slum clearence, be taken from the teble end filed until such time as a further
report in this connection is received from the Town Planning Commission.
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Mr.Fowlar withdrew from the maeting at this time, also AlcermBn Tippett.
Mr. W.R.Godfrey, Director of Works, entered the meeting end wes heardwith
rBspectto the cleim of Mrs.,J. F.Hezen in the amount of $2,617.14 for demeges to har cellar
by water. He edvised tbat the source of the water as far as theCitY,cen determine i~ rainfall.
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On motion 01' "ldermsn Leonard
Seconded byAldermen Whitebone
RESOLVED thet Mrs. J. F. Hezen through
har solicitor, [Jr. G. E. McInerney, be informed that the city of seint John eccepts no
responsibility with regard to her clarm of damages through water in the cellar of h~r,
property;
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RESOLVED that authority
Publishing Co., Ltd. the sum of $92.40, being their
an advertisement in connection with Fire Prevention
be grentad to
charga for
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pay to the New Brunswick
insertion by the City of
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RESOLVED that parmission be granted to
insart an advertisament in the weekly newspaper "Loyalist" in connection wi th Fire Prevention
Week.
Aldermsn Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
The Common Council declared the meeting open to the public and Mr.
Ervin M.' O'Brien, barristor, was then heard on behalf of residents of Tower Street, egain
asking for curbing on the said street. wr. Godfrey advised that Towar Street, between Lancaster
Street and City Line, will be paved when work is completed on Charlotte street and King btreet,
West. When same is done, Tower Streat will be paved throughout from Lancaster Street to Market
Place end from Lancaster Street to Ci ty Line, but will not be paved the full width of the street,
and the section between the pavement And the sidewalk hes become very bedly eroded. Mr. Godfrey
stated that work should be dona to improve conditions between Watson and LudlOW streets, which
is whet Mr. O'Brien requosts. To do this work.correctly and permanently, the whole street should
be curbad: there is no curbing whatever at present on this street. Curbing would cost in the
vicinity of ~5.000.00 altogether.
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to proceed, if possible, wi~h curbing on Tower Streat under the terms of the present contract with fur. Harry
A. Clark and that thereafter he proceed to perform paving on the said street which in his opinion is necessary:
AND ]URTflER thet in the event it is not possible to have the said area curbed, it
be remedied insofar aa the situation exists, for this year'
AND FURTHER that the cost in connection with this matter be a capital expenditure.
Mr. Godfrey stated that if the curbing csn be done by the contractor, who would have
to commence on it immediately, the Works Department can perform the paving and the work can be completed
this yeer.
Mr. O'Brien thanked the Common Council for hearing him on the matter, and withdrew
from the meeting.
On motion of Aldermen Leonard
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED thet Mr. G. L. McEachern be sold Lot 2, Block I
18, Brooks Ward, having a frontage of 50 feet and a depth of 90 feet, for its assessed value, namely $150.00,
providing it is his intention to erect a dwelling thereon suitable to Town P~anning requirements, end it
being understood that the sale price in no way effects the value of the land for assessment purposes:
AND FURTHER that correspondence from Mr. McEachern and the Chairman, Boerd of
J;ssessors in the obove regard. ,lie received and filed.
head a letter from Mr. Mitchell Franklin offsring the sum of $500.00 for the purchase
of the Ci ty owned lot of land ad ja cen t to hi s property on Sand Cove Road, west Saint John. 'i:he Director of
Works advised that the City owns a strip of land runnil€ throueh from Lancaster Avenu.e to Cushine Street, and
the lot on Sand cove Road provides access to the reservoir from that direction. He did not believe the City
should dispose of the land in ~uestion as the Water Department office presently located in the Community
l'heatre buildine, West sa int John, should be in a more central location end if the lJepartment was to
consolidate its services in this area by moving personnel and equipment to the land mentioned, this would be
accomplished. If the City sold this property, it would be necessary to purchase land in another location when
the time comes to establish the centrol Department plent.
On motion of Alderman Leonard
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Mitchell Franklin offer-
ing the sum of,$500.00 for the purchase of the City owned lot of land adjacent to his property on Sand Cove
Roed, West Saint John, be received and filed and Mr. ]'ranklin ad1iised that this property is n':Jt for sale.
On motion of ~lderman Prince
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On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that tha letter from Mr. Reginald Jesso,~aking
application for the position of City consteble for the City Court, be received and referred to ~agistrate
E. J. Henneberry for his recommendation in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Sam Essing requesting
that consideration be ei ven to improvement of street liehting on the north side of Union Street, from
Coburg to Dorchester streets, end suggesting that a light be placed at tbe corner of Union and Coburg streets
west of coburg which would improve the situation, be received and referred to the ~treet Lighting Committee.
On motion of Alderman Howard
Seconded by Alderman Prin ce
RESOLVED that the letter from iilr. C. N. .'ilson, suggesting
the establishment of another roadway from East saint John to .b:rin Street and the construction of a bridge
across the fuarsh Creek in this connection as shown on the map SUblOi tted by him, for th9 j:Urpose of alleviating
traffic conditions at Raymarket Square, be received end referred to the Director of Works and the Traffic
Committee for a report.
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On motion of ~lderman Prince
~econded by Alderman HO\'oard
RESOLVED that the letter from iiI". Melvin R. Titus, on
behalf of residents of 5.7.9 and 11 Balfour Street, portland PIece, requesting that consideration be given
to curbing and a sidewalk for the said street, in the 'section !lamed, be received and referred to the
Director of Works for a re~ort.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard I''''SOLV.~D th t th t f. th E t T' T bl
w ..c; a e accoun rom e as ern lm8 '8 e
Distributing Co., Inc. in the emount of $153.96 for f~eight and custom charges and the account from the New
England Folder Distributing Co. in the amount of $190.76 for duty, entry fees, etc.- both accounts being in
connection with distribution of tourist literature - be paid, subject to approval of the Director of
Finance and the Executive Director of the said accounts.
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RESOLVED that the Wildland Tax for the current
yesr in the' smount of $160.00 on 8,000 acras of the Water Department property, submitted by
the Provincial Government, be paid out of the Weter account.
On motion of i'lderman Howa N
seconded by Aldurman Leonard
flESOLVED that the account submitted by
the Maritime Fire Chiefs' Associetion in'the amount of $25.00 in connection with the advertise-
ment insertad in the 1952 Fire Chiefs' Convention Book, be paid.
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on motion of "'lderman Howard
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that
suggestion made by the Common Council
HArbour Car ferry, will receive every
the .letter from the Minister of
that saint John be made a port-
possible consideration, be
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On motion of hlderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
HESOLVED that the resolution
the CODlIOOD Council under data of September 24th last relative to the City of Saint
itself an employer ,witKin the meaning of tha Labour Relations Act, with respect to
City Hall "'mployees Federal Union 'No. 486, be rescinded.
adopted by
John declaring
the Saint John
On motion of hld6rmen Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Prince'
" RESOLVED that the letter from the Department
of Labour, L'abour Relations Board with regeN to the City of saint John decl[jring itself an
employer with respect to saint John City Hall ~mployees Federal UnioD No. 486, end employees
of City Hall, who Bre not union members, be received and referred to Alderman Whitebone and the
Common Clerk for a report to the next meeting of the Common council.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a split slee~e with valve.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Second ed by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the lowest tender, namely
that of S.T.E.Fetterly & son Limited, Halifax, be accepted for the supplying of one split
sleeve for 36 in ch main wi th special 6 inch valve for installation with IJiueller boring
me chine, as follows:-
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1 - only Mueller 6 inch off 36 inch tapping sleeve and valv~,
Open right $650.30 net
~~.O.B. Saint John, N. B., Federal Sales Tax included.
Delivery - approximatelY 40 days from receipt of order.
.' The Common Clerk advised that no tenders had been received in reply
to the edvertisement of Lot 27 on Cushing Street, "est, for sale by tender.
On motion of Alderman prince
Soconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that Mr. cecil W. Rose be offered
Lot 27, cushing Street, Parish of Lancaster, for the sum of $550.00.
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On motion of "lderman Whi 1Wone
Seconded by Alderman Howard
HESOJ,VED that the letter from the Director
of Maintenence and supply advising that four of the five 1948 jeeps used by the Uepartment of
Sanitation during the winter months for snow plowing and in the summer for street cleaning,
will need considerable repairs in order to obtain e reasonable degree of reliability during
the coming winter, recommendi~ that tenders be called for six new jobs equipped with plows,
less trede-in velue of four 1948 jeeps equipped with plows, and also recommending that the
present pick-up truck, also a 1948 unit, be traded in for a four wheel drive vehicle, be
received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman cempbell
Seconded by Alderman HOWlJrd
" RESOLVED that copies of the report prepared
by the Executive Director relative to car allowances charged to the City by the various Civic
Directors at present and previously, be distributed to each Member of the Council end the
matter be leid Oll the table until the next meeting of the Common Council.
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on motion of "lderman"hitebone
5econded by Aldermen Prince
RESOL1l'~D that as per the request of the
Director of Works, authority be granted to pay to the New Brunswick Telephone Company the
sum of $~66.37 in connection with repair expenses incurred through accidental damage to an
underground conduit of the said Company on the part of the "orks Department during grading
operations on Celebretion Street.
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On motion of Alderman Leonard
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLV~D that the report from the Director of the Fire
Department advising that an inspection of the work on the floor of ,No.5 Fire station, Main street, w~s made
with the Building Inspector, and a slight depression was found on the floor which prevents water from
completely draining off, but that they can see no way to remedy this condition, also advising that minor
defects in the othe,r workV<3re found but, these .haye .been corrected and the job as a whole has been acceptad,
be received snd filed..
Alderman Prince voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Prin ca
On motion of ~lderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that.the letter from the Town Planning Commission
recommending that the portion of land at present known as Peel street, betwaen Carleton and Sewell Streets be
sold to Investors Ltd. as it is unsuitable for street purposes, be raceived and filed and the said land sold
to Investors Ltd.for its assessed value, namely, $750.00, plus the cost of advertising regarding the closing
of this section of Peel streat, if such advertising is necessary.
Alderman Prince inquired when the store on Germain Street in the warket building
presently being used BS a ladies' rest room, will be vacant. The Executive Director replied that the only
hold-up in the opening of the permanent ladies' rast room in the Charlotte Street Market Building is tha
non-arrival of hardware fixtures for same from England. Alderman Prince ststed he knows 01' one party who
would be intarested in renting the store in question at the rente 1 set by the City, namely, ~100.00 per
month, and who is anxious to obtain these premises if possible.
Alderman Prince asked the Common Clerk what progress had been made on the investiga-
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tion of the City's rights under the City Charter. The common Clerk stated he had made his reco~~endation in
this connection to COuncil and had given sevaral namos of competent persons to undertake this investigation
but.that the mattar had been laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Howerd
RESOLVED th~t the firm of Carter & Carter, berristers-at-
law, be esked to provide a report and opinion as to the City's status under the Royal Charter, covering the
city's powers todey, whether or not the City has relinquished any powers, etc.
Alderman campbell moved in amendment to the motion that the matter be referred to the
incoming Council, but there was no seconder.
Q,uestion being put to the motion, same was carried, with Alderman Campbell voting"nay.
Aldermsn campbellasked the Common Clerk to obtain an estimate of cost from the firm of
Carter & Carter ,for their investigation, in this connection. The Common Clerk replied that he would endeavour
to obtain same.
Aldermen whitebone inquired if any plans are being made for the transportation of
workmen to and from West saint John during the coming winter.
Mr. F.S. Haycox. secretary of the Transportation Committae, advised that the
Committee 'have been carefully observing the transportatiQn situstion to and from West Saint John and stated
that the Committee have been assured by Ci ty Transit Limi ted tha t the situation will be carefully studied
when the work at the Port commences to increasa. The Committee intend to discuss with Labour representatives
and work out a solution in this connection so that the labouring gangs will be taken care of through estimat
being r,iven of the number of persons using the system. Mr. Haycox sdded that City Transit Limited have
assured the Committee that the transportation sitll8tion csn be taken care of by them.
Alderman Whitebone suggested that a passenger boat be opereted during the winter
months between East and West saint John from a wharf on either side, aDd that if necessary, the City subsidi
the operation of such a boat. He did not feel that the buses could adequately handle passenger traffic,
especially in stormy winter weather. His Worship the Mayor pointed out to Alderman ~hitebone the difficulty
of procuring such a passenger boat.
It was decided that the next meeting of the Common Council will be held on Tuesday,
October 14th next at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of saint
John, on Tuesday, the fourteenth day of October, A. D., 1952, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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~canLdL7mno/'!.t1i AND FUHTHEH that the formal consent of the City of saint John in the
t'omm/ss/t7l7errs. 71.r above matter be filed with the Board of'Transport commissioners for Canada, Ottawa.'
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George E. Howard, Esquire, Mnyor
Aldermen Howard, j,eonard, J:"rin'ce and Tippett
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Messrs. E.n. Walsh, Executive Director, end F. S. riaycox,
Assistant to the Exocuti va Director..
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His Worship the Mayor referred to the sudden demise of Magistrate
E. N. Huestis, stating that the community had suffered a great shock and loss at his p~ssing.
He felt each Member of the Common Council would reeard Mr. Huestis' passing with a sense of
personal loss. His Worship requested that a message of sympathy be sent to the bereaved
family on behalf of tha Cormnon Council.
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On motion of Alderman Tippett
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Seconded by Alderman Howard \
r~SOLVEn that minutes of the sixth of
October last be confirmed, copies of the sai~ minutes having been furnished each Member
of the Common Council.
On motior: of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Howard
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Executiva Director on the matter of car allowances "ranfed by the 'Common Council to the
various civic department Directors, compared to car allowances as charged to the City by
such directors in previous.years under the old system, be now tsken from the table and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
P~SOLV~~ that as per the request of the
Railway Company, authority be granted the seid company to reconstruct
saint John Subdivision over ~imonds ~treet, ~aint John, N. B.: '
Alderman campbell entered the meeting at this time.
Tenders were opened for the demolition of buildings located at 592,
594 and "596 Ma in Street.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
~econded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the tender of Mr. Samuel
Millington, Coldbrook, offering to demolish buildings located at 592,594 and 596 Main Street
and clean up debris to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector for the sum of $600.00
ondsalvage, and to post the necessary bond in this connection, bo accepted on the posting
of the riecessary bond - this being the lower of two bids received.
Alderman Tippett withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderroon Campbell
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.5ect/.t'-I....e 2J/rea4r. Executive Director be
FenC'es.. . 0 ccupied by buildinBs
'7J-4pert'; .~f.:l-/f'--6 _ to be erected as soon
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Seconded by Alder'man Howard
RESOLVED that the Director of Works and the
requested to have erected suitable fences on the premises presently
at 592,594 and 596 Main Street which are to be demolished, such fences
ns actual demolition of the buildings is completed.
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On motion of Alderman Howard
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of
the Director of the }'ire Uepartment, tenders be celled for the installation of oil heating
in No. 5 Fire station, ~ain street.
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On motion of j'lderman Campbeli
Seconded by Alderman Prince
'liESOLVED that as per the request.of the
Director of Purchasing,confirmation be grsnted for the emergency purchase of one carload
consisting of 120 cylinders containing 150 pounds each of liquid chlorine from Canadian
Industrias Ltd. at $9.00 per 100 pounds plus taxes aud freight DS before and which will
Cause an over-expenditure of this year's eppropriation for water treatment.
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On motion of Alderman Howard
seconded by Alderman Laonard
HESOLVBD that as per the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be grautad for renewsl and payment through the of'fice of
J .M.&C.W.I!ope Grent 1'1' the premium for insurance covering accidental injuries to salvage
Corps members and call firemen expiring October 17, 1952 and which was authorized by Council
Order of October 15, 1951, subject to review each year, the renewal premium being for 51
man at $8.75 ea ch for the same banefit s and the same rate a s before, amounting to $446.25
(which is 3 men less than last year) and covered by this year's appropriation for Insurance.
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RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of perts for breakdown repairs to
pavement finisher to tlle amount of $437.91 from ,Jussens Lt6., chargeable to Equipment Repairs.
On motion of. J'lderman Prince
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seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the report from the Board of Assessors
relative to the offer of Mr. 'G. clarke to'purchase the lot on Fifth street, known as No. 10-20-5, and the
'report from the ,Town Planning Commission recommending the sale to 'Mr. Clarke of the said lot as it is too
small for building purposes in itself', be 'received and filed and the lot in question sold to Mr. Clarke for
its assessed value, namely $240.00, it being understood that the sale price in no way affects the value of ."
the land for assessment purp01les.
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I I Alderman Cvmpbell ref"erred to his former request for information as to whether or not
,Guilford and Winslow Streets in west Saint John are to be included in the current paving programme. He
,advised that according" to a memo from the Executive Director, these streets were not included. He stated
that the residents of West saint John wore under the imprension that these streets had been included in the
p8ving programme and that the Comroon' Council were responsible for removing them from the programme.
On motion of illderrr:an cempbell
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seconded by Alderman Howard
lillSOLVED that estimates of cost on the paviug' of Guilford snd
Streets, "est Saint John, be 0 btaine'd from the Di rector of Works and at the Same time, a recommen da-
forth from the Common Council that these streets be incl uded in the street paving programme for 1953.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Howard
JillSOLVED that sufficient monie's be granted
rce.e_Pu.,61/.c- Free Public Library to provide the sounding board or heat baffle in the room r"ferred to by
,.{/b~'Y at t.he meetine of the Common Council held on October 6th Isst, aud the matter of adtiitional
7:J Ie advanced by the said Board at the same meeting, be referred to the incoming Common Council.
ne rred ~o '
I/;COhlinj Coc<.netl
to the Ssint John
the Li brary Board
suggestions 8S
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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seconded bYAlderman Howard
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his original offer of $200.00
would pay for tha property, in
RESOLVED that the letter from ~r, Cecil W. Rose advising that
for the purchase of Lot 27, cushing Street, Lancaster is the maximum price he
view of its location, be received and filed.
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?A /;' 'r. given all the information rep;arding the transportation system necessary for coming to a decision before cast-
- -' ~ 150/. e , ing their votes in the forthcomicg plebiscite on the questhn of public ownership of the system. He requested
_Zl2iI76fXlrt'anOI7 thet such inforination be pllblished in the press at once so thnt it crill be studied by the citizens prior to tile
date of the civic election.
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Read a letter from IJr. Robert F. west requesting that the citizens of Saint John be
~_d'.6'e,omIJA6~1 . Alderman Howard expressed the opinion that it woulu be in the interests of the Ci ty to
"fX Ii "7\....__.<.' comply with Mr. West's request. Th!3 Executive Director advised that he could give certain figures regording
_. xecu; pe-L/lr:ec:wr. transportation operation, but with the time left before the election date, he could not verify some of .them.
He stated he was first asked to prepare the information by the common Council in connection with the plebis-
cite and then t.he matter was turned over to tile Municipel Council board on transportetion.
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r.?~~I7.~n? ~~ ' Alderman Campbell commented that when the,employoes of the transportation company had ,
, 'JP approached the Common Council at the time they were seeking wage increases, Ile had moved thet certain informa~
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tion regarding. operation of tile system be released to the public, and this had been met with strong objection'
by the transportation company. Alderman cumpbell noted thut the information in the report of the City's
Budi tors varied in some degree at least wi th information given by the company itself. Alderrr.an Howard felt
thet the report of the City's auditors should be the one to be used by the City as a SOurce of public
information. 'l'he Executhe Direct.or pointed out that some of the information given to the City by its
auditors wes confidential information of the company.
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Aldermen Campbell felt that
system at less cost or it might run it at a loss.
Saint "ohn who are not receiving the service they
to hsve been built by the transportetion compeny,
ill this matter.
the City might be able to operate the transportation
He referred to residents of '"illidgeville and "est
should. He mentioned the fact that bus shelters were
and that the company has definitely let the Council down
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Alderman Campbell moved that the letter from Mr. "est be received end filed and
the frenchise under which the present compeny is operating the trensportation system be published in an
early edition of the local newspapers and as much other pertinent information es the officials of the
~aid trensportation company and the Mayor of the City of ~aint John deem necessary. There wss no
seconder to the iJiot~on_.
h~t(tiv.e.:l)lr~t'- The Bxecuti ve Director gave as his opInIon that the (jity cannot operate a
~r transportation system at anything but a loss. It is up to the citizens to decide whether they sre
prepered to taka such a loss. The taking over of the bus company is the smallest item. Alderman
Cempbell did not agree and pointed out that one of the leading businessmen operates this compeny and
would like to have an extension of the franchise. The Bxecutive Director maintained that it operates
st a deficit and commented that the auditors of the pity have verified this in their report. Alderman
Campbell stated that if, it is a profitsble operation for a private company, then it is a profitable
operation for the City of ':'aint John, and a9ded that it is a profitable operation et the present time.
_llltterman.6G/oI8nt..1 Aldorman Howard did not believe the City could operste this company at anything but a
17M ~ wt,loss. Alderman Leonard felt that Mr. West's question concerning information for the public was well put
_. ermal7_, l?~ and he commented that there are thousands of citizens looking to the Council for some direction in the matter.
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He pointed out thAt the Common Council ere divided in their opinion on the profit or loss
question regarding' public operation of .the system. He felt .it was only fair to the voters thet
they be.given' some explanation of the knowledge in the possession of the Common Council regarding
the transportation system operation. .
Alderm~n Ho~ard movedthnt the information in ~he possession of the
Executive Director pertaining to operation of, the present transportation system, be provided
to the press with a request that they publ ish same, al)d if they are not pi' epared to do so in
thetUSU81tfaShibn,~hat the City of saint John finance the insertion of same.There was no seconder
to he mo Ion.
Aldermen Prince referred to the last paragraph in the transportstion report of the
city's auditors and felt thet same should be published for the information of the public. He felt
~he matter s~ould be publicized in the, manner, otherwi~e, ,the City would be pUblishing something
that would be bia~ed, and it would have to publish such information as, how much it would cost to
purchase equipment, operate a pension scheme, etc.
Aldermen Campbell stated it appeared to ba a question of public against individual owner-
ship,and not public against private ownership. He would be willing to go along with eny firm or
individual operating the system, providing they give fair service in return for revenue derived from
same. He would be prepared to see the franchise cencelled in view of the fact that bus shelters have
not been constructed by the compsny and the bus service not being whet it should be.
Ilis worship asked the Executive Director if within the next few days the public
~eC~fl~e~/~~r can be given the information required. The Executive Director Advised that he could he,e some
information inserted in the papers the next day but he could not guarantee to give the public
all the pro's and con's on the subject. The ~xecutive Director, after the section of the
auditor's report referred to by Alderman Prince was read, felt the t tha transportation company
should be consulted on the matter as this information was ehen the city's auditors in
confidence to report to the common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Howard
Seco!,ded by Alderman Tippett
RE~OLVED thnt if deemed necessary by the Executive
Director, the transportation company be consulted end their permission requested to publish
the SUfMJary parngraph in the report of the City'S auditors on the operation of the present
transportation system:
AND FURTHER t.hat the said repof't of the City's auditors, Peat, i>.erwick,
Mit.chell & Co., and the letter from Associatad Management Consultants Ltd., offering
to conduct a survey in connection with the transportation system, be now taken from the
table snd filed:
:AND FURTHER that the l.etter from Mr. Robert F. West requesting that the
citizens of saint John be Eiven all the iGformation relative to the transportation
system and th'nt same be published in' the press prior to civic election day, be received
nnd filed.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Secohded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the Executi~e Director prepare
a statement for the press regarding the operation of the present transportation system,
and that such statement be submitted to Deputy Mayor Tippett and Aldermen Campbell,
Whitebone snd Howard for their approval, and that they be given full power to act
re[OArding'insertion of such information in the press.
Alderman Prince stated his intention was to rafer this matter to the
four Aldermen who ere candidates in the forthcoming election and who are vitally
iuterested in the matter of puttiug the correct fscts befor'e the public on the transporta-
tion ownership 'question. If t!lese gontlemen are in agreement regarding the statement,
he could see' no reason why it should not be published in the papers. His Worship the
Mayor and Alderman Leonard stated they had no objection to such a motion.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
liliSOLVED that both reGIa stations be requested
to make short announcements, if possible, on the hour and hali'-hour on Civic Election Day
to the effect, that' it is Election Day and that citizens be urged to exercise their frsnchise
and that tbe said stet ions be also asked to co-operate regarding advertising locations
of polling stations by urging citizens to contact them for information concerning same.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Howard
liliSOLVED that in accordance with the request
of trle Uni versi ty of ~'ew Brunswick Law students' Society, authority be granted for the
insertion by the City of saint John of a full-page advertisement, covering both issues,
of the University of New BrunswiCk Law Journal, at a cost of $38,.00.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
,. RESOLvED that the letter from Mr. walter Hodgin
be received and filed and the portion of Mr. Hodgin's letter regarding pa~ing of and laying
of sidewalks on Celebration street referred to the Director of works for a report, and the
portion of the said letter dealing with lighting on this street, referred to the street
Lighting committee for (their recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Oampbell
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLvED that as per the request of the Saint
John District communi ty Chest, permission be granted to them to have Red Feather signs
erected on telephone and hydro poles in connection with the current campsign.
Alderman Tippett re-entered the meeting at this time:
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On motion of Alderman Howard
Seconded by Alderman Prince
hESOLvlW that in accordsnce with the request of the Saint John
lCinsman Club, authority be grant.ed the said organization to hold their annual parade and Hallowe'en shellout
Party in the area of King street East for the chi1:dren of saint John on Friday, October 31st.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman HO\'lSrd
RESOLVED that the city of Saint John endorse the forthcoming Y.M.C.A
Building Fund campa ign:
A~,]) FURTHER that the letter from the General Chairman of the said campaign Committee be
received and filed.
nead a letter from Messrs, Carter & Carter, solicitors, relative to the request made by the
Common Council that the said firm provide a report and opinion as to the City's status at the present time
'under the Hoysl Charter, advising that in view of the manner in which this examination would be carried out,
they find it impossi ble to fix in sd van ce the amount of the foe they would charge for the work in vol ved.
Alderman campbell comment.ed t.hat he had been advised by members of the Bar that it would cost
the City approximately $20,000.00 for such a survey, and t.hat rather than have the City step beyond its
authority in giving this essignment to 8 private. firm, be felt this work could be done by theCity ~olicitor
and Assistant City solicitor. lie felt that if the cost of the survey by a private firm of solicitors was to
be anticipated in the amount named by him, the matter should be referred to the incoming Council.
The Common Clerk advised that he believed the survey will not cost more than ~5,000.00. He
added that no firm of solicitors would give a prics on a matter of this nature, and Messrs. Carter & Carter
had not quoted a 'price. The Common Clerk felt that the estimate of $5,000.00 WaG a high estimate. Alderman
Campbell Stflt~d he is opposed to the Council giving a "blank cheque" in this connection, to throw the tBX-
p~yers' money away. The Common Clerk pointed out that the City will derive great benefit from a survey in
this connection and it would Dot be money thrown away.
Alderman campbell advised he would assume the responsibility of bringing this matter before
incoming Common Council.
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On motion of Aldermsn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
HESOLv"ED that the letter from ..essrs. Carter &, Csrter, solicitors,
relative to the necessary work required in their eX8minstion of the Royal Charter of the City of ~aint John
in order t.o determine the City's present ,status under same, be received and filed..
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Prince
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School 1'rustees of saint
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John enclosing copy of s letter recei ved by them from Mr. William McDevi tt who has the contract to provide
transportation for tho school children living in the sandy Point Road area, requesting that the condition
of t.he said road be remedied, be received and referred to the Director of Works with the request that he
expedite this work as soon as possible.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
. , , ,Second,ed .by Alderman, Leonard
RESOLVED t.hat the letter from the Board of bchool Trustees of saint
John advising that on september 25th, the Board awarded the contract for the new Prince Charles School in
the st. Patrick-st. David street area to R. A.corbett III Co. Ltd. in t.he amount of $300,429.00 and that it is
estimated that ~nother $275,000.00 will be requircd to complete the building and furnishing of this school
over 2nd above the borrowing of the amount of $200,000.00 approved by Common Council in July, 1951, and that
the Board has duly rcsolved to petition the Lieutenent-Governor-in-Council for authority to borrow this
additional amount, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman rrince
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay to Dr. r. L. Pratley the
sum of $5,726.95 being the balance of his fee for professional services in accordance with contract dated
.lay 2nd, 1949, relative to the Mill "'treet Viaduct, including the amount of $926.95, being his fee on Extra
No. 12, B8by carriage Ramp.
On mot ion of Alderman vampbell
Seconded by l;ldennan 'J.ippett
llliSOLVED that the letter from Lilr.George C. ChittlCi\ l'equesting
payment t.o him of $16,277.23 for extras performed for the Water and seworage ~epertment of the City of saint
John, such extras havinG been necessary due to the type of rock encountered in t.he section involved, be
laid on the table and the Director of Works requested to submit a report in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED t.hat as per the request of the Saint John Fil'e Fighters'
j,ssoci~tion, permission be granted to them to hold their annual dance in the Admiral Beatty Hotel on
November 11th, 1952.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman Howard "
hESOLVED that the letter from mI'. Arthur W. '"helly, barnster, on
behalf of his client Mr, David C. Nickerson, who offers the sum of $300.CO for a title, to property described
1 d d rl' ptl' on and plan the said land being located at i>dspec in the Parlsh of 31monds, be
on the one ase ese )
received and referred to the Board of Assessors for a report.
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On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman Leonerd
, l~SOLVED that the report of the Euilding Inspector
for the month of ~eptember last be received and filed, copies of seme hsving been distribQted
to each Member of the common Council.
On motion of Alderman HovJard
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RESOLv~D that the report from the Police Department
for the month of september last, be received And filed, copies of 68me having been fQrnished
ea ch Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded byAlderrr8n Leonerd
. llESOL VED that the letter from the Director of the
Fire Department advising that work is now completed at No.5 Fire station, Mein street, and
recommending that the contractor be ~efunded his deposit on this work, be received and
filed "nd the said contractor be paid for the work performed and the said deposit returned.
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Aldermen, Campbell and Prince voted "nay" to the a bove resolution in ,isw of
the work performed on the ,floor ?f No.5 Fire station.
on motion of Alderman 'Iippett
Seconded by ,Alderman HOII'ard
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Receiver
of Taxes, authority be granted to place tax arreurs in the alllou~t of ~56,315.58, as listed
in the statement submi tted by him, end whi ch 9re considered by his Department as uncollectible,
in the suspense account with the provision that once a year these a:counts be reviewed by
the collection Department.
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On motion o,f Jllderl'lan Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
ftESOLVED that the next meeting of the Comtllon Council
be held on Wednesdsy, Vctober 22nd, et 7.00 o'clock p,m.
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At a Common Council,held in the City Hell, in the City of Saint John, on wednesday,
the twenty-second day of October, A. D., 1952, ~t 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
George E. Howard, Esquire, ltieyor
Aldermen campbell, Leonard, Prince and Tippett
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Messra. B.D.walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Hsycox,
Assistent to the ~xacutive Director
On motion of hldsrman Prince
, Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that minutes of the fourteenth of October last
be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been forwerd?d to each Member of the Common Council.
Read Report of ,the common' Clerk on Election
(aa followa)
To the
COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Common Clerk
reporta
1. That at an elaction held on Monday, the twentieth
day of October, A.D., 1952, Ernest W. Patterson was
elacted to the office of Msyor, and J. Fred' Belyea,
Walter J.Campbell, Andrsw,G. Harrigsn, John D. MacCallum',
George F. Teed end Jamea A. whitebone were severally
elected to the office of Alderman and Councillor.
2. That on the plebiscite question "Are you in favor
of the City acquiring and operating the local trsnsportstion
system?" 1457 votes were cast marked "yes" and 3955 votea
were cast marked "noli.
Respectfully submitted,
Saint John, N.B.,
October 22nd, 1952.
(Sgd.) Henry D. Hopkins,
Common Clerk,
Returning Officer.
On motion of Aldermen Prince
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that the report be received and filed.
On motion of hldermen Prince
SeCXl nd ed by Alderman Leone rd
, . . , RESOLVED thst the Comptroller be authorized to pass for
payment all billa incurred in connection with the election held October 20th, 1952, as certified correct by
the Common Clerk.
Read a letter from the Director of Works relative to the request made by ~r. Gaorge
C.Chittick for payment to him of '16,277.23 for extras parformed for the Water and Sewerege Department of
the City of Saint John, stating that the area under consideration included excavetion on second, Fourth,
and Perks Straats, Cedar Grove Crescent, Ravencliff Court, and Sandy Point nead. Tha Director advised that
the aaid Department wss aware of the fsct thet the rock encountered in this area was exceptionally
difficult to ramove, however, in messuring the quantitiea of materials excavated for preparing monthly
estimataa the Depertment haa held rigidly to the specifications on which this'tender was eccepted, as has
bean their policy throughout when similar claims for extra excavation were prasented to the Department.
Alderman Whitebone entered' the meeting at this time.
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practically along the same lines as other accounts for extras received by the Common Council. He pointed out
that the Council have been endeavouring to award contracts on tender calls which would not exceed the prfce I
of the bid. He noted that the Director of Worka admitted there were unseen obstacles which have cost the
contrector. in question more money thsn he quoted on, and that the Common Council ara faced with the
question of whether or not public monies should be given over snd above the amount to which the contractor
is entitled. Alderman Leonard statedthat morally, ha felt the contractor in question is antitled to some aid
from the Ci ty .
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_tfeotyet:.a/fiA:;f; , RESOLVED thst Mr.George C. Chittick be offered the sum
4tn#s on of $10,000.00 in settlement of the" account amounting to $16,277.23 which he 'requested for extraa performed I
--- . . ". '. . for the Water and sewerage Department of the City of saint John, such extrss having been necessary due to the
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On'the queation, ~lderman campbell atsted that in view of the reaolution of Common
council a'dopted recen tly relative to extras on work being performed by tha City by contractora, any portion
of the a ccount in quast ion which ha s occurred in the past month ahould be consid'ered by council, but
for the Council to offer the sum of ~lO,OOO.OO to Mr. Chittick where previous agreament had been made
regarding the original price, is something ha will not support. ne would like to know the term of the
contract under which this difference between estimates and progress report a occurred and the amount involved
within the last days of the said contract. If an amount enywhere nesr ~lO,OOO.OO was the result of the
difference of opinion in the last estimate between the contractor snd the Department, he felt the Council
ahould consider the'claim for extres, but if this amount was an accumulation of petty differencas and
differences arising since the adoption of the resolution referred to above, he felt the Department head was
duty-bound to bring the matter to the attention of the Common council when the differencea first occurred.
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The Common Clerk advised thet this contract by Mr. Cbittick was
commenced a year or so ago and'the work involving extras on the original prica of the contract
occurrad before the above mentioned resolution on extras was pasaed.
Aldermen Howard entered the meeting at this time.
'1he,Common Clerk pointed out that en amount such es that in question
for extras could not occur within the last month or ao. Hia Worship the Mayor agreed that
this amount is an accumulation of extraa on tha contract in question.
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Aldarmen campbell stated he would like to know whether or not the
Director of worke was advised by the contractor of differencea in opinion in the progress
reports and the estimates. The Common Clerk advised that the Director of works knew nothing
ebout the account for axtraa until Mr.Chittick submitted it for presentation to Common
Council, on the day of the last council meeting. nis worship commentad that this claim
appears to be s fOllow-up of the other claima for extras received by Council and which
were satisfied by the Council. He pointed out that the Director of Works had known nothing
about the other claims e'ither. His,Worship felt that Mr. Chittick was endaavouring to
collect his claim for extras, in view of the other claims having been met by the Common
council.
Aldermen Campball commented that there waa nothing to indicate that
claims of this nature will not.be submitted by contrectors to the City forever.
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,4lk:termanft/il/teat11Je Aldermen Whitebooe felt that the Common Council cannot consider
any claims for extras incUrred since the date of the Common Council resolution regarding
extras on contracts, but if such ext'ras were' Incurred before auch date, it ia a different
metter. Aldermen campbell' replied that the understanding last yaar when tenders were called
~as that no extras were to be claimed by the contractor.
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Question being put to the amendment to the motion, same was lost
with ~ldermen Campbell end Tippett voting "yea" and Aldermen Prince, Leonard, Howard and
Whitebone voting "nay".
Queetion being put to the motion, same was carried with Aldermen
Prince, Leonard, Howard and ....hitebone voting "yea" and Aldermen csmpbell and Tippett voting
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Alderman princa noted that through the death of Mr. Ernest N.HuBatis,
who acted as Magistrate in placa of Mr. ~. J. Henneberry, ~.C., there is a vacancy at
present amoDg the sitting Magistrates of this City.
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On motion of Aldermen Prince
Seconded by Aldermen ~oward
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be authorized
to write to the proper Provincial authorities requesting that an appointment to the offica
of Sitting Magistrate of the City of saint John be made, and thet the names of Mr.G.Earle
LogaIl, Q.C. and Mr.Robert B. Macauley, barrister, be subniitted in this connection.
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Alderman Campbell stated he did not feel that the Common Council
should ruah through the above matter. He felt that the Members of the Common Council,
upon being consulted, would have a name or namea to submit relative to the filling of
the office of Sitting Magistrate. Alderman campbell moved iD amendment that the matter
be allowed to lie on the table until the next meeting of the Common Council so that the
other Members of the Council may submit names of persona to fill the said office, if
they are so inclined. There was no aeconder to the amendment to the motion.
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On motion of Aldennan Tippatt
Seconded by Alderman Prince
RESOLVED that the letter from Dr. P.L.
pratley advising that the contractora for the Mill Street Viaduct, Mesars. Richard & B.A.
Ryan, Ltd'. have co"mpleted the only 'outstsnding work, namelY, the rectification of tha
catch basin and drain~ge to the Main Street sewer from the uDderpasa on the north lane,
and recommending that 'the final holdback, namely, $1,000.00 be released to tha said company,
alao advising that this will complete the contrect, the total approved cost of which waa
$597,708.28 as steted on Progress ~stimete No. 19 and final, deted June 18th, 1952,
be received and filed end the said holdback of ~l,OOO.OO forwsrded to Messrs.Richard
~ B.A. RYan, Ltd.
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On motion of Aldermen Leonerd
seconded by Alderman prince
RESOLVED thst the letter from Mr.Cbarles
Taylor offering the sUm of $350.00 for the purchese of Lot 27, Cushing Street, Lancaster,
now owned by the City of Saint John, be received and filed and Mr. Taylor offered the said
lot for $550.00.
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Seconded by Aldermen LeoDard .
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. L. Wisted enclosing
an account in the amount of $30.00 from the power Commission of the City of Saint John renared for protective
meaaures while ha was making repairs to the front of a building oWDed by Stirling Electric, Limited, at
625 Main street, and steting that conaidering the Commission is publicly owned, he csn see no reason why the
taxpayer should be levied for this service, be raceivad and referred to the said Commission for a report.
Illlerman (1,h1jJ~ , ' Aldermen Campbell inquired if any other items which did not appear on the agendas
~ ~ issued to the Council Members wera being brought up for discussion at this meeting, and was replied to in tha
fj'en 01_ affirmative. He stated that two items hsd been'sdded to' the agenda which are prejudiciel to the interesta of
tha citizens and he did not feel he should ,be a party to such msttera being discussed st this Council and
: therefore he wished to be excused from the meating. He commented that through the method of adding items to
the agenda after the desdline for submission of same, there has been "railroading" of various matters through
thia Council. Alderman Whitebone stated he took objaction to Alderman Campbell's remark. Aldermen Campbell
withdrew from the meeting.
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~~r~ A1sse~~ the sum of $200.00 for the purchase of a piece of
70Wh -;p.6hn/na which he l,a prepared to erect sn attachad garage,
/? . . J ,Town Planning Qommisaion for a report.
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Seconded by Aldermen Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian National
Heilweya enclosing draft license for completion by the Mayor and Common Clerk, requesting that same be
executed on behalf of the City of saint John, relative to the overheed steam line from their power house at
Gilbert's Lane to the roundhouse, be received and filed and His Worship the Mayor and Common Clerk authorized
to execute the said document upon posting of the necesasry Bond of Indemnity by the said Company.
On 'motion of Alderman Tippett
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seconded by Aldermen Prince
RESOLVED that the block on Guilford Street, from Ludlow
Street to Market Place, be paved this year, if posaible.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman Howard
, RESOLVED that 'the block on WinslOW Street, from Lancaater
Street to Watson Street, be paved this year, if possible.
on motion of Aldermen Prince
Seconded by
Alderman Leonerd
RESOLVED that
Ci ty-OWD ed land
be received and
the letter from Mr. H. C.Fowlie, Offering
adjacent to Lot No.4, Fifth Street, on
refarred to the Boerd of Aeseesore end the
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On motion of Aldermen Tippett
Seconded by Aldermen Howard
RESOLVED thet as per the request of the Director of Pur-
chasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a reconditioned motor to be installed in a 3-ton 1948
Dodge truck for $236.94 from the Sain~ John Motora Ltd. who are the locel agents for Dodge truck psrta,
the amount being covered in thia year's appropriation for Replacements.
On motion of Aldermen Tippett
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED ths t
the next meetjng
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~ ~eptamber 30th, 1952 be laid on the table until
been furnished each Member of the COuncil.
Com;:t'ro//er s
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the report on Monthly Expenditures to
of tha COmmon council, copies of ssme having
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On motion ,of. Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Laonard
. RESOIll ED that the report of the CO~lptroller for the month
of september laet be received and filed and ,amounts paid as recommended, copies of the breekdown having been
furnished each Member of the Council.
on motion of Aldermn Prince
aSh 7i'ece~fs
of september lest,
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the report on Cash Recapts for the month
be received and filed, copies having been diatributed to each Member of the Common Council.
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On motion of Aldarmen Princa
seconded by Alderman Leonerd
RESOLVED that the report on Departmental Accounts for the
month of September last, be received and filed ,copies of aame having been furnished aach Member of tha
Council.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Aldermen Leonerd
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of sanitation
commenting on the condition of Belleview Avenue and adviaing that his Department would be unable to plow
this area due to ita present dangerous condition,end recommending thet the Common Council provide funds to
adequately protect this ,section with highway fencing which would be erected by the Department of Works, be
receiv~d and ~eiarred to the'Director of Works for a recommendation and en estimata of cOat in this conne~iot
On mot ion of Alderna n Prin ce
Seconded by Aldermen Leonard
RESOLVED thet resolution of Common Council adopted on
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clearance and houaing development,. be rescinded.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Aldermen Leonerd
RESOLVED thst confirmation be granted
01' the payment by the City of Saint John of twenty-five per cent of the coat of tha survey
of tha Prince'Edward Streat aree for alum clearance and housing development, csrried out by
the Town Plenning Commission, the balance of such coat, namely, seventy-five per cant, being
borne by the Dominion Government.
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On motion 01' Aldermen Prince
seconded by Alderman Leonerd
RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor and
Obmmon Clark be authorized to execute the necessary documents'on behalf of the.City of
ssint John transferring land to central Mortgage and Housing Corporation in connection
with the SS-unit development on the Rifle Range.
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On motion ,of Alderman Prince
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~efl~=c.-~' ~ ' John Housing commiasion submitting invoice from the Uepartment of Industry and Reconatruction,
T' . /!LS ,y.: Fredericton for the quarter ending JUDe 30th, 1952, ih connection with expenditurea on the
~ed/?~~~~Ob.1 joint housing project 01' 88 units et the Rifle Range, saint John, be received and filed and
7?;:;J/e ~nae- authority granted for the payment of the sum of $10,S07.90, being the City's share of such
~ '~./ J'J expanditures for the said period - to be paid for aa a capital expenditure.
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On motion of Alderman Leonard
seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that the report of the Recreation
Adviaory committee recommending that the tender of the Psris Playground Equipment Limited
in the amount of $490.00 for the supplying of all-metal playground apparatua, be accepted,
be received and referred to the incoming Council.
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SZ'reet ,(/i;,-7f//:f' seconded by Alderman Prince
tJommi#ee. , . RESOLVED that the letter from the Street
Lighting committee racommending that four 200 watt lignts be mounted on polee, wired
(;1aeen' Sf., /ties t-' ~verhead, and pla,c,ed near the diagonal Vl81k~ halfway out from tha center intersection
,(/aAr/n 1n \if,ueen square, ~est Ssint John, and advis1ng that each light will cost $23.00,. per >
.;/" ,~. yeer, flat rate and that there will be no initial charge for thia type of inslB Uation,
be received and filed and tha recommendetion adoptad.
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On motion of Aldermen Whitebone
seconded by ~ldermen Leonard
RESOLVED that the lettar from the Street
Lighting committee in reply to the request of Mr. ssm Essing for improved street lighting
at the intersection of Charlotte and Union streets, recommending that one 400 wett lumina ire
be mounted on the Hydro pole at the "ilcox corner in this area, which will conform with the
plan for one luminaire on every pole on the south side of Union Streat, be received and
filed and the said recommendation.e dopted.
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On motion of Alderman Leonerd
Seconded by Alderman.Prince
RESOLVED that tha letter from the street
Lighting Committee in reply to the requeat of Mr. walter Hodgin for improved lighting on
celebration street, advising that there are three street lights on the said street and that
the committee judge this street to be as wall lighted as many others in the city, be recmved
and filed and e copy of same forwsrded to Mr. Hodgin for his information.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
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RESOLVED that the Director of Worka be
requested to aubmit a report on the widening and ditching of POkiok Road, from Belleview
Avenue to the crosa property.
A'ldermen Howard faIt 'that tha pOSSibilities 'of carrying out rock
cuta on Pokiok Road this winter should be considered.
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On motion of Aldermen prince
Seconded by Aldermen Howard
RESOLVED that the ~rket Committee be
instructed to make the necessary arrangements to open up the front entrance of the Market
Building, Charlotte street, forthwith.
On motion of Alderman Prince
Secondad by Aldermen
Ilhitebona
RESOLVED thet
29th, at 10.00 O'clock
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the
next meeting of the
Common Council be held on wednesday, October
a.m.
Aldermen Tippett voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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rJ,' . trl?::lnarn RESOLVED that the letter from AIr. K. C.Graham relative to
. ~I.I~~ ~~~ the polica and Detective Departments of the City,of saint John, be received and referred to the Director
..2>et.!>at7k'e._~~ of Police for a report to the next meeting of Common.Council.
J)/reaTor'lbl.leell .
The Executive Director advised that Mr. George Mabee was recantly ewerded the contract
{;!eol?7e ~Pl'e for the construction of roada and installstion of sewers in the Rifle Range ,area and at that time he,;had,
- '~,/'rz) submitted his certified cheque for $16,445.50 in thia connection. Mr. Mabee has now aubmitted to the
If'ltc/e_.~~e Comptroller a second certified cheque relative to this matter, with the request thet he be allowed to put up
an Indemnity Bond, and when such a Bond is given by him to the City, that the certified cheques be returned to
'him. The Executive Director advised that this request originated from Mr. Mabee'a bsnk.
On motion of Alderman Howard
J Seconded by Aldermen Prince,
Cet1lle /%~G'e RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of Mr. George
I Ir~ eoas~~t';Oh Mabee , to whom was awarded the contract for the construction of roads and installation of sewers in the
",<ewer il7Sf-~t'';bh Rifle Range area, the City of Sein,t John accept his Indemnity Bond and return his certified cheques to him
fl'-J'k ,/1$i'7t7e upon receipt of such Bond by tha City ,providing the said Bond is found aatisfactory by the Common Clerk and
~ . -' City comptroller.
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John, on Wednesday, the twanty-ninth day of October, A. D., 1952, at 10.00 o'clock e.m.
pre sent
George E. Howard, Esquire, Meyor
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Aldermen Campbell, Howard, Leonard, Prince, Tippett arid
Whitebone,
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Messrs. E. D. walsh, Executiva Director, end }!'. S. Heycox,
Assiatent to the Executive Director.
On motion or Alderman Prince
seconded by Aldermsn Leonard
RESOLVED thst minutes of the twenty-
second of October last be confirmed...copies of same having been forwarded to each Membar
of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
Seconded by Aldermen Prince
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p$SOLVED that the r~port on Monthly
september 30th, 1952 be now taken from the' table and filed.
The COillmon Clerk advised that Mr. Jlubray Foote had contacted him
and requested, that he be allowed to appear before the Common Council et thia meeting in
order to speak ralative to the awarding of the contrect for the demolition of property
si tueted at 592,594 and 596 Main Straat to Mr. Samuel MillingtoD. Mr. Foote did not appeer.
The Common Clerk stated that Mr. George C. Chittick had raquested
permission to appear before the Council at thia time.
Mr. Chittick then spoke, stating he felt that if he appeared before
the Common Council he might be favoured with the Council's reconsideration of his account
for extras performed for the Water and Sewerage Department amounting to $16,277.53, and ha
felt his request in this connection might be explained, as soma of the conditions were not
known to the Council. When ha was awarded the contract, the definite locations whare work
was to be performed were not designated. The contract waB on the unit price in certain areas.
It so happened that in some of the areas, the formationa of rock were irregular and difficult
to remove. In some areas, they had a trench 25 feet in width in order to lay en 8-inch pipe,
and in some areaa, they had to drill 15 feet wide after drilling the proper width for the
trench. This put them into solid rock and that way they exceveted for the trench. Mr. Chittick
admitted thst he had some other jobs on the contract on which he had no losa and was able to
maka a profit. He felt that by making the Council aware of the fscts regarding the rock
excavetion, they might be inclined to consider his original clmm in its entirety.
Alderman cempbell stated that the difficulty as he saw it in this
contract regerding extras is thet thia Council waa faced with bills for extras from other
contractors in doing some types ofwork. Mr. Chittick advised that he would have hed his
.claim .in ,sooner but, .t.h.~ .l.~l!~ .~l!timete came in for the sandy Point Road job juat recently.
He stated that tha contract under discussion was commenced by him last fsll and was completed
this fall.
Alderman campbell noted thst specifications under which some contractors
were workillg ware very indefinita and the contractor came in for extraa to Council. He felt
thet the result of this was that tenders were called again and Mr. Chittick wae succesaful in
his bid regarding the work in question. Ha inquired if this account for extras did not affect
the original bids of the other tenderars. Mr. Chittick pointed out that the other tenders
were for other work regarding earth whi~e his wss for excavetion.
Alderman campbell asked Mr. Chittick if he told the Director of Works
regarding the extra work, at the time it occurred. Mr. Chittick repli~d thet he told both the
Diractor and Mr. Gordon crawford of the type of rock that had been met with and both were
eround daily and saw the work.
Alderman campbell pointed out that at the time dispute ariaes through
the progress reports, regerding the difference between eatimates andwork performed, such
differencea should be brought to the attention of the Go~non Council, snd advised Mr. Chittick
if he had done this at the time the extre work was in curred, he had no doubt but that the
COuncil would have considered his claim. Now the total claim is over $16,000.00. Mr.Chittick
replied that there were only a couple of progresa reports on the job and he was only paid
twice during the carrying out of the contract. He was told by the enginear that there was
nothing he could do about the extras and therefora, as he felt that the engineer was in cn&rge
of the contract, did not like to go over the head of the engineer to make his request to
Council for extras.
Alderman Tippett'inquired when the dispute first srose with the
Director of Works re~rding this matter. Mr. Chittick sdvised thst the first jOb on which
the rock situation was found was Second street. Alderman Tippett asked when that job was
completed. Mr. chittick replied that it was completed in september of last yeer, and it waa the
first job he commenced under the contract. Ha did complain to the Director of Works at that
time about the extra work incurred, but did not do so in writing.
Alderman Campbell asked if he did not recaive a progress report from
the City Department at that time. Mr. Chittick edviaed that he received the progress report
on it. He did not exsctly dispute it at the tima, but he did ask the Director if anything
could be done about having to make additionsl excavation.
Alderman campbell commented he understood that progress reports came
in monthly and were settled the following month. but ha noted from Mr. Chittick's statement
that there had been only two such reporta during the progress of this contract.Mr. Chittick
stated when the contract is Isrge, there ia a progress report submitted monthly, but on this
case, there was no progress report until Novamber, 1951 and then a~in in September of this'
year. The Director of Works asked Mr. Chittick if he desired the progreas report and Mr.
Chittick advised him that, the contrsct WaS nearing completion and he might es well weit until
the job was finished before making the r~port.
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Aldermen Whitebone's viewpoint on the matter wes thst if the extra work occurred
before the Common Council Order regerding extrss on contracts performed for the City, Mr. Chittick would
heve a legitimate claim, and he understood it was more or leas agreed that the extras had been incurred before
the said reaolution; His Worahip the Mayor stated thet wes correct, the bulk of the extras claimed by
Mr. Chi tti~k occurred during the first of the contract. Alderman Whitabone steted that since then, there has
been the question of whether.or not the terms of the Council Order. should be observed.
Aldermen campbell felt that the arrangament regarding
last fall when the contract WsS awarded to Mr. Chittick.
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I contracts was not definitely rem rded in the Minutes unt U a few months ago,
I Order and calling for tendera under which Mr. Chittick'sbid was accepted was
!lvoiding extras being charged on contracts.
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Order regarding extras on
but he felt thst the Council
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Alderman Prince faIt that when one runs into excavation or shelving rock and blasting
or excavation, it cannot be controlled, and it is tekep out of the realm of definite control of the contrac-
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tor. A contractor can tender on a job and offer definite figurea on certain work, but not on work of this
type.Alderman Prince felt it was the responaibility of this Council to finalize the matter.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Aldermen Howard
, . RESOLVED that M'r. Georga C" Chittick be paid the amount of
his claim, namely, $16,277.23 which he requasted for extras performed for the Water snd Sewerage Depertment
of the City of Saint John, such extras having been neCe8~sry due to the type of rock encountered in the
section involved, this being in full settlement of the said clail)i:"
AND FUR'IHER that resolution of Common Council adopted .on October 22nd, 1952, offering'
Mr. Chittick the sum of $10,000.00 in settlement of the above nSIDed account, be rescinded.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RESOLVED that tha matter be laid on the table and the
J Director of works rod Mr. Chittick asked to meat with the Common Council and compsre the progress reports in
this connection.
Question being put to the amendment to the motion, same waa lost, with Aldermen
campbell, and Tippett voting "yea" and Aldermen Whitebone, Howard, Leonard and Prince voting "nay".
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Prince and Howard voting "yea", and A,ldermen Tippett end Campbell voting "nsy".
Mr. Chittick thsnked the Common council and withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Aldermen Prince
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seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, REsotVED that in accordance with the requast of the
Veterans Remembrance Day Committee, permiasion be grented for the holding of a parade on Tuesday, November
l~th, 1952; at 10.30 a.m. and 'for the holding of a service in King Squere at the Cenotaph:
AND FURTHER that authority be gra~ted the above organization to solicit the aid of
the police, Fire and Public Worka Departmenta in the above connection.
On motion of Aldermen Prince
seconded by Alderlllen Howard
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. W.G. Low requesting
that the City share the expense of building a wall under the house located at 145 ~rket Place, West Saint
John, which would be a replacement of the retaining wall built by the City, be 'received and referred to the
Director of Works for,a report.
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Read e letter from Mr. F.w.pykeman, sdviaing that he ia desirous of purchsaing a lot
of land at the corner of Leinster end crowD streets messuring 100 feet by 21 feet by 105 feet on which he
intends to erect garages for his tenants on Leinster Straet, to be built according to the specifications as
laid down by Town Planning, and offering the sum of $100.00 for the said lot.
Read a letter from the Chairmen, Board of Aasessors, ststing that the lot leased to
Mr. F.W.Dykeman under Common Council Order of August 25th last is not the parcel of land in which he is
interestad end the land to which he refers in his letter is a portion of Crown Street 'at the present time.
The Chairmsn adviaed that both the Director of Wiorks and Mr. P. ii. Fowler of the "J:own Planning Commission
ere of the opinion that this particular portion of crown Street is not required for use as a street and thet
it would not be practical to develop it as such, and he added that should the Council decide to take the
necessary legal stepa to discontinue this portion of Crown Street for use as a street, he would see no
objection to aelling aame. He stated thsttbe assessed vslue of the portion of the street in quastion would
amount to lii450.00. . "
Read a letter from the ~own Planning Commission recommending that the portion of
Crown street in which Mr. Dykeman is interested be sold to him.
On motion of Aldermen Campbell
seconded by Aldermen Tippett
RESOLVED that Mr. F.W.Dykeman be offered the portion
.. of..croWD Streat in question for the sum of $100.00 plus the cost of ~dvertising relative to the closing
off of the said portion of Crown.otreet:
AND FURTHER that it be understood that the sale price in no wey affects the value
of the land for asseasment purpoaea.
Question being put to the motion, same waa lost with Aldermen Campbell and Tippett
voting "yea" and Aldermen Leonard, Prince, Howsrd and Whi tebone voting "nay".
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(:lpss' ~h;~v'g{::Jr) I feet which he is desirous of purchasing for
advertising costs:
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/> ("l close the said portion of crown "Street and upon the expiration of the
._'-IJ:lWn._v'l::__~ advertising _ should no objection be mad~ - that the ownership of the
of street pe transferred to Mr. Dykeman:
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RESOLVED that Mr. ~. W. Dykeman be offered
Streets measuring 100 feet by 21 feet'by 105
the sum of $450.00, its ass~ssed vSlue,'plus
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AND FURTHER that the correspondence from Mr. Dykeman, the Chairman,
Board of Assessors and the Town Planning Co~ission relative to the' ebove mattar, be
received and filed, and resolution of eornmon Council under date of August 25th last, leasing
to Mr. Dykeman the lot measuring 229 feet by 72feet by 10 feet, at the corner of Leinster
and Crown streets, be rescinded.
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On root ion of Alderman Whitebbne
Seconded by Alderman Tippett
llESOLVED 1ltat as per
Manchester, Robertson, Allison, Limited, permission be ~ranted for the
~Santa ClU8~ Parade on seturday morning, November 15th, or in the event
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Aldermen Prince voted "nay" to the ebove resolution as he felt the
date set for the said parade waa too early and that such a If! rade should be aeld later in
Decembar, for tha benefit of the children.
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On,motion of Alderman rrince
seconded by "lderman Howerd
RESOLV ED that the letter from the Fundy
Broadcasting Company Ltd. requesting parmission to erect a sign sdvertising radio station
C F B C in the interior of the City Market, in the south-east .comer of the building, adjecent
and to the rear of the premises occupied by Gerd's Limited, be received and referred to the
Executive Director for e report.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
seconded by Alderman Prince
RESOLVED that authority be granted for
the placing of a wreath to be purchased by the City of Saint John at the cenotaph on
Remembrance Day, November 11th, 1952:
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AND HJR'IHER that the correspondenca from the Cantral Wreath Committee
of the canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., be received and filed. .
Read a letter from Mr. Charlea F. ~helly, barrister, on behalf of
his ClieDt, Mr. William Lawlor, who rasides at 55 carleton S(reet, Eidvising that Mr. Lawlor,
should the entire portion of Peel Street be sold to Investora Limited, has no guarantee
that he will be allowed to continue to use this reserved street as eccess to the rear of his
property, and requesting the City to reserva from the sale to Investors Limited s strip on
the western side of 5 feet in width to allow him continued access to his property.
Read a letter from Mr. D.E.Fitzpatrick, whose property is situated on
.Ca~leton Street, on the corner of Peel Street, advising that he would be completely shut off
from the use of his rear yard, also the sewer which runs from his property'into Peel
Street, and protesting the action of the City in selling the portion of Peel Street to
Investors Limited.
The Common Clerk suggested that Investors Limited be approached to
ascertain if they would be willing to purchsse the portion of Pee~ Street less the amount of
land necessary to protect tha interests of the above named citizens.
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On 'motion of Aldermsn campbell
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seconded by Aldermen ~'ippett
RESOLVED that the matter be referred to
the common Clerk with the request that he submit a raport in this connection to.the incoming Common
Council.
. Aldermen 'l'ippett felt that a check should be made regarding the
metter of the new entry into 'station Street of Sewell Street to ascertain if the land
necessary for the straightening of sewell Street is assured and will not affect the matter
'in question regarding Peel street. Alderman Prince requested the Common Clerk to contect both
Mr. Lawlor and Mr. Fitzgerald to learn if they would be prepared to purchase the strip of
lend on Peel street extension in order to protect their interests.
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Seconded by Aldermen iippett
RESOLVED that the letter from the Power
Qommission of the City of saint John reletive to the request of Mr.'G. L. Wisted concerning
the bill rendered'to him.for work performed by the Commiseion at 625 Main Street, be received
and filed and Mr. Wisted advised that. the City of Saint John does not accept any liability in
connection with the said account amounting to. $30.00.
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-l?ouallrusT_ seconded by Alderman Prince
J' ~ RESOLVED that the letter from The Royal Trust Company, on
0._ behalf of the Estate of Irene M. Simonds, relstive to tile purchase by the City of Saint John of property
_ .7Cene_&...)Ji7;dlX& owned by the said Estate at 668-672 Main Street authorized by Common Gouncil Order of september 8th last
_.__,~~.~e for the sum of $1,146.66 (being a capitalizetion of the yearly ground rent at 7~ plus one year'a ground rent]
. 7rdjJG';trli.,_6.6t, .-" s, ubmitting information that the City must also pay the proportioll of rent from iJ.ay 1st to Qeptember 15th
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:21.1:7__. . ' $6.67, be received and filed and authority granted for the payment of the additional emounts.
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Seconded by Aldarman,Howard
RESOL,VED thst es per the request of the Director of Pur-
chasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purChase of 3 parts for breakdown repairs to the Asphalt
~"inisher from 'Mussens Ltd.-, for the sum of $155.81, whi ch is covered by this year's appropriation for
Asphalt Equipment Repairs.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Aldarman Princa
RESOLVED thet asper the request of the Director of Purchas-
ing, confirmation be granted for the emergancy purchase of one lower nozzle housing for breakdown repeira to
tha eductor from Mussens Ltd. to cost in the vicinity of ~ll5.00 end covared by this year's appropriation
fo r Repla cemen ts .
Read a letter from the Executive Director relative to the tenders for !ire alarm boxes
which were laid on-tha teble until such time as s report is received by Council in connection with the
proposed change in.the present fire alarm syatem, advising that it is doubtful ,if this report will be
received for several months, and recommending that consideration be given to accepting tenders for supplying
the fire alarm boxes as same Are now required for use.
On motion of Aldermen Campbell
Seconded by Jildermen Prince
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive Director regerd,
ing tenders for fire alarm boxes be received and filed end the tender of General Signals Reg'd., Montreal, I
be accepted, this being the lower of two bids received, the said tender resding ss follows:- I
4 - 1404G safa compositrol Fire Alsrm boxes, ~205.00 each,
positive non-interfering and succession
with emergency ground return. Specifications
attached. Similar to those previously supplied to
the City, of sa int John Fire. Department with the
'exception, that the boxes ere now insulated for
4000 Volts against tha previous 2500 volts.
Federal sales Tax included. Delivery eix to eight
weeks after receipt of code wheel numbers. Terms:
2% 10 days, net 30.
Total
$820.00.
On motion of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that the letter from the Cbairman, Boerd of
Assessors advising that Mr. G.C. Clarke has accepted the offer of the City of Saint John for the purchase of
land a~jacent to Lot 4, Fifth street for the aum of $240.00, as stated in Common Council Order of October
14th last, and that this ia the sama land whch Mr. H. C. Fowlie is desirous of purchasing, be'received and
filed and Mr. Fowlie advised accordingly.
Road a report from the Board of Assessors relative to the offer of Mr. and Mrs. H. V.
Freer to purchase Lot 5. Block D, Orange Street for the sum of $800.00, sdvising that the assessed value
of the said lot is $2,280.00 end the amount of ground rent at present received 'by the City per annum is
$100.00, also that the offer of $800.00 is considered too low. The Common Clark advised that Mr. and Mrs.
~'rear ere not willing to pay the assessed value of this land. .
On motion Of Alderman Prince
seconded by Alderman Tippett
RE90LVED that the report from the Board of Assessors
relative to the applicetion of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Freer to purchase Lot 5, Block D. Orange Street, be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman ~ippett
Seconded by Aldermen Prince ,
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning ComJllission I
aubmitting the agreement between'the Province and the City of Saint John concerning the new 200 unit develop-I
ment at the Rif~e Rsnge, be received and filed and the seid egreement executed by His Worship the Meyor and
Common Clerk on behalf of the City of saint .ohn.
The Common Clerk reported verbally that he had contacted the Board of School
Trustees to ascertain what authority the City heve to grant free school passes to children of citizens'of
West saint John, City, and had been advised by them that they could find no record of authority under which
the said achool children would be allowed free passes. He had also searched and could find nothing in this
connection.
On motion of Alderman'lippett
seconded"by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that a school bus pass be supplied each of the
high school children in west Saint John, City, attending City high schools on the esst side of the hsrbour,
such bus pass to be supplied by the teachers of the children concerned!, ach month and the cost in this
connection to be borne by the City of Saint JOhn.
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
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table until an, estimate of cost to the City of ::'aint John for
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Aldermen Tippett felt that the citizens of West Saint John should be
". treated feirly by the Common COuncil in this matter. He felt that ther'e is e strong possibility
of the citizens of the portion of West Saint John at present in the City limits wishIng to
become part of Lancaster, and that the City should do everything in their power to perauade
this portion of West saint John to remain within the City.
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Mr. F. S. Heycox edvised that the number of passes used by school
children on the ferry coming to high school in the city was 100, and that the city was aided
in the cost of same by the school Bqa~ by the sum of $l,500~00 per yesr.
Question being put to the amendment to the motion, Aldermen Leonard,
Whitebone end Howard voting "yea", Aldermen (]lmpbell, Tippett and Prince voting "nay", and
His Worship the Mayor cssting the daciding vote of "nay", the said amendment was declared
lost.
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~uestion being put to the motion, same was carried with Alderman.
Howard voting "ney".
On motion of Aldermen Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Leonard
RESOLVED that a Cow~on vouncil ~eeting
be held, if necesssry, on Monday, Nov~mber 3rd next at 10 o'clock a.m.:
AND FUR~R that the swearing-in ceremony of the incoming Common
Council be held at the Court house on Mondey, Nov~mber 3rd at 11 o'clock a.m.
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Alderman Whitebone withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Cempbell
Seconded by Alderman Prince
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Authority relative ~o work being done for the Rental ~ppeal Office by Miss Enid King and
supplying requested information relative to rental appeal cases, be received and filed and
Miss Killg offared the: sum of $10.00 per month for her services, for the balance of the term
of the Rental by-law. '
Mr. Samuel Millington, to whom had been awarded the contract for
the demolition of buildings situated at 592,594 and 596 Main street, was prasent at the
meeting and raquested that tha time limit in which the buildings must be demoliahed to the
satisfaction of the Building Inspector be sixty days instead of the stipulated thirty days.
He stated that his reason for this request is due to the size of thebuilding$.
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On motion of Alderman campbell
seconded by Aldermen Prince
RESOLVED that in a ccordance with the
request of Mr. samuel Millington, the controctor for the demolition of buildings situated
at 592, 594 and 596 Main Street,he be allowed a time limit of sixty deys in which to
demolish the said buildings, in place of the usual thirty day limit.
On motion of Alderman Tippett
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Seconded by Aldermsn Oempbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Uirector of police with referenca to the letter received by the Common Council from Mr.
John K.c.Graham relative to the Police snd Detective Uepartments of the City of Ssint John,
be received and filed and a report given to Mr. Greham on the contents of the letter from
the said Director;
On motion of Aldermen Tippett
seconded by'Alderman Howerd
RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant
City Solicitor regarding taxation by the perish of Lancaater of property owned by the City
of Sa int John in the Water Area, be received and referred to the incoming Common Council.
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The Executive ~irector gave a verbal interim report on the City
Market, atating that so far, only about $500.00 expenditure has not been conaidered
by the Council and paased. The original amount approved by the Council regarding renovations
to the Market was $121,000.00 and now this amount has risen to i140,OOO.00. With tha
complation of the upper two floors, between ~lO,OOO.OO and $15,000.00 will be added
to the cost. He stated that practicelly all the Charlotta ~treet Market Building is now rented.
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On motion of Alderman Prince
Seconded by Alderman Howard
RESOLVED that a complete report on what
has been done and what 'is remaining to be done and the entire statu a of the Market Building,
ba prepared by the Executive Director and distributed to each Member of the incoming Common
Council and the present Council.
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At a Common Council held in the Court Room of the County Court House, Saint John, on
Monday, the third day of November, A.D., 1952, at 10.30 o'clock a.m., being the day fixed by Isw for the
swearing in of the new members of the Common Council.
present
George ..;. Howard, "squire, Mayor
Aldermen campbell, Howard, Leonard, Prince, Tippett and Whitebone
His worship the Mayor end Aldermen did severally welcome and address the Council-elect.
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor-Elect, took the Oath of Allegiance and did also tske
the Oath of Mayor and the proper Oath of a Justica of the Peace before the Com~on Clerk of the City of Saint
John, and took the Chair in Common Council.
J. Fred Belyea, Walter J. Campbell, ~ndrew G. Harrigan, John D. ooacCellum, George F.Teed
and James A. ~hitebone, Aldermen-Elect, did severally take the Oath of Allegianca, and did also teke the
Oeth of, Office and the proper Oath ofe Justice of the Peace, and took their seets et the Council board.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Aldermen campbell
RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted, namely:-
WHEREAS it has been customary in the past for a newly elected Common Council to appoint
as Deputy Mayor the Alderman obtaining the greatest number of votes at the poll:
AND WHEREAS Aldermen J. Fred Belyea did obtain the greatest number of votes in the
Election held October 20th, 1952:
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint John through its Common, Council appoint the said
Aldermen J'. Fred ,Belyea to be its Deputy l1layor.
. The Members of the Council-Elect did then s~verally speek, expressing their eppreciation
.of.the, confidance reposed in them by the citizens, and their desire to promote the best interests of the
City during their term of office.
Alderman J. Fred Belyea did thereupon take the Oath of Deputy Mayor of the City of
Ssint John before the Common Clerk in the presence of the common Council.
On motion
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At a common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Ssint John, on Mondsy, the
third. day of No.vember, ,A. D., 1952, at 11.30 0' clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Petteraon, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, ~acCallum, Teed and whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh" Executi~e Director, 'and F. s. Heycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
Aldarman Teed stated that he believed Members of the Common Council would find evening
meetings more convenient to attend, but that Alderman Whitebone would find it impossible to attend all
evening meetings, therefore he suggested that evening meetings be held on Mondays insofar as posaible, aod
that to convenience ~lderman Whitebone, an odd' day-time m3eting be arranged for.
Alderman Whitebone stated that he works alternate weeks at nights and afternoons and that
he would appreciat~ slt~rnate day and night Council meetings.
On motion of Alderman Maccallum
seconded by Alderman Campbell
hESOLVED that regular meetings of Common Council be held on
Monday evenings, with, dey-time meetings from tima to time in order that Aldarman Whi tebone IlBY attend:
AND FURTHER that the next meeting of Common Council be held on Mondey morning next,
November 10th, at 10.00 O'clock.
Aldermen Belyea moved that morning end evening Common Council meetings be held eltarnata-
ly on Mondaya, but there was no seconder.
Copies of minutes of Common Council of October 29th last were distributed to each Member
of the Council.
On motion of hlderman Belyaa
Seconded by Aldermen campbell
RESOLVED that minutes of Common COuncil of October 29th last
be laid on the table in order that Membera of the Council may have an opportunity to peruse aame.
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motion providing for the time when Council
setting forth the order of business under
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couDcil be supplied with a copy of tha original
Order 0';:: 6tLs1i;.ess agendss should be forwarded Council Members and
which agendesare drewn up.
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Seconded by Alderman Herrigan
RESOLVED. that the following resolution be
adopted, namely:-
WHEREAS there is no ferry service between the Eest and ~est ~ides'of the
Harbour at the present time and with Port activities increasing immedistely, it is imperetive
that the ferry "Loyalist" be pIeced back into service;
AND WHEREAS there seems to be some question aa to the stability of the
Reversing Falls Bridge;
AND WHEREAS it will be necessary for the port workers to trsvel back and
forth to their work;
AND WHEREAS the erection of a Harbour Bridge could not ba undertaken at
the presen t time;
A1~ ,UiEREAS tha bus service to and from west saint John is not considered
adequate;
AND WHEREAS last winter's snowfall left the ferry the sole means of
transportation across the Harbour;
AND WHEREAS the estimated time to repair the "Loyalist" is forty-eight
days;
AND \alEREAS the estimated cost of repairing the "Loyalist" snd temporsry
docks ia $75,000.00:
RESOEVED that iD view of the present exigencies, the City of Saint
John proceed et once to establish the Ferry service at a cost not to exceed i75,000.00.
On the question, Alderman campbell stated he understood thst it might
be possible for the City of saint John to either borrow. or purchase from the Halifsx
authorities the ferry not in use there, and suggested thst His Worship the Mayor during
the coming week investigate this possibility. The Executive Director replied thst at the
time the Ferry "Loyalist" wss laid up for annual inspection, the Federal inspector was
ssked by City officisls regsrding the availability of snother crsft, and were edvised
by the inspector thet no boat WaS available. His Worship tha Mayor stressed the need for
adequste traneportation of workers to and from west Saint John in order to maintain the
business of the port. Aldermsn w~ebone suggested contacting the Halifax Harbour CommissioD
to asc~rt~in if the boat in question is available, and if so, it can be put into use in
seint John at once. The Executive ~irector reminded the Common Council that the ferry floats
must still 'be repsired.
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suggestion:, but he added it hardly seemed fair to embsrrass the present administration
in the Province with Alderman Whitebone'a statement concerning the stability of the
Reversing Fells Bridge and he would ask that the press be requested not to use this
stetement at the present time. Alderman Whitebone expressed agreement to this being done,
if the press ia agreeable. He added that he hed no desire to alerm anybody ~egarding
the condition of the said Bridge.
His Worship the Meyor edvised that he will contact Hslifax regarding
the possibility of procuring .the above mentioned boat for .the Ci,ty of Saint John.
On motion of Aldermen Harrigan
Seconded by Alderl!lBn Teed
RESOLVED that the firm of Carter and Carter,
barristers-at-law, who have been authorized to provide a report and opinion as to the
City's status under the Royal Charter, 'covering the ,City's powera today, whether or not
the City has relinquished any powers, etc., be asked to withhold any action in this connection
until such time as tha new Council has an opportunity to give the matter further study.
On motion of ~lderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the resolution of Common
Council, adopted on October 29tli, 1952, with respect to school bus passes being supplied
each month, to each of tne High ~chool children of West Saint John,City attending City
High schools on the east side of the Harbour, the cost in thia connection to be borne by
the City of seint John, be rescinded.
Alderman campbell pointed out that until the ferry is in operation again,
the purchase of bus passes by West Side parents would be e financial drain. Alderman
Belyea stated since the ferry waS taken off the people of \iest Saint John have been
placed in an unenviable position, and he would therefore not be prepared to support
the rescinding motion.
Alderman Campbell suggeated thet the City bear the cost of providing
bus passes to the West Ssint John school children in question for eight weeks, until
the ferry would be on. He stated 90 children 'would be provided with these pesses, am he
did not believe the cost in thia connection would exceed $720.00. Alderman Teed felt
that the resolution of Common Council of October 29th regarding the bus passes estsblished
e precedent and thst if such passas were provided for west Saint John school children, those
in the City ppoper should also be provided with passes.
Moved iD amendment by Alderman iihitebone
S~conded by Aldarman Campbell RESOLVED that this matter be hald in abeyance
until the next meeting of the Common Council, pending e report on the ferry situation.
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On motion of ~ldermen Belyea
Seconded by Ald~rman Campbell
RESOLVED that a committee be appointed by His Worship the
Mayor to approech the Pro~incial Government in connection with the matter of tranaportation.
His Worship appointed Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and Belyea to conatitut~ the above named
committee.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Aldermsn Belyes
RESOLVED that the latter from tha Perish of Simonds Council
advising that the said Parish is not represented at the present time on the Power Commission of the City of
Saint John, that consideration of thia fact when appointments are made to the said Commission would be
greetly appreciated, and that the said Council would be pleased to sub~it the name of a suggested
representative in this,connaction, be received and held in abeyance until January 1st, 1953, when Lancaster
becomea a city, at which time the matter will be reviewed.
On motion of Aldermen Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the 6reat Marsh Commission
advising that a meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Court House, Fridsy, November 7th next
at 3.00 p.m. to discuss relief of traffic congestion in the Marsh Bridge area slso a street and aboideau
betwean East saint John and the City, and requesting that the Common Council attend the meeting, be
received and filed and as many Members of the Council as possible attend the said meeting.
un motion of hldermen Campbell
Seconded by Aldermen Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Honoureble Arthur E.Skeling,
Minister of Labour, Fredericton, submitting his resignation from the Court of Revision, the Board of School
Trustees of Saint John and the Saint John Housing ~ommission, be received and filed snd the resignations
accepted, and a letter of appreciation forwarded to the said Minister for his services:
AND FURTHER that the matter of appointments to fill the vacancies in the above mentioned
Boards and commission, be laid on the table until the next' meeting of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that the sccount submitted by Peat, ~arwick,
Mitchell & Co. in the amount of $475.00 for professional services rendered relative to the preparing and
submitting of the annual raturn by tha City of Saint John to the ~epartment of Municipal Affairs in accord-
ance with the requirements of the said uepartment, be peid.
On motion of bldermsn.Cempbell
~econded by Alderman Wbitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of "orks,
relative to the letter from Mr. Walter Hodgin concerning the street paving and sidewalk work on Celebration
Street, advising that since Mr. Hodgin's letter was written the Depsrtment has completed the sidewalk work
on Celebration street, which street hes been prepared and graded in exactly the same manner as all other
street work performed by the Department this yeer snd commenting that this street presents a very fine
appearance and has greatly improved conditions in this section, be received and filed.
On motion of bldermen Whitebone
Seconded by bldermsn campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of ~orks advising
that the estimated cost of grading and paving Guilford ~treet is $14,100.00 and the estimated cost of the
same type of work on \'iinslow Street is $10,900.00, be received and filed and the said streets be given
priority on the 1953 street paving programme.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
~econded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that sidewalk and street work on Somerset ~treet,
City proper, and on that portion of street knoym as Ludlow ~treet extension, lying between Germain and st.
James &treets, "est Saint John, be included in the priority work to be performed in 1953, and the Director
of "orks requested to submit a report on the feasibility of such work and the estimated cost of same.
OIl mot ion of blderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman "hitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of works
relative to the request of Mr. Melvin R.Titus on behalf of residents on Balfour ~treet. Portland Place,
that consideration be given to curbing and a sidewalk for the said street in the section adjacent to
properties Nos. 5, 7, 9 and 11, advising that the estimated cost of curbing both sides of the said street
from Beaverbrook Avenue to the driveways in the rear of ~oulis Court and building new sidewalk, one side
only, from Beaverbrook Avenue to Churchill Boulevard, is $4,450.00, be received and referred to the
Committee on Budget.
Read a letter from tha Chairman, Board of Assessors, relative to the offer of Mr. David
G. Nickerson, through his solicitor, Mr. Arthur ".~helly. to purchase a parcel of land, owned by the City
and located at Mispec, for the sum of $300.00, advising that the parcel of land which Mr. Nickerson wishes
to acquire consists of approxnetely two acres and is a portion of the 1,500 acre tract on which the Jacquet
River Lumber Compeny's offer of $2,000.00 in 1951 wes accepted by the ~ity, but purChase of which was never
completed by the company. The Chairman further stated that this area costs the City $120.00 per annum in
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rsther than attempt to sell the land in smell parcels.
Alderman Whitebone moved that the recommendation of the ~airmsn, Boa2~
of Assessors be adopted, but there wes no seconder.
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Alderman Belyea felt thst information as to the value of the timber
on this land should be made available to the Common Council. The Executive Director
advised thst a report had been made previously by Mr. Robert Melrose, who reported thst
the land is mostly rocky" Alderman Beiyea ststed he believed that the City should retain
this land and make it accessible to contractors who could use the rock for the building
of dams, etc.
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Seconded by AldermanCampbell
. KESOLVED thst the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Asseasors relative to the matter of disposal of the tract of land at Mispec
comprising 1,500 acres, be laid on the table until the next meeting of the Common Council
'and the ~oUncil Mambers apprised of the report submitted by ~r. Robert Melrose on the
said land.
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At a common Council, held at the City Hell, in the ~ity of Saint John, on Monday,
the tenth day of November, A. D., 1952, et 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and "hitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh , Executive Director, and ]'. S. Heycox,
Assistant to the Executive Uirect9r.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldermen Harrigan
, . RESOLVED that minutes of ~he inaugural meeting of
I Common Council held in the Court House on November third last, be confirmad.
On motion of Alaerman Whitebone
~conded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Octobe~ twenty-
ninth last be now taken from the table and adopted.
on motion of ~ldermen campbell
~lderman Belyea entered the meeting at this time.
_Ei:v./n/J1.a'.]Je/en Mr. Ervin M. O'Brien, aol1citorfor Mr. F. W. Dykeman, was present at the meeting and
statad that tha lot of land which tha common Council on October 29th offered to ~r. Dykeman for $450.00,
would be of no use for sny type of building other than garages which Mr. Dykeman intends to build, unless
,a very smell 9uilding were erected. Mr. O'Brien ~tated that both his client snd himself feel that the offer
of $100.00 is a good one for the lot in question. H~ pointad out that the only asset of this lot is the fact
thet it has good frontaga. Mr. Dykeman is prepared to carry out any stipulations of the Town Plsnning
commission regarding building on this lot, and he hopes to be able to arect one garage on it this yeer.
__~avh;o~I?I?I~_ Mr. ~.R.Fowler, Town Planning Commission, advised thst he had been t~ld by Mr. Dykeman that eventually
/1 " approximately four garagas will be built on the lot at' B, cost of between $2,000.00 and $2,500.00.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Al~ermen MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mr. F.W. Dykemsn be offered the lot et
the corner of Leinster and Crown Streets measuring 100 feet by 21 feet by 105 feet which he is desirous of
purc~asing, for the sum of $100.00, plus advertising costs, It being understood that the sele price in no
way affects the value of the land fo~ ssses~ment Burposes:
AND FURTHER that the first parsgraph of the resolution of Common Council of October
29th last offering the said lot to Mr. Dykeman for $450.00, be rescinded.
Mr. O'Brien thenked the Common Council and withdrew from the meating.
Mr. Freeman H. Horncastla appeered before the meeting regarding the matter of hia
requeat thet the city endeavour to procure from the Turnbull Estate in Millidgeville the deed of a 60 foot
wi~e reserved road approximately 600 faet, long in this sres and to improve this road. He geve a resume of pro-
gress made on the matter, steting that nothing now stands in the way of the City acquiring the deed of thia
strip of lend. . .
_~~I7_~~h~/~ Mr. y. R. Fowler advised that in 1911 the ~rnbull Estete established this area as a
. ,JI sub-diviaion which divided the Ian! into lots com idered aa auitabla building lots, snd this sub-division was
._~~/.?I.$S/..~17 registered et the Registry Offica. He felt that this road is a necessity and that six more lots would be
opaned up by the building of this road.
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Mr. Horncastle requeated that the common Council give immadiate consideration to the
eatablish.ing of the roadway, stating that there are three all-yesr-round residen,ts there. He stated that he an
~he other residents will relinquiah their title to the right-of-way in this connection to the City as long as
t'his road is establiahed. .
The Common Clerk read resolution of Common Council of July 21st Isst under which
authority was granted to approach the 'l'urnbull Estate to ascertain if they are prepared to enter into this
transaction of astablishing the roadway aa it would be advantageous to their property, and ateted that he
had never received word from the Turnbull Estate on the metter, although the Director of Works haa discussed
it with them. The Common Clerk pointed out that in the establishing of this road, ~r. ~orncaatle and the
other residents would be furnished with the roadway which they need, but it would also be an advantage to the
Turnbull .lSstate, and that it was suggested that the Estate should contribute fifty per cent toward the cost
of :this road. He added that he did not believe that the Eatate would ba prepared to entar into such
negotiations. Mr. llorncastle did not believe, that the Turnbull .lSatste would be prepared to contribute eny-
thing in this connsction.
On motion of AlderlIilln Campbell
secondad by Aldermsn Teed
RESOLVED that authority be grented to construct the rosdway
raquested by Mr~ Freeman H. Horncastle, that is, 700 feet of roadway on the Turnbull Estate, Millidgeville,
including ditching'" grading and gravelling st an estimated cost of ~3,OOO.00. :subject to satisfactory
negotiations being msde with the Turnbull Estete, if necessary - the cost in thia connaction to be paid for
by a bond issue.
Question being put, the resolution we~ carried by the unanimous vots of sll the
Members of the Common Council, approving of auch work and the estimated cost the~eof.
Mr. Horncastle thanked the ~OUDcil for, having dealt with his appeal, and withdrew
from the meeting at thia time.
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On motion of Alderman Belyaa
seconded ,by ~lderman Campbell
RESOLVED that rasolution of Common
Oouncil adopted 'on November third last relative to sidewelk and street work on a portion of
street lying between Germein and ~t. James ~treets, West saint John, be amended by striking
,out the wor~li "Ludlow street E\xtel1aion" and substituting therefor the words "Lancaster Street".
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
vacancies on the School Board end Saint
of the Honourabla Arthur E. Skaling, be
REOOLVEp that the matter of
John Houaing Commission cauaed
deferred"until the next Common
appointments
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Council
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RESOLVED that Mr. ~omas S. ~taphen be appointed
fill the vacancy on ,the Court of uevision caused by the rasignation of the Honourable Arthur
Skaling:
Alderman ~eed noted that there are several members of the School Board
who are not residents of the City, and ha believed that such members under the .Act are required
to be residenta of the City, and also that terms of office have expired and have not been
.~~~s,Cbm~I'$$lons,Confirmed as renewed. Aldermen Campbell requested the Common ~lerk to check tha qualifications
I' /l' J,..efco, required for members of the School Board before the next Council meeting. Alderman Campbell
9aaIIT:.I'.CcUj()n.s- also asked the Common Clerk to check on the matter of qualification to serve on boerds of any
tJ.L@B07_p,,?r.s_.. person paying'taxes and so contributing to the City's warrant, ~:ven though he is not a resident
of the City.
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The Common Clerk advised that the matter of whether or not Common
Council resolution of October 29th last, which provided for the supplying of free bus passes to
~igh school children of West Saint John, City, attending City high schools, would be reacinded,
had bean deferred until this meeting.
Alderman Campball moved thst no action be taken on this matter until
the end of'December, that is, that the matter be again laid on the tabla until the'last meeting
of the Common Council in December, 1952, when the ferry will be back in operstion, but there
was no eeconder. '!he .l!Oxecuti ve Director advised thst the ferry will not be 'in operation before
lJecember 15th.
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On motion of Aldermen Teed
;:;'ee _6U_S'pCisses Seconded by .Alderman Belyea
t; h / RESOLVED that free bus passea, supplied to
ti . ,So. ,.ltU) ----.- Ihigh school children of West Saint John, Ci ty, attending City high schools, under resolution of
e~lla(re/? common Council on October 29th last, ceaae as of the commencemant of tha Christmaa hOlideys, 1952:
AND ,FURTHER that the rescinding reaolution of November 3rd leet ralative
to the above mentionad resolution of October 29th, be withdrawn.
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On' motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded oy Aldermen MacCallum
REOOLVED that the letter from Inter-City
service a Ltd. relativa to operation of e harbour ferry and the letter from the ::laint John Dry
Dock Co. !..td. advising of necessary repairs, renewal a and replacements to ,the farry "Loyalist"
also a painting job, be now taken from the table and f.iled.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea.
/lL _ /J Seconded by Aldermen Whitebone
v/7::it/rl7lan,I1SSesso!Si RESJLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
iJ!iSI'BC . ;:"nds Boerd of Assessors relathe to tha disposal of City-owned land consisting of 1,500 scraa at Mispec,
-7:: j_ J- 1,/ be now taken from the tabla and filed and the recommendation contained therein adopted, namely;
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that tenders be called for the aale of the aaid trect of land. .
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
, seconded by Aldermen Teed
_ M~or . .. RESOLVED that His "orship the Mayor be
~~~n ~afe~~' authorized to attend' the Joint Fell ~eating of the ~xecutive Committee, the National Executive
#1, /J1,', 1(J17 and ./ldvisory Board of'the Canadian Federation of Jileyors and Municipaliti'aa to be held in Montreal
I''PJltirsy /,/UI1//!/- on Wadnasday and Thursday, November 26th end 27th, and to proceed' to Ottawa' on Friday, November
d. ~,_;oa#'r/es 28th in connection with Federation matters. .
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On motion of Aldermen Belyea
Seconded by Aldermen Teed
REOOLVED that authority be granted for the
'iJ'we 17dmi/JiST/2 _ continuation, of the aubscription by th~ City of Sa int John to the periodical "Civic Adminiatration"
~' ~ to be suppl~ed to eech ~ember of the ~ommon Council, at a cost of $5.00 for two years each, that is,
Ion at an over-all' cost of $35.00 for two yeara.
The Gommon Clerk submitted a letter from the Exacutive Director who
.6 tJ' e~~ asked that the subject mettar be considered at this time. '!he Executive Director was aaked to
;J(eCtl. I~ II. r. withdraw from the meeting. His Worship the Mayor felt that the discussion should be held in legal
session. Aldermen cempbell and MacCallum advised that they would have to withdrsw from the meeting
ahortly and as the discuaaion of thia mattar would probablY be qUite long, they would prefer haVing
it deferred for one week.
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RESOLV~D that action on the letter from the Executive
Director be deferred until tha next meeting of the Common Council:
AND FURTaER that the Membera of the Council be furnished with copies of the sa~
letter in the meantime.
~uestion being put to the motion, ~ldermen Harrigan, Campbell, MacCsllum and
Belyea voting "yea" and Alderman Teed end Whitebone voting "nay" asme was declared carried.
Tbe Executive Director re~antered the meeting.
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, ~al7:ai lihe.:; .' REOOLVED that the lettera from the Union of New
-. . A F i Brunswick Municipal1 ties and "'r. "iJ.,liem R. Tippett relative to the meeting of the committee in Fredericton
.Mllla", 'i? 77;>;;e1t- on Monday, November 17th next for thep,urpose of preparing a brief to be presented to the Provincial
&!ollelfl'71enr . Government regarding tha allocetion of grenta from the Government and from tha proceeds of the social
-. ., 't:. Service and ,Education Tax, be received and filed and His Worship the Mayor and tha neceasary civic officials
_-.iran s .. authorized to attend the seid meeting.
..It was decided that the next meating of the Common Council will tie held on Tuesday,
November 18th next at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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Aldermen Belyea advised that night meetinga o~ Common Council had met with the
favour of the general public, but he notad that of late few members of the public had attended. He stated
that unless tha general public give better attendsnca at Council maetings, he intenda to request that night
sessions be abolished'.
Alaerman BeJ.,yea referred to the condition of the sidewalk, at the corner of Union
and Germain ~treets, advising thet there is a lump at .thislocation which is dangerous to pedestrians and
ststing he would like to have this condition remedied, not only there, but all sidewalks. He also referred
to the condition of the sidewalk on Somerset Street.
On motion of Alderman Balyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the ~xacutiva Director be asked to
consult with the Director of Works regarding the metter of putting sidewalks in proper condition in the
various older locations of the city before any'new work is undartaken, and request that thia work be done,
also on all atreeta which require repairing.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman "acCallum
RESOLVED that the petition from a number of tax
payers and residents of ~ark Street Extension requesting thst the said street be paved, be received and
referred to the Committee on Budget, and at the same time, tha Di~ctor of Works advisad of the contants
of the petition.
Alderman Campbell moved that the letter from ~aars. Clement R. Moore and Harold
H. Hickman requesting that immediate attention be given to the dangerous condition of the fence situated
on Kennedy rlace between lots No. 25 and 26 which runs along a common al1ey,~e referred to the Director of
Works for an astimate of cost, but thare waa no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Aldermen Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from measrs. Clement R. Moore
and Hsrold h. Hickman requesting that immediate attention' be given to the dangarous condition of the wooden
fence situated on Kennedy rlace between lots No. 25 and 26 which runs along a common alley, be received and
filed and the neceasary repairs be made immediataly to put the said fence in safe condition.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded by Alderman "'acCellU/!l
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of ~imonds
Council underwriting the guarantees of ~ssra. Will ism J. DOharty, Donald M. Garnett and Fred "hite and
the Ssint John Wild Gama Center ~td. to pay the usual ten per cent of the cost of extending the water
service to tha areaa under consideration, be received and filed and authority granted to proceed with the
water extensions in question at the estimated cost submittad previou~ly by the Director of Works.
On motion of Aldermen Teed
seconded by Alderman Harrigen
RESOLVED that the letter from Wessrs. Carter & Carter
with reference to the withholding of action by them towarda providing a report and opinion on the city'a
powers until the new Council has hed an opportunity to give the matter further study, be received end filed.
On motion of Aldermen campbell
Saconded by Aldarman Teed
, RE3JLVED that the letter from the ;'aint John Board of Trade
requeating that the Civic Electiona Act be amended to permit en advanced poll for those duly qualified
votera who flnd it necessary to be absent from their domicile ,or business on the day of the election, be
received and filed and thst a committee be appointed by His worship the Mayor to review the Civic
Qovernment Act 'and to mekerecommendations to coinmon Council.
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Clerk atated that the Legislature will meetin Fabruary and thet therefore if he ia to prepare
Bills for preaentetion. to the ~egialatura he,would,heva to be advised in good time of any
matters which the ,Council might wish to presant.
Aldermen MacCallum and Campbell withdrew from the meeting at thia time.
On motion of Aldermen llerrigan
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'seconded by AldermaD "hitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Veterans
Remembrance Day Committee extending an invit~tion to the Msyor snd Common Council to attend
the Remembrance ~ay Service on ~uesday, ~ovember 11th at 11.00 o'clock e.m. et the cenotsph,
King Square, be received and filed and tha invitation accepted.
Aldermen Belyee stated he intended to propose the enacting of a
by-law which would compel the City Transit Limited to instal hand-straps in buses, which
waa originally intended by the said company. The Common Clerk replied that he did not
believe, it w'ould be necessary to pass such S' bY-law. '
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Secondad by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the 4ransportation Committee
be instructed to request City Transit Limited to inatal hand-streps on hangers in buses for the
convenience of their patrons.
On motion of Alderman "hitebone
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seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of
the Comptroller, he be authorizad to arrenge the financing of civic employeea' pur9hasea of Canade
Savings bonds,in t~e amount of approximatelY $17,000.00.
On motion of Alderman ~hitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the New
Brunswick Safety League inviting the Mayor and Common Council to attend the firat meeting
of the ~arkiDg and Traffic Committee (organized to formulete plans and suggestions for an
improvement in parking and traffic conditions generally) to ba held in the Board of Trade
offices, Board of Trade Building, at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th, be received and
filed and as .meny,Members,. of t,he Council as possible' attend tha seid meeting.
On motion of Alderman Uarrigan
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RESOLVED that the let tar from the :fundy
.Broadcaeting Compeny Ltd. requesting permission for radio stetion C F B C to relay a broad-
cast of the Grey CUP Finals geme via loudspeakers from the bandstand in King Square during
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the afternDon only of November 29th next, be received and filed and the said company advised
that the Common Council is in hearty agreement in the granting of their request.
Reed a letter from Imperial Oil Limited advising that they recently
acquired by Agreement of Sale four edditionel lots of land fronting on the southerly side
of Broadview Avenue, whera they intend to proceed with a substantial and costly building
expansion in 1953, and that they now own six of the saven lots commencing at the intersection
of pitt Street end running westerly along Broadview Avenue until it reaches the residence
and lot owned by John secord. Tbe company advised thet they are desirous of purchasing City-
owned vacant lot No. 1443 in connection with thia project.
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Mr. P. R.Fowler, Town rlanning commiasion, advised that he had
checked regarding the City-owned lot with the Assessment Department who recommend thet the
offer of the company be accepted, and'he added thst the TOwn Planning Commission very
strongly reco~mend the acceptence of the company's offer as it constitutes an industrial
expansion in this area end will be a very large development.ln answer to Alderman Belyea's
question, Mr. Fowler advised that this development does not affect the ~outh End Play
Grounds.
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Sec~nded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the letter from Imperial Oil
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Limited be received and filed and their offer to purchsse vacant lot No. 1443, having a frontage
of about forty feet and a depth of about one hundred feet in the block et the intersection
of Pitt ~treet which runs westerly along Brosdview Avenue until it reaches the residence and
rot owned by John secord, for the sum of $1,000.00 (based on a commercial assessment of 259
per foot), be accepted - it being understood that the sale price in no way affects the value
of the land for assessment purposes.
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. Mr. Fowler referred to the Council meeting of June 2nd last during
which the Town ~lenning Commission had advised it will be necessary for the City of Saint
John to purchase from the Turnbull Real Estate Company a p~rcel of land which will be
required for the erection of the new 200 unit housing project on the Rifle Range, but on
which the Common COuncil hed taken no sction. He stated that between thirty-five and forty
acres of land are required for completion of this project, and the land is in the form of
a "V" between the present' holdings on the old Rifle Range site and the fields where the
City is going to build. Mr. Fowler had approached the Turnbull Reel Estate Company to ascertein
their price for this land and he believed they ~~uld be prepared to accept $150.00 per acre,
which would make a total, prica of epproximately i\5,200.00. 'lhis land would be purchased by
the City now and when the develop~ent is proceeded with, the usable part will be sold and most
of the City's outlay will be returned within the next six months. Mr. Fowler advised that the
tenders for the construction of the buildings will be ~ned on Thursday, November 13th.Mr.
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bought back' by the pertnership of the Federal and Provincial Governments with the ('i ty for $150.00 for each
lot.
on motion of Aldermen Teed
Aldermen Harrigan asked that the Common Council adopt the policy in future of
requesting that when a question of land to be either bought or sold by the City arises, that the Town
Planning Commission or some other Department furnish the Council with a plen of the land in question so
that the Members of Council may be apprisad of the exact location of tha land. His Worship the Meyor advised
that thia policy will be. edopted in future.
On motion of Aldermen Teed
seconded by Alderman White bone
_c!J;/I7t- _hhn I RESOLVED thet the letter from the Saint John District
:l)/st'-;otcc-,/pb/J/0 Labour Council congratulating the Mayor and Members .of the CommDn Council on their election to office and
. -- , offering their full support in any issue that will result in improving seint John ,generally, that is,
CotLnc// __ maintaining industrial progress end expansion, thus wsuring full emplDyment for all who seek it, be
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RESOLvED thet the latter from the saint John Fire
Fighters' Association in vi ting His Worship the Mayor and Membera of the Common Council to attend the Firemen'~
annual dance to be 'held in the Admirsl Baatty Hotel on November 11th next at 9.00 p.m., be received snd ,
filed and the invitation accepted. ' i
,The Common Clerk edvised that Mr. K. C. Irving who was expected to be present at
this meeting regarding transportation matters, had been unable to attend and it was suggestad that's
special meeting of Council,be held on Friday next to discuss this mstter. His Worship the Mayor advised that
Mr. Irving felt Friday would be the best day for him to attend such a meeting. The Executive Diractor stated
tllst the matter which Mr. Irving wished to discuss with council is the franchise 'question. It was decided
that Mr. Irving be edvised that the common Council will be meeting .on Tuesday evening, November 18th, and
that he be asked to sttend this meeting or to arrange for representation at same.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Saconded II{ Aldermen Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Executive
Director, authDrity be granted to cell fDr tenders for the purchase of 500 yards of beach ssnd for use thia
winter on city sidewalka, which purchase will invDlve an expenditure of apprDximatelY $750.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded by Alderman Whitebona
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
"'irector of Purchesing, authority be granted to cell for tenders on the purchase of a <<uantity of scrap
metal at the wa~er Department Yard:
On motion of Aldermen Teed
seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
DirectDr of ~urchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of 6 drums of special lubricating oil for the
ferry engines from Wakefield and company ss before, tOuOst in the vicinity of ~250.00, chargeable to next
year's appropriation.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED thst the report of the Fire Departmant for the
month of September last, incorporating that of the Electrical inspectDr for the same periDd, be laid on the
table until the next meeting of the CDmmon Council, copies of sene having been distributed to aach Member
of the council.
On motion of Alderman Belyaa
seconded by Aldsrmsn WhitebDne
RESOLVED that the report of the Police Department for
~~~;.!~ r~{)rtt the month of October last, be laid on the table until the next meeting of the COffmDn CounCil, copies of same
.I having been distributed to each Member of the Council.
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seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the le~ter from the Director of Worka
in reply to the recommendetion of the Director of sanitation that the Common Council provide funds tD ade-
quately protect the section of Belleview Avenue in dangerous condition, advising that the approximate cost
of erecting about 900 feet of highwey guard fencing is $1,200.00, be received and filed and tha Director of
Works'authorized.to'procaed'with.the erection of the necessery fencing.
Alderman Belyes stated he felt, that the Director of Works should be given a "blanket"
order by Council to enable him ~o carry out requests fDr improvemants made by citizens, end in that wey the
Council wi~l not have to deel with such matters. He felt that the Director of' Works should become more
familiar with the naeds of the community and conditions that exist. The Executive Director reminded the
council that the Director of Works has no power to meet requests .of citizens for improvements which are not
included in the yearly bUdget for street'work, unless expenditures beyond such budget are authorized by the
council.Alderman tlerrigan felt that the procedure now followed on the matter is s fairly good one and thst if
tha Common Council @eve a Director an open order to proceed with IDeeting requests made by the public, the
Council would not have any information as to what would be taking pleca.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request
of the Chairman, Board of Assessors, authority be granted for the Finsnce Department to
charge interest at the rate of one-half of on~ per cent per month, on the Water Assessment
Bills efter the discount date, which was September 24th last.
Read a letter from the Deputy Executive Director giving a progress
report relative,to placing the ~erry "Loyalist" back into service.
Alderman Whi tebone inquired how long reptrs to tm ferry will ta ke
and the Executive Director replied that it will take forty-eight daya, although it might
be possible to reduce this time by two or three days. He expacted that the ferry will be
in drydock on Friday next. Ha pointed out that if overtime is necesssry to complete repairs
this will increase the estime:t;ed cost. Alderman Whitebona asked if it would be pOSSible to
reduce the time for repairs by more than thet mentioned, and the Executive Director stated
ha would check to sea if it could be reduced by one waek.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy
Executive Director giving a progress report relative to placing the ferry "Loyalist"
back into service, be received and filed.
On motion of Aldermsn Harrigan
Seconded by Aldermen Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the
'As'sista'nt City solicitor relative to the texation of City property in tha Weter Aree by the
Parish of Lancaster, be laid on the table and the Members of the Common Council furnished with
a complete comprehena1ve report on tha mattar.
A discussion ensued prior to the adoption of the sbove resolution,
in which it Wea agreed that the Common Council be appriaed of the matter in question before
meeting with the Councillors of the Perishea of Lancaster and Simonds, and that such
meeting be held before Lancaster becomes a city.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldermen Belyae
RESOLVED that authority be granted to
provide decorative street lighting for the 1952 Christmaa holiday season, in the same
locations aa 1951, with the addition of the band stand in west Seint John, a~d for the same
period of time as in 1951:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Power commission of the City
of seint John relative to the above matter, be received and filed.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he had recaived comp~aints from
citizens regarding the smoke nuisance, of which the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission
ia'the big offender, and inquired whst is being done at the present time to correct thia
condition. The Executive Uirector advised thet applications had been received for the
position of smoke inspector, but that no qualified 'person had offered. Tha Common Clerk
advised that the ~ower commission has spent large sums of money on rectifying this condition.
Aldermen Belyea mentioned that one great offender regerding amoke nuisance is the schools.
The Common Clerk suggested that the Power CommiSSion be contacted again with a raquest thet
further action be taken towards reducing the smoke nuisance from their plant.
un motion 01" Aldermen Teed
Seconded by Rldermen tiarrigan
HESOLVED that Aldarman nhitebone, s
me~ber of the New BrunswiCk Electric power Commission, be appointed a committee of one to
investigate the progress being mede by the said Commission in rectifying the smoke
nuisance created by their Dock Street plant.
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At a Common council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on 'l'uesday, the
eighteenth day of November, A. D., 1952, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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Aldermen B81yee, campbell, Harrigan, Jiaccallum, 'leed snd Whitebone
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Executive Director.
On motion of Aldermen campbell
Seconded byAlderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of November tenth last
be confirmed, copies of same having been forwarded to eech Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCellum
of the Board of School Trustees of Saint
RESOLV~D that Mr. Douglas W. Golding be appointed a mambel
John, replacing Mr. John A. Olive.
/l It:.;:.' r.' r, . Alderman Campbell advised that ha had investigated regarding the qualificstions of mem-
O(ua I.loa ,1.0.17 (J , bership on the Board of School Trustees, and had found it is not absolutely necessary for members to be
memJersh/'p IN7 residents of the City of saint John. He moved in amendment to the motion that the matter of sppointments to
. $a/uiI3aan( jthe school Board and saint John Housing Commission be allowed to lie on the table until the next maeting of
;1~ 6$ P ~ the Council, in view of t~e fact thet the Trades and Labour had not as yet submitted names as prospective
erman "'IP e members of these boards. There waS no seconder to the amendment. Alderman Whitebone advised the Trades and
Labour are only enti tled to one appointment on the School Board.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconde~ by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the matter of the remaining,appointment to
the Board of school Trustees end also the appointment to the Saint John Housing Commission be laid on the
table until the next common Council meeting.
On moti on 0 f J'lderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderroon Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Fire Department incorporating
that of the Electrical Inspector for the month of september last, and the report of the Police Department for
the month of October last, be now taken from the table and filed:
On motion of Aldermen Herrigan
f.1hter~n~~;o~~ Seconded by Alderman ~accallum
_llc~lmldaTldl7s ,J RESOLVED that more suitable accommodetions be sought for
ttrivers' 1.I~~nses the examination of drivers seeking their drivers' licenses, and Alderman Bampbell, warden of the Municipality
- e 'T,' of the City and County of Saint John, requested to inquire as to the facilities available in this respect
- - - xam/l7a 70175 at the County Court House, and report his findings at a later meeting of the Common Council.
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/The Common Clerk advised that Mrs. g. M. smith ~~s present at the meeting and wished to
Ispeak on the ma~ter of the letter 'submitted by the Executive Director at the last meeting of the Common Council
e __.~~,~~~nwth Mrs. ~"ith stated she was present in order to oppose any giving of contracts to fur. E.
_ , D. Wslsh. she felt that the position of Executhe Director has proven itself unsatisfactory to the citizens
_ ,f-xeo.utfife and that it has almost become a dictatorship, under both the former and present Executive Directors. She
~/rec~r protested the fact that the Executive Director's letter was kept from the public, and felt it was inadvisable.
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Mrs. Smith advised that she had complained about a house on Peters Street which con-
stituted a fire hazard 'and had received no satisfaction to her complaint through the Director of the Fire
Department, the Deputy Director of the Department end Building Inspector, and stated that these men are
inefficient. Mrs. smith wished to ,know what was being dona by the Executive Director about these men to make
~hem more efficient in their positions.
Mrs. smith then referred to the boulevard in front of her house on Peters Street, and
stat-ed that the Director of Works had promised to take care of it, buthsd not done so. She stated that the
parking of cars on this street prevents the keeping of a good plot of grass on this boulevard. She did not
believe that harrequest regarding the boulevard would be satisfied either this fall or next spring. Mrs.smith
protested the fact that the Director of police has allowed parking of csrs in front of her residence. Mrs.
Smth stated that Mr. F. S. tiaycox, Assistant to the Executive Director, had lied to her on two 09casions
regarding the whereabouts of the Executive Director when she was endeavouring to contact him.
His worship the Mayor advised that the various points Mrs. smith had made would be
brought to the attention of, the respective Departments for rectification, and that if same are not made, sha
has the privilege of notifying the Common Council later. He assured Mrs. Smith that action will be taken
regarding her complaints.
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Mrs. Smith thanked the COlr.mon Council for heering her complaints.
The Common ~lerk read the letter submitted by the Executive Director, dated November 6th,
1952, requesting that the Common Council consider granting him a five-year contract, as grsnted ~r. Royden
colter, at his present salary and allowances.
Alderman campbell moved that the letter from the Executive Director be received and
filed and no contract granted, but there was no seconder.
Alderman campbell moved that the letter be received and filed, but there was no seconder.
the services of the
Aldermen Belyea stated that there is considerable feeling
Executive Director and he more or less agrees with that.
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RESOLVED that the Executive Director be
City of Saint John at the will and pleasure of the Common Council.
in the 'employ of the
Aldermen Whitebone pointed out that this motion contains exactly the same
tarms as the rasolution under which the present Executive Director was engaged by the Common
Council, and that some Members of the Council may be agreeable to a contract being grsnted,
but if they vot,e "n~y" to the motion, it would mean that the Executive Director is practically
d'ischarged. .
His worship the Mayo~ agreed with this viewpoint.
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Alderman C81apbell expls ined that in seconding the motion, he did so
because he felt it is essentially the seme motion es his UDseconded previous motion regarding
no ,contract being grantad.
Alderman Teed did not feel that if Members of the Council voted "nay"
to the motion, that the'Executive Director would be discharged. Aldarmsn Whitebone felt that
if the motion was defeated, the Executive Director wlll no longer be in the employ of the
City. When asked for his opinion, the Common Clerk gsve his interpretation as heing the ssme
es that of Alderman Whitebone. His ~orehip the Mayor ruled thst the Executive Director will
be reta'ined in the' employ of the 'City if the motion in question is defeated.
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that the letter from the Executive Director be received and filed and either Mr. Walsh be granted
a contract or he not be granted a contract, poi"nting out that either way, his status would
not be affected.
Q,uestion being put to the motion, same was declared lost, with Aldermen
Belyea and Campbell voting "yea" snd Aldermen Teed, lJarrigan, ~lacC811um and Whitebone voting
"nay"_
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orl motion Lof Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive
Director be received and filed and no contract be granted.
Q,uestion being put to the motion, same was declared lost with Aldermen
campbell and Belyea voting "yea" end Aldermen Whitebone, MacCallum, 1'eed and tlarrigan voting
"nay".
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded byAldermen Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive Director
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'Q,uestion being put to the motion, ~ldermen Campbell and Belyea voting
"yee", and Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed end Whitehone voting "nay", same was declared
lost.
On motion of Alderman campbell
seconded by Alderman Belyea
HESOLVED that the letter from the Executive
Director be received and filed and the position or Executive Director of the City of
saint John be declared vacant.
Q,uestion being put to the motion, hldermen Campbell and Eelyea voting
"yea" and Aldermen Harrigsn, Whitebone, Teed and MacCallum voting "nay", same was declared
lost.
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seconded byAlderman Harrigan
l<ESOLVED that the Common Council resolve
itself into committee of the Whole to discuss this matter.
Alderman Teed advised that his purpose in making the above motion waS
due to the fact that there may be reasons for and against the proposed contract which the
Council Members might like to express and would not feel free'to do with the public present.
Alderman tierrigan steted he would like to air thepro's and con's or the matter, although
he did not know whether or not it would be better to do SO in Councilor in Committee.
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Alderman campbell atated he had always maintained that all questions
important to the interests of tha citizens should be discussed in open Council, unless
they involve the legal liabili"y or "he City. He stated that His worship the Mayor was elso
of this view. His Worship agreed.
Alderman Teed disagreed with Alderman campbell, stating he felt the
council would like to hear Alderman Campbell's viewpoints on this matter and that the
council would like to reach their decision, free to te lk back and forth, which they lIOuld
be unabie to do in a public meeting. He felt that personalities might be involved in this
matter, which'the public would not'be concarned with.
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~entioned projects under conaidaration at the present time which he would like to see
fulfilled. He obsarved that e public disc'ussion of this matter might be the maans of losing
prospective industries to the City, and as he did not wish this to happan, that was his
reason for supporting the motion for discussing the question of the contrect in legal
session.
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Alderman Whitebone aQvised that he felt he would like to have this matter
discussed'in open session as it wos a matter of such importance to the public, but he would
go along with a discussion in legal session in view of the point made by Alderman Harrigan.
< Alderman Campbell did not feel that at the present time the Common
Council had the full information at their 'disposal for a discussion on the matter of whether
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or not the contract should be grented. He stated that the present Executive Director receives a selery of
$8,250.00, which is $750.00 more than the salary paid to the former EX8cutive Director who servad both
as Chairman of the Board of Assessors and Executive Director for the lesser amount. Rather than retain
the position at the salary of $8,250.00, Alderman Campbel~ felt the Council should consider the possibility
of retaining the office at ,a decreased salary. The only wey to obtain a portion of the information which is
not available is to invest,igate through the proper chsnnels. He referred to the names of persons submitted
by Mr. walsh for referenca, and stated that where Mr. walsh would lika his type of employment changed, the
Council should at least check the references submitted by him at the time he submitted his application for
the position of Executive Director.
Alderman campbell stated he had heard certain rumours on the streets about ~r. Welsh and
he fa~t it was the duty of the Council to either substantiate or refute these claims and the only way to do
s~ is to obtain credit references.
Moved in amendment by Aldarman Campbell that the matter of the propoaed contract for the
Executive Director be allowed to lie on the table and meanwhile, the references submittad by him at the tima
he made application for the position of Executive Director be checked by the City authorities end that copies
of the replies to these checks be supplied to each Member of the Common Council for their information, and
further, that credit references be asked on Mr. E. D. walsh from (a) Dun ~ Bradstreat of Canada, Ltd.,(b)
Canadian Credit Men's TrUst Association, Ltd. (c) Retail credit Company, Incorporated.; and further, that
i application for a bond in favour of the City of saint John on 'behalf of Mr.E.D. walsh in tha amount of
, $25,000.00 be made - in view of the fact that other civic employees are now bonded - and that when replies are
received from these various requests, copies be furnIshed each Member of the Common Council, and that there-
after this matter be again considered in Council. There was no seconder to the amendment to the motion.
Alderman Belyea felt that Mr. Colter wss a "green hand" st the position of Executive
Director when he assumed same for the City of Saint John, and that he ecquired his experience he~e, and then
jumped his contract with the City. He inquired if Mr. Walsh would also jump any corntract made with him by the
City, and accept an offer to be employed elsewhere. Alderman Belyea did not wish to see the City left in such
a position again as when "'r. Colter bz:oke his contract. I
Alderman Teed believed bonding would only be applicable to em~loyees handling funds,
whi ch the Executive Director does not do, and that the City could not obtain a bond in this connection.
The Executive Director spoke, stating he was born in Saint John, and had lived here all
his life and slso served,.on the common council, He roferred to the feet that he is a certified public accoun-
tant, and is fully certified both in Canada and the united States of America in this capscity. He stated he I
'hadtandled men in the Army for years, and felt that both these facts would contribute to his qualifications
for the position of Executive Director. iheapplication form he completed for this position was 'the seme
used for any person making application for a position with the City of Saint John. He felt that Mr. Justice
Harrison and Dr. Brittain also Mr. Cherlss Emerson, whom he had named as references relative to his ability
to fill the position, were cognizant of his capabilities end were well qualified to act as references, on his
behalf. ~r. walsh stated he wes quite willing to have these' references checked, elso his degrae es certified
'public accountant, and hrs credit rsting. tie was also quite willing to be bonded by the City as mentioned
above.
Mr. Walsh advised that he asked for a contrsct because it is the custom allover the
North American continent to grent contracts on such positions. He asked for. the contract because of projects
to the city's interest which he would like to see finalized and also to give him the opportunity to settle to I
his job.
. Mr. welsh inqured how private citizens knew whet his letter of November 6th contained
before it was read before the Common Council. tie felt that he should have been entitled to the courtesy of
having his letter reed before it was discussed hy the public.
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blderman campbell at this point stated he would delete the paragraph in his amendment
to the motion ceIling for the bonding of the Executive Director and again moved the amendment to the motion
with this deletion, but there wes no seconder.
Alderman Belyea commented that the quelifications as presented at this meeting by the
Executive Director did not appeal to him for the position of Executive Director of the City of Saint John,
and he felt that Mr. Walsh should heve better recommendations than those presented.
Alderman Teed expressed the view that if the Executive Director is not deserving' of a
contract, he is not deserving of retaining the position, and pointed out that s contract is binding both
ways. If cause is shown that the Executive Director is not fulfilling his contract he can be discharged, no
matter what may be in the contract. Alderman Teed proposed that the Committee of the Whole meeting consist
soley of His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen.
Q,uestion be ing put to the motion, Aldermen campbell, Whi tebone and "'acCallum voting "nayr
Jlldermen, Harrigan , Teed and Belyea voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor casting the deciding vote of "yea",
same was declared carried.
_al77/l1iHee__OT It was agreed that the Committee of the Whole meetiQ!; would be held at the end of the
h IE present meeting end that none but His Worship the Mayor end Aldermen would be present at the said Committee
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/ AA,,/7 7)~Ll'll Mr. L. McC. Ritchie, Q,.C.. President, and Mr. ll. D. Keithlin, Menager, City Transit
-^;;.:.;., '--;!!Ibc; :f"!"1 Limited were present at the meeting. Mr. Ritchie advised that the company wished to renew their re'l.uest of
I rt~-'/' 11&llfn/ln lest Me~ that some amendment be made to the franchisa agreement Whereby the co~pany will have ample time to
_CI t::I.7mlJ.sir~ purchase equipment necesssry for a 10rJg period of oparation and the rights of the City or either party
_Fml1.c/;.l.s.e, regerding eighteen months' notice of canceUa tion of the franchise be abolishad and a franchise granted to
/J men+- the compeny for e term of fifteen to twenty years. 'lileir reeson for this request is because thay have been
- _.'1J-ree f, kept in doubt ever since tha company commenced operetion of the transportation system as to how long they
could continue the franchis.~, which has not enabled them to plan ahead. They cannot afford to make further
investment until they have further assurance or" continuity of the franchise. Mr. RitChie stated that the
company are not completely satisfied with the service they are providing and intend to improve it. ihe
purchase of the new equipment is contingent upon the granting by the Common Council of their request.
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Aldermen Teed end Herrigan advised they would like to be furnished with a copy of the
. franchise agreement, and Aldermen Teed added he would like a resume of the contract in this connection as it
stands et the present time.
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dlde/Y'l1C1l7n~l1f'pel/ as expressed in the recent plebiscite on the transpo'rtatibn sy.stem ownership question,
~17~r~~on ser~c~ and asks that bus shelters be provided in locstions discussed previously with the company
. -:Dos h 1ft. ./ and that services be improved. If projects of this nature are undertaken by the company
.vh. S. e. eroS_ and the Council have assurance that they .win be undertaken, he will be in favour of
supporting the company in any normal request they might meke.
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Aldermsn Belyea did not,feel that the compeny hsd givan the public
satisfactory service and he voiced his intention of .voting, "nay" to extansion of the
frsnchise contract when the time comes to vote on the matter. If tha company had been in
earnest and gone all-out to give the service, he would have been uuty-bound to support
extension of the franchise, but he felt the' transportation service ia a disgrace. He
referred to the fact that hsnd-straps hed not been installed in buses by the company.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded lu "lderrnan campbell
. RESOLVED that Members of, the Common
council who do not 'have copies of .the franchise agreement in axistence between the
City of Saint john and S.M.T. (Eastarn) LImited be furnished with sarna et once.
on motion of Aldermen Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the request of City 'I'm nsi t
Limit6drelative to the franchise agreement be laid on the tab~e until the Members of the
Common Council have had an opportunity to study the said matter:
AND ,FURTHER that City Transit Limited be notified when the nattar
is to ba again brought before tlie Common Council.
Messrs. Ritchie end Keithlin withdrew from the meeting.
Mr. G. E. McInernay and Mr. Nave George, barristers, were present
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and submitted s letter from Messrs. George &. 'I'ippett, banisters, offering to sell to
the City of saint John the ferry known as the "Elmer W. Jones" operated by the Brockvilla
and Morristown Transportation Co. Incorporated of Morristown, N.Y. for the sum of $100,000.00
plus duty snd the cost of delivering the same to be borne by the City of Saint John.
Mr. McInerney submitted a plan of the proposed ferry elong with e picture of seme for the
perusal of the CommonCouncil, steting tbat her c~pacity is 250 passengers and 25 cars.
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Mr. F. S. Haycox advised that more difficulty is being experienced
with the repairs to the ferry '~oyalist" than was anticipated. He discussed'witli ~r. C.N.
Wilson the possibility of expediting the repair work and MI'. ,iilson felt that it would
teke the anticipated forty-eight days and perhaps longer, contingent upon weather
conditions. He a&ased that the work is proceeding on the esst side ferry floats and
has commenced on the west side floats, and patching is being done on Rodney Whsrf.
Read a letter from the Saint John Dry DOC~ Co.Ltd. advising that
both wheelhouses on the ferry have been f9und to be in bad condi tioD a n:lhave been
condemned by the Csnadian,Steamship lDspector and will require to be practically renewed
throughout. The spproximate cost for this work would be $1,800.00 for each wheelhouse,
and it msy be'found that the deck underneath tha wheelhouses has deteriorated and any
repairs in this connection would constitute an extra.
~~tI.ve~/~cz'~ Read a letter from the Executive Director advising that the resolution
of November 3rd last authorizing the City to proceed at once to establish the ferry
service did not include the repa~ring of the boat to be done by the Saint John Dry Dock
end,Shipbuilding company, end requesting authority to have a resol~tion adopted
authorizing that this work be dona by this company, as per their previous estimete.
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on motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Aldermen Teed
RESOLVED that the Ferry Department contact
a competent marine engineer either at Morristown, N.r., U.S.h. or at Brockville, Onterio
to engage such engineer for the purpose of inspecting the ferry ''Elmer W. Jones" opere tad
by the Brockville end Morristown Trspaportation CO.lncorporated of Morriatown, N.Y. and
thet the marine inspector of the cenedien Department of Tran$port et Brockville be
requested to submit such report to the Common Council with his recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
. Seconded by Alderman campbell
.RESOLVED that the Common Council be
supplied with the salvage value of the ferry "Loyalist" as soon as possible.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded byAlderman Belyaa
RESOLVED that the Saint John Dry Dock Co.
Ltd. be in.structed" to cerry on with repairs to the ferry "Loyalist" subject to twenty-four
hour notice from the CommonCoUDcil of cessation of such work:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from Messrs. George &. Tippett regarding
tbe propooed purchase of the ferry from Uiorristown, N.Y., U.S.A. end the letter from
the Executive Director regerding repairs to the ferry '~oyalist" be received and fi~ed.
On motion of ....lderman Teed
seconded by Alderman Meccallum
HESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Dry Dock Co. Ltd. relativa to repairs to the ferry "Loyalist" be laid on the tsble for
the present.
Messrs.McInerney end George withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Alderwen Teed
RESOLVED that the City of Ssint John
to pay to the City the sum of $47,500.00 per annum - being
properties - for a period .of five years, commancing 1950:
accept the offer of the
a grant for servicas to
National Harbours Board
National Harbours Board
AND FUR1RER that the letter from the National l~rbours Board in this regerd be received
end filed.
Alderman campbell voted "nay" to tha above resolution.
On motion of Aldermsn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MaCCallum
_~/~r JOhn fire I RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John ]!'ire Fighters'
::t;"~t'erS';.?5S0C'1 Association enclosing a copy of the brief which is to be submitted for the consideration of the Common
I -AI' do wn Council, be received and referred to the Committee of the Whole and that the said (,ommi ttee be requested to
- ~or. I~ 31~~ ~ confer on this and subsequent working agreements as promptly ss possible so that the said agreements may be
_ld)mmlt~etJlr"ltJlf::, drawn and executed before the end of the present year.
On motion of nldarman Campbell
<'.' +--r'1 7)~ seconded by Aldarrnan Maccallum
._<:>It:III7~ ./01117 ro I<!'e-I RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
/17ellls ;:ett'en:9/ 'Fedel'Sl Protective Association advising that they are prepared to open negotiations for the
71-otecl/l/e /75:50,;0. agreement and requesting that they be advised when the Wage Committee could meet with them
. U6tf/'!J. ~~emel7-tt be received and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
ComdJ/-ctee ~ lfIt1o/e On mot ion of i>lderman Campbell
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John POlicemen's
1953 working
on tbis matter,
seconded by Alderman Whitebone
. . RESOLVED that as per the request of the Mr. George kabee,
(JetJrY7e A4-dee. to whom was awsrded the contract for road construction and sewer installation in the Rifle Range area, the
- J /~ City of saint John accept his certified cheque in the amount of $16,445.52 as the requirement under
7i'i.,t'le ~'Ye section 18 on tha tender form.in connection with the,above nsmed contrsct, representing ten per cent of the
contract awarded to him, and reimburse Mr. Mabee the amount of $16,445.52 now held by the City as a cash
deposit - the said certified cheque to be ratained in the City's possession uncashed.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
seconded by Alderman Tead
RESOLVED that the'offer of Mr. Charles'Taylor
owned Lot 27, Cushing street, Lancaster, for the sum of $500.00, be accepted.
to purchase City-
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On motion of Alderman Csmpbell
seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of St. George's Church and
Trinity Church, their respective clock grents for 1952 be increased from $75.00 to ~150.00 and from'
$150.00 to $300.00 due to increased cost of maintenance of such clocks - this being an over-expenditure_in
the 1952 budget items for the abova purpose:
AND FUR'IRER that the correspondence from the above named churches be received and filed. I
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded byAlderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the letter from ~r. ~illiam A. Gibbon
requesting permission to have a water extension from Manchester AvenUe to his lot, No. 17 Sunset Drive,
Lancaster and thet he be given every consideration in extending the water main to bis property at the
lowest possible figure, be raceived and referred to the Director of "orks for investigation and a full
report:
A~~ FURTHER that tha Parish of Lancaster be asked for their guarantee of the usual ten
per cent of the cost of the above requested instellation.
es per the request of The Grand Orange Lodge'
hold the Provincial July 12th Celebrations I
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Harrigan ,
RESOLV~D that the letter from Mrs.Gertrude Ryan protesting
the sale by the City of saint John to Mr. F. W.Dykemen of a portion of ~rown ~traet as the land is to be
used for the purpose of building garages thereon, her property on Leinster Street would be decreased
in value of the fire hezsrd to same would be incressed, and her means of entrance for coal to ber cellar
would be blocked, and requesting that she be given an opportunity to purch~se the said portion of street,
be laid on the table for a week and in the meantime, the CommonClerk requested to consult with the
prospective purchaser, Mr. Dykeman, relative to arriving at arrangements in this connection satisfaeto,y
tp both parties.
on motion of ~lderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. nose M. White re~uesting
that some action be taken regerding the building located at 108 Somerset ~treet, which is in a dengerous
condition, be received and filed and the building Inspector requested to inspect the said prop arty and
submit_a report.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aluermsn Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from ~r. Earl Greenlaw
requesting permission to sell ,Christmas trees on the corner of Elm end Mein Streets during
the Christmas seaSOD and. offering $20.00 in this connection, be received end filed eni
mr. Greenlaw advisad th~t the City's policy is to sdvertise the availability of such lots at
December 1st in each yasr and that prospective vendors ere granted permission at that time
according to the order of application.
On motion of Jllderman Whi tebone
Seconded by Alderma n Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from furs. Mabel Walls
making applicat ion for membership on the Transportation COOlmi ttae of the City be received
and filed, there being no vacsncies on the said ~ommittee.
On motion of Jlldermencampbell
l7l&1rce_b!u//d.
:f! ~ I7t'- JO""hl7 ..(tti: Gu ild of Sa in t John, L td . th a t a
o ..:t ., '-' be made by His Worship the Mayor
.._1f4yor_.....:.- of the Mayor with power to act.
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the request of the Theatre
patron's donation of ~25.00 or over, ~hich is taxexempt,
in support of the organizstion's work, be left in the hanus
On motion of Jllderrilen Campbell
7l ~ fndu s r~ q< Seconded byAlderman Teed
..f::!!YJp..r9' RESOLVED that authority be granted for the Payment
-Lie~e~~~e~~ to the Department of Industry and Development, Fredericton of the sum of $1,831.45, being
;7i'/l!le .--;jbnJe. the City's share of expenditures ibr the ,!uarter ending ~eptember 30th, 1952, in connection
illotls/~./,ro/'ect- with the 88-unit housing project at the "'ine Range, Saint John, N. B.:
70tll/7. Z!hl7n/~o/' . AND FURTHER that the letter from the Saint John Town Planning Commission
l?Omm/S6.io."7, subQiitting the above named account.. be received and filed.
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On motion of His Worship the Mayor
seconded by Alderman Belyea
liE SOLVED that the account in the amount of
$7,200.00 be paid to ~r. H. navis being in connection with his contract for shop fronts in
the City warket Building, Charlotte Street - the said account heving been certified by
Messrs. Alward & Gillies, architects.
On motion of Aldermen Campbell
seconded by Alderman BelY$
RESOLVED that the petition from a number
of residents of Belleview Avenue, Pokiok Road end Highlend Road relstive to the inconveniences
to residents in that district due to recent chenges in the route trevelled by the City
Transit Limited bus servicingcBelleview ~venue and Adelaide Street, requesting that this
situation be rectified and making certain suggestions in this regard, be received and
referred to the Transportation Committee and to officials of CityTransit Limited and the
"sid Committee and company be asked to reply to the Council direct on the matter in order
that the Council may make reply to the citizens concerned.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of sand.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
7e11t1er c1~C'ej2/'ed
.JC.s: Il- '(/.'I1?(y.,(f-tr. Limited' be eccepted
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seconded by Aldermen Belyea
RESOLVED that the tender of Jos.A. Likely,
for the su~plying of send, as follows:-
Beach sand~reened through s half-inch mesh, about 500 cubic yards.
City Station at North ~nd, $1.50, per yard, delivered.
City station at West Side, $1.75 per yard, delivered.
City~station at Rothesay Avenue, $1.10 per yard, delivered.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aldermen Teed
RESOLVED that os per the request of the Director
authoity be granted to sdvertise for tenders on one air back psck breathing
two cylinders, for the Fire Department, and covered by this year's appropriation.
On motion of Jllderlaan Whitebone
for
]JitllCf];r /d1'"C'/laSII1J: seconded by Alderman MacCallum
~ <kel77enT ri's RESOLVED that in accordsnce with the request
-. ~. kit--:' %n-t: of the Director of PurChaSing, authority be granted for the pll'rchase of. a quantity of
,.. {7,#'f? -.. - ' replacement 1>' rts for the Asphalt plant, to cost in the vicinity of $600.00, from
Wm. Stairs, son & Morrow who are Maritime agents for the mochine,-the said amount to be
psid out of the appropriation for Repairs.
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On motion of Alderman Cempball
~. seconded by Alderman ~i te bone
?;1IJf31ralled ;P~IT. . RESOLVED that the following reports be laid on the' tabla
ash "1!tceip~s unhl the next meeting of the i..ommon Counci~ and copies of same distributed to each Council Member:-
A1o~b/~.~~~z3S comptroller's Report, report on cash Receipts, Departmental Accounts report, Monthly Expenditures report,
I'll vi ~e;-v" and the report of the building Inspector - all for the month of October last:
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expenses for October.
Copiee of the abova named reports and breekdowns of expenses were distributed to
council ~embere.
On motion of "ldarman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman ~'eed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Sanitation
recommending that tenders be celled for certain snow cont rol equipment, be received 2nd filed and authori ty
be granted to cell for tendBrs for the following:
6 - jeep-type vehicles equipped with cabs, heaters, end reversible
snow plows etc. llass allowance on four jeeps to be traded in)
1 - "V" type plow with side wings to be attached to City's
International tractor at an astimated cost of $3,,00.00 plus
4% provincisl sales tax, f.o.b. Saint John.
2 - motor driven salt spreaders to be attached to trucks at
an estimated cost of ~690.00 each, f.o.b. Saint John. plus 4%
provincial sales tax.
On motion of J'lderman Belyee
Seconded by "lderman Campbell
_-ZJI'rt>ctoctt/or/rs RESOLVED that the lettar from the lJirector of "orks
_~~raee ~~~~ advising that dua to an additional section of the spillway of the ~pruce Lake Dam having been found porous
~n? and partially deteriorated it was necessary to remove 24.55 cu. yds. of the old spillway and that the
C)~ere~en~/~ar.e damolition and replacement of this extra section of the spillway increased the estimated quentities of the
Or tJP/7t-m~ tender snd consequently incraased payment to the contractor, Mr. ~ .Arthur lJoherty, to the total of
~~ -,;" ~ h nd $5.989.75,in place of the bid of ~4,872.00, and requesting authorization for payment of the larger amount
,n'rtnut: ~ tl:;(. to. the, contractor, be received and filed and the. request gran ted - the cost in this connection to be cha rged
to Water ~intenance.
On motion of bldermen Campbell
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seconded by Alderman 'I'eed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of "orks in reply
to the request of Mr. ..G. Low that the loity share the expense of building'a wall under a house located
at 145 Market PIece, West Saint John, advising that it is not recommended that the City share the cost of
this wall as no wall is required by the City to support the street at this point. be received and filed and
a copy of same forwarded to Mr. Low.
on motion of ~lderman Campbell
Secondad by blderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the JJirector of '''orks be esked to provide
fill for the excavation in the road in front of the O'Leary residence, 161 cranston Avenue and to submit a
report on the cost of providing a culvert in the near future in this location.
On motion of "ldarmall Harrigan
.:n/r.ed () r 1tIo~
"lOwer, Sr.-no the area between the sidewalk
~ causing cracks in driveways on
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Seconded by Aldermen Belyea
RESOLVED thet the Director of '"orks investigate the matter of
and road on Tower Street, West Saint John which was torn up and which is
this street, and have this condition corrected before the paving programme for
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On motion of hldermen Campbell
Secondad by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter of participation by the City of ~sint
John in the 1953 Canadian Internat~onal Trade Fair, be considered at the time budget matters are discussed.
His worship spoke regarding the propos ad removal of the headquarters of the brmy Camp
from ~estfield to Oromocto and the probable loss of trade which would result in this city. ne also
stressad that this city had desirable features in that shipping and rail facilities were more adequate in
this section. He stated that the board of Trade were concerned and he believed the city should support
the board I s protest regarding the changa of the si te of the Camp headquarters.
On motion of nlderman Campbell
Seconded byAlderman Belyea
,. , . ' . .. . .. . . . RE~OLvED that the ',matter of tenders for playground equipment
be allowed to ramain on the table and the Recreation Advisory Committee asked to submit a report on their
findings from the investigation relative to miniature tiny-tot playgrounds, end tbat a copy of auch report
be forwarded to each MambaI' of the Common Council.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the resolution ss he knew the equipment in question
was for the purpose of replacing worn out equipment now owned by the Recreation Advisory Committee and that
if the acceptance of the tender was delayed longar'the cost of the aquipment would be highar.
On motion of blderman Harrigan
seconded by Alderman Ulmpbell RESOLVED that no further work be done on the proposed
tourist raception centre Ilt the corner of lJouglas Avenue and Cheslal' Street and that a committee be formed to
meet with the new Council of the city of Lancaster to arrange for a joint tourist recaption centre.
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Tha Executive Director explained the reason for the City having-
changed the tourist bureau from the Treding Post, and advised that the City-owned buildmg
was to be moved to the Dou€,,las A.v~nue cornar site from .iliiillidge Avenue by Mr. George C.
Chittick, free of charge, also that the site is leased from the Canadian Pacific
Railway for $1.00. He addad that the parking space which will be cleared at this
corner will accommodate ten cars, and that this will be purely an information booth.
The Executive Diractor advised that 'he hsd received instructions from the prewious
Mayor to proceed with this project and to endeavour to have it ready dunng the summer.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by AldermaD Belyea
llliSOLVED that the letter from the County
secretary advising that no ection is to be tsken by the Municipality of the Vity and
~ounty of Saint John until additional information is received, relativa to the
City's request that the Municipality make a 'pertial surrender of lease of a lot ~50
by 100 feet at the junction of Thorne Avenue and Egbert Street, be received and
filed and the Municipal Couhcil'advised that the lot required and purchased by
,Irving Oil Limited from the ~ity of Saint John was 150 by 100 feet and that is
what was desired, and that the Municipal council be requested to place this matter
on the agenda for their next meeting.
On motion of Alderrnsn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Industrial Commission of Greater S~i~t' John commenting on the ~'ri-Ci ty Agreement
between Fredericton, I.\o'ncton and Sa int John and statingthat they would appreciate it
if this .i>greement could be.reviewed and.discerded at the earliest possible tima,
be received and filed. .
Mr. P. R.Fowler, Town Planning Commission, entered the meeting
at this time and the Executive Director opened s sealed envelope containing the
recommendation of the committee which opened tenders received for the construction
of the new 200 units of housing at the ~le Range.
On motion of nldermen campbell
Seconded by .i>ldermen Teed
liE SOLVED that the tender for the construction
of the naw 200-unit housing development at the,Rifle Range, Saint John, N. B. be ,
awarded to Community Enterprises Ltd., the lowest tenderer at a price of $1,564,821.00,
subject to tha City of saint John agreeing to any action taken by. the l!'ederal
Government on the matter of the awarding of this contract:
AND ~VRTI[ER that the recommendation submitted by the Executive
Director and signed by him on behalf of the ~ity of Saint John in the above matter,
be epproved.
On motion of nlderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldermen belyea
RESOLv~ that the request made by
the newspaper "Loyalist" that they be paid the sum of $19.20 being the cost of advertising of
properties to be sold in the forthcoming CityTax Sale, be granted.
On mot ion of "ldermen 1'eed
~econded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that as a policy the City
of saint John publish such items in the daily newspaper only.
~uestion being put to the motion, same was carried, with Aldermen
Me cCallum, Campbell and Belyea vot iDg "nay" and Aldermen Vlhi tebone, Teed, Harrigan,
and His Wo~ship the Mayor voting "yea",
The Council then resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to again
diecuss in privete session the matter of the contract requested by Mr. E. D~ ~81sh,
Executive Director, and the members of the permanent staff were instructed to withdraw.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Friday,
the twenty-first day of November, A.D., 1952, at 11.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Ewquire, Mayor
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AldeI'IJ1ll.n Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum,
Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S.
Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director.
lee. . 'Yo ai/sf' His Worship 'the Mayor stated that this meeting had been called in order to discuss
h;; -?;:"Z '"w... lmatters pertaining to the ferry "Loyalist" in view of a second letter received from Messrs. George & Tippett
rry n?~ ',/relative to the proposed purchase ,of the feITy "Elmer W. Jones" which had been discussed at the meeting of
Jones 'Common Council of November 18th last.
.CfeiJ;ye<l7tJ;j2ett-. ' The Common Clerk read the said letter which stated that the principals make a firm
offer as follows:- sale to the City of Saint John, of the feITy bQat "Elmer W. Jones" F.O.B. Saint John, N.B.,
under Canadian Registry, together with certificate of sea worthiness from the Canadian Department of Transport
free of duty and encumbrances, for the sum of $135,000.00 which would be deposited in a chartered Bank of
Canada, on arrival of the boat at Saint John, and paid over to the bank on receipt of title deeds in proper
order. The letter further stated that as it would require ten days for inspection and removal to Quebec, and
since the navigation season closes on or before December 3rd, immediate action and reply is necessary.
. _4IternJ:N?(Jo/Pe!/i Aldel'Illll,n Campbell stated he understands that a report is to be obtained regarding
the ferry in question. The Executive Director replied that the proper officials had been contacted in this
regard and he had been advised by them that the City would receive a report within twenty-four hours. He
added that the twenty-four hours had as yet not elapsed.
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$110,000.00 as he felt the offer of $135,000.00 was too high. The $110,000.00 would include the obtaining
of the certificate of sea worthiness before the City would accept the ferry.
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His Worship reminded the Council that the City is obligated to give transportation
service to the people of the West Side. Alderman Whitebone pointed out that it did not necessarily mean by
ferry, but that it meant they should be assured of adequate transportation service, which could be by bus
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_t1~oc~I7_~r~ Alderman Harrigan felt that before the Council consider making a counter offer, the
salvage value of the feITy "Loyalist" should be considered. He considered that any counter offer, if
accepted.by .the ,principals, would be binding upon the City to complete the purchase of the proposed ferry.
Alderman Teed suggested that the counter offer could be made for the acceptance of the principals and that
would not necessarily be a firm offer, just negotiating a price; that is, if they will consider a price of
$110,000.00, the City will consider buying. The City Solicitor advised that an offer along that line would
avoid binding the City to completing the purchase on the counter offer, although he pointed out that the
_rP/I/?/Y77an.7i"ed offer would have to be carefully worded. Alderman Teed felt that if the firm was only prepared to negotiate
on the basis of the $135,000.00 offer, the City should drop the matter.
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Alderman Belyea advised that the City is now faced at the moment with a serious
situation, not only with the financing of the ferry, but with the condition of the present Reversing Falls
bridge. He stated that a bus service, if adequate, can handle ferry boat passengers except under abnormal
conditions. He stated if the City purchases the proposed ferry, it will have cost the City of Saint John
$700,448.00 and no matter what is done, the City has no assurance that there will not again be a deficit in
connection with the operation of the ferry to the amount of $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year. In ten years
more, on the same basis of deficit, another three-quarters of a million dollars will be spent, or in other
words, the price of the erection of a bridge, and Alderman Belyea advised he will not support the purchase
of the ferry in question.
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advising that their principals now make a firm offer of $135,000.00 to the City of Saint John for the ferry I
"Elmer W. Jones" F.O.B. Saint John, N. B., under Canadian Registry, together 1vith certificate of sea
worthiness from the Canadian Department of Transport, free of duty and encumbrances, be received and filed
and acknowledged.
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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Alderman Campbell advised that through the stand of Alderman Belyea on the matter
of the proposed ferry purchase, there was no point in considering it further but he himself would like to
further consider the matter and negotiate further on it. He felt that the matter should be duly considered
IF all Members of the Council, not only from the standpoint of obtaining the second ferry boat but from the
standpoint of repairs to the present boat and the revenue which could be derived from the sale of the present
boat which could be placed against the price of the proposed ferry. He felt the City would be wiser to
purchase the second boat and negotiate with ottawa for elimination of all duties, tarriffs, etc. regarding
same, which would enable the City to purchase the boat at a very nominal ~igure.
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on the matter of purchasing the proposed second ferry. . He stated he knew there would not
be a ferry service this winter and pointed out that the bus service cannot handle the
traffic to and from the l;est Side, and in view of the seriousness of the situation, he was
now prepared to enter into the purchase of the ferry in question, provided SaJIle would be
suitable for the purposes of this harbour. He felt that the disposition of the ferry
"Loyalist" could be settled later, but 'right now, a decision should be made regarding the
purchase of the proposed ferry.
Mr. Haycox.spoke regarding the salvage value of the ferry "Loyalist"
and stated he had been advised by an official of the Saint John Dry Dock Co. Ltd. that as
far as the boat is concerned there would not be much salvagable material unless the engines,
dynamos and air compressors were removed and the boat used as a scow. He added that the
boat would have to be ~ppraised in this connection.
His Worship inquired when the boat would be available for operation
in the event the City proceeded ,with the repairs. Mr. Haycox replied that nothing definite
could be given by the Dry Dock officials for the next ten days on this regard. The forty-
eight day estimate was given for work done under sUIlllIler conditions, but repairs ;lould now
be carried out under winter conditions and the time therefore would be lengthened. Mr. C. N.
,Wilson wi}l advise Mr. Haycox at the 'first possible moment on this matter.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
The meeting adjourned at this time.
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At a Connnon Council, held in the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Saturday,
the twenty-second day of November, A.D., 1952 at 10.00 o'clock,a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Alderman Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and \fu.itebone
Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the,Executive Director.
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Messrs. George E. McInerney and Nave J. George, barristers-
at-law and Mr. Thomas Sullivan, representing the Brockville
'and Morristown Transportation Co. Incorporated
His Worship the Mayor stated that this special meeting had been called for the
purpose of discussing the possible purchase or chartering of a ferry boa~ presently o.~ed by the Brockville
and Morristown Transportation Co. Incorporated.
Mr. McInerney stated that the offers of the company to sell this boat under either
of the two propositions of $100,000.00 purchase price or $135,000.00 purchase price, still stand and are
not withdrawn by reason of the opening of negotiations by the City to charter the vessel.
Mr. Sullivan stated that the boat was an all-steel double ended boat with diesel
engines which would fit into our docks. It had an appraisal value of $90,000.00 and a replacement value
of $341,000.00. It was built in 1926 but has been laid up during winter months. He stated that it was in
operation at Norfolk, Virginia, during the war and he feels it is therefore equipped for salt water work.
should be so confined.
Alderman Belyea stated that this meeting bad been called to discuss chartering and
Alderman Harrigan stated that he was not in favour of a purchase price of $135,000.00
but he would consider a charter and asked what the company would charge. Mr. Sullivan asked if the City
would pay $10,000.00 per month. Alderman Teed and other Members of the Council felt that this price was
entirely too high and Mr. Sullivan was asked to obtain:acharter price for five months. Mr. Sullivan stated
that he must consult his principals regarding a charter proposition and asked that he be given until lZ.OO
. 0' clock' hooh' of' this' dily: . . . - . . . .
The Council then adjourned and at 12.00 o'clock noon, the Mayor resumed the chair
in Common Council when there were present Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whi tebone
Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director, also Messrs.
George E. McInerney and Nave J. George.
Mr. McInerney on bebillf of his principals, submitted three proposiiions, copies of
which were furnished the Members of the Common Council. The propositions read as follows:-
1. The "Elmer W. Jones" to be brought from Morristown, N.Y. to Saint John, N. B. by the
owners on a cost plus ten per cent basis. The "Elmer W. Jones" to be operated by the owners as a ferry on
the route formerly plied by the "Loyalist" at a cost to the, City of $6,000.00 per month plus cost of
operation, plus ten per cent for a miniIlRllll six-month period.
2. The "Elmer 1-1. Jones" to be brought from Morristm.ffi, N.Y. to Saint John, N.B. by the
owners on a cost plus ten per cent basis. The "Elmer, H. Jones" to be leased to the City for a minimum six-
month period for $6,000.00 per month. The "Elmer W. Jones" to be returned in the same condition at the end
of the operation period as at the commencement.
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$7,500.00 per month.
The "Elmer W. Jones" to be leased to the City for a minimum six.month period for
At 12.45 a.m., Alderman Whitebone stated that he would have to withdraw from the
meeting but stated he was in favour of proposition number t,]O, with the understanding that any amount paid
on charter would be applied on a purchase price if it were decided to buy the boat. Mr. McInerney stated
that the boat could be leased for five months at $6,000.00 per month, or for six months at $5,000.00 per
month; this rental payment to start when the boat arrives in Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the ferry boat "Elmer \.J. Jones" be
brought from Morristown, N.Y. to Saint John, N. B. by the owners on a cost plus ten per cent basis:
AND FURTHER that the ferry boat "Elmer W. Jones" be chartered by the City of Saint
John for a period of six months at $5,000.00 per month, the commencement date of said charter rental to
commence on the day when the said ferry boat arrives in the Saint John harbour, which day must not be later
than the 31st day of December, A.D., 1952:
AND FURTHER that any amount paid by the City to the owners 'of the ferry boat as
charter rental shall be credited as part of the purchase price of the said ferry boat, namely, the sum of
$100,000.00 plus charges, if the City should at any time during the period of the said charter decide to
purchase the said ferry boat:
AND FURTHER that on the termination of the said charter, the said ferry boat shall
be returned in the same condition as at the commencement of the said charter period, normal wear and tear
excepted, and such return and delivery of the said fetry boat shall be made at the City of Saint John.
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"". .'. ~rec or e au or~ze to en eavou! o_obta~n proper east an west landing facilities for
f:e~;y_kndll1j_.s__ motor vehicles from any ferry boat operating in the harbour.
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._<l-~J+,r C'ouncl/ , . RESOLVED that the letter from the Sei~t John 'l'redes and Labor
/I If' JVJ../' I,;ouncil requesting that Mr. George !t. Melvin be appointed a member of the,Board of ::Jchool ~rrustees of &aint
o-eo:ye '1'1f?/l/ll7t'~ohn, be received and filed and Mr. George R. Melvin appointed a member of the said Loara, replacing the
l(,p;::oinTmf?nr Honourable Mr. Arthur E. Sksling, rasigned.
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At'a Common Council, held at the City Hell, in the City of Saint John, on ~nday, the
twenty-fourth day of November, A.D., 1952 at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest ,; Patterson, Esquira, Mayor
Jildermen Belyea, E:ampbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and "hitebone
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Messrs. E. D.talsh, Executive Uirecto!, and F. ~. Hay:ox, Jissistant
to the, Executive Director.,
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLV~ll that minutes of the meeting of November eigbteenth
last be confirmed, copies of same having been furnished each ~ember of the Common Council.
The Common Clerk read the minutes of Common council meetings of November twenty-first
and twenty-second last.
On motion of. "lderman "'acCallum
::Jeconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLvED that minutes of the meetings of Common Council of
November twenty-first and twenty-second last be adopted ,as read.
On motion of ~lderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman '~rrigan
RESOLVED that the City of ~aint John employ legal counsel
assist in drawing of charter party relative to the chartering of the ferry boat "Elmer VI. Jones":
AND ~VRTHER that co~nsel so employed be the legal firm of Messrs. Teed & Teed.
On motion of Jllderman Whitebone
seconded by Alderman MacCallum.
RESOLVED
to the Boa,d of
hyan, and Messrs. ~.
of ::'s int John.
Teed and "ichmond L. Grannan be reappointed
that Mrs. W. J.
Scl?ool Trustees
Gerald
Alderman Belyea stated that he would like in future that the Corr@on Council give some
consideration as to whether selection might be made from among residents of the City proper in West Saint
John for appointments to any Boards and Commissions.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by,Alderman "hi tebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades and
Labor Council requesting that Mr. Herbert L. Jessome be appointed a member of the saint John Housing
Commission, be received and filed end Mr. Herbert L. Jessome appointed a member of the said Commission,
replacing the Honourable Arthur E. Skaling, resigned.
,on motion of Aldermen Whitebone
Seconded by Aldermen Belyea
RESOLVED that the following reports be now teken from the
table and filed; - comptroller's Report, report of C ash Receipts, Departmental Accounts report, Monthly
~xpenditures and the report of the Building Inspector - all for the month of October last:
AND FURTHER that the amounts in the Comptrollar's Report be paid as recommended, the
report being as follows;-
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To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Seint John
The Comptroller
reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the follomng Departmental Accounts for the
month of October:
pOlice and Fire Departments
SUndry Street Lighting
Sanitstion and Public Works
Watar liepartment
Land, Buildings end E'erry Depts.
Recreation Commission
Trensury Department
Verious Departments (EX Provinciel
Purchases subject to 4% ~.Tex)
2,465.10
6,134.37
5 ,751. 73
10,673.04
55.29
116.65
1,298.65
23.42
$26,518.25
your ~omptroller reports additional payments for the month of October lest amounting to
$573,488.17 as will more fully appear from ststement hereto attached.
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November 1.7,' '1952.
Respectfully submitted,
(~gd.) Arthur C.Burk,
Comptroller.
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Head Report of the Committee of the "hole
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To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The, Commi ttee of the "hole
reports
Your Committee begs to report that it sat on November 18th last
at'11.15 o"clock p.m., in tha Mayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present
Mayor Patterson, i'ldermen Belyes,' Campbell, Harrigan, !.acCelluQi, Teed and Whitebone,
and your Committee begs leave to submit the following report and recommendations:
1. 'That the "ity of Saint John enter into a'.,contract with Mr.Edward D.
Walsh,Executive Director, to act as such Executive Director for a term of two years
and six months from the first day of December, b.D., 1952,
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for the
present
TIlat the salary and allowsnces of the said Mr. Edward D. Walsh
ssid period of two, years and six months be the same as paid to him at the
time.
saint John, N. B.
November 24th, 1952.
Respectfully submitted,
(Sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson,
Chair man.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the
Committee of the Whole be received and the recommendations contained therein 'adopted.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Read a letter from Mr. Robert ~'.West, chairman of a meeting held
at the Pythish Hall, Main Street, on Novembar 22nd last, for the purpose of discussing
the office of ExecutIve Director, advising that the following resolution was passed at
the ssid meeting, namely:- "Resolved that the duties of the Executive Director be carried
out by an e~ected representative, prefersbly the Mayor, and that the present Act be
emended' at the next session of the Legislature, to make this possible." Tha letter stated
that iD view of this resolution, it is hoped that the Mayor and Common Council will not
make any commitments which may result in expense to the City, in the evant of the ~ct
being changed.
Mr. Harry Short, who had been present at the meeting referred to.
in Mr.West's letter, advised that no resolution was taken at the said meeting, and that
the maeting adjourned without any resolution being passed. Mr. James Jeffries supported
Mr. Short.
wr. DOUglas iI. Little steted that the resolution in question was,
in his opinion; passed at the meeting referred to. Mrs.E. M.~ith and Mr. J. Fwnk
Doody concurred with Mr. 'Little.
On motion of nlderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman ~eed
liESOLVED that the letter from ",r. Robert
F. west, chairman of a meeting of citizens,held at the pythian Hall, Main Street, on
November 22nd last" for the purpose of discussing the office of Executive Director,
snd submitting a resolution adopted by the said meeting, be received and filed.
On motion of hlderman.tlarrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
hESOLVED that the Co~~on Council forward
a wire to the Department of Nationel Defence hesdquarters, Ottawe, protesting the
moving of the proposed Army Camp headquarters from tbe southern to the northern extremity
of the aree of the said camp, pointing out the advantages possessed by the said southern
portion over the northern portion of the site by reason of its proximity to rail and
tidewater facili ties':
AND FURTHER that copies of the said wire to be forwarded to Mr.D.A.
Riley, M.l'. for saint John-Albert, the Honoureble 1.il ton'~'. Gregg, Minister of Labour, and
the Honourable Brooke Claxton, Minister of National Defence, et the same time:
AND FURTHER that the copies of communicstions forwarded to mr.D.A.
Riley, the Honoureble Milton F.Gregg and the Honourable Brooke Claxton by the Saint
John Board of Trade and the Mayfair Theatre protesting the possible moving of the said
Army headquarters site to the northern aree, be received and filed.
Alderman Teed steted he wished to go on record as steting he would
like to see everything done to bring the Army headquarters site in question nesrer to
saint John.
, On motion of Aldermen Belyee
Seconded by Alderman MacCllllum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.
J.R.Friars, ma~ing application for the purchase of a lot of land located et the end of
Seely'Street, near.,the corner of Jillison Road, and gU8rsnteeing that within one month he
will start construction of a modern home, also edvising that it will be necessary to extend
sewer facilities approximately 200 ~eet to service this lot, be received and filed and
the said lot sold to Mr. Friars for the amount offered by him, namely $500.00:
AND FURTHER that the letter, from the Town Planning ~ommission,
recommending the .sele of the seid lot to Mr.Fria rs, be received end filed:
AND FURTHER thet the letter from the Director of ~orks sdvising that
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_'t1&kr e":le:;/i,,J is for the installation. of'a 3/4 inch water service pipe and a 12" concrete sewer, be received and filed and
_Sewe.r. authority grented for tha said installati~n.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Veterans Remembrance Day
Committee expressing appreciation for the splendid co-oparstion and courtesies extended on Remembrance Day,
November 11th last, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
seconded by Aluarman Campbell
HESOLVED that the letter from the Carleton Cornet Band
requesting that consideration be given to the placing by the Department of "orks of a concrete wall along the
Winslow ~treet siue of the band Hsll situated at the corner of hinslow ~treet and Msrket Place, West Saint
John, due to the condition of the Hall, be received and filed, and the mstter be referred to the Executive
Director for settlement to the satisfaction of both the Carlaton band and the City.
M01ied in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a report as to the feasibility and cost, also the
City of saint John, relative to the concrete wall which the Csrleton Cornet Band request ba
under their Band Hall,situated at the corner of "inslow Street an:! Market Place, West Saint
from the Director of Works for the next meeting of Common Council.
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Question being put to the smendment to the motion, same was declcred carried, with
Aldermen Whitebone, Teed" Harrigan 'and MacCAllum voting "yea" and Aldermen Belyea and "empbell voting "ney".
On motion of Aldermen Campbell
. seconded by Alderman Teed
_;.V~~a~t-f/ RESOLVED that the letter from the New brunswick Safety League
__ ,,(ea.J'tl € ad, ising that the second meeting of the Parking and Traffic Committee will be held at the board of Trade
_7&rtfi~"'I'- room on Wednesday, November 26th at 7.30 p.m snd inviting His "orship the Mayor and fiembers of the Common
.~["II~.tbmm~ Council to attand and partic~pate if they so wish, in the discussion of any rrrntters which may erise during
the meoting, be received and filed and as many Members of the Common Council es possible attend the said
meetin g.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of an oil burner for Number 5 Fire Station, Main
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On motion of "lderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman ~acCellum
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Oil ;5ar/7l?r burner at Number 5 Fire Stetion, Main Street be referred to the Executive "irector with power to act, with
. ~. '.2J,' instructions that the lowest tender be accepted, namely, that of Perker ". Mitchell Limited, (whose tender
kxeeatll/(' rreetor. bid ~as in the amount of $450.00 plus New Brunswick Sales Tax on material amounting to $l6.00)if entirely
.7il?rtfec.:7)..___._ satisfactory to meet the requirements of the said Fire Station.
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Tenders were opened for the purchase of Mispec lots.
Alderman Campbell advised that Mr. David C. Nickerson, who through his solicitor,
Mr. Arthur". "helly, hed offered to purchase A portion of the trect of Isnd being offeree. for sale by tender,
resides on the portion he hed offered to purchase. The tender submitted by "'r. "rthur n. "helly in reply
to the tender call stated that the previous offe'r made for a portion of the Mispec property is now withdrawn.
On motion of J\lderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the tender of Mr. Arthur W. Whelly in the
the Mispec lots, enclosing a cheque for the required ten per cent
be accepted, with the proviso that the inter~st of Mr. David C.
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of the purchase price, namely, $130.00,
Nickerson be protected.
Alderman campbell withdrew from the meeting at this time.
Tenders were opened forscrap iron.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldermall Whi tebone
RESOLVED that the highest tender received, namely, that
of The British Iron And Metal Company, Saint John, N. B. be accepted for the purchase of a Quantity of scrap
metal to be taken from the Wiater ~epartment YBrd, Leinster "treet, weighed on the public scales and payment
made on receipt of goods, the tender price in this connection being $36.25 per gross ton (2240 Ibs.).
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MecCallum
, RESOLVED that the report of the Road "ngineer for the
month of October last be received and filed, copies of same having been distributed to each 'Member of the
Common Council.
J\lderman Belyea inquired if the City Asphalt Plant had closed down for the season and
was sdvised that it had. He felt that as there is work still to be done, the Asphalt Plant could have been '
kept open and that msintenance work should be looked after. The ~xecutive Director aJvised that the allotment I
for 1952 for the AsphaltP.lDnt has been used and any further money for same would have to be voted by the
common Council. He stated that maintenance work in winter, repairing sidewalks, etc. is done by the cold-pack
method and materials for same do not come from the "sphalt plent. J\lderman Eelyea statE!d that he would like
to see the sidewalks put in passable shepe. The Executive Director explained that two factors have to be
considered, one being the winter season and tne other being whether or not contracts are finished. In
November, the equipment utilized by the Water and sewerage Department in summer, is converted for use by the
Sanitation Department in winter work.
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His Worship called attentioD to the condition of the road bed
the vIcinity of the Public Gardens end steted that where traffic is continually
using this roadwey, it should be ettended to. The ~xecutive Director edvised that
this condition will be rectified.
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,Aldermen Belyea stated that Mr. Morrison waS present at the meeting
relative to Pokiok Road. Mr. Morrison spoke, advising that the section of Pokiok rtoad
he refers to leads up to the second club house in the vicinity of many houses. He
stated that there is a very bad turn in the road of about 100 feet in length, which
prevents cers from travelling this section in winter, and raquested that the rood be
straightened. The ~xecutive Diractor advised that a report is being prepared regerding
this conditi on.
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On motion of hlderman Teed
seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED thet tha recommendation of
tha Exective Director be adopted, namely, that euthorization be granted to John Flood &
son~, Limited to proceed'with the renovation of ' the thirofloor of the Charlotta 6treet
Market Building at a cost of $12,423.00 as per their letter of No~ember 19th last, this
to comprise alterations for the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company who hava agreed to
rent space on this floor, - the cost in this connection to be paid for as e caPital
expenditure.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldernmn MacCellum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Transportetion Committee reletive to the matter of installstion of hand-streps on'
hangers in buses for the convenience of the patrons, edvising thst the Committee hes
taken up Same with officials of Ci tyTra nsi t Limited, who ere giving it study, end as
soon es any definite information is received from them, the Gommon Council will be
advised accordingl.y,.be received and filad.
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Alderman Belyea advised that the manager of Gity Trensit Limited
had contacted him on the above matter of hand-strsps in buses and had received from
Alderman Belyea information regerding requirements in this connection. ~he installation of
hand-straps will be recommended to the directors.of the compeny and it therefolBrasts
with them as to whether or not seme will be installed.
On motion of hlderman Harrigen
seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter froin the
Trensportetion Committee in reply to the petition received from e number of residents of
Belleview Avenue, Pokiok Road and Highland !~ad advising that es a result of strong
representation made to the Con@on Council and the said Committee by the Main Streat
merchants to have the buses come out onto Main Street from the Rifle Rsnge and Portland
Place areas,.end by the residents of the Rifle Range Improvement hssocietion for
increased service, it waS found that by re-routing the "delaida Street bus "right'
on Main Street, at the intersect ion of Elm street, through Lansdowne Avenue, Portlm d
Place and the Rifle Range, the service to these sreas would be improved as well as
assisting the. merchants , and that a study was made of re-routing the North End buses
to give the residents of AdolBde Straet, who were affected by this change, some service
and this went into effact on November 19th, end pointing out that enyone livinR in tha
Belleview Avenue area could eesilY transfer at AIm Street to proceed to Indiantown
or West Saint John, and stating that tbe Committee end City Transit Limited believe'
that this change is serving the greatest number wi th the present availeble, equipment,
be received snd filed and the Tmnsportation Committee requested to iDvestigate
the possibility of al~ernate service by the Adelaide ~treet bus one trip, especially
on sundays, by proceeding out Millidge hven~e all the way to Wain Street and the
next trip proceeding by its preaent route.
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seconded by Alderman Belyee
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation
Advisory Committee requesting the Common Council to pey the members of the ~ommittee
for their services at the rate of $10.00 per meeting, but not to exceed ~120.00 in
anyone year, and to become effective January 1st, 1953, be received and referred
to the Budget ~ommittee.
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Alderman Belyea moved in amendment that tha request of the Recreation
Advisory Committee contained in their letter be complied with, but there was no
seconder.
On motion of "lderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVEDthat the letter from the Building
Inspector in reply to the complaint made by Mrs. Rose m. White regerding the condition
of property st 108 Somerset ~treet, advising that the seid property is owned by
Property ]'inance Limited and is in a very bad state of repl ir and thet if the owners
do not make repairs soon, it will berecessery to condemn same, be received and
filed and the Building Inspector instructed to notify the owre rs of the property in
question to eppear before the Common Council to show cause, if any, why such dangerous
or dilepidated building should not be removed or destroyed.
On motion of Aldermen ....hitebone
seconded by Aldermen Belyea
KESOLv~D thst the letter from the,
Director of Works advising "nat the water extension requested by Mr. hilliam Gibbon
from Manchester Avenue to hls lot, NO. 17 Sunset Drive, Lancaster, wilY necessitate
the extension of the water main approximately 200 feet at en estimated cost of $1,000.00
and that if the actual cost of the extension is less than the estimeted figure, Mr.
Gibbon would be required to make the usual guerantee on the ectual cost of "the
instellation, be received end filed and authority granted to proceed with such work,
subject to the usual ten per cent guarantee being received from Mr. Gibbon end the
Parish of Lancaster.
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Copies of the transportation franchise agreement made between S.Lil.T.\EasternJ Limited an'
_kana, /se_ the City of Saint John, which hAd been relluastad by the ,Gommon Council at the meeting of November 18th last,
,17j'I'Bemenfj were distributed to each I"ember of the \'ouncil.
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_W:.ZJ..L$mrf-}; of November ll,lth last, h~d adopted a resolution which provide? that as a policy the (;ity of "'aint John
A/ I publish items for advert1sement in the daily newspaper only. lie requested, on bebalf of the newspaper
_/re(l/~~ec. "Loyalist" which he represan ted, that the City's advertising be equitably di stri buted among the newspapers
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Af.:!Ct1//-Fr<7nzkn:e nnre central for the children than the present si te. .AldermenBelyee greed, but pointed out that the
Oil a, will not have the' seme aree and will not have the proper lay-out regarding shape wh ich the present
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~econded byJ\lderman Belyea
RESOLv~D that the letter from the Assistant Executive Director
relati ve to the overhauling and repairs to, the engin"s of the ferry "Loyalist", be recei ved and filed and
authority grsnted for the completion of such overhauling and repairs.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED
renawal of both wheelhouses on the ferry
that the letter from the Saint John DryDock Co.
"Loyalist", be now taken from the table end
On motion of Alderman Teed
,Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that any advertising found necessary by the City
of Saint John be distributed equitably among the newspapers in the I..ity:
AND FURTHER that resolution of Common Council under date of November 18th last providing
that as a policy, the City of Saint John publish advertising in the daily newspaper only, be rescinded.
Alderman Whitebone votad "nay" to this resolution because the newspaper "Loyalist" is
not printed in a Union shop.
Mr. P. R.Fowler, Town rlanning Commission, was present and advised that in accordance
with Common Council resolution of ~eptember 24th last, he had investigated the locating of an alternative
site for the tlouth End Play Grounds, the present site of which the McC;oll-Frontenac Oil Company is desirous
of purchasing for the purpose of establishing on same quarters within the City. He auggested that the area
at the corner of st. J'ames and Carffi8rthen Streets be procured as an alternative site for the said playground,
and stated that Mr. T. C. Higginaon, president of Eastward Industries Limited, who owns this land, gave a
tantative price of $30,000.00 tor Same. lor. Fowler pointed out tilAt the old buildings on the Isr,d would
have to be'removed, the land cleared and the srea refilled to the satllifaction of the Recreation Advisory
Committee, ~hich would cost $10,000.00.
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On motion of nlderman Harrigan
Seconded byAlderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Mr. P. R.Fowler, Town flannir~ ~ommission, be
authorized to inquire into an estimate of cost regarding the establishing of the South End PlevGrounds on
the proposed site st the corner of st. James and Carmarthen Streets:
AND FURTHEH that before anything is finalized with regard to the disposal of the site
of the present South End Play Grounds, that the matter be pu!Jl1cized and the residents of the area gi VEf] an
opportunity to express thair thoughts in this connection.
Mr. Fowler withdrew from the meeting.
The Common Clerk advised that tha liability policy carried by the Saint John Skeet Club
covering the joint liability of the City and the said Club arising out the operation of the Club at Tucker
Park, was not renewed by them. He stated that the Club are of the opinion that they should be provided with
police protection) and other services.
On motion of Alderman Maccallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Saint john Skeet Club be advised that
they must carry the liability insurance arising out of the operation of the Club at Tucker Park and that if
there are other mstters about'which they have complaint thst they be presented to the Common Council.
On motion of Aldermen Teed
seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. John K.C.Graham comment-
ing further on the Police Department of the City of Saint John, be received and filed.
It wss decided that the next Common Council meeting will be held on ~nday, December
1st, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
On motion
The meeting s:l jolirned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Satur-
day, the twenty-ninth day of November, A. D., 1952 at 11.30 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum, Teed and vlhitebone
Mr. J. F. H'..:;Te~ Q. C., counsel for the City of Saint ,John, Mr. G. T.
Clark, AssistanW'c;~ty Solicitor
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Messrs. E. Dc.-'Walsh, Executive Director and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to
the Executive Director
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RESOLVED that th~ Common Council resolve itself into
legal session.
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RT,SGLV1;1l that the Com.mon Council go on record as follows:-
1. That there is as yet no contract between the City and owner with reference to 'the
vessel !'Elmer VJ. Jones".
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2. That the City will not !l\9.ke any contract with reference to that vessel unless it
has adequate assurance or guarantee th3.t such vessel can l?e legally operated as a Saint John
Harbour ferry under Canadian h3.w not later than December 31st next.
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That the procuring of governmental authority arid action and the
or tax required to be paid in order to legalize such legal operation
.obligation and responsibility of the owner. .
payment of any
as Harbour ferry
4. ,. That the City will co-operate to the best of its ability and assist the owner in
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endeavouring to procure all necessary governme~tal authority and action to legali7.e operation
and to procure waiver or ~nimizing of any duty or tax required to be paid.
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5. That the Common Clerk be instructed to advise the, owner and its solicitor
acyordingly, forth",ith.
The Common C~uncil advised they were in favour of Mr. J. F. H. Teed and the City
Solicitor meeting with Mr. D. A. Riley, M. p. for Saint John-Albert for the.purpose of
discussing matters pertaining to duties and tax on the vessel "Elmer W. Jones" and the
necessary permission to operate same in this harbour.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
first day of December, A. D., 1952, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W~ Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director
On motion of Alderrran Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of November
t\tenty-fourth and t\tenty-ninth last be confirmed, copies of same having been furnished each Member of
the Common Council.
Read a letter from a delegation of citizens of Adelaide Street, Millidgeville, Spar Cove
Road and Belleview Avenue area, served by the Adelaide Street bus route', protesting the recent change in
the bus route. Mr. George W. Anderson, 31 Visart Street, acted as spokesman for the delegation present
at the meeting, and stated that they would like to have the Nillidgeville and Adelaide Street bus put
back on its former route. He advised that the change in the route of the North End bus does not aid the
problem of the residents of this area regarding bus service. ~lrs. William J. Higgins, Mr. Gregory J.
O'Neil, Mr. Ring, 250 Millidge Avenue, Mrs'-'Edward S. Downey and Hr. Percy Amero registered their complaint
rela ti ve to the present bus routes and requested the re-establishment of the former service.
Read a letter from City Transit Limited in reply to the petition of' residents of the
Belleview Avenue area which requested changes in the Adelaide Street bus service, advising that the sugges-
tion that the North End bus be re-routed through Portland Place would not be feasible, and that one reason
for not re-routing every other North End bus through Portland Place is that the passengers now on the North
End route would be deprived of the eight minute service they now enjoy, and another reason is that by
re-routing the North End bus through Portland Place it would not be able to rmke connections at the najor
transfer points. The letter also explained the change in route of the Adelaide Street bus from Victoria,
to Bryden Streets.
Read a letter from the Transportation Committee relative to the suggested possibility that
the Adelaide Street bus have an alternative service, especially on Sundays, advising that the Committee
have investigated same and that it is their opinion that this would not be feasible, due to the fact that
on Sundays this area is served with a half-hour service and if any change were made in the way of alter-
nating the service, it would only provide a one-hour service for the Adelaide Street residents, as well
as the Rifle Range area. A letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council was also read endorsing
the plea of the Adelaide Street area residents to have the former bus service returned, and recommending
tha t the Rifle Range be serviced in a way and manner most suitable to that district":
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Council recommend to the Trans-
portation Committee that the Adelaide Street, bus revert back to its original schedule and service and
that adequate service be maintained for the Rifle Range and Portland Place areas.
On motion of AlderP1iJ.n Teed
Seconded by Alderman i1acCallum
RESOLVED that a conunittee from both the delegation presently
before the Corrrnon Council and from the Transportation Commttee be appointed and that such committees
meet together for the purpose of a scertaining a remedy in the matter of bus routes of the Adelaide Street
and North End buses:
AND FURTHER that the said committees present the results of. their findings to the Common
Council at its next meeting.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RE;SOLVED that the letters from the delegation of citizens of
Adelaide Street, Millidgeville, Spar Cove Road and Belleview Avenue area; City Transit Lj~ted; the Trans-
portation Committee and the Saint John Trades and Labor COlmcil pertaining to transportation service in
the area mentioned, be received and filed.
Alderman Whitebone entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. p. D. Mitchell, chairman of the Harbour Bridge Project Co~ittee of the Board of
Trade, entered the meeting and, distributed to each Member of the Common Council a copy of the report on
the proposed Harbour Bridge, the preparation of which was authorized by Conunon Council on September 8th
last. Mr. Hitchell pointed out that the annu.'tl deficit of $140,000.00 incurred throngh the operation
of a harbour ferry would my the sinking funds and carrying charges on $2,000,000.00 on a harbour bridge.
Mr. Mitchell referred to the proposed ferry boat to be brought to Saint John, stating that
he doubted if careful consideration h~s been given by the Common Council to the cost in this connection,
and he felt that including the cost of bringing the boat here, the City will be faced "dth a very sub-
stantial bill if expenses on the proposed ferry cannot be controlled.
Aldernan Belyea did not agree with Hr. Mitchell's statement on the cost. He pointed out
that the COill1cil were told it will cost $67,000.00 to repair the ferry "Loyalist" ..hich he feels is
excessive. He felt that the City could undertake the repairs neA~ summer at less than one-half that
amount. He commented that the Council tries to comply cdth requests for transportation service and felt
that the quickest way to obtain a harbour ferry service was to bring the proposed ferry to Saint John
within ten days and to charter it for six months at $5,000.00 per month, whereas it would take forty-eight
days to repair the "Loyalist". He felt that whichever way the Council acted on the matter, they met with
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here without some thought and. P?inted out th~t the rental. pe.riod will be only six months,
totalling $30,000.00 and with the cost of bringing the boat here, the total Cost will be
$40,000.00. This will only constitute a temporary service as no provision had been rode,
so this Council had discovered, for the transportation of the workers this 1dnter across
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Alderman Teed also advised that so far, a charter party has not been ratified
by either party and until that is done, the City is not bound by any contract, and that the
Common Council is fUlly cognizant of the 'facts p'resented by Mr. Mitchell on the matter.
Mr. Mitchell had stated th3.t no favourable statement has been made about the proposed ferry
and he felt th3.t a clE'.ar-cut statement in this connection should be made in order to allay
a lot of the fears on the part of the taxpayers of Saint John regarding the cost of this boat.
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On motion of Alderman C3.IIlpbell
Seconded by Alderman HacCaUum
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Donald O. Turnbull and Brian R. Perry, Consulting Engineers, relative to the proposed
Harboll' Bridge, be received and laid on the table for a period of two weeks, to be con-
sidered at the expiration of th~t time.
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Alderman Belyea withdrew from the meeting at tpis time.
Read a copy of a letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council addressed
to the Minister of Nation~l Defence prote;ting the proposed location of the new Army Camp's
headquarters at Oromocto. A letter from the Minister of Labour was also read in this connec-
tion, and a telegram from the Ninister of National Defence was read, advisj.ng that the
decision had been reached to establish the Camp site in the vicinity of Oromocto.
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His Worship the Mayor stated that the loss of the said site in the southern
extremity of the Amy Camp area would be a very serious blow to the economy of Saint John,
and that it rested with the CO!!lIIlOn Council Members as to 'f/hether or not they wished to
proceed further on the matter. He commented that he felt it is, on t.he surface, a settled
question. He added that Mr. D.'A. Riley, M. p. for Saint John-Albert, had registered
his protest on the selection of the Oromocto site and that he did not wish to cast any
reflection on Mr. Riley.
Mr. Mitchell Franklin, chairman of the committee 1;hich had protested the
choice of the Oromocto site before the Minister of National Defence and other officials at
Ottawa, entered the meeting, accompanied by Hr. Byard C. Armstrong, a member of the said
committee. Hr. Franklin advised th3.t the committee's report in this connection comprises
the feelings and findings of four interest citizens vlho did n'ot act as representatives of
any official group or organization. He then read the report of the committee. Hr. Franklin
stated that he has lived here for twenty years and in that time, he has never seen Saint John
get a "break", and when the present issue ,arose, he felt it 110uld give Saint John identi-
fication on a national basis and also give the City's econoffiy a boost that no individual
could do.
Mr. Armstrong spoke in support of the report read by Mr. Franklin, and urged
that the engineer's report which did not divulge anything detrimental to the national security,
be ~de public for open debate on the question of the location of the Army Camp headquarters.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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forl1arded to the Honourable Brooke Claxton, ~Iinister of National Defence, on his decision
regarding the location of the Army Camp site at Oromocto:
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AND FURTHER tffit the report of the committee in this connection be received
and filed.
Alderrnan Campbell, Warden of the ~lunicipali:ty of the City and County of Saint
John, stated that further action will be forthcoming wi thin the next four or five days on
the part of the Municipal Council .mich will meet on Thursday of this l1eek, when ,the matter
will be brought to the attention of that C01fficil. He suggested that the entire Hunicipal
Council attend at Ottawa to meet .dth the Federal Cabinet to deal l1ith this matter, and that
this action be endorsed by the Board of Trade. Alderman Campbell felt that the delegation
he proposes should state in no uncertain terms that Saint John is not set aside on the
matter and does not intend to accept the decision regarding the selection of the Oromocto
site.
Alderman Harrigan stated he ~uld like to see the report of the committee
submitted by Mr. Franklin published in the press. His Worship the lmyor requested the press
to accede to this request.
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It was the concensus of opinion among the Members of the Comnon Council and
Messrs. Franklin and Armstrong that the issue regarding the location of the Army Camp head-
quarters should not become a case of rivalry between the cities of Fredericton and Saint
John, but that the decision should be regarded as being in the national interests and on
the basis of feasibility.
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On motion of Aldeman l'ihitebone
Seconded by Alderman lmcCalltim
. RESOLVED that the letters from the Saint John
Trades and Labor Council and the Minister of Labour and the telegram from the llinister of
National Defence relative to th'e selection of the site for the Army Camp headquarters, be
received and filed.
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Mr. William A. Gibbon entered the meeting and spoke in connection with his request for a
water extension from Manchester Avenue to service his property at No. 17 Sunset Drive, Lancaster which
the Director of Works had advised would cost approximately $1,000.00, covering the extension of the water
main about 200 feet. Mr. Gibbon stated that it would not be necessary to install a water main in order
to give him a water supply, and that a three-quarter inch pipe would suffice, which would cost about
$250.00. He would be willing to guarantee the ten per cent on that cost and more than likely he would be
paying a water tax on that. Mr. Gibbon requested that consideration be given to the furnishing of a
water supply to his property at the lesser amount and with the smaller equipment.
On motion of Alderrran Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that a report be obtained from the Director of Works
as to the feasibility of supplying the property of Mr. William A. Gibbon, at No. 17 Sunset Drive,
Lancaster, with water through the installation of small pipe, in order to make the cost in this connection
as low as possible for Mr. Gibbon.
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Read a letter from the International Brotherhood of El'ectrical Workers, Local Union No. 1524,
calling to the attention of the Common Council the dangerous practice of the attaching of advertising
material, mail boxes, fire-alarm boxes, road, stop and street signs, etc. to the hydro poles, and
requesting tlat a by-lllW be passed making it an offence, punishable by fine and penalty, to follow th:i.s
practice. Mr. S. W. McLellan,.secretary of the above union, was present at the meeting and spoke in
support of the letter.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law
designed to control the practice of attaching advertising rraterial and objects to hydro poles, and to
present such a by-law to the Common Council at its next meeting:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local
Union No. 1524, in this matter, be received and filed.
Alderman Teed felt it would cost the City a considerable amount to remove the fire-alarm
boxes from hydro poles. Alderm9.n Harrigan commented that ,some charitable organizations in the City which
advertise quite widely by pole posters would suffer if such a by-law were enforced and he felt that the
by-law could be so framed so that if these institutions do find it necessary to advertise by posters, .they
would be obliged to remove the posters in five days, or sooner, after the date of their various drives.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the resolution.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. J. K. Logan, chartered accountant, be appointed
as auditor. of the Board of School.Trustees of Saint John for the.school year beginning July 1st, 1952
to June 30th, 1953.
On motion of Alderman .Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the deed of Lot 27, Cushing Street, Lancaster,
sold under date of November 18th last to Mr. Charles Ta,'lor, be drawn in the name of the purchase of
same, Mr. Clifford D. Mitton.
Aldermen HacCallum and Whitebone vot'ed "nay" to the above resolution, as they felt that
persons desiring to purchase City land should apply in their own names. Alderman Whitebone pointed out
that if this practice is allowed, an undesirable person may obtain possession of land from the City which
might not be permitted if the purchaser were known from the first of the transaction.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. G. Farquhar, Special
Representative, Canadian International Trade Fair, suggesting that the Common Council reach an immediate
decision regarding space at the said Fair for 1953 as space is being applied for and is being allotted
at the present time, be received and filed and the City of Saint John reserve the same space as in 1952.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldernan MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Rev. H. S, Hartlin advising that
the Atherton Press is publishing on January 1st, 1953 a paper to be called the "Lancaster Advertiser" to
commemorate the occasion of Lancaster officially becoming a city, and requesting the favour of a greeting
in this publication by the City of Saint John, be received and filed and the matter referred to His
Worship the Mayor with power to act.
On motion of Alderman ~mcCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the telegram from the Central Mortgage and Housing
Corporation advising that the contract for the new 200 housing units at the Rifle Range has been awarded
to Community Enterprises, Limited in accordance with the recommendation of the tender-opening committee,
be received and filed.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John District
Labour C01ll1cil advising that they are strongly opposed to hiring or buying a second-hand
ferry on the part of the City of Saint John and requesting the Common Council.to,gi.ve the
public a statement of the approxilIBte complete cost of putting this service into operation,
be r,,!cei ved and filed.
Tenders were opened for breathing apparatus.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of one
breathing apparatus with cylinder for one hour and spare cylinder, be received and referred
to the Director of the Fire Department with power to act, with instructions that preference
be given to the local firm, all things being equal.
Tenders were opened for the sup~lying of six jeep-type vehicles.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that tenders be awarded for the
supplying of six, four-,;heel drive, jeep-type vehicles with plows and other equipment, as
follows:- ..
To TholIB s Motors
3-1953 Wi11ys Overland Jeeps with full metal tops
and four-wheel drive 5-600 x 16 Heavy Duty all-service tread
tires. Two windshield wipers. Oil filters and oil bath
air cleaner. Rear view mirror and stop lieht. Standard
tool kit. ,
Draw bar on rear
Hot water heater
Extra Passenger seat in front
Prestone tested to 35 degrees below zero
2 sets heavy duty 600 x 1.6 tire chains fitted
3-Snow Plows - frames mounted to jeeps, angle
Blades ~ hydraulic operated
Less Fleet Discount 3%
$2,157.21 each
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Plus 4% S.S.E. Tax. Delivery- from stock within one week with
plows mounted. (Quoted:- less allowance on four used jeeps:- 1947 Jeep #30,
$350.00 no top; 1948 Jeep #31, $400.00; 1948 Jeep #33, $400.00; 1948 Jeep
#34, $450.00; Total $1600.00)
To Dykeman Motors
3-Land Rover Jeep Type vehicles of latest type with full metal cab,
including lug grip tires, all tools, draw bars, trailer hitches,
heater and double wipers, all installed. Delivered 11l1it price, each
$2310.00
3-Commercial type 60-inch Sheneker plows with double action
hydraulic pumps per tender specifications. Delivered unit price,
installed, each
3-Gallons of Prestone Antifreeze, unit price of $5.00
6-Sets of (Truck) Chains, unit price of $15.00
3-Electric Defrosters, installed, unit price $5.00
Saint John Discount 5%
Allowance on 4 used Willys jeeps in varied condition and years
Plus 4% N. B. Education Tax. Delivery of units - immediate.
Delivery of plows - approxirn3.tely two weeks.
- the cost in this connection to be paid for as a capital expenditure.
Tenders were opened for the sup'plying of s9.lt spreaders.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of
two motor driven salt spreaders be received and referred to the Directors of Sanitation and
Maintenance and Supply for a report as to which type of machine offered is most suitable.
Tenders were opened for the supplyine of a snow plm,.
On motion of Alderwan Campbell
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RESOLVED that the tender of J. Clark & Son, Limited
for the supplying of one V-type plow with side wings and connections to fit International T.D.9
tractor be accepted, as follows:- (this being the lower of two bids received)
1 - Smith V-E-E plow, model 35 S with 2 hydraulically operated
wings and attachment to fit TD International.trR.ctor, F .O.B.
Bathurst, N. B.
Federal Sales Tax
S. S. & E. Tax
Mounting charges Saint John
Total
delivery - 3 to 4 weeks after receipt of order.
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244.00
129.76
100.00
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED tffit the report of the Fire Department for the month of
October last, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector for the same period, be received and filed,
copies of same having been distributed to each Council Member.
On motion 0 f Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works advising that the
building of the Carleton Cornet Band is located 3 feet from the street line of Winslow Street and 8 feet
from the street line of Market Place; the surface of the ground in this area is generally level and as far
as the. street is concerned a retaining wall is not required but that a foundation wall is required to
support the Band Hall and that a foundation under the Hall along the side adjacent to Winslow Street
consisting of a concrete footing course and concrete wall to ground level with posts above ground level to
the present floor elevation of the building is estimated to cost $600.00, and stating that because a
foundation wall is necessary only for the support of the building and because a retaining wall is not
required to support the street at this point, it is his opinion that the City has no liability in this
case, be laid on the table until. the next meeting of Council in view of the absence of AlderllBn Belyea.
On motion of AlderllBn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
,RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works advising that
the unexpended total in the sewer maintenance budget for the ensuing year of $20,146.12 and the estimated
cost of running the Water and Sewerage Department for the two remaining months of 1952 is $35,000.00, which
means trot the maintenance expenditures will am01mt to $15,000.00 over this year's estinBte, be received
and filed and authority granted for such over-expenditure.
Alderman Campbell stated he understands that the above over-expenditure does not affect the
tax rate. The Executive Director advised that is correct.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works requesting
authority for the Ifater and Sewerage Derartment to proceed with the installation of water mains, service
pipes, fire hydrants, branch sewer lines, catch basins and manholes to serve the new housing development
in the Rifle Range area at an estimated cost of $70,000.00, be received and filed and the requested
authority granted - the cost in this connection to be paid for as a capital expenditure.
Alderman Campbell requested that the Comnon Council, through the Executive Director, be pro-
vided with a picture of the City's Financial position, before the end of December, prior to budget
discussions. The Executive Director advised that the Council can be provided with such information before
that time, subject to audit.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
,...".,.Seconded.by.Alderman.Whitebone
lli~SOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department
relative to the amount of money paid monthly by the City of Saint John to Mrs. Annie McGowan, be received
and filed and the allowance of $12.00 per month to Mrs. McGoloJan be extended for a further period of four
years, namely, to the end of December, 1956, at which time the matter will again be reviewed by the
Corr~n Council of the day.
On motion of Alderman Ilhitebone
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the report from the committee to Whom were referred
the tenders for the supplying of an oil burner for No. 5 Fire Station, Hain Street, be received and filed
and the recommendation contained therein adopted, namely, that the 1m/est tender received, that of the
Philip Grannan Company, be accepted, as follows:-, one oil burner, to be installed as per specifications, in
No. 5 Fire Station, ~~in Street, for the sum of $495.00, including all taxes applicable. Burner to be
supplied is Toridheet Model.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation Advisory Committee
recorrsnending the payment of $300.00 to the Canadian Lebanon Association as the City's share in the operation
of the Albion Street Playground, cffirgeable to Item 1 of the Recreation Budget, and for the payment of
$100.00 to the Saint John Y.M.C.A. being the City's share in the operation of the Vacation Club during
the month of July 1952, chargeable to Item 4 of the Recreation Budget, be received and filed and the
recommendations adopted. '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harri gp.n
RESOLVED that the 1m tter of improvements to the Free Public
Library Building as suggested by the Library Board at the meeting of Comw~n Council of October 6th last,
be referred to the Budget Committee.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman ~acCallum
RESOLVED that the letters from the Directors of Ilorks and
Haintenance and Supply relative to damage to a truck of the Water and Sewerage Department to the extent
of $541.60 in repairs be received and referred to the Executive Director and the matter of arrangements
regarding payments to the City in this connection by Mr. Herbert Freeze, be left in the hands of the
Executive Director.
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On motion of Aldennan Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of Lancaster
with reference to settlement of all accounts between the City of Saint John and the Parish
before Decanber 31st, 1952, be referred to the Executive Director and the Director of
Finance for a complete report.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that a clause be inserted in the pro-
posed charter P'lrty relative to the ferry "Elmer, W. Jones" to the effect that. the cost of
transportat.ion of same to Saint John is not. to exceed the amount of $10,000.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the next meeting of Cornrr,on Council
be held on Tuesday, t.he ninth day of December, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
fifteenth day of December, A. D., 1952, at 8.00 o'clock p.m.
pre sent
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, Msccsl~um and Teed
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistent to the Executive Director
On motion of Aldermen MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of December first last be
I confirmed, copies of same having been forwerded to each Member of the Common Council.
" On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that decorative holiday lighting be placed on
Squaresand that such lighting be extended on Main Street from We~ord'a
- this work to be performed by the power Commission of the City of Sainl
the perimeter of Markat and Haymarket
Drug store to Black's Furniture store
John.es soon as possible.
Alderman Harrigan requested
within the next four days in
that the necessary material for this decorstive street
order that it may be utilized during the present holiday
lighting be procured
sesson.
Messrs. R. D. wheaton and H. watson Jamer, representing the Citizens Advisory Traffic
Committee, which was organized by the New Brunswick Ssfety Lesgue, entered the meeting and
letter contsining four resolutions adopted by their Committee, namely:-
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betwaen Thru"ne Avenue and Rothesay Avenue to
Squere-Thorne Avenue-Rothesay Avenue erea.
re-direct
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Recommending that parking meters be installed on certein sections of Main Street.
Recommending that steps be taken to revise City Ststutes concerning, and meking certain
regardinglthe movement of trsffic and providing additional safoty for pedestriens, at Market
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Messrs. Wheaton and Jsmer stressed ,the urgency of immediate consideration and action
on the psrt of the common Council on the listed projocts. Mr.. V.heatol1 advised that the Committee will submit
a briefragarding these matters. He added that he felt the City of Saint John will suffer through reduced
'revenue from businesses in the next ten yeers, and would lose business to surrounding areaa on acco~nt of the
parking and traffic problems in the City, unless these problems sre overcome. He advised that the points
presented by tha Committee et this meeting have been discussed withthe merchants in the sreas concerned, snd
the Committee do not believe the Common council would experience eny trouble in carrying o~t the recommenda-
tions.
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recommendations
square.
On motion of Aldarmen campbell
.Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Citizens Advisory Treffic and Parking
Committee be commended for their interest in parking end traffic problems in the City of Seint John and
requested to maintain that interest and to work insofer es it is possible ~ith the e~isting committees of
Common Council and insofar as their proposals ere concerned, that recommendations 1 end 4 be referred to the
,Town Plenning Commission for a report ss soon as possible, and recommendations 2 and 3 be referred to the
Traffic committee for a report as early as possible, with the understanding that the Common Council will take
action es soon as possible thereafter:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from the Citizens Advisory Traffic and Parking Committee be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldermen Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Traffic and Transportation Committee,
either through their Chairmen or committees, be requested to meet with the Common Council, either at a
special or regular meeting before the end of th~ present year- such meeting to be called by His Worship the
Mayor,- to report thair recommendations in conjunction with the brief presented by the Citizens Advisory
Traffic and parking committee.
Messrs. wheaton and Jamer withdrew, from the meeting.
Read letters from the Children's Art Centre, the saint John Film Co~ncll, Mrs. K. W.
Ryder, and the staff of the Saint John Free public Library, expressing regret at the resignation of Mrs. J.G.
llsrt, Librarian of the said Library, requesting that Mrs. Imrt be given an opportunity to clarify her
position on the metter and thet she be persuaded to reverse her decision.
On motion of Aldermen Belyea
Seconded by Aldermen csmpbell
, RESqLVED that Mrs. J. G. Hart be asked to reconsider her
resignation as Librarian of the saint John Free public Librery,.with the understending that any difficulties
(WhiCh may have led to this resignation) between Mrs. Hart and the Board of the seid Library be clarified to
the point thet,the Librarian's wiahes sbould be considered at all timea to be in the interest of the citizens
et large of saint John.
Aldermen Teed felt thst the members of the Library Board should meka such an appeel to
Mrs. Hart for reconside~ation of ,her resignetipn, and that the Common Council in adopting this resolution
'were going over the Boerd's head.He stated thst if the Common Council do not consider t.he members of the
Board to be competent in their duties, they should be ssked to come before the Council end discuss the
matter. Alderman campbell did not agree, stating that it weS the prerogati,e of the Common Council, which
was the superior body, to express to the Board their wishea in this connection, and pointed out that
~rs. Hart's resignetion would become effective on December 31st. He felt that the Common Council should bow
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Mrs. Hart, then spoke, stating thet she had attended the meeting at the
invitation of Alderman Belyea; with regard to the.matter of her resignation. Sometime ago, the
Library Board brought up the question of book selection with the idea of cl:a nging the
present method, and Mrs. Hart felt that with such a chenge she could not give the same service
as that givan at present to the public. It would be necessary for her to give up her
work with the teachers and children and with the,general public, which work she felt
should come first, and therefore she tandered her resignation. Mrs. Hart steted that the
Board had never given criticiam of her work up to the time the change in method of book
salection was brought up.
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,Alderman Teed statad that he appreciates Mrs. Hart's qualifications
end that the Council appreciate her constructive suggestions regarding the Library, but he
felt that in feirness to the members of tha Board who hava acted in what they,falt was their
best judgment on the matter, the Council should hear their views. Alderman Teed moved in
amendment that the members of the Library Board togethar with Mrs. J. G. Hart, appear before
the Common Council at ~he next regular council meeting, Mondey morning, December 22nd, to
express their reasons why this change in book selection has been desired. There was no
saconder tb the amendment.
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Aldermen Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Aldermsn Cempbell
Seconded by Aldermen Belyea
RESOLVED,that the Common ~ouncil recommend
to the Board of the Ssint John ~'ree Public Library thet the present mathod of selecting
books for the.Library be ebolished and that the former system of selecting books, under
the supervision of the Librarian, be re-established.
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Alderman MacCallum requested information showing the authority under which
the various boards were set up and the powers and duties vested in them.
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On motion of Alderman Belyee
seconded by Alderman MecCallum
Ch/~rell 5 /1rra.nt're RESOLVED that tha letters from the
S714 ~/1H,0,at{t;i'/~ Children's Art Centre, the Ssint jOhn Film Council, Mra. K. K. "yder and the steff of. the
M /(,./ -V.J . I Saint John ~'ree public Libra!'y, relative to the reaignation of Mrs. J. li. llart, Librarisn,
;f!'S. .rl',,},ya;: from the staff of the Saint John ~'ree public Library, be recaived and filed.
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On motion of Aldermen Maccallum
secondad by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the report prepared by
Measrs. Donald O. Turnbull and Brian R. Perry, Consulting Engineers, relative to the
proposad Harbour 'Bridge, be again laid on the table until further investigations have
been made on the matter by the Harbour Bridge Project committee of the Boerd of Trade
and e report in this connection is received by the Common council.
, Aldermen Csmpbell reported that st the committee maeting at which
Mr. Donald O. Turnbull was present, it wea realized that the only deciaion which the
Common council could maka wea whethar the bridga would be vehicular or combinstion
vehicular and railwey and it waa felt that before making eny recommendation to the Council
that the proper railway officials ahould be approached, in view of the new plans for tha proposed
bridge, to ascertain if the rsilwsys would be interested in contributing financially towards
the cost of a bridga. If the railways are not interested, the recommendation to the Council
will be 'for e vehicular bridge only. The committee feel that whichever type of bridge is
decided upon, it will be a toll bridge.
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Aldermen Belyea felt that the committea appointed on November 3rd
last for the purpose of approaching the Provincial Government on transportetion problems
should continua their ectivitles, in view of the fact that until the proposed bridge is
built the city must have communication with, West Saint John in the event the neversing Falla
Bridge is closed to traffic for repairs.
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The request of the Carleton Cornet Band that the City build e concrete
well under their Band Hall situated at the corDer of WiLslow Street and Market Place, Vlest
seint John, wea then discussed. Alderman Belyea stated he. had been advised by Mr. W. '1. Lanyon
bend master of the said band, that the sidewalk on the Winslow Street side hss caved in and
requires fixing and that in consequence, the hall is leaning sideways.
On motion of Aldermen Campbell
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RESOLVED that the city of Saint John
proceed to have the condition of the sidewalk on Winslow Street remedied,- sdjacent to the
Band Hall of the carleton Cornet Band - and to erect a concrete wall under the seidllend
Hall on the'WinslowStreet side, at a cost of $600.00 approximately, on the essurance of
the said Band that they will contribute one-half' of the' cost in this connection.
Aldermen Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution, as he felt this
was establishing a bad precedent, and that the City should not erect e well under any building
et the expense of the tax payers. He pointed out that the owner of a house could then coma
on the City for the aame legitimate reasons as those advanced. in this case.
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Aldarmen Belyes gave a verbel report on his part in the approsch made to the
Federal authoritiea regarding the endeavours to have the Army camp headquartars aite located in the
southern portion of the treining aree, and stated he felt he had carried out the duties assigned to
him on the matter by the Common council. He stated that at the ti~a he felt it was a lost cause in
view of the atetements made by the 'Minister of National Defence, and he then asked the Minister that
the Ordinance Depot be established in the lower vicinity of the training area. Tba Minister gave no
definite answer to this request. His Worship the Mayor felt thst Alderman Belyea's report would
clarify this mstter for tha citizens.
Read Report of the Committea of the Whole
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(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
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I: i Your Committee begs to report that it sat on December 4th last at 10.45 a.m.,
in the Meyor's Office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor.Patterson, Aldermen Belyea, Campbell,
Harrigan, Maccallum, Teed and Whitebone, Messrs. i:>. D. '"alsh, .l>xecutive Director and F. "'. Haycox,
Assistsnt to the ~xecutive Director and Secretary of the Transportation Committee, L. McC. Ritchie, ~.C.
preaidant and A. D. Keithlin, Manager, representing City ~ransit Limited, end your Committee begs leave
to submit the following report end recommendation:
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with three members
the Common Council
. That His Worship the Mayor appoint threa members from the Common Council to sit
from City rransit Limited snd with the rransportation Committee and submit a report to
at its next'meeting on December 15th, or sooner:
AND FURTHER that the said committee ,be furnished with all the necessary information
from ,City Transit Limited, and the City Solicitor advised thet the Common Council desirs information
regerding the Halifax transportation system.
2. That His Worship the Mayor appointed Aldermen Horrigan, Teed and Belyea to constitute
the committee from, the Common Council 'to meet with the commi ttea .from City l'ransit Limited and wi th the
Transportation committee.
Saint John, N. B.
.December 15th, 1952.
Raspectfully submitted,
(sgd) Ernest W. Patterson,
Chairman.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Saconded by Alderman Tead
RESOLVED that the ~epo~t be raceived and filed.
Alderman Harrigan, chairman of the above mentioned committee from the Common Council
reported verbally, stating that the committee have held a number of meetinga on the matter the
ramifications of which, require a lot of thought and study, end that although ,December 15th was the date
set for presentation of their report, they will require more time in whicq to come to a satisfactory
conclusion and make their report.
Read a letter from The Citiea of New BrunswiCk, advising that a meeting of same
will be held in Fredericton on Wednesday, December 17th at 7.30 p.m. A telegram from the Union of Naw
.Brunswick Municipelities was read, stating that a speciel meeting of the Union will be held inFr8dericton
on Friday, Decamber 19th et 10.00 a.m. to consider,the report of the thirteen-man committee.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the communications from the Union of New
Brunawick Municipalities and The Cities of New Brunswick, be received and filed and the necessary
representation from the City of ~int John made at each meeting.
Alderman Campbell advised that apparantly the Common Council, in pasaing for
payment the sum of $300.00 from tha Recreation Advisovy Committee's 1952 budget to the Canadian Lebanon
Association on December 1st relative to operation of the Albion street playground, felt it was the amount
requested by Mr. Joseph Zed before the Common Council the week previous to December 1st. Alderman Campbell
pointed out thet the Association is deairous of receiving payment of an additional sum of money to cover
over-expenditures in capital expenditure on this playground. Mr. Zed was present at the meeting end stated
.that approximataly $1,237.00 was the amount spent on improving the playground and that he had understood
from the Recreation Advisory Committee that the Association's request for the additional amount over and
above the 1952 budget allowance would be prasented t9 the Common Council. He co~nented that the Committee
hed not done so.
On motion ,af Alderman Vf!mpbell
seconded by Aldermen MacCallum
RESOLVED thst tha sum of $318.50 be paid to the
Canadian Lebanon Association ss the City's contribution to their capital expanditures for the currant
,on the Albion Street playground - thia amount to be paid for out of the 1953 Recr8stion Advisory
Committee budget.
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On motion of Alderman MacCal~um
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tuat the letter from the Brotherhood of Paintera,
Decorators and paper~sngers of America, Locel Union No. 1151, pointing out that painters empbyed by the
Saint John School Board are hired on a yearlY basis and at s higher rate than that received by the Union,
and requesting that the School Board 'painting work be let out for tender so as to give every painter in
the trade an equal chance to' obtain this work, be received and referred to the Board of School Trustees.
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seconded by Aldermen MecCsllum
. RESOLVED thst the letter from the ~aint John
Trades and Lsbor Council advising that a resolution was recently edopted by their organization
that a strong representation of lebour press the Common Council to purchasa and operate an
effictent transportation system, snd also that a resolution was adopted whereby the organization
went on record as being still in favour of public o~nerahip of the trensportation system, be
recaived end filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldermen ~cCallum
RESOLVED thst the letter from (;entral
Mortgage and Housing Corporation requesting thet the unita at the F.P.I., Rifle Range Project
tie numbered and that the various courts and streets on this project be named, be received and
filed end His Worship the Mayor appoint e committee consisting of three members of tha Common
Council and one representative from the Town Planning Commission and Rifle Range Improvement
Association respectivaly to consider appropriate names in this connection and to sub~it same
'to -the Common Council, also to decide on the'numbering of housing units.'
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Alderman Harrigan recommended that tha name "Coronation Court" be given
to one of the courts in question.
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His Worship appointed Aldermen ~ccallum, Campbell snd Belyea to
constitute tha ebove mentioned committee from the Common Council.
Read'a letter from Fundy Co-operativa Limited, offering the sum of
$5,000.00 for the block of land on Egbert Street which they desire to purchase, along witP
railway apur rights as they exist at preaent, and with the understending that ahould the
co-operative desire to taka off additional apur or spura from the present siding, thst
permission to csrry out thta procedure will be granted without additional cost to the
co-operative. Mr. A. Eric Josselyn,. Sacretary to the co-operative, was present 'and stated
that-they desire permission to take off any railway sidings on land owned by the Municipality
as they require them. Aocording to the Canadian National llsilwaya, a'siding can be taken
off in the spaca owned by the Municipality. Alderman Teed advised Mr. Josselyn that the City
cennot grent the request regarding sidings to the compsny, or even guarantea it. ~lderman
Campbell felt it is a matter for ratification by the MuniCipal Council of any action of
Common Gouncil on the matter before the trensfer to the co-operative can be completed.
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On motion of Aldormen Campbell
seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the offer of Fundy co-operative
Limited to pay $5,000.00 :for the block of land on ~gbert Street which they desire to purchase
along with raIlway spur rights as they exist !It present, and with the understanding that ahould
thia company desire to take off additional apur or spurs from the present siding that per-
mission to carry out this procedure will be granted without additional cost to the company, be
accepted, aubject to approval by the Municipal Council of the necessary surrender of the land
in: que st ioll.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Secondad by Alderman MacCellu@
RESOLVED that the letter from ~. L. Ruddy Co.
Limited-offaring to purchase Lot 6, located On City Tax May 12-1-6, measuring 39 feet by 165,
situated on nouglaa Avenue, for the sum of $400.00 be received and filed end the seid company
advised that the City of Saint John ia not interested in selling property to be utilized for the
erection of aigns.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
.seconded by Aldermen MacCallum'
RESOLVED
Walsh 'relative to the by-law regarding bread end tha sale of
referred to the Director of police.
that the letter from Mr. James H.
bresd in the City, be receivad and
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On motion of Aldarmen Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. B. Gibbs
of 25 sewell Street, requesting that the following portions of thia street be plowed or cleared
of snow during the coming winter, namely:- from Dorchester Street to the barriar: from Station
street to the berrier; the sidewalk between Nos. 33 and 19 Sewell Street - be received and
referred to the Executive lJirector end the Director of Ssnitation with the request that these
areas be kept clear insofsr as possible, st all times.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldermen Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Fred J. King,
68 Murray street, l~letive to the dilapideted building sdjacent to his property on the Hilyerd
Street side, be received snd filed and the Building ~nspector instructed to bring in a report on
the said building within two weeka.
On motion of Aldermen Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that stepa be constructed on Lancaster
Street, West'Seint John, betwaen Prince and Water ~treets, and that the Director of Works be
instructed to' heve this'work done befo~e winter sets in - such steps to be bu~lt with s landing
platform part-way up the Lancaster Street hill.
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On motion of Aldermen Eelyee
Seconded by Al,dermen MaCCallum
- HESOLVED that the Director of Works be instructed to
have sufficient loads of fill placed on Water Street, West Saint John, to high-water mark in order that
vehicLes shall not become mired in the soft ground.
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On motion of Aldermen Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the account submitted by John Flood & Sons
Ltd. in the amount of $24,907.29 be paid, same being Progress payment No.7 and certified by Messra. Alward
& Gillies, and being in connection with their contract for repairs to the Charlotte Street Market Building.
His Worship the Mayor, chairmen of the ~rket Committae, felt thet the accounts
from John l"lood & Sons Ltd. on the Market contract should be submitted to the Market Committee first who
would then submit them to the Common Council. Mrs. John Howe, a member of the said Committee, pointed out
that the 'Committee have not met for'soma time, and she felt they ahould meet at least once e month, in
accordance with the Common Council resolution of February 18th, 1952.
His Worship stated that his intention had been to remain a member of the Market
Committee until the Cherlotte Street 'Building would be put on a functioning basis, at which time he would
reaign.
His Worship raported that everything,downstsirs in the Chsrlotte Street Market
Building has been done and the two upper floors remain now to be completed. He pointed out thet the tolls
of tne Market'should ba revised by the Market Clerk.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the Market Committee carryon under
present membership until the Charlotte Street Market Building is complated, st which time tha statutory
status of the Committee will ba considered by the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman 'feed
RESOLVED that tha Common Council be advised of the cost
of renovation of each store in the City Market Charlotte Street BUilding, the-rental being peid by each
store since renovatibn, and the former rental paid by such stores.
On motion of Alderman Tead
Seconded by Aldermen MacCallum
RESOLVED that the lease of the Saint John Fish
Hatchery pro party be renewed for a further period of five years, leasing such land to the Department
of Fisheries, Ottawaat a total sum of $207.00 per annum.
On motion of Aldermen 'leed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Juvenile Court
requesting that they be allowed an additional sum of ~200.00 over and above their 1952 budget, be received
and filed and the reqLlest granted.
On motion of'Aldermen Tead
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
HESOLVED that Merchants' Advertising and Tourist
Service be engaged for the yaar 1953 in the publishing of tourist literature in connaction with Saint
at s cost of $3,510.94 and subject to the same conditions and providing the same services as in 1952:
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AND FURTHER thst the letter from the seid firm in this connection be received
and filed.
On motion of Alderman ~ead
Seconded by Aldarman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Irving Oil Company,
'Limited requesting permission to install on tha proparty at the intersection of'~gbert Street and Thorne
Avenue recently purchased from tha City, four underground gasoline storage tanks of 1,000 gallon capacity
each, and to install on property situate at the intersection of Lensdowne Avenue and Metcalf Street
Extenaion, purchased from the City, four underground gaSOline storage tanks esch of 1,000 gsllon capacity
be received and referred to the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Director of the Fire Department and the building
Inspector, for a report.
Alderman Campbell requested the Common Clerk to check regarding the above
mentioned Lansdowne Avenue site for the filling station, to ascertain if the closing of the street waS
edvertised.
On motion of Alderman Maccallum
,seconded by Alderman Teed
RESULvED that the letter from Mr. Arthur W. Whelly
enclosing cheque for $1,170.00 being the balsnce of the purchasa price of the Mispec lots, sold to him
recently, and also enclosing letter from Mr. DaVid C. Nickerson acknowledging his satisfsction with the
procaedings in respect to the sale of the Hispec property, be received end filed and the deed in this
connection issued to Mr. Wholly.
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Comf2tJ:o&rs-1PrW7." RESOLVED that the following reports for tile
November be laid on the table ;until the next common Council ~eeting and copies supplied each
Member of the Council, namely:~ comptroller's Report,'Cash ~ceipts Report, Departmental
Accounts heport, Monthly Expenditures Report, Breakdown of the Comptrollar's Report, Building
Inspector's Report and the Police uepartment Raport.
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On motion of Alderman Cempbell
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copies of the said raports were then distributed to the Council Members.
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On motion, of Aldarmen Campbell'
Seconded by Alderman ~eed
7Jireeror; f/reP/1 ' 'RESOLVED that the request of the Director of
.L;aA~,.:i:to ," _. I the ,Fire Departmant for permission to install fluorescent lighting on the lower floor of No.3
A/../. r. J C~ -r.' Fire Station, union Street, submitting a 'figure of approximately $265.00 in thia connection -
If(J, 3. rl.re,W6c'1bIOIl to be peid f!Dr from the 1952 budget and'to be installed by the City Electrician, be complied
with, subject to'estimates being obtained and prices for suitable available fixturas approved.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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, RESOLVED thet the report of the
of the Fire Department relativa to tenders for breathing appartus, be received,;and the
recommendation adopted for the acceptence of the tender of J. j. Macksy, Lid ted, New
,Uresgow, N. S., as follows:-
Director
1 - No. 6000-A2M Scott Back Pak Type Appartus complete
with one cylinder, with apere Cylinder No. 6350-A2M
Including Dominion Sales Tex; deliverad to Saint
John; subject to 2P discount if paid within 30 days.
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$255.00
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On motion of Aldermen BelyeA
Seco~dad by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Maintenance And supply advising that the radiator of the large Fire Department fire pumper
rag. no. L.1169 stationed. at King ~treet East has been sent to the factory in ~oronto for
all necessary repai,s, be received and filed and the action ta~en by tha said Director in
this matter approved.
on motion of Alderman ~accellum
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Milder dCeep?ectl . RESOLVED that the report of the committee to
~ I whom were referred th~ tender~ for motor d,iven salt spreaders, be recei~ed and filed and the
. It-. ~reade/"s recommendation contained therein edopted, nsmely, that the tender of the Coastal Asphalt Ltd.
Saint ,jOhn, l>. B. offering to supply two "Tarrant" Scotchman salt spreadera for the sum of
;;690.00 each, all charges paid, delivered to the Rothasay Avenue Plant, be accepted.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded by Alderman Campb/!ll
RESOLvED thet the letter from tha
~Director of Works relative to the request of Mr. William A. Gibbon for smaller pipe for
instsllation of watar services, to his property known as Lot 17, Sunset Drive, Lancaster,
recommendiDg that the Works Department.install a 6-inch cest iron pipe along Sunset Drive
to Lot 17 and that Mr. Gibbon be required to guarantee a rate of 10~ of the cost of
.installing a i- inch service pipe, estimeted at $500.00, be received and filed and the
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On motion of Alderman ~eed
Seconded by Alderman macCellum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of Works advising that a aection of wooden sewer southwest of Richmond btreet
known as the northeast valleysewsr has collapaed and it will be necessary to replace
approximately 100 feet of this sewer and that the estimated cost of making the necesssry
repairs is $2,,200.00, and requesting authority to proceed with the above mentioned work
ea a capital expenditure, be receivad snd filed and tha requast complied with.
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seconded 'by Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED'that the report prepared by
the Director of Worka ralati ve to the suggestion made by Mr. C. N. "ilson for tha
establiahment of another roadwBY from East Saint John to ~rin Street and the construction
of a bridga across the Marsh Creek for the purpoae of alleviating traffic ~onditiona et
Haymarket Square and submitting sn slternative propose 1 be laid on the table until the
next meeting of the Common Council and in the meantima, the Members of the Council
endeevour to acqueint themselves with the condition of the proposed roadwey auggested by
the Director of ~orks.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Ald6rmsn ~accallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of Works recommending that thedeposit cheques of Mr: George C. Chittick in the
amounts of $300.00 and $1,000.00 be returned to him, relative'to the April 23rd~' 1951
tender for Supplying'ssnd and gravel, and to the August 27th, 1951 tender for
exc8~etion and fill, respectively, and stating that theae contracts have been ~~ii~f8ctQrily
completed, be received and filed all d the recommendetion edopted.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
'Seconded by Alderman 'l'eed
RESOLVED thet the letter from tha Director of Works
recommending thst the deposit chequa in the amount of ~l,900.00 of Mr. Harry Clerk be returned to him,
relatiye to the tender of May 19th last for the construction of concrete curbing on certein streets in
West Saint "ohn, and etating that the contract has bean completed to the satisfaction of the Works Department
be,received and filed and the recommendation adopted.
On motion of Alderman ~ampboll
Seconded by Alderman ~eed
.7)irector ttIorh., RESOLVED that tha letter from the Uirector of ~orks
-r-~rr~ r ~0e t. advising that ~r. ~. ~rthur DOherty, Chairmen of the Recrestion Committee, Perish of Lancaster, ia making
I, /7, <<:.yo. r~lapPlication for the installation of service pipes to supply water to various rinks in Lsncaster, snd that
Jervlce jJljes the estimated cost of 'installing eech of these servica pipes is $250.00 making e total of iil,OOO.OO for the
/ ~ ',four rinks required, end requesting authority to proceed with the installetion of thesa service pipes, ba
,/,d/7c"St--er I"/rlJsj'received and filed and 'authority grented for suc!1 installation, subject to ,acceptance of the responsibility
k.ncds.t-er for payment in thie connection by the Parish of Lancsster Council and the Councillors - elect of tha city
CouncilS of Lancester. .
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MecCsllum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee advising thet at their meeting of December 10th a resolution was edopted to the effect that the
Adelaide ~treet bus revert back to its original schadule as soon as details can be worked out ae to schedules,
routes and timing so that service can be supplied to the "ifle lienge area st tha seme time the change is made
on the Adelaide Street route, and advising thet this additional service necassitetes the employing of two
additional personnel by City Trensit Limited as well as putting on one additional bus, be received and filed.
~$/~ -5~~1I The common Clerk reported regarding tha proposed closing of a portion of Crown
C'roti//7 St: Street to enable Mr. ~. W. Dykeman to purchase the strip of land located at the corner of this street and
~ .. Leinster Street, stating that no agreament was raached between Mr. Dykemen and Mrs. Gertrude Ryan on the
~ W. %3"Je/"7:tY/7 matter. Mr. Dykeman is willing to pay the cost of advertising regarding the closing of the portion of Crown
/71$, crer~r~e Street, even if the closing of same is eventually refused, and ha has guaranteed to Mrs. Ryan s 20-foot
-z/y right-of-wey for her use. ~he Common Clerk stated that he will now proceed with the ad~ertising in this
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Seconded, by Alderman 'J:eed
RESOLVED that aubject to claerance through the Director
Worka and Finance, the hold-beck cheque of Mr. T. Arthur Doherty relative to his contract for repair work
the Spruce Lake Dam, be returned to him.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
secondad by Aldermen 1eed
RESOLVED that the Comptroller be authorized to pass all
accounts received by him, if found to be correct, so thet they may be charged to this year's expanditure,
such accounts to ba placed in his hands by the severel departments on or before the twentieth instant; also,
that he be ' empowered to pe$for payment the several pay rolls for the month of uecember on the twentieth
~?stsnt, so that they also may be charged to this year's expenditure.
On ~otion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Aldarmen Harrigan
RESOLVED that His ~orship the Mayor be authorized to
issue a Proclamation declaring Boxing Day to'be a public and civic holiday.
Alderman Belyea requested information regarding how much sand, gravel and broken
stone the City of ~aint john h~s purchased during 1952, for reference in 1953.
On motion of Aldermen Tead
seconded by Alderman MacCsllum
RESOLVED that ss per the request of the comptroller,
authority be granted to accept pr~peyments on 1953 taxea as provided for under Section 32 of the ~aint John
City Assessment Act, the rate of interest to be 2~ per aonum, the same es allowed in 1952.
On motion of Aldermen Harrigan
On motion of Aldermen Harrigan
_.5alfl?ndet: -t~e Seconded by Alderman 'l"eed
RESOLVED that authority be granted for the preperation and
I ~~~~l7e'~' 'execution,of.the.necessary.. surrender of lease to the Estate of Irene M. bimonds of property located on the
_ _ . cS/mo.llds ~iP:\~~a~a~~:e Road, such property having been taken by the City of '>eint John from the "'state of Fred Dixon
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman ~acCallum
. RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Ervin M. O.'Brien,
solicltor for Mr. ROSS porter, submitting a claim of ~500.00 against the City relative to damage to Mr.
Porter's property during the clearing of a tract of land at the corner of City Lina and Woodville Road for
the purpose of providing e playground, or es an alternative, offering to sell to the City the property
adjacent to the playgrounds for the aum of 1I1,500.00, be received and a copy of same referred to the Psrish
of Lancaster Council with information that the work above mentioned wss performed by the City of ~aint John
st the request of Councillors Doherty and ~arnock of the said Pariah Council, for the purpose of making the
,area more suitable for the baseball league which conducts its gamea thereon, and with the suggestion that
the Lancaster parish Council consider the mstter and adviae the Common Council what contribution they will
meke towards settling the above named account.
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read a letter from !>.ccoll-Frontenac Oil (;ompany Liuited edvising they are considerillg a
'proposal to purchase for the sum of approximately $40,000.00 the land owned by the City of
Saillt John on which is located the South End Pleygrounds for the purpose of erecting in the
very near future e new sales terminal snd bulk stetion storsge plant, and requesting
info~mation regarding the e~ct land poundaries and acreege which the City is prepared'
to "sell and the final prica which is to be agreed upon between both perties.
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Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission stating that
the joint Town Planning and ~dvisory Recreation Committee is asreeable to the sale of
the above mentioned land for industrial purposes provided an edequate plsy field in
substitution thereof be provided by the City to meet the needs of the naighbourhood,
and further stating that in the opinion of the Committee, thia need could be met by the
provision of a full size playing field near the Prince Cherles School now being built end
in addition aod pending the.building of such play field the BarraCK Graen might be
available and inqu~ries should be made'in regard to this at. once.
A letter was attached from the Lepartment of National Defence
.stating thay believe it will be possible to make arrangements for the City of Saint John
to obtain the use of part of the Bsrrack, Green as a pley field on a temporary basis, and
if such errangements can be msde, the City will be expected to agree to the preparation
of a lease and to pay all costs of setting up the playfield and return the site to its
present state when and if required by the Department.
On motion of Alder~n Campbell
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.. HESor;VED that 'the (;i ty "'olici tor be
authorized to negotiate a price with McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limitad regarding tha
proposed site for their plant in the southern portion of the City, namely, the location
of the present South End play Grounds:
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AND FURTHER that he be authorized to publicize the action of
the Common council ralative to this matter:
AND ~JRTHER that the correspondenca from the said company, tha
ToWD Planning Com~ission and Department of Nstional Defance in the above metter be received
and filed.
Mr. Fowler advised thst the purchase of the above mentioned
proparty by the said company will necessitate the closing of the end of St. James "'treet.
He'withdrew.from the meeting at thia time.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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seconded by Aldermen waccallUW
HESOLVED that the letter from
Mr. M. Gerald Teed, Q,. ,.c. on behalf of h is clients, Atlantic Wholeselers Limited offering
for sale to tha City of seint John Lots 27 and 18 lying between Ward Straet and water Street
together with the buildings in their present damaged condition but after removal of the
contents, be laid on the table until the, next meeting of the Common CounciL
The Common Clerk gave a verbal report on matters relating to the
ferry boat "Elmer W. Jones".
On motion '
The meeting adjourned.
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At a common council, held at the City HJJll, in the City of ~aint John, on Monday,
'.D., 1952 at 10.00 o'clock a.m,
tha twenty-second dey of December, n ,.
presen't
Ernes~ W. Patterson, E~quire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCullum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, ~xecutiva Director, end F. ~, Hsycox,
Assistant to the ~xecutive Director.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of December fifteenth
last be confirmed, copies of same having been forwerded to each '"emuer of the Common Council.
, A delegation was present, representing the ~aint John Trades and Labor Council and the
saint John waterfront Council, to speak on the matter of transportstion between the east and west sides of
saint John by bus or ferry boat. The delegation, of which Mr. George R. Welvin waa spokesman, consisted of
Messrs. J. h. Sheils, l1arold Morehouse, Herman Thorne, Louis Doyle, ... ~;. trost, Barry O'Nail, ~'red Hodges,
Joseph Lynch, Jack Pierce, C. Brooks and Ernest Thompson. M~. Melvin stated that the winter season has now
commenced and it is very important for tha men working st the port to have fecilities available for
travelling to and from work. Mr. ~heils contended that the solution to this problem is not in trensportation
by bua and that the ferry "Loyalist" and ferry docks can be repaired suff'ici,ently to service the dock workers
at not too much expense. He stated that if these men are unable to get to ,snd from work due to bed weather
this winter, it will be the fault of tha Common Council for not solving the transportation problem, and
pointed out that even if these men :'ose out on pay for this reason, they will 'still be expected to pay taxes
to the City. Mr. Morehouse, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Frost and Mr. Thorne also spoke. Mr. Melvin ststed that the
delagation wished to stress that it is essential to have both bus and ferry trsnsportation for the dock
'workers, and that the delegation request some action on the matter to sssure these workers a better
transportetion service.
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Alderman Teed gave a resume of the action tsken by the present Common Council with
regard to their efforts to assure the port workers transportation across the Harbour, relstive to the
ferry "r;oyalist" and .the ferry "Elmer ". Jones".. Ha stated he desired ,the delegation to understand that
the Common council heve done all that is possible on the matter.and are now prepered to go into the matter
of 'repairing the ferry "Loyalist". He 'referred to the fact that City 'J:ransit Limited are endeavouring to
secure a long-tarm franchise from the City with the elimination of the termination cleuse, to which the
Council will give aerious thought and consideration. '
Read a lettar from Messrs. McDonald, Joyal, i'ogarty &; ,Mills, s firm of solic itors in
Ottawa, relative to the ferry boat "Elmer ii. Jones" advising of their inability to obtain Federal Government
ssnction to transport this vessel to Saint John.
Alderman Belyea, stating he ,realizes how necessary it is to hsve the ferry operating
in the interests of the port and citizens, reed a prepared statement, in which he recommended that repairs
be made-to-the ferry "Loyalist" as soon as possible for use as a stsnd-by. .
On motion of Alderman ~hitebone
seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the farry '~oyalist" be reps ired in order to
operete es quickly as possible and the Department of Transport be again impressed with the urgency of the
situetion snd raquested to relex soma of the requirements so that this City may heve adequate ferry service
across the Harbour at the eerliest possible date:
AND FUR~1i that sufficient City employees perform repair work on the ssid ferry in
order to put it in satisfactory operating condition, as speedily as possible.
The delegation withdrewf~om the meeting, Mr. welvin requesting thetCommon Council to
see that something is done about tho bus service during the time work is procaeding on the ferry.
on motion of Aldermen MecCsllum
seconded by Aldermen 1'eed
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" RESOLVED that the lettar fromJ.;essrs..McDonald, Joyal,
i'ogarty & Mi lls, 'and the statament submitted by AId erman Belyea, be received and filed.
on motion of Alderman ~eed
seconded by Alderman Maccallum I
, RESOLVED that the account submitted by the Saint "ohn Dry
Dock co. Ltd. amounting to $3,079.00 covering the work which was carried out on the ferry "Loyalist" prior
tp the work on same being cancelled, also covering the. material which was ordered by thsm for the renewal
of the deckhouses and which was placed on board the ferry before it left the company's plant, be psid,
subjec~ to approval of the Execut~ve Director, after this account is checked.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Secondad ,by Aldermen' Maccallum
, RESOLVED ,that the following reports for the month of
November be taken, from tha table and filed:- Cash Recei,pts Report, iJepartmental nccounts Report, Monthly
Expenditures Report, neport:, of the Building Inspector and the Police Dopsrt,!,ont Report:
AND FURTHER that the comptroller's Report be taken from the tsble end filed and the
amounts paid as recommended, the said report reading as follows:-
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Your Comptroller recommenda payment of the following Departmental
Accounts 'for the month, of November:
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police and Fire Depa rtme nts
sundry street Lighting
sanitation and Public Works
Water Department
Lend, Buildings and Ferry Depts.
Recreation Commission
Traasury Department
Various Departments (Ex Provincial
Purcheses subject to 4% s. Tax)
4,327.19
6,007.54
14,736.88
3,502.53
951.15
136.31
2,337.00
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last amo'unting to $524 ,541,.37 as ,~ill more fully appear from statement heretZ> atteched.
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December 12, 1952.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd) Arthur C. Burk,
comptroll.er.
, On moti on of Aldermen Teed
Seconded 'by Aldermsn Me'ccallum
RESOLVED that the report of the Director
of works relative to a proposal for alle!iating traffic in the ~orne and Rothessy Avenues
area, be again leid on the table.
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A delegstion, composed of Massrs. Semuel Davis, for Wiezel Bros. Ltd.,
H. G. "'tevsnson, for Tha ni vier", C. V" Emersol], for Emerson bros. Ltd., snd J. J. Nsisner,
for Meyers Studios N.B. Ltd., entered the meeting snd spoke relative to the estsblishmsnt
of a loading zone end right-of-way iD the rear of pr~pertiss of the firms mentioned, which
matter,hed been previously considered by Common council. Mr. Davis stated thet the loading
zone would involve expropriating SQme property, most of which is owned by the merchants who
desire the right-of-way, but that there is other property on which co-operation could not
be obtained. 1he merchan~s concerned request that the City expropriate the necessary
properties, perform the work of establish'ing the right-of-way, and tax the ebutters in some
equi table way so that the cost in this .connection would, ba nil to the citizens. '
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Mr. P. n. Fowler, Executive qecretary, Town Planning Commission, eXPBined
to the Common Council regarding previous negqtiations with owners of the Willet and "hi to
properties, which own the portion of lend needed to complete the said right-of-way.
Mr. Emerson pointed out that the firm he represented leases a piece Qf
land in this location from the "illet property, which lease can be cancelled within twelve
montha, and stated he would like to see this piece of lend exproprieted also. He also
advised that his firm has a right-of-way through tha White property.
On motion of Alderman ~eed
seconded by Aldermsn ~acCallum
RESOLVED that the Axecutive Director ba
given permission to proceed with t~e carrying out of this proposel, reletive to the
eeteblishing of a loading zona and right-of-way extending from Germain Street to Charlotte
Street, at the rear of premises located on the south side of King utreet.
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Mrs. J. n. V. Lawlor spoke concerning the Market Committee and stated
that soma rumours she has heard reflect on the integrity of His Worship the Mayor, who is
chairmen of the said committee. In order to prove or disprova the validity of such rumours
she requested that a meeting between the Common Council and Market Committee be held, with
anyoody in the Markat or out of the ~arket privileged to attend, to submit any complaints
. they meyhave. When asked what the rumours are, Mrs. Lawlor stated that ona is with reference to
the A. Chipman smith & Co. Ltd. The Executive Diractor stated that the rumour is that the
Meyor and he are owners of this firm. Bo~ His Worship the Mayor end the ~xecutive-Director
denied having any connection whatsoever with this firm.
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Alderman Taed suggested to His worship, chairman of the Market
committee,'that the warket Committee bring in a finaL report and if they feel thet their
services are no longer required, that they suggest'dissolution to the Common Council, ss
apparently several of the members feel that they have fulfilled the work reQuired of them.
Mrs. Lawlor thenked the Council for having heard her.
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The Common Council resolved itself into legal session to heer the
Honourable Mr. ~ournier, Chairman and Messrs. J. L. Feeney and Armand Cyr, ~ngineers,
spaaking on behslf of tha New Brunswick Electric Power Commission with regard to the
present contract on hydro-electric rates. Copies of the thirty-third annual report of
the Commission were distributed to each ~ember of the Common CounCil, and sfter a grief
:discussion, the Common Council decided to discuss the matter with the Power Commission of
the City of ~aint John.
_911 motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the Powar Commission of
the City of <Jaint John be requested to come before the Common Council for discussion of
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
soconded by Alderman Tead
. RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. M.Gerald Teed, Q.C., regard-
jng properties which his clients, Atlantic Wholesalers Limited are offering for sale to the City, be again
laid on the table until the next Common council maoting, snd Mr. Teed requested to attend the said meeting.
On motion of Aldermen Maccallum
seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that reprasantatives of Centrel Mortgege and Housing
Corporation, Mr. George Mabee, the Director of Works be re~uested to come before the Common Council to
discuss matters pertaining to the new 200-unit housing development at the Rifle Range.
The common Council then resolyed itself into opan seasion.
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Read a letter from the Saint John Free publiC Library board relative to the resolutions
adopted by the Common Council on December 15th last in connection with the resignstion of Mrs. J.G. Hert,
Librarian, requesting the Council to reansider these resolutions and steting that if the Council desire
farther clerification of this metter, they are willing to attend on the Council at any time. The letter
referred to the minutes of the Boord concorning Mrs. Hart's resignation, a copy of which minutes were attad1edl
and also tb,the etteched copy of a by-law relative to book selection.
Read a latter from Mrs. J. G. Hart, Librarien, advising that since the Common Council
meeting of December 15th last, the Library Board has aaked her to reconsider her resignation, but as there
has been no mention of change in the book selection method, she has no intention of reconsidering her
resignation, and stating that if the book selection method of the pest two years is re-established, snd she
is again asked to reconsider, she will withdraw her resignation immedia tely.
Read a letter fron members of the staff of the Saint John Free Public Library express-
ing thanks ,to the Common Council for their decision in retaining,the services of Mrs. J.G. Hart as Chief
Librarian.
Alderman Whitebone moved that the' communications be received end filed and the Library
Board be permitted to take such action as they deem proper on the matter. He felt that if this Boerd
receive a directive from the Common council and they choose to ignora it, it is up to the Council to ask
the Boerd members for their resignations. He felt that the Library Board have performed their duties very
we;Ll and they have the prerogative to deal wit~l any diff-iculty which may arise with any employe, on their
staff. There was no saconder to the ~otion.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded by Aldermsn MecCSllum
RESOLVED that the saint John Free Public Library Board
be requestad to appesr before the Common council, either as a full Board or as a committee of the Board, to
give their 'explanation as to why the change in the book selection method was considered desirable:
AND FURTHER that the letters from the Librar~ Board, Mrs. J. G. Hart and the Library
staff, be received and filed.
Alderman Whit ebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of SchOOl Trustees
submitting e latter from Mrs. Melvin Todd, 140 St. James Street, which requestod that action be taken in
eliminating the hazard to children exieting at the old gas works, st. James ~treat through tha tank located
on tte property, be received and referred to the Director of pOlice and the bUilding Inspector for a report.
On motion of "lderman Harrigan
seconded by Alderman fueccallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School
102 Victoria Straet requestingthat immedia te action be
of Alexandra School, so that the danger of accidenta may
Trustees enclosing a letter
taken by the City to repair
be removed, be received and
from Mr&,W.G.Folkins,
the sidewalk in front
f Hed.
The Executive Uirector explsined that the School Bosrd intends to request that this
streat be closed for use as a playground, and pointed out that in that case, there would be no point in
having this sidewalk repe ired.
On motion of Elderman ~~itebone
seconded by Alderman Tead
RESOLV~D that the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
council drawing to the attention of the Common council the dangeroua practice of car drivers using full
glsre headlights while driving in the city, and re~uesting that a by-law be enacted or any existing by-law
be euforced to pro\.ide that all car drivers must use the low beam while driving in and about the City, be
received and referred'to the Director of Police with the request that the law'in this connection be
enforced, and that signs be erected at both entrsnces to the City reminding motorists that they are entering
the City snd must use low beam lights while driving in the City.
On motion of "lder<<~n Teed
seconded by Alderman Maccallum
HESOLVED that the letter from the uaint John District
Labour Council urging the Common council to take immediate steps to grant a long-tarm franchise to S.M.T.
(Eastern) Ltd., in accordance with the result of the plebiscite taken 'during tbe civic election in October,
1952, in view of the fact that the Co~mon Council have abandoned the plan of leasing the ferry boat "Elmer
W. Jones" for a transportation service between the cantral part of the city and west Saint John an.d that the
City Transit Limited have assu~ed the La90ur Council that five additional 45-passe~ger buses coula be made
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RESOLVED that as per the recommenda-
tii!>ns contalDed in the letter from the Recreation Advisory Committee, the Redemptorist
Fathers be paid the sum of $400.00 towarda the cost of opereting the st. Pater's Playground
and rink during the 1952 seeson - to be charged agsinst Item 3 of tha Recreation budget -
end the Saint John KiwaniS \:lub be paid the su(1i of $500.00 towards the cost of operating
the Sheriff street playground for the 1952 season - to be charged ageinst Item 2 of
the Recreation Budget, the said amounts being the City's share of the operetional costs
of these two playgrounds.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Secopded by Alderman Belyee
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Horticultural Association, outlining their plens for Rockwood Park during the coming
year and stating that they believe this work' can be carried' out with no incree3e in their
grant, be received and filed and the said Association to allowed a grant in 195.3 in
the same amount aa thet for 1952, namely, $17,500.00 - this smount to be placed in
the 1953 budget.
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On motion of Aldermen Whitebone
seconded byAlderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Power
Commission of the City of SSint Jolin advising that sufficient light &reamers have baen
purchased locally' to 'complete the Main street and Merket Square sections snd that the
materials for Haymarket Square were received and the lights were put in operation on
December 19th, be received apd'filed:
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
seconded byAlderman mscCellum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
carleton Cornet Band advising that they ere willing to contribute one-half of the cost
of the erection of a foundation 'under the Band Hall along the side adjacent to WinslOW
street - their share to be $300.00 - be received and filed and tha work in this connection
be proceeded with.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman white bone
RESOLVED that the latter from Mr. Royden
F. Horncastle requesting that Goodrich street, between seely Street end Mount pleasant
Avenue, be given consideration in the preparation of tha budget covering the 1953
street paving programme, and that parmenent paving and a sidewslk be pro~Jded on this street,
be received and referred to the Committee on Budget.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderm81M,eccellum
" , RESOLVED that the petition {rom a number
of'" lo'cal' tax 'peyers, reque!3ting thst Harris Street be properly paved and equipped with
proper sidewalks and curbstcnes, during the 1953 paving season, be received and ,referred
to the Committee on Budget.
On motion of Alde~lan White bone
seconded byAlderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Taed,
Pelmer, O'Connell & Hani~on, barristers, on behalf of their client, Mr. George Dick,
advising that Mr. Dick is desirous of exchenging Lot 1114, st. James Street presentlY
owned by him, for City-owned lot known as the front helf of'tot 1238, Britain Street
end requesting that consideretion be given to Mr. Dick's offer, be re,eived and referred
to the Board of Assessors and the TOwn F1anning Commission for a report.
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On motion of Aldermen Whitebone
seconded byAlderffian Teed
,RESOLVED that the letter from the Loyalist
Publishing Co., Ltd. advising tbat if a copy of minutes of Council proceedings were
forwarded after each meeting to "The Loyalist" they.would be published ver~atim iDsofar
as space permits, for the henefit of citizens at large, be received and filed and the
said firm advised that the minut€~ of Common COuncil sre a public record end any information
required is availeble at the Common clerk's Office, as has always been the case in the pest.
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On motion of Aldermen Belyea
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liESOLVED that His l'oI'ship the lWlyor and the
Common Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Seint JOhn, the agreement entered
into by the City of Saint John with the canadian National Railwaya under Common Council
Order deted september 24th last, wherehy the said Railwaya will pay to the City of
Saint John an ennual grant of $29,435.94 for tha years 1952 to 1956 inclusi~e, in lieu
of taxes on Crown owned feilwsy properties located in this City.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED thst as per the request of the Director
of purchasing, authority be granted tc advertise for tenders on the usual assortment of
assess~ent sheets and tax bills for 1953.
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BESOLVAD that as per the request of the Director of Purchas-
ing, authority be granted for the purchase of one new 16-inch typewriter for the Collection Department at a
net cost of $175.40 including taxes and allowing for sn old machine from karshall-Schofield Ltd.- to be
provided. for in the,1953 estimetes.
On motion of 'Alderl'llln Teed
Seconl ed by .illderman MacCsllum
liESOLVED that the report of the Fire Department for the
month of November last, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector for the sarna period, be received and
filed, copies of same having been distributed to each Member of the Common Council.
The Common Clerk submitted an amendment to the Business Licenaes By-law, which would
provide for a non-:,esident licensa of $25.00 in place of the present amount of $12.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman, iliacCSllum
RESOLvED that the amendment to the by-law entitlad ~A Lsw
to Provide for the Granting of Business LicEl:Dses and Relating to Persons not being Free Citizens doing
Business in the City of saint John" be read a first, second and third time and that it be passed and
ordained and. the Common, Sea,l affixed thereto:
AND b~RTI{gR that aa the passage of this by-law is urgent for"the immediete praaervation
of the public health, public safety and public peaca-, the some shall go into effect end operation as of this
date.
On motion of Alderman Teed
his request.
AND FURTHER that Mr. stuart be directed to contact the Department of Transport regerding
Alderman Belyea recommended to the Executive Director that Mr. Aaron Moore of 62 Ludlow
street, west Saint John, be employed as foreman on th8 repairs to th.e fe.rry IL,)Yf,list". Mr. Heycox reported
that the ferry floats are praptically completed, the work havi~g been performed by the Works Department
personnel. The question of replacing the ferry wings was discussed, end Alderman Teed sugeested that the
J:)irector concerned bring in en ~stimate of cost and a. report as to whether or not it is absolutely necessary
to replace the winga this winter.
On motion of Aldermen Harrigan
seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOL-rED that the' next meeting of Common Council be held
on Monday, January 5th, 1953, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
On motion
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldermen ~accallum
RESOLVED thst minutes of the meeting
of December twenty-second last be confirmed, copies of same having been forwarded to each
Member of the common council.
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Mr.G.Earle Logan, Q.G., chairman of the Saint John Free Public
Library~erd, entered the meating at this time and advised that ha was present
. , pursusnt to resolution of 'Common Council of December 22nd last which requested
that either the full Library Board, or a committee of same appear to give their explsnetion
as to why thechsnge in the book selaction method was considered desirable. He added that the
,Board's axplanation was given on the' matter in their letter submitted to the Common Council
on December 22nd, and that Mrs. J. G. Hart has consented to remain in the amploy of the
Library and to give the change in book select~on mathod a trial for a period of six months.
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On motion of, Alderman campbell
seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the matter of the respective
authority of the saint John Free public Library BOard and the Librarian with ragard to the
change in method of book selection be held in abeyance. and the Common council sdvised at
the expiration of the six months' trial period of ~uch change, the results obtained therefrom.
Mr. Logan withdrew from th? meeting.
Mr. M. Gerald Teed, Q. C., waS present, and spoke on behalf of his
clienta, Atlantic Wholesalers Limited, who ara offering for sale to the City of Saint John
property lying between Ward and Water. Streets, shown colored red on the pl~n submittad by him.
The- Common council, at their,last meeting, had requested Mr. Teed to attend the present meeting
. on the matter. Mr. Teed stated that the company has decided that it will not repair the buildings
on this site and therefore the property is on the market. He felt that it would be logical
for the City to acquire this land for a parking lot, and pointed out that in, any event the
buildings will be demolished. Iilt.Teed stated' his clients offer this property to the City
for'one and two-thirds times the assessed value of the land.
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The ~xecuti ve Director advised thet a report regarding the cost
to the City of the establishing of a parking lot on the land in question will be submitted
to common Council.
On motion of Aldermen Belyea
seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that Mr. M. Gereld Teed,Q.C.,
be requested to attend the next meeting of the Common council to discuss further the offer
of his clients, Atlantic Wholesalers Limited, to sell certain property lying between
Werd and Water Streets to the City of Saint John, at which time tha Common Council will
have information regarding the cost of establishing a parking lot' on th~ ssid land.
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Mrs. John Howe, and Messrs. J. Richard Shiels and paul C. Quinn,
members of the Market committee, were in'- attendance at the meeting fa r the purpose of
discussing the' status of the sa id Commi ttee. Mr. Shie:\,s stated that he had alwaya
contended that this Committee is illegal, but that it would not have been so if the
Mayor had been chairman of seme. He felt that the time has coma when the Common Council
should dispense with this committee as it has served its purpose, and that the Committee and
additional committee which was dissolved should receive a vote of thanks for the work done
by them, as he felt they had done a good job, and sarved well as good citizens.
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Alderman Campbell contended thst the Msrket Committee is legal snd
that the Common Counci~ had authority to set up such a committee under the 1936 City Government
Act, Which authorizes the council to establish civic departments, and pointed out that the
Market Committee or Commission was set up to work w~th the SSnitation Department which has
jurisdiction over Market operation. He felt that if any members of the Committee of their own
accord wish to resign from the Committee, they should be allowed to do so, but that such
reaignation should not disrupt the Committee, which he believes is doing a good job.
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making the Market Committee a Commission, it is an illegal committee and should be dissolved.
He 'referred to the part played by him in the setting of rental rates in the Msrket, end
stated that the increase in such rentals had never been approved by the previous Common
Council.
Alderman Campbell, in replying to Mr. Shiels' ststement regarding the
previous Mayor not having beeD chairman of the Market Committee, stated that the Mayor is
an ex officio member of all committees, which should legalize the committee under discussion.
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Mr. Shiels adviaed that the Mayor at no time attended any of the
meetings of the Market Committee and never was named to the Committee, hor WAS it ever suggested
at any time that he would attend the Committee meetings.
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operation of the Market. He felt that tha Committee so far has done very well in their task, but pointed out
that the renovstions to the Market are not as yet completed and that the Committee lack certain information
in this raspect Which he felt could be obtained by havinga meeting of the Market Committee. ~r. Quinn,
referring to the Common council's request for a report from the Committee on the Market, stated that such a
report csnnot be brought in uhtil the Common council decide whether or not the Committee is legal. He added
that he <will abide by the Council's decision in this connection.
The City Solicitor stated that on March 19th, 1951, when the matter of possible
appointment of a Market Committee first came before the Common Council, he advised that in his opinion
such an ~ppointment would require legislation, and he felt that it waa illegal to set up such a committee
without the proper legislation.
His Worship the Msyor, chairman of the Markat Committee, advised that he had put
effort and interest into his duties on the Committee in order to bring the Market up to its praaentstatus
but that'the point has been reached now where the harmony necessary for the carrying on of progressive work
by this Committea, is not evident, and that he will not serve on the Committee under such circumstances.
'He'felt that there waS no point in asking the Council to continue the Committee unless harmony exists among
the members of the Committee. . -
Alderman Teed stated he appreciated Aldermencampbell's motives in hsving a committee
set up to assist in operation of the Market and he felt that the original thought was well executed in this
connection and the work done was a success to put the Market on a paying" basis, but that he felt the Co~mon
Council was much too removed from the activitiea of'civic departmants'snd boards and commissions especially
to keep close contact with such activitias, and for that reason he is not in favour of another statutory
board'or commission being established.
On motion of Alderman Teed
secondad by Aldermen Maccallum
RESOLVED that the present ll1arket Committee bring in a
final report by the next Common Council meeting:
AND FURTHER that the Committee at the said meeting 'be dissolved with the submission
of such final report and at that time, if the Common Council so wish, the appointment of another ~arket
Committee or the preparation ofa bill to secure necessary legislation for the eatablishment of a Market
co~mission, be proposed.
Mrs. Howe and Mr. Shiels stated that there is not snd never has been, lack of harmony
among' the' members of the Market Committee.
Alderman "hitebone advised that he had bean and still is definitely opposed to the
expenditure of such e lerge sum of money on the renovating of the Market building due to its age and he
maintained that such expenditure could never be recovered through the rentals derived from the Market, as
they could not be set high enougn to enable racovary. He added that he has not changed his opinion in this
ragard, and he did not' feel that the City had any right to enter into the reel estate business in competition
with private enterprise. Alderman Whitebone stated he would like to have a financial statement on the
Market showing the monies spent on renovations, the maintenance cost of tha building snd the amount of
rentela expected to be derived from the building.
Alderman C8mpbell voted "nay" to the resolution as he felt that tha members of the
Market Committee, who had carried out their duties so well, were being made "scape-goats".
The members of the Market Committee then withdrew from the meeting.
The Common Council resolved itsel~ into Committee of the, Whole to hear a delegation
from the Power Commission of the City of SSint John relative to the present contract between the City and
the New Brunswick Electric power Commission on hydro-electric rates. The delegation wss composed of
Honourable H. O. McInerney, 'Chairmsn, Messrs. Harry B. Tippett, Hugh McGill, Dr. fl. P.Peterson, members, and
Mr. A.F.G. Shepherd, General wanagar, of the power Commission.
Judge McInerney stated that the power Commission's suggestion on tha matter would be
thia:- that the common council declare its policy first as to whether it is prepered to vary the terms of
the present contract between the City and tha provincial Commission temporarily as to rates to be paid to
the Provincial commission by tha City of saint John, and, indirectly, by the Power commission, and that
following that, if tha Council decide that they aTe prepared to vary the terms of this contract, as to what
rete is to be paid for powar, that the Council should appoint e committee to meet with the power Commission
so that theymay have the assistence of the committee in endeavouring to meet the situation in the best way
possible. He pointed out that it will not be an easy matter to determine. The Powar Commission could not coma
to a conclusion until the Council declare whether they are prepared to vary the tarms of the contrsct, as til e
City' Power Commission have no right to do anything about the matter, the contract being between the City
and the Provincial commission.
Judr,e McInerney advised that Mr. Gordon Kribs and the General ~anager were sent to
~'redericton to investigate the matter of rate increase which the prOVincial Comwission claim is necessary,
and Mr. Kribs prepsred a report - copies of which the Commission are prepared to furnish Common Council
members. Generally speaking, the report states that the increase was fair from the standpoint of the
Provincial commission, proVided they would reduce the requested rate of 1.55 to 1.52. He pointed out that tile
increase in rates would only be temporary, not exceeding two years, end thst there sre two points to
consider:-(l) thst the Provinciel Commission have the power to expropriate the Civic Commission under the r
Act; (2) that the exparts sent to Fredericton by the Civic commission feel thet at the 1.52 rate, the
increase is pretty fair. The rate for Saint John is now 1.40, and the contrsct under discussion was entered
into in 1948, effective for twenty years.
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RESOLVED that whereas the New BrunswiCk
El~ctric Power Commission has the power to expropriate ahd operate the power Commission of
the City of saint John, the Common Council adopt the policy of opening the existing contract
betwsen the City end the seid Electric Power Commission, with respect to rates, snd have
a committee set up to meet with the Power Commission of the City of saint John on the
mstter and to submit their recommendations to the Common council.
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Alderman campbel+ voted "nay" to the above resolution as he felt
that by adopting the policy of varying tha contract to allow highar ratas to ba paid,
the rights of the citizens to lower rates were being violated, and as he felt that the
Provincial Commission would not expropriate the Civic Comm~ssion.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the committee to meet with
the Power Commission of the City of saint John with respect to rates to be paid to the New
Brunswick Electric Power Commission through the varying of the existing contract between
the City snd the Provincial commission, be composed of His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen
Me cCellum and Teed.
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The delegation withdrew from the meeting and the Council arose and
tha Mayor resumed the Chair in common Council.
A delegation entared the meeting, composed of Mr~ Jus~ice W. H. Harrison,
chairman of the new building fund campaign of the y.M.C.A., and Massrs. O. p. iliacCo11um,
W;P. Logan and J. A~ MacMurray. Mr. Harrison advised that'the delegation was present on
behalf of the said building fund snd pointed out thst it 'would not be without precedent
that the City is asked to contribute towards a project such as this, and that other cities
have contributed financislly towards similar compaigna. He suggested that the City of saint
John contribute the sum of $30,000.00 at therete of $10,000.00 per yeer.
Mr. MacCollum outli~ed past services rendered by the y.M.C.A. and
the future benefits which wi~l accrue to this community through its operation. He stated that
through no fault of the new building fund committee, costs of rebuilding hed risen since
the commencement of the building campaign, and they ara now placed in the position of having
to solicit the City for financial aid.
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Alderman Belye!l felt that before undertaking the heavy expenditure
of rebuading the Y.M.C.A., the building fund committee should have taken into their confidence
those who would be approached for financial aupport of same.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the City of saint John
contribute the .sum of $10,000.00 each yeer f?r the next three years to the y.M.C.A. new
building fund.
The delegation thanked the Common Council for their support and with-
drew from the meeting et. this time.
Mr. George Mabee, to whom was awarded the contract for the construction
of roads and installation of sewers in the Rifle Range area, Mr. William Hazen, Branch Manager,
. Central Mortgage 'and Housing Corporation, and the Director of Works were present at the
meeting, in accordance with common Coupcil resolution of December 22nd last, to discuss
matters pertaining to the new 200-un~t housing development at the Rifle Range.
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The Execllti ve Director advised that the Common Council's policy is
thet if B difference between the estimates on a contract and a progress report arises, such
difference should be brought before the Common council, and for that reason, Mr. Mabee's
claim for $2,260.80 over and above his contract estimates, is before the Council. This
amount in question is for 680 yards of ordinary material costing $510.00 and 2440 yardS
of gravel costing $1,756.80.
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not allowing his claim for the emount in question and when he submitted his tenper, it was
done so eccording to the specificetions. He said that the Pirector of Works' opinion is thet
a .contractor .should carry out excavation work exectly as specified in the tender specifications
and the Director of works has perfect legal right to expect that it should be so, but he pointed
out that in most jobs, the contractor receives consideration on the job, if' the specifications
cannot be adhered to.Mr. Mabee contended that if he must adhere to the tender ~pecifications,
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to ensure epproval of the work, instead of being told the specifications are not being carried out after the
City inspector on the job had approved the work.
Alderman Teed felt that acontrector bidding on a tender must live up to the bid and
he will not vote for any extras on a contract unless it is approved 'by Council and not merely by eny engineer.
If the contractor chooses to excevate more than is required in the specifications, the onus is on him and not
on the City to bear the extra cost. He felt that when specifications for a contract are drawn, it is estimatffi
how much extra will be met on the contract.
Mr. Mabee stated he does not care if he gets the extra in question - all he wants to
knowftom the Director of Works is what he must take out of a trench when excavating. The Director of Worka
replied thet it is all defined in the specifications and Mr. Mabee will get paid for all the City's men tell
him to do. The City tender specifications give the width of trench to be axcevated and the contrector knows
how wide it will be and what he will get paid for. The contractor can dig the trench wider then told - that,
~s his affair - and if he digs it too wide, he will not get paid for the extra excavation. The City has to
I have some control on the contrect and that is why width is specified. The Director stated that if the Common
I Council desire to pay extras for this job, that is their affair, but he will not approve of payments along
I those lines. He advised that if the material under discussion was taken by ~he contractor from a temporary
roadwey and placed on this job, it will be included in the estimates anyway.
Alderman Harrigan stated he felt it time that the Common Council endeavoured to
eliminate these extras , end pointed out that the Virector of Works feels that this work on the part of the
contractor was UDnacessary. He stated that he Viill stand behind the Dir'ector of '\orks on the matter.
The Director of iiorks pointed out that the tender specifications called for the
~rench excavation to be left open until the weter line is laid, but thet the contractor in this case hes
filled the ~renches in end they.will have to be re-excavated.in order that the water line can be laid.
Mr. Mabee edvised that he will go ahead and re-excavp.te this line and it will not be regarded as an extra
on the contract.
, Mr. Hazen stated tha t all the excavation in the Rifle .t.ange area for the new 200
housing units has been done by the City to ,date 'and his Corporation's main interest is to see that the job
is d~ne properly. Mr. L. V. Thompson, project inspector for the corporation, stated that they are aatisfied
with the sewer lines except for one point. He stated that recently this area wes flooded during a storm and
he wanted assurance that.the sewer pipes will efficiently teke care of any overflow. ~he Director of Worka
advised that the type of soil was taken into consideration in determining the size of sewer pipe to be used
to drain the area, and that he is satisfied that the pipe used will teke care of the situetion.
Mr. Mabee stated all he requires is 'for the City's inspector on the job to have
euthority to tell 'him to do certain work and that such work be not decln red unnacessary later. The Director
of works advised that if his inspector were to approve work which he should not approve, the contractor would
then be paid for such unnecessary work. He 'stated that he intends. to give Mr. Mabee all monies he has coming
to him on the contrect and if Mr. Mabec can show the extras he is entitled to, he will bring them in to
Council esking for approvel of same.
Massrs. l~bee:, Hazen and Thompson, withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded byAlderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the bill presented by Mr. George Mabee in
the emount of $2,266.80 for extras for the month of November, 1952, on his contrect for the construction of
roads and instellation of sewerS in the nifle Renge aree be returned to him with advice that in the opinion
of the Common Council and the Di~ector of Works this bill is not in accordance with the contract, and there-
fore the City is unable to pey.
AldermanBelyea voted "nay" to thia resolution.
Reed a letter from the Director of Works advising that the Water Department has been
approached by John Flood & Sons Ltd., who are at present making changes and renovations to the Riviera
Restaurant, to install a aewer through the proposed new loading zone at the rear of premises on the south
side of King Street, between Germain and Charlotte Streets, to take care ofdrainage from the basement of the
restaurant as well as surface drainage in the proposed loading zone, end that the estimated cost of installing
this sewer is $2,900.00. The letter also stated that a cartain amount of grading will be necessary in the
loading zone before installing the said sewer; the estimate of coat of this sewer includes laying of the main
sewer after the necessary grading has been completed; it will be necessary for the property owners to lay a
branch sewer to the main sewer as is the case in lTJBin sewars along all City streets; and the portion of the
cost of installing this lilwer should be included in the total cost of the project and collected from those
receiving the benefits of the loading zone over a period of yeers. .
Mr. John N.Flood, president of John Flood & Sons Ltd. was present and advised that
the property owners who ere willing to have the said sewer installed at no cost to the City, request that the
installation of aame be proceeded with and they are willing to be texed for this cost.
On motion of Alderman Maccellum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be granted to install a sewer through
the proposed new loading zone which zone will extend from Germain to Charlotte Streets at the rear of premises
~ocated on the south side of King street - such sewer installation to take care of drainage from the besement
of tha Riviere Restaurant es well as surface dreinage ~n the proposed loading zone and to cost in the
vicinity of $2,900.00:
AND FURTHER that euthority be granted to perform the grading in the said loading zone
necessary for the instellation of the sa id sewer:
AND FURTHER that the cost in connection with all the above named work be paid for by
a bond issue and included in the total cost of the loading zone snd charged to those receiving the benefits
of the loading zone, over a period of years:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Works regarding the above matter be
received and filed.
Q~estion being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Membera of the Common council, approving of such work end the method of payment thereof.
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The Building Inspector was present at the meeting relative to the
notice given Miss Mary Driscoll to appear before this meeting to show cause, if any, why a
dilapidated or dangerous building situated at 41-43 Thorne Avenue, owned by the Estete of
Micheel Driscoll, should not be ramoved or destroyed as provided for by Section 10 of
"The sain,t John Buil,ding Act, 1925". He advised that the building is in terrible condition,
end Miss Driscoll is willing to allow the City to remove it..He has requested Miss Driscoll
to free the City in writing from all responsibility.in this connection, and recommended to
the Common council that the building be, demqlished. His Worship the Mayor advised that
Miss Driscoll 'had been uneble to appear before the meeting due to her health.
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RESOLVED that the matter of demolition of
the building situated at 41-43 Thorne'Avenue, owned by the Estate of Michael Driscoll, be
laid on the table ,for one week and the Common Clerk instructed to advise Miss Mary Driscoll
that she has the opportunity to appear before the Common council at its next meeting in this
connection.
Alderman Belyea referred to the.resolution of Common Council adopted
on December 15th last, which provided for the construction of steps on Lancaster Street,West
Salnt John, between prince and Weter Streets, and stated that residents of the area do not feel
tha t the job was satiafa ctory. The Director of Works ad vised that a 1 imi t of $200.00 wa s named
to cover the cost of erecting the steps. He stated he will prepare an estimate of cost in
thia connection and if the work cen be completed within the limit, it will be proceeded with.
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'Alderman Belyee stated that dua to lack of catch basins on St. George
Street,west'saint John, end the contour'of this street, the property of Mr. Laskey becomes
flooded in wet weether, and he requested that the Director of' Works have this condition
corrected.The Executive Director pointed out that the Director of Works cannot proceed with
such work unless he first submits to Council an estimata of 'the cost involved.
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Alderman Whitebone withdrew from the maeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded by #lderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector
be ,authorized'to giva notice to Property Finance Limited, through Mr. R. J. Broderick, to
appeap before the Common Council to show cause, if any, why a dilapidated 'or dangerous
building,situated at 91 Hilyard street, Saint Jqhn, N. B. a~ould not be removed or destroyed
as provided for by Section 10 of "The saint John Builqing Act, 1925":
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AND FURTHER thet the letter from the Building Inspector relative to
this matter be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
seconded byAlderman Teed
HESOLV~~ that as per the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of about 265 feet of 8 inch transite
water pipe from T. McAvity & sons surplus stock et ~2.00 per footvbich is approximatelY the
same cost as some of the same which was bought from the mekers in 1950 - to be charged to
the 1953 Water Department stock account.
On motion of Alderman Taed
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seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED thet the letter from the Trans-
portation Commfttce relative to the brief presented to the Common Council by the Citizena
AdVisory Traffic end parking Committee, be receivad and filed and the said Transportation
Committee requested to meet with the Council at its next meeting in this connection.
The Executive Director sdviaed that by resolution of November 10th last,
the Common Council instructed that free bus pesses be not supplied to high school children
of west saint John, City attending City high schools, after the commencement of the 1952
Christmas holidays, I)nd pointed out that this was done in anticipation that ferry transportation
would be evilable at that time. He stated his reason for bringing this matter to the attention
of the Common COuncil wes the fact that no ferry trl)nsportation is as yet available to these
high school children.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Sflconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the free bus passes be
supplied to high school children of West saint John, City attending City high schools, until
such time as the ferry "Loyelist" is egain in operation.
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Question being put, Aldermen MacCallum, and Teed voting "nay", Alderm!ll
Harrigan absteining from voting, and His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Belyea and Campbell
voting "yea I' the resolution was ded!lred carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded byAlderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that ell City high school children
who attend City high schools by bus, be supplied with free bus passes.
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Moved in amendment by Aldermen campbell
seconded by Alderma. n Beyea RESOLVED that
the matter of s~pplying free
bus pssses to all City high school"children who attend City high schools by bus, be laid on the
table until all Members of the common Council are present.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Co~ncillors of the
parieh of Lancaster relative to the damaga to the property of Mr. RosS Porter which occurred while e tract
of l~nd was being cleared in connection with tha Lowell street Playground, ~est Saint John, advising thet
_LoWeli._...5't:._ the impro'Lements t6 the said playground were made for tha benefit of the Pals ,baseball team, which origin-
_ ~-?/~'l/::"a/7d' ates in west saint John, and which is. under the supervision of the Saint JohnPolice Protective Association,
_GII7 7I!.tJ:Pflen be received and filed and Councillor lJoherty of Lancaster City council be furnished with the f~cts relative
to the above metter and esked forhis co-operation in the s~ttling of the account submitted by ~r. Porter's
solicitor, Mr. Ervin M. O'Brien. '
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Question being put, Aldermen Mac,Callum and Teed voting "ney", Alderman Earrigen
abataining from voting and His Worship the Mayor ,/lldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "yea", the amandment
to the motion was declared cerried.
On motion of Alderman Belyee
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Recreation Advisory committee, the sum of $1,300.00 be pard to the Hotary Club of Saint John as the City's
share in the operetional expenses of the East End Youth Centre and Rink during the 1952 season and charged
against Item No. 5 of the Recreation budget..
On mot ion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the
of Recreation end that it be
Uepartment of PhYSical Education and
transferred and placed under the
Recreation be now known as
control of the Director of
the Department
sanitation.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded byAlderroon Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Family welfare Associ-
ation Limited requestirg that their grant from tha City of sai nt John for the year 1953 be increased from the
former amount of $1,000.00 to $1,500.00, be received and referred to theUCommittee on Budget.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCellum
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $704.79,
submitted by Mr. J. F. H. Teed,Q. C., for services and disbursements relative to matters perteining to the
ferry ''Elmer w.'Jones", be peid.
On motion of A~derman campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Local Construction Co.
enclosing their account in the emount of $33,572.50 for extras performed on their contract for laying service
pipes and mains in the City of saint' John to the year 1950, be received and referred to the Uiractor of
Works for e report.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aldermen Maccallum
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr. G. Earle
Logan, ii.C. amounting to $400.00 for services as Sitting lUagistrate from December 8th to 31st, 1952 - less
four days - be paid.
On motion of Alderman MacCellum
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Seconded' by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Road Engineer for the month
received and filed, copies of same having been furnished each ~ember of the Common Counc'
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the li'inancial Report for the year ending
December 31st, 1952 of the saint John Wrestling and Boxing Commission be received and filed and e letter
of commendation and thanks forwarded to the Commission members in this regard.
On motion of Alderman Teed
seconded by Alderman cempbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Sanitation
advising that the Department's budget now shows an over-expenditure of $19,000.00 and to carry thair
payroll to the end of 1952, they will req~ire a minimum of $lO,OOO.OO more, and requesting that the over-
expenditure be approved, be received and filed and the requested over-expenditure approved and charged to
the 1952 budget with the exception! of the expenditures of $3,107.00 for a new snow plow and $4,716.00
for ope new motor end one reconditioned motor for heavy plow trucks, which expenditures will be charged to
,the, 1953 .b"dge.t.. , , ,. ,
The C~~~on Clerk advised that in accordance
he has commenced negotiations with the McColl-Frontenac Oil Company
of the present South End Playground with the understanding thet the
location for the Pleyground.
with instructions of the ~ommon Council,
Limited for the sale to them of the site
City will endeavour to procure another
On motion of Aldermancampbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED thet #ldermen Whitebone be confirmed as chairmen
of the Civic Employees' Pension Board and copies of the Civic Employees' Pensions Act be supplied each
Member of the Cou@on council.
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C:b~l'A?s_~~rre/!_ seconded by Alderman Harrigan
.2)/cect()r_Co/kcli~1J.S . RESOLVED that the present Receiver of
"72 ' I % Taxes, Mr. Charles J. Farrell, .be apPolnted Director of Collections and Receiver of Texes of
</1I"CC'€'llIeC_ _c;.xeS the City of saint John and that such appointment be approved.
Illderman :!3eljed Alderman Belyee outlined progress made to date with the National
Ferry k:t/ld/n.j Herbours Board in the City's endeavotu: to ,procure en alternative site for a ferry landing
in weat sa int John. He added that the Government inspecto r he s complied to some extent
;:err::! wi th tha Common council's request that the -ferry be allowed to operate .and some of
the repairs be allowed to stand over until the spring. Alderman Belyee stated that
satisfactory progress is being made towards putting the ferry "Loyalist" in opere ting
condition.
The Common Clerk advised that he had been served with a Writ of
Summons in connection with the case of Mr. JOhn E. Harding, Plaintiff, against the City
of Seint John and City Transit Limited, Defendants, relative to damages incurred to his
motor vehicle in the accident between a City fire truck and a City Transit Limited bus on
King Street, on April 27th, 1952, end desired to know what action, if any, the Common
council wish to take on the matter.
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City ~olicitor to take the necessary steps to defend the city of Saint John relative to the
claim of Mr. John E. Harding, Plaintiff, against the City of saint John and City Transit
Limited, Defendants in connection with damages incurred to his motor vehicle on April 27th,
1952.
Alderman Cempbell gave a resume of insurance firms which handle
insurence mattersfbr the City of saint John and for the MUnicipality of the City and County
,of Saint Joh9, and stated he felt that the Vity should add anothar insurance firm to its
insurance committee in order to maintain balance in this connection.
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seconded byAlderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that J. A.Anderson Insurance
Limited be addad as a fourth member of the Inaurance Brokerage committee of the City of
Saint John and that they assume responsibility for the miscellaneous lines.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that a,Bill to limit actions
for damages against the City of saint John' and its servants be presented at the forthcoming
session of the New Bronswick LegiSlature.
The Executive Director read a letter from the Depertment of Transport
granting euthority to rmke repairs to the upper structure of the ferry ''Loyalist'' and to
operate the ferry until May 1st next, as requeste~. Alderman Belyaa felt that the ferry
will be reedy for operation' by the first of the last week of the 'present month. The Common
Council agreed thet the various firma which would be interestad in the work on the ferry
shaft should be approached for estimetes on the cost of such work.
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Alderman Teed stated tha~'the next meeting of the Common Council
he will move, or cause to be moved, a resolution to provide that a commission be set up
to investigate the operation of the Saint John Free Public Librsry and to make recommendationa
as to the operation of the Library under up-to-dete legislation. Alderman Campbell commented
that he would prefer to wei t until the six-month trial period regarding the book selection
method expires, before proceeding with such a project.
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At a Coomon Council, held at the City Hell, in the City of Saint John, on Saturday
the tenth day of January, A.D., 1953, at 11.50 o'clock a.m.
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J;;rnest Ii. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, Herrigan, "'acCallum and Teed
Messrs. E.D.walsh, Executive 0irector,and F.S.Haycox,
Assistant to the J;;xecutive Director and secretary of the
~ransportation con~ittee, and Mr. J. F. H. Teed, Q.C.,counsel
for the City of saint John;Mayor,Hors~er,'Aldermen Golding end
Mitchell, and Mr. D. H. Garey, City Clerk, representing the
city of Lancaster; Councillors Tippett and Whftebone and Mr.H.J.
Sullivan, Assessor, representing the Parish of Simonds
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Messrs. K.C. ~rv~ng,. L., McC.Ritchie, Q.C., president, and
A. D. Keithlin, Maneger, repnEenting CityTransit Limited,
His Worship Mayor patterson stated that the meeting had been called for further
Q1scussion amongst the parties concerned relative to the transportation situation, and that although the
matter of the threetened 'strike on the part of the employees of City Transit Limited is, in the opinion of tbs
CommonCouncil, between the company and its employees only, the Council is willing to give any assistance
possible in arriving at a solution to the strike problem.
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The Common Clerk read corre~pondence exchanged between the City of Saint John and
c~ty Transit Limited on January 9th last concerning a draft of a proposed franchise and tha fare structure
of the company.
Mr. Ritchie advised that the ~ompany feel that they must know their position
concerning the Common council's views on negotiations which have been carried on regarding the francbise,
before they deal with the demand of their employees for wage increases, as they do not feel themselves to be
in a position to make their employees any offar until the 'fare structure and franchi se questions are decided.
He pointed out that the company supplied the committee of common Council with fare structure ,information and
exp~ained their reasons for requiring in cree sed feres, but that the Common council bave not given eny
indication as to what fare structure tbey would be willing for the company to apply for to tbe Transportation
committee. The co~pany feal that the two matters of fare structure and franchise negotiation are inseperable,
and that the proposed franchise is not practical.
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I djscussed at the Same time, but only ~or the purpose of information as far as the Common Council is concerned.
:He advised that the Common council feel that the body who will deal eventually with the rate problem is the
Transportation Committee, and in view of the' resolution pas'sed at th'e meeting of Common Council on J'anuary
9th, CitYTransit Limited can take it for gronted that the City is supporting aoy necessary fare increases.
Alderman Teed stated he himself felt and ha felt the Common Council as a whole shared his viewpoint, thet
the two matters are different andthat wage increases are 'separate and apart from the franchisamd it is not
the City's intention to tie these matters to?ether in their deliberations.
Alderman Teed further stated that ,the City feel tbet if tbe eighteen-months clause
is to be eliminated, another franchise egreement must be negotiated. He noted tbat judging by the views
expressed by representatives of Lancaster and Simonds et the Ja'nuary 9th meeting, these bodies look upon the
matter in somewhat the same light.
Mr. J. F. H. Teed advised that the Common Council undar the stet ute which grented
the franchise to the company in 1948, have no jurisdiction over fares to be charged by the company and this
power is vested in the Transportation committee. He pointed out that the franchise is purely statutory and.
does not take the form of an agreement.
Mr. Irving spoke, referring to Alderman Teed's statement that tbere is no
connection between the fare structure and the present franchise with the eighteen-months cancellation clause
or a long-term franchise without the cancellation clause, and stated th~t there is a definite connection, and
that if the company is interested in giving efficient and as inexpensive service as possible to the trsvellirg
puplic, those two matters have to be considered together.
Mr. Irving stated that,the company, under the present franchise terms, are not in
e position to do any long-term planning, with the result that their cost of operating is higher than it would
be otherwise, and they would like to see the eighteen-months cancellation clause elimineted from the present
franchise so that they can give the service they would like to give. He added that the Transportation
Committee have asked the company for certain services to areas which additional services quite often are not
profi table, end the company feel they should have sufficient margin to put the additional services on; if not,
they should have sufficient time to recover their losses wbich would be incurred through adding sucb services.
Mr: Irving stated that the company has suffered severe loss and it has come to a
point where they will not take any more loss if they can possibly avoid it. They ~ant to give their employees
fair remuneration and at the same time, they want to know where tho finances are coming from, and if the
company is told today by the common Council that the eighteen-months cancellation clause is not going to be
eliminated from their contract, then wm t the company is going to ask for in the way of fare increase is goirg
. to be more and their request will be different than it will, be if the Council is willing to eliminate the
clause and let the company operate in a business-like manner.
Alderman Teed stated that the Common Council understand that the company's purpose
in asking for fare' increases is to offset the wage increases demanded by their employees, and pointed out
that the Council has made a suggesti'on to the company which t11ey feel will ellow the company to circumvent
that difficulty. If there are other fectors in the contract, regarding long-term planning, capital expendi-
ture, etc., that is another matter, and the Common Council are prepared to discuss them with the company.
Mr. Irving expressed the view that the proposed franchise is too complicated for
practical use, and is not necessary, and that the franchise should be kept as simple as it is at present.
He added that he is not interested in the proposed frenchise, and dasired to retain the present franchise,
and let the City decide whether or not they desire to wke over the system. He stated tbet the company wish
to give efficient service to Saint John at as little cost as possible to the public and the way they can do
that is to have a reasonable term under w"ich to opere te. "'r. Irving pointed out that the employees have
asked thet their wage increases be retroactive to J'uly lst, 1952, end that the company have suffered substan-
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retains tha cencellation clau'se' "in the franchise, the increa"se'in fares will be sufficient
to eneble the company to have no loss in the next few months and to recover monies which have
to be paid in wage increases; also, the company will ask that these monies be made up in the
next eighteen months and that there be suffi'cient to t!!ke care of losses already suffered.
Mr. Irving edvised that the company estimate their loss for the year will be $11,280.00.
Alderman Harrigen referred to the fact that City Tm nsit Limi ted
'had stated they were prepared to purchase five new buses immediately if tha eighteen-months
clause regarding cancellation were eliminated, and felt that under the frenchise terms the
'co"mpany are protected in that the City would have to pay the company the value of such buses.
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Clusively to the Transportation Committee after full examination of ell the finance? of City
Trensit Limi~ed that the company is losing money after making edjustments with the conciliation
boerd regarding increased "ages, and that the'loss can be met through the fare structure
and tha~ the compeny need the increese in fures, he felt certain none of the Councils present
would object to a fere incraase. Councillor "'hitebone stated that neither he nor his Council
would bind themselves to any other action as they feel it to be the proper procedure.
Mr. Irving spoke relative to the five additional buses referred to
by Alderman Harrigan, advising that the company has sufficient buses to operate without
purchasing any more; however, in order to give additional service and to have some spare
equipment, in case of need, the company should have five more buses, bUt' they are not essential
to good operation. Mr. Irving mainteined that if the City decided to cancel the franchise under
the eighteen-months clause and operate the transportation system and purchase the Company's
equipment, the company would lose on these buses. At the present time, the company is not
operating on e profitable basis and depreciation on such buses would be a loss and there would
be no way for tha company to recover tbe depreciation if the City should decide to take over
the operation of the system.
When asked by Alderman Campbell if the company would be agreeable
to the insertion of a three-year cancellation clause in plec'e of the present eighteen-months
canceliation clause, both Mr. Irving and Mr. Ritchie pointed out that three years would not
give them much time to make investments on aquipment and endeavour to recover anything on such
an investment.
Mr. Irving commented that the company are not anxious to operate
this franchise, and have told the City they are quite prepared to hand over the system to
the City and rid themselves of the problem. Ha pointed out that the request for elimination
of the existing cancellation clause would not have come up except for the uncertainty of
length of employment under which the employees and management are having to work through the
existence of the clause, end that the elimination of same will enable the company to build up
proper 'management with the'certainty that their employees will have employment for a reasonable
length of time.
Mr. irving stated that as the Common Council and all concerned have
recommended that they grant their employees the ,incTea'se .in wages they have no al ternative
but to grant it , which they will do immediately but then they must return to the problem of
how much the public will be charged fO~ it through fares. fie stated that the conciliation board
recognizes the fact that the company operation would not justify any wage incresses but would
recommend to the company an ll~ per hour incraase, retroactive to July lst, 195?, plus two ~~eks'
holidays to garage employees, and at the seme time, told .the company they should apply for a'n
'increase in the fare structure in order that they might be able to pay the additional wages to
their employees.
Alderman campbell stated he felt that increesing the fare structure
as follows would be fair and ~nat he would construe as being a minimum increase:- $1.85 for
adult passes imaximum), a five-cent fare for students and children, and a maximum fare fbr adults
of ten cents; such increases to be allowed with the understanding that rates will be kept to
a minimum and improved services supplied to persons in the outlying areas, adequate service
maintained for the generel travelling public and port workers and bus shelters provided in the
necessary locations'.
Alderman Teed felt thet the sections in the proposed franchise
concerning accounting procedure and audit by the City are necessary in the franchise, and
there should be a little more control in the franchise in respect to the City's examination
of accounts relative to expenses and materials purchased. He also felt that with regard to the
income tax, where there is a consistent write-off, it is not always good business for normal
business practice, and it might be something which the Council might like to query and put a
limi t on in anyone year.,
Mr. Irving replied that the company submitted to the Transportation
Committeewd the Motor Carrier Board figures showingcost's to the company for tires, etc. and it
wa s thought that Irving Oil company Limi ted and other associa ted firms were charging City
Transit Limited excessive prices for some materials. Both boards were shown that City Transit
Limi ted was gettine; e very definite advantage through being associa ted with the other companies
andwas getting the benefit of rent not being paid for their premises, in order to keep their cost
of operation to e minimum, which will not continue. He stated that the company are willing to
supply all the figures to prove to ell concerned that profits are not being made in some other way
at the expense of City Transit Limited. With reference to accounting procedure, and rates of
depreciation, etc., when the company applied for fere increases all those matters were discussed
by the euditors and those who had to do with deciding whether or not the company was entitled to
fare increases. Mr. Irving stated he is certain that the company have not been writing off too
much in depreciation and aaking for too high a rate'.
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term of which the City,would extend for a mInImum period of fifteen years. He felt that the recent plebiscite
held in xhe City of Saint John on the question of public ownership of ~he transportation system, mede the
eighteen-months cancellation clause void, as the ~ity now cannot taka the system over.
Mr. Irving repli,ed that neither eighteen months nor three years would give them
the desired time for building up an organization, but that a period of from twelve to fifteen years or twenty
years would be more in line with theIr request, considering'the axpense of building which might be involved
and the term of years the employees expect to be employed.
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Alderman Teed asked Mr. Irving if the company would be willing to enter into
negot,iations on the ba9.s of auditors and accountents going in on behalf of the City and examin-ing the books
of the company and being supplied with figures reearding the company's operation. illr. Irving replied that
they would have no objection to that being done, but it would depend on whom the City sent to make such
examination. He stated that the company's auditor is Mr. p. S. Ross, and that at the moment the Common Council
is in a position to get all the information and figures they require regarding tha company so that comparison
of costs of materials, etc. cen be supplied whenever the company ask for an increase in rates. He does not
know whether the compeny should go further in supplying information.
Alderman Teed inquired if the company is willing to negotiate on anything extra
'the City desire, to insert in the franchise. Mr. Ritchie stated that the company are completely satisfied with
the present franchise. Mr. Irving stated that judging the present franchise from the standpoint of its simple
,word,ing end conciseness, it is a good franchise., but at the same time, if there is anything the City wants
.tha.t is reAsonable, the company will give. it.
Alderman Teed pointed out that as the proposed franchise is framed, the company
'will never take. a loss, in reply to Mr. Irving's statement that the company will t~ke no more loss if it can
be avoided, and will make it BS easy es possible on the t~avelling public. Alderman Campbell felt that the
term "cancellation of franchise for cause" protects the citizens as the eighteen-months cancellation clause
haa loat its signifigance through the last plebisc.ite.
Mr. Ritchie stated that the fare the company would like to put into effect is a
pass of $2.00, a 10~ cash fare and a children's fare of 5~, good et any time.
On motion of "lderman Campbell
Seconded by His "orship the Mayor
RESOLVED that legislation be sought to waive the
eighteen-months cancellation clause presently contained in tha franchise agreement between City Transit
Limited and the City of Saint John, and that the frenchise term be made a fixed period of fifteen years, sub-
ject to renewal.
Alderman Mitchell advised that he had received a telephone cell just prior to t.his
meeting from a prominent businessman in this city representing other interes.ts, and he asked blderman Mitchell
to bring before the common Council the ~nformation thet if the cancellation clause was eliminated or amended,
he or his principals desire to appear before e ffieating of Council and would be prepared to discuss a bus
franchise; that would be only if the.franchise was opened up at ell.
Mr. J. F. H. Teed pointed out that the present franchise is not a fixed agreement
and can be repealed at the w~ll and pleasure of the Legislatura.
~lderman Campbell stat.ed that in view of the fact that the matter should ba
considered by the Common council as a whole, he would wi thdrAw the motion made at this meeting and presert
same at the meeting of common council to be held ~n ~an~ary l2th next.
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John, on Monday, the twelfth day of January, A. D., 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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The next delegation heard was composed of approximately twenty
persons of whom Mr. A .R.Belyea, President of the King Edward Home and School "'ssoci a tion, was
spokesman.' Mr. Belyea stated thet the ball field loceted at the South ~nd Playgrounds is the
only one located south of the Allison Grounds, and the Association voice very strong opposition
to the sele of the South End Playgrounds to the McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited, from
the children's viewpoint who use the Playgrounds. He added that they do not agree with the
sele of this property to a company which will utilize it for storage tanks and that they
do not blieve employment will be provided for eny'great'number of persons through location
of this industry on the'site in'question, but if it were, they would view establishment of
the industry as being in the interests of the City. oor.Belyea stated that the delegation
make a plea to the City not to sell the South End Pleygrounds to the oil company for the
purpose mentioned.
Mr. p. R. Fowler, Executive oecretary, Town Planning Corr,mission
explained that the proposed sale of the oouth End Playerounds has been under discussion
for approllmately one month, and that a combined committee of the Commission and the
Recreation ~dvisory Committee hed recommended to the Common Council the sale of the South
End Playgrounds to McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited provided other adequate pl-aying
space could ba obtained in the south end area. An approach ~as made to the Department of
National Defence for permission to utilize the Barrack Green where circuses are held and
permission hes been obtoined from this ~epartment whereby the City may take this ground,
grade it and utilize it for a playiiJg"'field. A proposal also submitted to Council was that
the lot of land at the intersection'of Carmarthen and St. James otreets be taken for a playing
field, which would provide playing spaca for the smallar children and also provide space for
rink facilities.
Mr. Belyea pointed out that the Barrack Green could only be
utilized as a temporary playing field as the ~epartment of National Defence would claim it for
their purposes at any time in a case of national emergency, Mr. Fowler agreed. but replied
that the rommittee also recommended to Council that land near the Prince Charles school
site be utilized to provide a playing space on that location, and it was also recommended by
the School Board.
.7Jr. 71 r9tls.tle/1 Dr. J. B. Gosnell, speaking on behalf of st. John the Baptist
C>.;e ~/ zf./ church parish, steted that the proposed site mentioned by Mr. Fowler would not supply the
..)t. tllJn l7e same facilities the present playgrounds site offers, and the lease of the Barrack Green
:&j'ftST. ,~r./:S-~.. .l!y:. the .City: ,"!o.ql,c! ,11'1.lJ1< .1<l!'! pleasure of the Federal Government. He felt that the accomodations
proposed through the Prince Charles school are in the nebulous stage and when they arrive,
probably would be used to their fullest extent by the citizens living in the school's neigh-
bourhood. He pointed out thet the south end of the city offers fewer recreational facilities
than any other city area, and has nothing in this line except what the city will give it.
He stated that the pr9Position to locate a new site for the south End Playgrounds was make-
shift to save face on the part of the City and he did no't believe it would go very far. Dr.
Gosnell commented that proper recreational fsci~ies produce better citizens among the
young people and this Council and preceding Councils have ected in that belief and expended
a deal of money in the setting up and mainteining of recreational facilities, also in the
establishment of a juvenile court in order to rehabilitete those children who have gotten off
to a bad start in life. With these points in mind, if the playground underdiscussion is
di(p osed of, then it would indicate to some people that the reverse policy has been established
and the Common Council is not interested in endeavouring to produce better citizens.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum ,
RESOLVED thet minutes of the meeting
of January fifth last be confirmed, copies of same having been furnished each Member of the
Common Council.
A delegation, ent,ered the meeting on behalf of the sa int John
Symphony Orchestra Association end, spoke in support of the Association's request for an
increesed grant ~rom the City for 1953. The delegation was composed of Mrs. R. J.Collina,
President of the Association, Mrs. Wilfrid E. Clarke, Dr. Kelsey Jones, and Messrs. F.C.
Mortimer, A.N.Carter and b. R.Guss. The Common Clerk read a letter from the Association
viliich stated that they are in need of 'financial support as expenses have increased by some
$4,000.00 and requested that ,if the City cannot donate all this amount, that the City consider
granting them the sum of $2,500.00 for 1953. The delegation pointed out the cultural benefits
deri ved by citizens through the existence of a symphony orchestra, also the prestige enjoyed
by the City of saint John from same. '
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RESOLVED that the request of the
saint John symphony Orchestre Associetion for an increased grant for the year 1953 be referred
to the Commi ttee on Budget and at that time given all due ronsideratfon.
The delegation thanked tha Common Council and withdrew from the
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not going to be able to keep the South End Playgrounds as the City is required to keep in
repair the wall between the playgrounds and the Canadian Netional Railways line, and the
wal~ is now in such a state that the City in order to repair it properly will have to cut
beck ao far into the playgrounds that they would be of no further use as e pleying field,
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but could be used as a small children's playground. tiJ.r. Roy Cemeron, a mem15er- of the del egatYoD, ad'vised
that this wall was paid for by the residents in the area, who arranged for the reteining wall to be erected,
Ha elso referred to previous Co~mon Council resolutions adopted to limit inswllation of oil tanks in the
south end of the City.
Alderman campbell steted he approciated the views of the citizens on the play-
grounds site question, but ~s a C01Mlon Council Member, he was vitally interested jn increasing the City's
revenue, although he could not do so at the expense of the younger people. He suggested that a site adjacent
and to tho north of the present playgro~nds might ba suitabla for an industrial area end perheps tqe three
streets involved might be closed off to give an area of the size necessary for an industry. fie felt that
perhaps this might be e better industrial locetion than the present playgrounds site, as it is on an aqual
level with the present trackage, whereas the playgrounds site is not.
Alderman Whitebone felt that the arguments against the selliog of the playgrounds
site are very sound and sensible and he commented another is the effect the establishment of an oil company
in the area will have on the property of the home owners. he stated that the argumants of the delegation
are very ,convincing to him against the sale of the playgrounds site.
Mr. J. L. Holman pointed out that the City has just completed a new school quite
near the proposed oil company site and mentioned the denger to the children attending the school if the
storage tanks wore erscted. lie did not feel that the proposed revenue from the oil company would offset the
depreciation in property ,in that area which would be caused by the oil company establishing there. mr.Holman
advised that forty-five years ago the site of the prasent playgrounds was a City dump, then owners of two
lots adjacent gave them to the residents of the ~rea,wbo reclaimad the land and developed it into the play-
grounds. Therefore, the residents of. the area do not fa,our the selling of theland by the City and feel they
have 0 definite stake in the playgrounds.
Mr. p. S. Allison and Mr. Arnold Koe, chairman of, the South End Youth centre, a 100
spoke in support of the delegation's representations. Mr. H. B. Kingston stated that the proposed industrial
site ia too near the homes of residents of the district, and that the establishment of the industry there
would oot, be fair to the property owners.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by. Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED thst negotiations relative to the proposed
selo of the South' End Playgrounds site to McColl-Frontenec Oil Company Limited bs held in abeyance for
thirty days and that during that pariod, officials of the Town Planning Commission together with mr.P.R.
]'owler, and the Common Clerk, negotiate with the said company for tho purpose of obtflining an alternative
site, investigate the closing of the necessary portions of Crown, Mecklenburg and Queen Streets to provide
a good site for this industry or for the playgrounds; or failing this, to investigate the supplying of any
other alternative site to satisfy the company concerned.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the proposal to sell the site of the
present South End Playgrounds be abandoned for all time.
Question being put, Aldermen Whitebone, Maccallum, harrigan and Belyea voting
"yea" end Aldermen campbell and Teed voting "nay", the amendment to the motion was declared carried.
The delegation thanked the Common Cbuncil for their action on this metter and
withdrew from the meeting.
~ajor W. Kitson of the Salvation Army spoke, outlining the work of the Army
reletive to the working men's hostel, and the City Gaol, and requasting that the Common Council gIDnt to the
Army for 1953 the same amount as last year, nemely, $l,250.00, or to increase the grant, if possible.
A~dermen campbell paid tribute to the Salvation Army for the servicea rendered by them to the City, and
stated that possibly this organization is the finest of those that approach the Council for grants. Major
Kitson left the meeting at this time.
On motion of Aldermen Belyea
Saconded by Alderman' Maccallum
RESOLVED that the request ot the Salvation Army for
a grant in 1953 of $1,250.00 or more, if possible, be referred to the Committee on. lu~et.
The ~Taffic Committee, consisting of Mr. M. C. Teed, ~. C., chairman, Mr. Morton
, Teylor, the Director of police and tha Executive Director, were then heard relative to the recommendations
submitted before the common Council by the Citizens Advisory Traffic'and Parking Committee on December 15th
last, and in compliance with the Common Council resolution of that date.
Mr. TOed referred to the first recommendation of the Citizens Committee favouring
the Town Planning Commission proposal to use e reserved street between ;Thorne Avenue and RothesayAvenue to
re-direct traffic and alleviate congestion in the Haymarket Square-Thorne A\enue-Rothesay Avenue area, and
advised that if this were done, it would require the demolition of two houses which are in a dilapidated
condition, and the City would not lose much in revenue from such demolition. The Traffic Committee is in
favour of the round-about in this area, and endorse the Citizens Committee recommendation and would like to
see it carried out.
His Worship the Mayor felt that the only solution to the traffic problem at
Haymarket square is to fbllow the 'suggestion made by Mr. C. N. liilson for the establishment of another road-
way from East saint John to Erin Street and the construction of a bridge across'Marsh Creek.
On motion' of Ald erman campbell
beconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the Director of Works be requested to
submit an estimate of cost ,of establishing another roadway from East saint John to Erin Street and the
construction of a bridge across Marsh Craek, as suggested by Mr. C. N. Wilson to the Common council under
date of October 6th last, and to submit an estimate of cost for conditioning the reserved street between
, Thorna "'venue and Rothesay Avenue for temporary use as a street.
Mr. Teed stated that the Parking Committee feel that the second recon~endation
of the Citizens Committee for limited parking on Union,Charlotte, King and Sydney Streets is the solution to
the problem, and ndded that the area on Charlotte should be from Union to Princess Streets.
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deys or two months, the parking meters be continued in operation until ten o'clock p.m. each
week-day night in the follwing locations:- on Union Street, from Sydney to Charlotte; on
Charlotte otreet, from Union to Princess; on King Street, from Charlotte to Germain; on
Sydney Street, from Union to North King Square.
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operation of the parking meters beyond the requirements of the parking Meter by-law will
necessitate amending the By-law and will also meen that more Police Department personnel
will be needed to supervise in this connection.
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tion of the citizens committee regarding the instatlation of parking meters on Main Street.
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Mr. Teed stated that the Traffic committae have not dealt to any
grent extent as yet with the Citizens Committee re,ommendation concerning Market Square, but
pointed out that the Town Planning Commission had dealt with the problem and had submitted
recommendetions to the Common Council. ifr. Teed did not feel it was feasible to deal with the
matter unless sketches of the area were available to show possible solutions.
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seconded by Alderman Belyee
RESOLVED that the Town Planning Commission,
Traffic Committee and Transportation Committee work together on a solution to the fuarket ~quare
problem and submit their recommendations as to'the proposals they have to ad,ance in this
connection.
On mati on of Ald erman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
hESOLVED that traffic be prohibited
from making a left turn from Mill street into Union Street.
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The Transportation Committee were present at the meeting in full in
accordance with Common Council resolution of January 5th, in order to discuss the traffic
problems and recommendations of the Citizens Advisory Traffic and Parkine; Committee already
discussed by the Traffic Co~~ittee at this meeting.
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Saconded byAlderman Belyea
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best possible bus service for our people, the Common Council agree to seek amending legislation
to amend the present franchise egreement as follows:- (al waiving the eighteen-month cancellation
clause presently provided'for the purpose of public ownership; (b) changing the term of
franchise to a fixed period of fifteen years fro~ 1953, with the provision that thereafter
unless a new franchise is negotiated by agreement, the rie;hts of City Transit Limited shall
absolutely cease and determine.
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points in Alderman Campbell's statement which have no bearing on the motion. Referring to the
matter of the "cancellation for cause" clause under which the City can revoke the franchioe
of the company, Aldercoon Whitebone recalled the City endeavouring to cancel the franchise of the
New BrunSWick Power company, and that it took two years and legislat ion before the Ci ty could
do so, even though the' Power Company edmitted they were not providing adequate service.
Alderman Whitebone pointed out that the ~.M.T. (Eastern) Limited with whom negotiations
were curried on rogarlling the City Transit Limitad franchi'se, were quite satisfied with
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the 'franchise terms and with the eighteen-month cancellation clause being contained in the franchise, and
the City are now told by the transportation company that unless the clause is removed from the franchise
the City will not get anything'more and the situation will not be improved. he inquired if the company has
agreed to provide adequate transportation a~d furnish new buses, and what the company has promised the City.
He stated he can not see that the company has promised the City anything, but are asking the City for every-
thing'and the City will not have any protection against what.the company will do. Alderman Whitebone advised
he is not satisfied that the company has been losing money, even though they have submitted statements to
Council Showing loss. He will not oppose giving the company an extension of the franchise if that is what
they desire, but he is definitely opposed to removing the eighteen-month clause from the franchise.
Alderman campbell stated he feels that in return ,for the existing franchise,
without the eighteen-months clause, the Vity will' get from the transportation company a greater investment
in capital expenses, but if this is not correct, he would be the first to move that the franchise be can-
alled for cause. He pointed out that the company is operating at a loss and will dos'Q as long as the
eighteen-month clause exists - and to offset these losses, they will seek an increase in fares. If the City
remove this clause, .they will elimina te the possibility of a fifteen-cent fare.
Alderman Whitebone felt that under the franchise presently in effect the company
have ample protection and more than the City or citizens have and the City, if it should take the system
over under the eighteen-month cancelletion clause, will ,have to pay the company for all its assets for the
eppraised value of same, and the assets include practicany everything used in the syste~. no pointed out that
in the next election, the citizens may vote for public aVinership. Rlderman Whitebone stated that the City woUtl
be making a mistake in eliminating the eighteen-month cancellation clause from the franchise snd that this
safeguard should be reteined by the City.
Q.uestion being put, Alderman campbell, voting "yea" and Aldarmen MacCallum,
White bone , 'reed, Belyea and Harrigan voting "nay" the motion was declared lost.
Alderman campbell moved that in the interests of the best possi ble bus servi ce
for our people, the COllliUon Council agree to seek amending legislation to amend the present franchise agree-
ment as follows:- changing the term of franchise to a fixed period of f~fteen years from 1953, with the
provision thst thereefter unless a new franchise is negotiated by agreement, the rights of City Transit
Limited shall abso14tely cease and determine, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Harrigan, chairman of the committee of Common council appointed to meet
with the Transportation committee on the transportation franchise problem, gave a resume of the Common
Council meeting held on January 10th last at which representatives of City Transit Limited' were present.
blderman Teed 'advised that there is no justification for granting the company a greater increase in rates
because of the cancellation clause remaining in the franchise, and if the Transportation Committee do so,
they will have the censure of the Council on that point. He pointed out that the company have access to the
Common CCluncil at ar>y time with respect to the drawing up of a new franchise. Alderman Teed felt thAt if
the company were operating et a loss, they would have accepted the offer made to them through the proposed
franchise, which would guarantea them a profit.
Alderman Harrigan advised the Transportation Committee that the Council committee
feel that an accounting system epproved by Council should be instituted regarding the transportation company,
as provided for in tha proposed franchise.
Mr. Crocker stated that the Transportation committee anticipate an application
from City Transit Limited for an immediate increase in fares, and that at the present time, the Committee
have no alternative but1llaccept the company's figures and they have no authority to employ an auditor or any
person to look over tha company's books end verify the figures of the company to tha Committee's satisfaction
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED
, to retain the services of an auditor, if they so desire.
that the Transportation Committee be empowered
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alcerman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the final report of the Market
cornmi ttee be received and filed.
Aiderman Teed pointed out that according to common Council resolution of January
5th, the Ma~ket committee is now dissolved.
On motion of Alderman cal)ipbell
Q.uestion being put, ,11dermen campball and Belyea voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan,
MacCallum and Teed voting "nay" and Alderman IVhitebone abstaining from voting, the motion was declared lost.
On motion of hlderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Teed
ftESOLVED that the contractor and architect concerned
with renovations to the Charlotte Street Market Building be requested to eppear before the next meeting
of Common Council and to present figures showing the cost of renovation for each store front on Charlotte
street, and the Council be supplied with the following also:- the previous rental paid by such stores
end the new rentel paid by each, and the amount of outstanding rentalsif' each, if any.
The Executive Director advised that the figures for the latter part of this
request will be furnished aach Member of the Council as they have been prepared.
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moved, at the, next meeting of common Council thet application be made to the Legislature
for the following amendments to the City GQvernment Act;- (1) that Section 12 be amended
by in aerting after the, word "fortnight" in the first sentence thereof the words "end be
indemnified for each meeting held other than twice a month"; (2) that Sub-section (2)
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seconded by ~lderman 'l~cCallum
RESOLVED that the following resolution
be adopted, namely:- WHEREAS the Common CO\1ncil in committee of the "'hole at the January
5th meeting of the Council saw fit to pass a motion ,whereby authority was granted to open
the present contract existing with the New Brunswick ~lectric Power Commission; AND wHEREAS
this action will inevitably result in increased charges to the users o~ local hydro;
AND \jHEREAS there presently exists a bona fide contract b,etween the said Commission
and the City of Saint John through the local city Hydro Commission, which sets the charges
for curr~nt to be sold to the local Commission at a fixed rate of 1:32 subject to an
escelator clausa based on the cost of coal; AND VJlEREAS this escalator clause has elready
caused an increase in basic cost of current to a new rate of 1.40; AND ~HEREAS the new
rate is esti~ated to be from 1.525 to l.55; AlTO WHEREAS the contract referred to above
has still fifteen years to run, the terms being for twenty years (1948-1952);
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Common council rescind its
motion of January 5th, and advise the City HYdro Commission that having, in mind the best
interets of the citizens of the City of Saint John, and the City of Lancaster, that the
Common Council is not willing to voluntarily vary the present contract:
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AND FURTHER that the Civic Hydro Commission be requested to
object to any such increase as contemplated by the New Brunswick Blectric Power Commission:
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AND FUHTHER that all local members of the Degislative Assembly
from the City and County of saint John, as well as ~remier Hugh John Flemming'be informed
of the present,situation, and their ass~ance pe requested in avoiding any further increases
in the cost of electrical power to the users of Civic Hydro, both in the City of Saint John
and all other aress served by the local Hydro Cownission:
AND FURTHER that the Common council be advised as soon as any
further cowr.unications are received on this matter from the said Electric Power COC1mission
or other interested porties, and also, that the Councils of the City and the parish of
Lancaster, the h,rish of ' Simonds and other interested bodies be advised of the stand of tha
common Council, and requested to support the Council's objection to any varying of the cost
of power.
Question being put, Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and MacCallum voting
"yea", His Worship the Mayor and "ldermen Teed, Harrigan and "hi tebone voting "nay", the
motion was declared lost,
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On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by nlderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter of supplying
free bus passes to all City high school children a ttendirlg City high schools by bus be laid
on the table until further notice.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alder'man Harrigan
,mSOLVED that the letter from Miss iilary
C.Driscoll advising that she wishes to have the property situated at 41-43 Thorne Avenue,assessed
in the name of the Estate of Michael Driscoll, demolished and that she consents to same,
be received and filed and demolition of the said property proceeded with.
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Un motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Lancaster Parish council relative to the installation of service pipes to supply water to
various skating rinks in Lancaster, be received and filed.
~oved in amendment by ~lderman campbell
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RESOLv~D that the letter from the Lancaster
Parish council relative to the installation of service pipes to supply water to rinks at
ldilford and Simms "'treet in the said Parish, at the price quoted in the letter from the
Uirector of Works submitted to the Common council on December 15th last, be received"
and the said work be proceeded with, subject to a written guarantee baing ,received from
the Lan caster Council that they will aSsume the cost in this connection.
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Question being put to the amendment to the motion, same was declared
carried.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from ~r. J. E.
Cormier setting forth certain complaints with regard to the transportation system of City
Transit Limited, be received and filed and copies of the said complaints forwarded to
City Transit Limited And the Transportation Committee.
On motion of Aldarmen Belyea
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Seconded byAlderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Catholic welfare Bureau requesting a continuation of their grant for the year 1953, be
received and referred to the committee on Budget.
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~econded by Alderman Teed
HESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Compet-
itive Festival of Music suggesting that Mr. Gordon Clinton be engagBd for concert singing during the
Coronation festivities in the City of Saint John, be received'and referrod to the Coronation Committae.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
seconded by Aldermon Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Edith M. Dunn stating
that she is prepared to sell her property located at 664 Main street to the City of Saint John for the sum
of $4,000.00, prior to extensive repairs, ba received and referred to the Town Planning Commission for a
, recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Whi tebone,
beconi ell by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. James H. Walsh
requesting that action be taken for the installation of a septic tank in the Millidge Road area as previously
p'roposed, be received and the report regarding cost and the previous recommendati'on made by the Director of
Works in this connection be brought before the Common council at its next meeting.
On motion of Alderman whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Junior
Chamber of Commerce edvising they are presenting a stage show at the Saint John High School on the evenings
of June 3rd to 6th inclusive, which dates ere during the week of the Coronation and the celebration of the
anni versary of the founding of sa int John (4ty,ani reqqesting the Commoncouncil' s approval and support of thi s
endeavour,be received and referred to the Coronation committee.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the letter f~om Central Mortgage and
Housing Corporation advising that they have installed and fenced playgrounds at the Rifle Range project
and that it will ba.necessary to equip these areas, and requesting that they be allowed to discuss either
with the Common councilor Recreation Advisory Committee both this subject and that of supervision during
the summer months, be received and referred to Mr. J. Harold Chown, acting chairman of the said Committee
and that a report be submitted to the CommonCouncil at an early date on the matter.
Alderman Belyea edvised that a vacancy exists on the Recreation Advisory
Committee as Mr. H.S. Prince, M.L.A. is no longer a member. Alderman MacCallum submitted the name of
Mr. Donald N. Golding as a nominee to fill this vacancy, and Mr. Cho~n of the Recreation Advisory Committee
submitted tha name of Mr. H. J. Osborne es a nominee.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the name of ~r. ~ugene Zed be added to the
list of nominees to fill the vacancy existing on the Recreation Advisory Committee and that membership on thE
said Committee ba increased, to six.
The three new members of the Racraation Advisory Committee are therefore Messrs.
Donald N. Golding, H. J. Osborne and l!;ugereZed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldarman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Housing Authority advising of the appointment of Mr. A.Dod08Rankine as its bdministrator as from Jenuary 1st,
1953 and commenting on the committee appointed by Common council to deal with numbering and naming of
various houses, courts and, streets on the uifle Range Project, be received and filed and fur. Rankine added
to the committee appointed by Council.
Reed a letter from the Saint John District Labour Council submitting the name
of Mr. Ernest G. Bonnell, l2l Uuke Street, west Saint John as a nominee to fill the vacancy existing on
the 'Saint John Boerd of Health, Read a letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor ~ouncil submitting
the neme of Mr. J. O. Stevens, 70l Manewagonish Road, Lancaster, as a nominee to fill the said vacancy.
On motion of .l<lderman Campbell
seconded by Alderr~n MacCellum
RESOLVED that the letters from the Saint John
District Labour Council and the Saint John Trades and Labor Council submitting nominees to fill the existing
vacancy on the Saint John BoaI~ of Health, be laid on the table for one week and the lattar organization
requested to submit as nominee the name of a City resident.
On motion of His ,Worship the Mayor
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the saint John Town
Planning Commission requesting that the necessary two members of the Common Council be appointed to the
said Commission effective January 1st, be received and filed and Aldermen Harrigan and 1"acCallum appointed
members of the said commission.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Civil Defense Control
Committee requesting that the Common Council appoint a representative to the said Committee in place of
former Alderman Tippett, be received and filed end Alderman Belyea eppointed in this connection.
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Cofil1(JI//P~E,litu4itefw;J. RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish
~ /7 k t', of Simonds submitting the names of Councillor E. A. Whitebone, Edith Avenue, and Mrs. Agnes
1,/1', --'7j'ot?S..vQ)( ,pr Baxter, Loch Lomond l\oad, as "imonds representatives on the Saint John Free Public Library
Free_ 7l.t-61i'c _ Board, be laid on the table until such time as Simonds appointments ara being made to the
k",f,..."" said Library Board.
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On motion of Rlderman Harrigan
Secondad by Alderman fuacCallum
RESOL~~D that the lowest tender,
nemely that of the Saint John Iron Works, Limited be accepted, quoting -the sum of ~765.00 for
removing rudders and propellors and drawing both tailshafts of the ferry "Loyalist"
for survey, rehewing both lignum vitae bushings in stern bearings and refitting teilshefts;
end for two reconditioned propellors on board the vessel to be fitted to tailshafts and
rudders replaced and all connected up - all such work to be completed in an estimated four
days.
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Tenders were opened for the supplying of Assessment forms.
On motion of Alderman WacCallum
Seconded by Alderman teed
RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying
of hssessment forms be referred to the Assessment Department for a recommendation.
On motion of blderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOL VED that a s per the request of
the Director of Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the purchase of emergency repair
parts consisting of paddle feces, dust seals, bearings, etc. to the amount of $5l3.88 from
Wm. Stairs Son & Morrow, agents for the machine, this material having been ordered through
the summer for maintenance of the Asphalt paving plant and being chargeable to Asphalt
Plant equipment appropriation of 1952 through the Stores division.
On motion of ~lderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that as per the request of
the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of 45 gallons of Non-slip
:l!'loor wax from G. H. \'ood & Co. for City Hall as before to cost in the vtcini ty of,l;140.00, and
to be included in this year's appropriation for cleaning.,
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On motion of Alder~Bn campbell
Secoroded by Aldermon MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of Purchasing requesting authority for renewal of public liability insurance on
the ferry boat and approaches with the J:'oronto Gen,eral co. through Angus lIIiller Ltd.
expired January 3rd, 1953, for three years for a premium of $627.00, payable in installments
of 50, 30 and 20 per cent and for payment of the first premium amounting to $313.50, chargeable
to this year's appropriation for insurance, be referred to th~ Insurance Brokerage
Committee of the City of Saint John.
Ou motion of hlderman Teed
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RESOLVED that in accordance with
the request of the Director of sanitation, authority be granted for the calling of tenders
for another car-load of salt for the sanitation Department.
On motion of hlder~~n ~eed
Seconded ,bY' Alderman vmitebone
RESOLVED that the report of the
Building Inspector an'd the report of the police Department for the month of December last,
be received and filed, copies of each report having been distributed to common Council members.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Rssessors and the letter from the Town Planning Co~mlission recommending that the
offer of Messrs. Teed, Palmer, O'Connell and Hanington, barristers, on bshalf of their
client, Mr. George Dick, to exchange lot 1114, St. James Street, presently owned by Mr.
Dick, for City-owned portion of lot l23B, Britain Street, be accepted, be received and
filed and the recommendation adopted.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
"econded by Alderman Teed
!~SOLVED that the report from the
Recreation Advisory Commi ttee releti ve to proposed esta blishment of miniature playgrounds,
be leid on the table until the next common Council meeting,coptes-of ,same having been
distributed to each Member of the Council.
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On motion of ~lderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of iviaintenancE
and uupply requesting authority to send out for repairs one of the large garbage trucks as the hydaulic
hoist and cam-shaft assembly are bl'oken, and submitting quotations obtained for such work, be recaived and
filed and the said truck sent to the saint John Iron Works, Limited, whose quotation is $l75.00, the lower
of two bids received.
On motion of ~lderman Harrigan
seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLTh'D that the report from the Director of "orks
relative to tha claim of the Local Construction Co. for extras in the amount of $33,572.50 performed on
'their contract for excavation of service pipes and mains in the ~ity of Saint John to the year 1950, be
received and filed, and the said cleim for extras be not paid and the company concerned so notified and
also that the Common council is not acc~pting any claim for extras.
On motion of'Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Aldermen Maccallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector
reporting on the condition of the old gas tanks, formerly used for gas storage by the New Brunswick Power
Company, at the COrner of st. James and Cannarthen Streets, and now the property of Eastward Industries
Limited, be received and filed.
On motion of ~lderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the committee appointed under resolution
of common council of December 15th last to meet with representatives of City Transit Limited and with the
Transportation Corunittee relative to the transportation franchise, be now dissolved.
Alderman Belyea withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
seconded by Alderman Tead
RESOL VED that tha le tter from the "eputy ~oire Marshal,
Director of the ~'ire Department and the Building Inspector, recommending that the reqllest from the Irving
Oil company Limited for permission to install four underground gasoline tanks and pumps of l,OOO gallons
each at the new service station on the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and iviatcalf utreet Extension, also
four gasoline tanks and pumps of 1,000gallons each at the new Egbert ~treet and ~borne bvenue service
station, be complied with - such installetions to comply with Class 1 insbilation, which is classified as
inflammable liquids, and comply with ell otber regulations - be received and filed and the recommendation
adopted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
HESOLV ED
31st, 1952, be laid on the
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table and copies of same supplied each
On motion of Alderman ~eed
"econded by Alder'man iiJacCallum
llESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee advising that on January 2nd last the Adelaide utreet bus was restored to its former route and
a new schedule was adopted for the Rifle Range and Portland place areas on a trial basis only, and since
that time, the service has not worked out satisfactorily for the residents or the Committee, and also
advising that i~mediate steps were taken to study the entire schedule, to have some suitable service workad
out for all concerned, and to make this change as quickly as possible, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the latters from Mr. Ora P. ~acCollum
and Mr. K. A. Wilson, ~.C., on behalf of his client, Mrs. Gertrude Ryan, protesting the sale by the City to
ror. F. W. Dykeman of the portion of Crown utreet presently being edvertised for closing off as a street, be
received and filed and the land in question be not sold to Mr. Dykeman and the area instead turned over to
the Parks Commission, to be made into a small park.
Alderman campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution as he felt Mr. Dykeman had
been assured of the sale of this property to him when the Common council had authorized the Common Clerk
to ende"vour to settle the 'question between Mr. Dykeman and Mrs. Gertrude Ryan.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLV~D thst each ~ember of the Common Council be
furhished with the Police Department report concerning the recent occurrences of burglaries in the City,
for the next Common Council meeting and that such report be kept confidential by each ~ember.
On motion of Alderman campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
HESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of
Trade offering to co-operate in any way pOSSible in the reducing of the number of burglaries occurring in
the City of saint John, and offering certain suggestions in this connection, be received and referred to the
Director of Police.
On motion of ~lderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. C.A.munro
commenting on traffic conditions on Douglas Avenue and offering suggestions for the alleviating of same, be
received and referred to the Traffic Committea.
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RESOL VED that the
New BrunSWick COUlpetiti ve Festival of Music requesting an increased grant
be received and referred to the Committae on B~dget.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
letter from the
for the year 1953,
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESuLVED that
Animal Rescue League requesting an increased grant for the year 1953,
to, the Committee on Budget.
On motio~ of Alderman Campbell
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be received and referred
Seconded by Alderman
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RESOLVED that
at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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Common Council be held on Monday, January 26th,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant
City Solicitor relative to 'the claim of Mrs. Agnes Doran "against the City which arose out of
the Plaintiff sustaining injurias by falling on an allegedly defective sidewaYk'in the City,
be received and filed and the offer of Mrs. Doran to settle her claim for the sum of $234.00,
be accepted.
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At a Conmon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
twenty-sixth day of January, A.D., 1953, at 6.30 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan,Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E.D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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_Zi<=JosIlDrrditiol:7 The Transportation Committee entered the meeting and were heard by the CommonCouncil,
'/? '.L-L sitting in Committee of the Whole. Mr. C.C.Sullivan, chairman of the Transportation Committee, read a
-'-' v()mm/v~ee prepared statement relative to the application of City Transit Limit"d for an increased fare structure,
~~i7$"O,.~~t<IOh which stated the Cowmittee are prepared to accept the fare structure of five cent straight fares for children
- -, I /I and ten cent straight fares for adults, six tickets for twenty-five cents for children and three tickets
-- TareS, for twenty-five r."nts for adults, providing a pass is suppli"d at $1.75, otherwise the application be
rejected. The Committee believed that, this decision will be appealed to the Hotor Carrier Board, and in view
of this, they feel tffit if the appeal is opposed at the Motor Carrier Board, Lancaster City and the Simonds
Highway Board should share in t!1e expense and the CO:Jlmittee should not carryon a separate audit. The
Committee inquired if they should meet with the ~ancaster and Simonds representatives, as a matter of courresy
pefore giving their decision on the application. Mr. Sullivan stated that the fare structure the Committ"e
are prepared to approve would mean a total increase of $79,000.00 in revenue to City Transit Limited, however
tbis amount cannot be guaranteed to the company due to the fact tlB t present ticket buyers would transfer
to passes, pass purchases have been reQuced because of slackness of work at the port, and this has been an
open winter. He pointed out that the company claim they require an increased revenue of $141,000.00.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded byAlderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Transportat.ion Committee be authorized to
contact representatives of the City of Lancaster and the Simonds Highway Board prior to giving their
decision on the application of CityTran~it Limited for an increased fare structure, and to advise such
represent.atives that if an appeal is made and is opposed at the Motor Carrier Board, Lancaster and Simonds
should share in the expense and the Committee should not carryon a separate audit.:
AND FURTHER that the said Committee ,eport back to the Common Council in this connection.
Alderman Campbell entered the meeting at this time.
The TranspOrtation Committee withdrew from the meeting, and the Committee arose and the
Mayor resumed the Chair in Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded
by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that minutes of meetings of January tenth and
the said minutes having been forwarded to each Common Council Member.
twelfth
last be confirmed, copies of
,. Read (l leU,,,!, from a number of merchants and business concerns in Ue vicinity of Mill,
DOCk, and Union Streets recommending to the Traffic Committee that the proposal of having no left turn from
Nill Street into Union Street be reconsidered as the merchants on Union Street would be greatly affected if
this regulation were instituted " and as there has been no s"rious traffic problem at this corner to date.
Mr. L, T. Do':f spoke in sup port of the letter, stating that these merchants and business-
es are opposed to the elimination of the left hand turn up Union Street from Mill Street. He pointed out the
congestion of traffic such elimination wouldcause on King Street when vehicles would make a left hand turn
into Germain Street enroute to Union Street, "no tre extra distance it would be necessary for vehicles to
travel under such regulations. Mr.Dow suggest.ed that a traffic light be placed at the foot of Union Street
where it enters Mill Street, and that this would eliminate the problem.
Mr. Hartley Campgell also spoke in support of the merchants concerned, and pointed out
various causes for the traffic problem in this district.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from various merchants and business
concerns in the vicinity of Hill, Dock and Union Streets, recomm~nding to the Traffic Committee that the
propos,d of having no left tum from Mill Street into Dock Street be reconsidered, be referred to the Traffic
Co~TIittee; that no further action be taken ,<ith respect to the elimioation of the said left turn; and that
the secretary of the Traffic Connnittee be asked to cOJJL'llunic;:ate vd,t.h Nr. L.T, DO\1, representing these mercrants
and .business concerns for the purpose of arranging a meeting with such parties relatIve to the solution of
the traffic problem in the above district.
The delegation signified their willingness to ~eet with the Traffic Committee in t.his
connection, and withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of a number of property
owners on Water Street, West Saint John, the name of the said street be changed and that it be now known as
"Rivervie\<l Drivel':
AND FURTHER that the request for curbing of sidewalks, street paving and provision of
additional lighting on this street, be referred to t.he Committee ory BU9get.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded byAlderman Belyea
RESOLVED that authority be granted to purchase from the Saint
John Iron Works, Limited a new Lloyd's tested steel propellor shaft for the ferry "Loyalist" ,4-inch diameter
by 18 feet 0 inches long, with 2- brass wearing sleeves and marlin parcelling at inside end of each sleeve at
a cost of $545.00 - the said firm t~ install the said propellor shaft.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the ite~ized account submitted
bJ'the Power Connnission of the City of S9.int John amounting to $2,538.53 rehtive to the
supplying of decorative Christmas lighting on various City streets from December 15th, 1952
to January 7th last inclusive, be paid.
Alderman Whitebone stBted th9.t he would like the following information
regarding the Christmas,trees placed throughout the City squares, etc. this p9.st holi,day
season:- where and when su~h trees were placed and under whose authority this was done -
this to apply to every Christams tree placed on both the east and west sections of the City.
The Executive Director replied tha t this information will be ecrrU"d in the form of a report
to the Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aldemlan Campbell
RESOLVED that the ~atter of proposed amend-
ments to the City Government Act with respect to Section 12 and Sub-section (2) of Section
13, be laid on the table for one week.
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AldermanBelyeil commented that ordinary work relative to the ferry "Loyalist"
should have been performed each year, also that the wharves ilnd ferry approaches should have
been kept in repair. He noted that if the necessary ordinary work had been performed on
the ferry, certain repair s Vihich are being done now would not have been necessary. He
suggested that for a foot above and a foot below the water line, the ferry be coppered and
that guards be i,'1stal18d on the boat in order to protect the propellors from ice in winter.
Alderman Belyea moved tTh9.t a connnittee be appointed to ascertain where
the responsibility lies with respect to the condition of the ferry "Loyalist~ whether the
presnt repairs to the ferry are being performed properly and what exactly is transpiring with
regard to this boot, but there was no seconder.
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The Executive Director advised that the buoyancy apparatus of the ferry
has been condemned by the Department of Transport and explained the requirements of the
Dep9.rtment in this connection. He felt that if this'matt8r can be settled, the boat will be
in operation at the end of January.
Alderman Belyea withdrew from the meeting at this time.
Hessrs. H. Davis, the CONtractor who performed the renovation of the store
fronts in the Charlotte Street Harket Building, and W.W.Alward, of the firm of Alward & Gillies,
arcH tect.s, entered the meeting at. thi s t.ime to submit figures "howing tre cost of renovat.ion
for each store front in this building, as requested by the Common Council on January 12th l~st.
Mr. Alward submitt.ed a prepared stat.ement of figures in this connection, which showed that the
,tender of Hr. D vis in the amount of $19,000.00 had been over-expended by $950.00 due to the
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necessity of laYing fotmdations. He point.ed out that all these stores with the exception of
Pedersen's have undergone some alterat.ions with respect to square foot front _,areas, from
from wrat t.hey Viere when the proprietors ,,,ere paying the original rentals. Mr. 1I11.'3.rd agreed
to check all U'e figures uncleI' preparation by the Executive Director with respect to r8ntals
on the stores in question. Alderman Campbell stated he does not feel that the rentals of
these stores and Market merchants are up-to-date and he desires a statement from the Execut.ive
Direct.or in t.his connection as t.h8 statement submitted by the Executive Director and dist.ribut.ed
to each Council Hember at this meeting is not correct.
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On motion of Alderman T8ed
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Seconded by Ald8rman Harrigan
RESOLVSD that as per the request of the
Executi ve Director, ,<uthori ty be grant.ed to proceed vii th Ve completion of the Charlotte Street
Market Building at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by ~lderman Whitehone
RESOLVE:D that the account submHt8d by Hr.H.
DaviS, the cont.ractor for the renovation of the Charlotte Street. Market Building store fronts,
in the amotmt. of $950.00 for excavat.ing and placing concret,e in the sidel,,-a.lk to support shoring
of the main Market Building, whi ch was not included in the original specificat.ions of his
contract, be paid.
Mr. R. ,1 . Broderick appeared beforethe meeting on behalf of Property Finance
Limit.ed in response to a notice fro!!! the Building Inspect,or which required the company to show
cause, if any, why a dilapidat.ed or dangerous building owned by it, situated at 9l Hilyard
Street., should not be removed or destroyed as provided for by Section 10 of "The Saint John
Building Act, 1925".
Hr. Broderick sta t.ed t.ha t the company had been informed by the Building
Inspector that repairs were necessary to three company-o;med properties, and t.he company
promised to have this work done. The repairs to one of the properti8s has b8en complet.ed,
the second is nearing completion and the third - the propert.y under discussion - has not be,,!!
commenced. He felt the Building Inspecbr had understood t.hat. t.he repairs to these propert.ies
would be done in rota tior) as the maint.enance staff could not work on all t.he ,woperties at
one ti!!le, and t.herefore he could not lmderstand why the Bu;,lding Inspect.or had sent the not.ice
to appear before the Commo~ Council regarding the third property, before the company had
the opportunity to prepare a report for presentation to the Building Inspector relat.iye to
repairs on same. Mr. Broderick admit.t.ed th9.t this property requires so",e repairs. He stated he
ul'tderstands that the Common Council r'a ve some plan in mind regarding widening street.s in this
section, and if the Building Inspector does not wish to giye the company a reasonable opportunity
to repair this property, he would suggest that the City purchase it at its 1952 assessed value of
$1,710.00 for land and buildings. He felt that it would take ~~ least from four to six weeks
in which to repair the'propert.y at 91 Hilyard Street.
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and has deteriorated steadily, and he has expected to see it fall down before now. He explained
that the dangerous condition of the building is his reason for requiring immediate action to be
taken for either repairs or demolit.ion.
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~he advantage t.o the City in purchasing the property in question at this time at its assessed value rather
than possibly having to ::Icquire it in the future by expropriation which might be more expensive.He
appreci::lted the fact that the City does not wish to become a landlord and he could assure vacant occupancy
of this building in tl1e event the City would purcha Se it. He felt that the City could ha "e the building
demolished for less than $1,700.00.
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<;) AND FURTHER in the event, the offer of purchase by the City is not accepted by the comp'll'\Y;
.otuld/ntj ..' repair work on the said property be commenced by the company immediately and completed to ~he satisfaction
7hs~ct'or of the Building Inspector.
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Alderman Harrigan pointed out that if the City purchases ~his property, the total cost
of purchase and demolition would be approximately $3,400.00, whereas if the property were to be expropria~
the demolition expense would be $1,700.00; therefore, he felt the property will have to be either repaired
immediately or expropriated by the City.
Mr. Broderick then stated that if the City desire to purchase this property, the company
will remove the building at no cost to the City.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Limited
for the
Seconded byAlderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that if the property owned by Property Finance
and situated ::It 91 Hilyard Street should be in line for exprppriation within a period of two years
purpose of street widening, this property liill be taken over by the City of Saint John:
Mr. Broderick then spoke with reference to the condition of South Wharf and Peters
Wharf, on !Jehalf of property owners located thereon, and explained that Mr. HendryO.McLellan, barrister,W'is
unable to be present at this meeting ffi,the ~attcr. He stated that Mr. Andrew Malcolm,Mr.McLell::ln and himself
had met with represent.atives of the National Harbours Board to ascertain what, if anything, could be done to
allevia te the present condition of wha.rves and properties in this section.He outlined the present condition
of these wharves. He advised that Mr.McLellan represents A.Freedman & Sons Limited, \<110 are located on
South IVblrf and whose property has deteriorated due to the conditim1 of the wharf. All the property owners
on the wharves feel that .the situation is extremely dangerous and is lia ble to result in danger to the
public.He st"ted that the Building Inspector and the Department of Works of the City had been advised of the
situation but that no steps had been taken by them. Mr. BroderiCk stated he realized it is a difficult matter
where the different parties are concerned, namely:- the City of Saint Jo~n, which owns the land under these
wharves and maintains the driveway on the wharves; the National Harbours Board, which maintains the face of
the Wfa rves; and the owners of the buildings on the wharves - to find a solution to the problem, but he
desired to have a report from the Building Inspector on the condHion of South Wharf and requested the
Common Council to endeavour to alleviate the situation.
The Executive Director advised that, as far as the City is concerned,- the National HarbolI'
Board owns South IVbarf and must maintain it . The City ::Igreed to mintain the surface of this wharf, which
has been done. The land under the buildings on South Wharf is owned by the City and leased to these differEnt
businesses. The property in back of the buildings is owned by Dr. A. P.Pat.erson and he is not required to
maintain it.The'ten::lnts of the City on South l~ put in piling and erected buildings on the pilings,and
the pilings have now det.eriorated.The City has no leeal responsibility in this respect.He poin~ed out that
there is considerable assessed value on ~he buildings on South Wharf, and that Mr.Broderick feels that the
City has a moral obligation to assist its tenanl.s'who are located,on the wharf.He explained that the Council
ther'efoi'e h3.ve to consider how far their obligation goes to these tenants in maintaining the buildings on thl
South Wharf, and added that it would cost approximately $30,000.00 to maintain same.He also stated that the
'National Harbours Board may acquire this property within a few years in the extension of the ha.rbour
facilities.
Mr.Broderick st.ated t~.at, the only method of preventing the buildings on Sout.h Wharf from
collapse is to put a foundation of heavy stone under them, which would be accomplished by removing the
present floors, dumping the necessary stone and replacing the floors ,lith a cement cap or material of that
nrl.ture.lf the Harbours Board should acquire these properties, this investment would of necessity be taken
into consideration "hen discussions regarding extension of the harbour front would take place, and therefore
the City would not suffer any loss in this connection through assisting its tenants.He concurred with t.he
opinion that any legal obligation of the City to the tenants does not exist, but he pointed out that the
project mentioned above regarding fo\mdations is too 19.rge for most of the tenant,s to undertake without
assistance from the City.On behalf of one of the owners, Mr. Broderick suggested that he bear one-ha.lf the
cost of the fill if the City would bear the balance of the cost.
On motion of Alde~an Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter be laid on the table for one week and
in the meantime, the CorrrrnonCouncil give consideration t.o s"me:
AND FURTHER that t.he property owner's, concerned be requested to submit their proposal in
this connection at the next meeting of the Common Council.
The Common Clerk read a letter from the New Y.M.C.A. Building Fund expressing apprecia-
tion for the cont.ribution from the City of Saint John towards the s'"id fund.
On motion of Aldeman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Court of Revision for
the year ending December 31st, 1952, be taken from the table and filed and copies of the minutes of meetings
of the Court of Revision be supplied to Common Council Members weekly.
Aldermen Campbell and Teed were the only Members present who requested copies of the
above named minutes.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
rela ti ve to th e
table and filed
matter.
resolution.
RESOLVED that the report from the Recreation Advisory Committe,
proposed establishing of miniQtl~e playgrounds throughout the City, be now taken from the
and a co~~ittee appointed to confer and work \;ith the Recreation Advisory Corrmittee on the
Alderman Campbell was appointed a com~ttee of one to act in accordance with the above
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~'-r:L and Labor Council submitting the name of Mr. Daniel,E..Oram, Building 11, Apartment C, Churchill
ClInt- -'''n/7 7rCH1!!'.f Boulevard as nominee to fill the existing vacancy on the Saint John Board of Health, be
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taken from the
fu~D FURTHER that the letters from the said Trades and Labor Council and from
District Labour Council with respect to the appointment to the said Board, be
table and filed. '
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On motion of Aldel~an Campbell
1ft,C'/'eCi'hon Seconded by Aldermfln Teed
fidll"~()I::(J. al1?l1l1~ RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation
/?_ ,~-TI Advisory Committee relative to capital expenditures they deem necessary on playgrounds, playing
(..,Q)'L ,<::1. -- ' fields and equipment to orotect previous expenditures on same, be taken from the table and
. e...rpend/:fcu-es referred to the Committee' on Budget.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation
Advisory Committee with respect to attendance of members at meetings of the Cowmittee and
with respect to the $100.00 grant to the Police Athletic League under Common Council Order
of June 16th, 1952, be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish,of
SimDnds requ~sting th~t when appointments are made to the Power Commission of the City of
Saint John, they be given an opportunity to submit a suggestion regarding a representative
from Simonds, be nON t'lken from the t<J.ble and fiied until such time as the said Parish are
granted an additional representative on the Power Commission.
Read Report of ,the Committee of the ~~ole
( as follows )
To the CO~lMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
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The Committee of t.he Whole
report
Your Committee begs to report that it sat on January 15th last at 10.00
o'clock a.m., in the.Mayor's Office,City Hall, when there were present Hayor Patterson,
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, ~llicCallurn, Teed and Whitebone, Messrs. E.D.Walsn, Executive
Director, and F.S.Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director, a delegation representing the
Retail Merchants Association, the Saint. John Board of Trade and Saint John businessmen in
general, and Messrs. S.R.Kelly, W.T.Tyner and Roy Cameron, representing the residents of the
south snd of the City, and your Committee begs to submit the following report:
1. That the businessmen's delegation was heard, together with Messrs. Kelly
and Cameron, relative to the proposed sale by the City of Saint John of the si,te of the South
End Playgrounds to McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited, during which hearing the delegation
expressed the view that the COlTJIlOn Council had acted too hastiiy in their deci.sion on January
12th last to abandon the proposed sale of the site.
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2. That both the delegation and representatives of the south imd residents
were in agreement with the suggestion t.hat the McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited be requested
to put in writing their proposed plans for t.he project. they desired to establish on the South
End Playgrounds site.
3. That the delegation of businessmen were advised by the Committee ~f the
Whole that the onus ~laS cn them to produce arguments to warrant the rescinding of the said
resolution of January 12th and that the Common Council would welcome suggestions for alter-
native locations for the proposed industry and the Playgrounds.
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Your Comrn:i,ttee also begs to report that it sat on <Tanuary 19th last at
3.00 o'tlock p.m., in the Mayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor Patterson
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and \'Ihitebone, Messrs. E. D. WalSh,
Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director, and your
Committee begs to submit the following report and recommendations:
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4, . . ,That the annual pay of Mr. Robert Hannah, who is employed in the Works
Department, be increased to $4,500.00 as of January 1st, 1953.
5. That the Transportation Committee appear before the next meeting of
the Common Council to be held on Monday, January 26th, at 6.30 o'clock p.m.
Saint John, N. B.
January 26th, 1953.
Yours respectfully,
(sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson,
Chairman.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the report be received and
t.he recommendations contained therein adopted.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderm~ Teed
RESOLVED that the Town Planning Commission be requested to
advise the Common Council at its next meeting regarding progress made in the obtaining of additional sites
f9r McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited, and the attitude of the said company in this matter.
The Executive Director stated that in the review of the Town Planning Commission
minntes, he found that most of the people who came before the COl!lJIlon Council to oppose the sale of the
South End Playgrolmds, had approved the obtaining of alternative sites and that the former Director of
Recreation had stated that the South End Playgrounds site was totallY' inadequate and it Was on his
. res:ommendation t.hat the attempt was made to procure the Barrack Green and the old gas works site for the
playgrounds. A~derman Campbell requested that the Town Planning Commission prepare a report on the whole
of this matter for the next meeting of the Common Council. The Executive Director replied that this will
be done.
On motion of AldeI'!ll",n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council expressing approval of the decision of the Common Council in retaining the eighteen-month terminatiof
clause in the present operating franchise of City Transit Limited, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from }Ir. D. Roland Vlebb, consulting
electrical engineer, offering on behalf of t.he Dominion Electric Protection Company the sum of $24.00 per
year to the City of Saint John for each of 15 local sprinkler alarm supervisory installations in service
at the time of the annual accrual date, namely January 1st, these being connected to a central alarm
register at the Fire Department headquarters, having 24-hour supervision, and to include for payment of
rebate, beco~ing effective on January 1st following their connection, any additional installations during
each year - the initial payment of $360.00 to be made immediately - be received and filed and the said
offer accepted.
On motion of Aldem.an Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. L.E.R. Winchester advising
of the condition of the cellar under his property at 20 Fourth Street due to seepage of water and recommend-
ing that a catch basin be installed at this locati,on to remedy the situation, also commenting on the swampy i
nature of the ground, be received and referred to the Direc~or of Works for a report and recommendation;
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. C. R. Mersereau,
solicitor for Mr. Herbert Pilley who owns property at 18 Chapel Street, requesting that. some work be done
on the said street this year from Portland Street. intersection to the corner of Acadia Street, be received
and referred to the Direct.or of l'Iorks.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Safety
League requesting that consideration be given to the suggestion that the sandio[l and salting of the road
surface of the Reversing Falls Bridge be included in the street operations carried out by personnel of the
City - the necessary sand and salt to be supplied by the Provincial Government - be received and filed and
the Provincial Department of Pub~ic Works advised that the City of Saint John is willing to co-operate in
this connection provided compensation is received for this service.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alder~.an Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Real Estate Owner's
Association recommending that persons offering for election in the City of Saint John should be bona fide
residents of the City and otherwise qualified, be received and referred to the committee appointed to
review the Cit.;jT Gove~nment Act.
His Worship advised that the above named committee consists of Aldermen Harrigan
and }fucCallwn and the Common Clerk.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by AlderlILan Teed
RESOLVED that the lett,er from the Real Estate Owner's
Association advising they are strongly in favour of a grant to the cities in which are located New
Brunswick Liquor Control Board stores and recommending that as all other businesses in this city pay
a turnover tax, that the said Liquor Control Board stores in this city should pay a portion of their
earnings to the City of Saint John by way of a grant in lieu of taxes, be received and filed and the
recommendation contained therein endorsed and the Executive Director and Chairman, Board of Assessors
requested to pursue the matter in an endeavour to obtain such a grant:
AND FURTHER ih the event that satisfactory co-operation is not forthcoming from the
said Liquor Control Board in this connection, that further action be taken.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~lhitebone
RESOLVED that the matter of amendment to
the Saint John City Assessment Act, 1948, with respect to sale of real estate in tax sales
for arrears of taxes, approved by the Co~~on Council under date of ~furch 31st, 1952, be
brought before the Cow~on Council at its next meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G.
Harold ~~rkham renewing his charge for indemnity to the amount of $50.00 for damage done
to his property at 116 Wright Street and requesting that adjustment in his last year's
taxes to the above amolmt be effected, be received and filed and the Collection Department
authorized to take whatever action is considered necessary in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the letter from the County
Secretary advising that at a meeting of the Committee of the v~ole of the Municipal
Council on January 20th last tne follow:i.n g recommendation vIas adopted: - that the question
of financing payment for the Falls View Drive be referred to the Councils of the Cities
of Saint John and Lancaster for a decision, be received and the matter left in the hands
of the Executive Direct,or to confer with the County Secretary and report to Connnon Counci,l
as to the status of the matter at the present time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderwan Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the City
of Lancaster relative to the request of the City of Saint John that Lancaster share in
the settling of an account submitted by Mr. Ross Porter for damages to his property when
work was being performed on the Lowell Street playground, advising that the Lancaster
Council are not interested in the matter in any way as it is property of the City of Saint
John and the work on this Playground was performed under direction of Saint.'John ~llt,horHies
with their own equipment and supervised by their employees, be received and filed:
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AND FURTHER that the City of Saint John offer to Mr. Ross Porter without
prejudice the sum of $?-5.00 in full settlement of his claim of $500.00 for damages to his
property incurred when improvements were being carried out at the Lowell Street Playground.
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On motion 0 f Alderoan v~itebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of
Simonds reques<:,ing that increased lighting be provided on Rothesay Avenue, be received and
filed' and the said Parish requested to advise the specific locations on Rothesay Avenue at
which it is considered such additional lights should be placed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Horticultural Association requesting that street lighting between Seely Street :ind Mount
Pleasant Avenue and continuing to the pavilion at Lily Lake, be completed, be received and
referred to the Street Lighting Committee.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Board of Trade stressing the need for action to restore and stimulate Canadian exports
through Canadian ports and advising that a meeting will take place in Toronto, on February
l8th, at which time representatives of the National Harbours Board will be hosts to shipping
representatives and traffic offici~ls from all parts of Canada, and urging that the City of
Saint John take advantage of this opportunity to present the case of the Port of Saint John
in co-operati,on with ~!r. Rand: H. Natheson, Executive I-I.anager, r-',a,ri~imes Transportation
Commission, who will represent the Maritime Provinces as a traffic and rate expert, be
received and filed and the matter of reuresent,ation on behalf of the City of Saint John be
left in the hands of His Worship the Mayor for investigation and report to Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alde~~ Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the City of
London, Ontario advising that they have adopted a resolution urging the Dominion and
Provincial Governments that immediate arrangements be made for a Dominion-Provincial-
Municipal Conference as proposed by the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities
for the consideration of municipal problems as they are affected by Provincial and
DOl!'j,nion legislation as well as for the consideration of the various responsibilities of
municipalities and their right to the use of certain fields of taxation to finance the cost
thereof, be recei.ved and filed and the stand of the City of London, Ontario in this
connection endorsed by the Common Council of the City of Saint John.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan ,
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadlan
Legion, B.E.S.L., Saint John Branch No. 14, requesting permission to sponsor the "Bill Lynch
Shows" at the BarrackGreen during 1953, from June 1st to 6th inclusive, and also requesting
that the usual fee in this connection be waived, be received and filed and the requested
permission granted and the matter of location and date for the holding of this show be referred
to the Coronation Committee for their information and the said fee be not waived:
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all such shows, etc. locating within the City of Saint John be charged the required fees.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderw~n Teed
RESOLVED tla t the letter from Mr.R. Lavoie requesting permission
to bring to Saint John and present "Daniel's Greater Shows", from Monday, July 13th to Saturday, July 18th
next at the required license fee of $450.00, and to locate the said show on City-o~~ed lot on Prince Edward
Street be received and filed and Mr. Lavoie advised th~t he will be granted use of the said lot for the
stip~ed period at a fee of $100.00 plus the license fee of $450.00, if he submits the name of a sponsor
suitable to the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that all shows, circuses, etc. locating within the
City of Saint John be advised at the time permission is granted for the holding of same that they are
I responsible for the cleaning up of grounds utilized by them, prior to their departure from the City.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVE!) that for the year 1953, Daylight Saving Time be
observed in the City of SaintJohn from ~~dnight, April 25th, to midnight, September 26th:
AND FURTHER that the letter from The Railway Association of Canada in the above matter,
be received and filed.
Alderman Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Decent Literature Committee
reporting the pro'gress made in the Decent Literature Crusade, be received and filed and the said Committee
corrmended for their work in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr. G. Earle Logan,
Q.C. for services rendered as Sitting }!agistrate from January 2nd to 10th inclusive, in the amount of
$160.00, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded byAlderman Teed
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $1,000.00 covering
professional services rendered by Messrs.Carter & Carter, relative to the preparation of the report and
opinion on the City's legal powers under the, Ci ty. Charter, be. paid - it being understood the. t in the event
the City should desire completion of the report, this payment lIill be regarded as being a portion of the
original total fee:
AND FURTHER that the City Solicitor be r"quested to advise the Common Council offiCially
at its next meeting what benefit will accrue to the City of Saint John through the proposed report on the
City's present status under the Charter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded byAlderman Teed
RESOLVED thit subscription by the City of Saint John to the
Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities for the year ending December 31st, 1953, amounting to
$204.00, be paid.
Alderman Belyea re-entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded byAlderman Harrigan
RESOT,1,TJ<;J) that the let.ter from Local Construction Company
relative to the matter of their claIm for extras on work performed for the City of Saint John under contract,
requesting thatthey be given an opport'mity to meet "lith the Cormnon Council on the rratter, be received and
filed:
AND FURTHER that offIcials of this company be advised that if they desire to appear
before the next meeting of the Comlllon Council as private citizens, with respect to their claim for extras,
they are privileged to do so.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that authority be granted to His \vorship the Mayor
and to the Common Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Saint John the necessary amendment No.1 to the
agreement. dated August 4th, 1947, providing for p;;tyment of taxes to the City of Saint John on the housing
pro,ject locat.ed at Rockwood Court administered by Central ;-:ortgage and Housing Corporation _ the said amend-
ment providing for increased taxation payable to the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the New
Brunswick Drama Festival, the City of Saint John sponsor a message of greeting on the programmes of the said
FestIval which is being held in thiscity shortly, at a cost of $50.00:
AND FURTHER that the above nallled amount be paid to the New Brunswick Drama Festival.
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conditions and the possibility of a railway strike in this co~~try, the Director of
Sanitation would request that two carloads of salt be purchased in place of the one carload
originally advertised for tender.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED tl-a t the tender of McCormack
& Zatzman, Limited for the supplying of 50 tons of ~oarse salt at a price of $19.50 per
ton, packed in 100 lb. bags, delivered and piled in the City w'lrehouses a.t Rothes'l.Y
Avenue, Portland Street and West Saint John, be accepted - this being the lower of two
bids received:
AND FURTHER that authority be granted to purchase two carloads of
salt at the oc>ove named price, in place of the original tender call of one carload.
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on a year's supply
of tires for City motor vehicles.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded byAlderman Belyea
RESOL'lED that as per the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of 94 sections of crawler
track and otber necessary replacement parts for the Asphalt Finisher to cost in the
vicinity of $1,000.00 from Mussens Ltd. who are the sole agents for East Canada - the
amount to be included in this year's appropriation for equipment repairs.
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On wntion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVf~D that in accordance with the request
of the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a carload consisting
of about 120 cylinders containing 150 pounds each of liquid chlorine from Canadian Ind1.:striAs
Ltd. at $9.00 per hundred pounds, plus tax and freight as before, and to be included in
this year's appropriation for Water "~intenance.
On motion of Alderrran Campbell
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RESOLVED that in accordance with the
request of the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of onemectric
floor machine complete wit.h scrubbing and polishing brushes and 15uffing pad for the
~~rket Buildine, from G.H.Wood & Co. Ltd. for the sum of $227.38 which is the lower of
two bids received - this cost to be included in this year's appropriation,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded byAlderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Building
Inspect.or for the year 1952, be received and filed and entered in the Year Book, copies of
same !~ving been distributed to each Common Council Member.
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On motion of Alderm,n Teed
S8conded by Alderman vlhi tebone
RESOLVED that the report of the Director
of the Fire Department for the month of December last, incorporating the report of the
Elect.rical Inspector for t.he same period, be received and filed, copies of same having
been furnished each Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the report. of the Road
Engineer for the month of December last, be received and filed, copies of same having been
furnished each Member of theCommon Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors relative to the tenders for supplying Assessment forms, tax notices .
and envelopes reqlured by the Assessment Department, be received and filed and the recommendation
contained therein adopted for the accept1l!l ce of the following tenders, namely:-
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Pa terson Printing Co .Lt.d. 2100 sets of Assessment Forms
to cost $334.50 and 26,000 Tax Notice forms to cost $237.90,
both amounts subject to Feder~l and Provincial Taxes
Modern Printing COg1E!!:!!;Z 30,000 #9 Hercules Manilla Envelopes
at $6,1,0 per 1000, subject to Federal and Provincial Taxes
Barnes-Hopkin~ Ltd. 10,000 #8 Regular Window envelopes at
$4.85 per 1000, subject to Federal and Provincial Taxes
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- the above tenders being the lowest submitted in each particular inst"'lce.
Aldem.an Whitebone vot.ed "nay" to the above resolution as two of the
above firms have non-union shops.
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On motion of Alderman Belypa
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Beard of Assessors
request.ing permission to purchase from the Motor Vehicle Division of the Provincial Ta.x Branch a list of
Motor Vehicle Registrations for the City of Saint John at a charge of three cents per name, or a total
charge of approximately $250.00, be received and filed and the request complied, with.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded byAlderman Campbell
RESOLVED tra t the lct.1lr from the Building Inspector advising
that the cost of demolition of the build,ing located' at 16 Ward Street and owned by Atlantic Wholesalers
Lj,mited and of removing all surplus materials, leaving the lot, which measures 26 feet by 178 feet.,levelled
off, would be approximately $1,500.00, be received and filed and Mr. M.Gerald Teed, solicitor for the said
firm, advised that the Common Council do not wish to purchase the said property.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that, the letter from the St.reet Lighting Co!!'mitt.ee
advising that in order to improve the safety of Princess Street, between Water and Germain Streets, and t.o
conform with t.he seetion from Germain to Sydney Streets, t.hey would recommend that the five present 200
watt lights be changed to 400 watt luminaires, be received and filed and no action tB.ken on the matter for
the present.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderw3n Teed
RESOLVED that t.he let.t.er from the Director of t.he Fire Dep3.rt-
ment advising of the election of Mr.G.C.M.Farren as Captain and Mr.W.C,Purdy as Lieutenant of No.1 Salvage
Corps and Fire Police, and of the re-election of Captain Harold Priddle and Lieutenant G.Gray Harrison to
No. 2 Salvage Corps and Fire Police, and requesting tl~t arrangements be made for the swearing of Mr.Farren
and Mr. Purdy into their respective offices, be received and filed and this matt.er referred to His Worship
t.he Mayor with power to act.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderrran Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police on
behalf of the Saint John Police Protective Association, requesting that the Association be granted permissiOl
to hold the annual Policemen's Ball during the month of April 1953, be received and filed and the request
compHer:! wit-P. .
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman vlliitebone
rillSOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
requesting tha t permission be granted the Police Athletic League to hold a Jamboree at t.he Saint John Forum
on Monday, FebruarJ' 2nd, 1953, and inviUng all Members of the Common Council to attend, be received and
filedand the request.ed permission granted.
On moUon of AlderlTh1n Teed
Seco~ded byAlderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that. t.he reports from the Director of Works
regarding the developnent. of sewage disposal f'tcili ties in the Millidp,e Avenue and Boar's Head Road di strict,
be laid on t.he t.able and brought before the COll'mon Council together with the report relaiNe t.o the develop-
ment of Stanley Ward, presently being prepared by the Director of Works. '
On motion of AldermanCampbell
Seconded by Alderm~n Harrigan
RESOLVED that authority be granted to accept the Surr'mder
of Lease from Randolph & Baker Limited of property leased t.o them by the City of Saint John on the Green
Head Road, Lancaster, and to issue a new lease to the said company containing the same t.erms as the previous
lease.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that authority be grant.ed His Worship the J.!.ayor
and the Common Cler'k to execute the following Surrenders of Lease on behalf of the City of Saint John,
namely:- to the Estate of Susan F.Prissick, property located on Lombard Street, formerly held by the
Estate of James F .McDonald, and to Mrs.El!d.1J' Ervin, property located on Brooks Street, formerly held by the
Estat.e of \villiam Nearin - both properties having been t."ken by the City of Saint John by tax sale.
Thp Common Clerk advised that the leases regarding premises rented to t.he Manufacturers
Life Insurance Company and the Canada Life Assurance Compt ny on the seconr:! floor of the Charlotte Street.
Market Building have been drawn but not executed, and that the Executive Director is not satisfi,ed with the
square footage nawed in the leases. The Executive Director stated thateach cQmpany is actually acquiring
more space on a square foot basis than the figures contained in the leases show.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderm3n Teed
RESOLVED t.hat all leases, with t.he exception of that to
Household Finance Corporation of Canada, in connection with office space in the Che.rlotte Street Market
Building, be adjusted by the City Solicitor on an actual square foot basis.
On motion of Alser.nan Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John County East
L. O. L. No.1, advising that in connection wit.h their Provincial Celebration in Saint John on July 11th,
1953, they will hold a parade, fair and dance, and requesting that no travelling fairs or circuses be
permitted to show in Saint John on t.ha,t date, and requesting also that these !!'.atters be confir'!led by t.he
Common CounCil, be received and filed and arrangements in this connection be left in the hands of His
Worship the l1ayor and Common Clerk.
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On motion of Alderrr~n Pdrrigan
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RESOLVE:D thatthe letter from Nrs. George A.
Crozier requesting advice as' to whether or not the City of 53-int John is interested in
purchasing her property at Loch Lamond, 'Ilhich she offered to the City for the sum of
$8,500.00 be received and referred to the Director of Works for a definite reply.
On motion of Alderm3Jl Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the re xt Common Council meeting
be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, 1953, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that permission be granted for
the City auditors to audit the accounts of the Juvenile Court.
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Alde~n~n Campbell requested a complete, up-to-date report on the cost
of renovations in 'the ,City }~rket and also information regarding arrears in rentals.The
Executive Director advised that this infor:nation will be supplied.
On motion
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At a Common Co~~cil, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Tuesday, the
third day of February, A.D., 1953, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan', Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E.D.Walsh, Executive Director, and F.S.Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconijed by A~derman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of January twenty-sixth
last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been forwarded to each Member of the Common Council.
Mr. J. R.Dudley,Commissioner, Saint John Board of Trade, was heard by the Common Council
relative to the matter of decrease in the vollnne of traffic through the Port of Saint John over the past
nUlllber of years. He quoted figures which gave a comp9.rison of traffic of Canadian goods passing through
American ports ana Canadian ports, and which showed a much higher percentage of such traffic passing through
American ports. Mr. Dudley advised that a meeting is to be held in Toronto on February 18th in an endeavour
to solve this problem. Mr. Dudley stated that the Port Committee of the Saint John Board of Trade submit
, that possibly Mr. !mrold E. Kane, chairman of the Committee, be sent by the City to present the case of
Saint John in this matter. His Worshfp the Mayor suggested that the expense involved in such representation
be borne equally between the City and the Board of Trade. Mr. Dudley replied that as the Board of Trade is
a non-profit organization, they have no funds to help finance such expense.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the suggestion of the Port Committee of the
Saint John Board of Trade be adopted, namely, that Mr. Harold E. Kane, chairman of the said Committee, re-
present the City of Saint John at the meeting .to be held in Toronto and present the case of the Port of
Saint John regarding the matter of decrease in volume of traffic through this port.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Trade relative to forthcoming freight rate
equalization hearings and to hearings concerning protection at high way - railway crossings.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Mr. Justice J. D. Kearney, Chairman, Board of
Transport Commissioners, be invited to Hold hearings in the City of Saint John relative to the protection
convenience and safety of the public in respect of railway-highway crossings in this area:
AND FURTI{ER that the letter 'from the Saint John Board of Trade in the above matter, be
received and filed.
Mr. Dudley withdrew from the meeting at this time.
Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q.C., Chairman of the Saint John Free Public Library Board, entered
the meeting and spoke regarding the 1953 budget of the Library amounting to $50,500.00.Mr~.J.G.K~rt,
Librarian, was also present.Each member of the Common Council was furnished with a copy of the said bti~get,
~nd with information relative to staff salaries. Mr. Logan advised that any contem~lated capital expendituree
are not included in the budget figures. He outlined the needs of the Library and reminded the Common Council
that it is a civic institution and therefore it is the responsibility of the City torraintain same. He
stated that the Library Board request the Common Council to give serious consideration to the budget of the
Library.
Alderman Campbell entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Aldenm~n Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the budget for 1953 submitted by the Saint
John Free Public Library Board be received and filed and referred to the Committee on Budget.
Mr. Logan and Mrs. Hart withdrew from the meeting.
Mr. W. G. Power, Barrister, and Mr. Roy J. Peters entered the meeting and were heard
concerning the claim of Local Construction Company for $33,572.50 for extras performed on their contract
for laying service pipes and mains in t.he City of Saint John. Mr.Power, reading from a statement prepared
by Mr. Peters, advised that the company ,>/as performing work for the City of Saint John on a contract basis
between the years 1946 and 1949 - the work being for excavation and backfill for laying service pipes and
mains. During those years, their contract totalled about $60,000.00 which they received, but also during
that time, extras were incurred mainly through excavation of trenches for service pipes, in endeavouring to
follow specifications. A complete report of work done and extras entailed has been filed by the comp9.ny
with the Common COilllcil. The company performed the extras in good faith, expecting that they would be
compensated for same, but they did not request payment for these extras at the time they were incurred as
they did not wish to jeop9.rdize future contracts from the City. When other firms which had performed contract,
for the City placed claims for extras andwere compensated for them, the Local Construction Company then felt
they should also present their claim for extras. Mr.Power con~ented that although the Director of Works was
not in favour of the City compensating the various claims for extras, they had been paid. He felt thlt
the matter could be amicably settled to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.
Mr. Power felt that the merits of the company's claim for extras should be discussed
with the Director of Works, and considered from the viewpoint of the work performed by the report on the
job. He suggest.ed that Nr. Peters and'the Director of Works be brought before a meeting of Common Council
for a discussion of the matter, and pointed out that '.ten previous Common Councils probed into the figures
concerning other claims for extras they saw fit to grant the claims. He felt that the presen~ Council have
just as much moral right to hear this claim as previous Councils lad in hearing other claims for extras.
Mr. Peters stated he felt that the LocalConstruction COIDp9.ny should receive some compensation reL'l.tive to
their claim' for having carried on the extra work and for having initiated this type of excavation and back-
fill work in the City. He added that the specifications were such that it was impossible to adhere to them
in performing the contract.
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viewpoint of the delegation on the matter but that they are not disposed towards satisfying
the claim for extras. The delegation thanked the Common Council for having heard their
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A dele&>tion composed of Messrs. H. O. McLellan and R. J.Broderick,
barristers, and Andrew Malcolm, J.J. Freedman and T. P.Larsen were present to discuss matters
relating to the condition of South Wharf. Mr. Lellan stated that the property owners on
this wharf feel that the suggestion' regarding placing fill under their buildings would
entail too high a cost, and that the simplest solution which would be effective fora short
tL'!le and which would save the whole area, is to buttres the wharves. The owners state tl>at
one factor in the deteriorati.on of their buildings is the general wear and tear on the
foundations of the buildings through tides and heavy debris which makes entry under
South 'lIharf due to the condition of the property owned by Dr. A.P .Paterson.' The delegation
requested that the City take action in alleviating this situation by contacting Dr. Paterson
and suggesting that his property be repaired. They felt that a wall from the top of the
,wharf to the bed of the harbour is the solution, which would not be too costly, and
which would save the buildings for many years. Mr. Freedman stated that the owners on the
South Wharf are not asking the City to share in the expense of maintaining the buildings
on the wharf, but rather, are asking for some protection regarding the wharves so tla t any
repairs now being 'made 'to their buildings w].ll not be required again. He pointed out that
these businesses could not afford to make repeated repairs to their properties in this
cotinection, and also referred to the fact that they have been unable to'rent their properties
to prospective tenants due to the condition of the wharf. He' feltit to be the responsibility
of the City to see to it that the property of Dr. Paterson is maintained in order that
other property owners will not suffer.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the services of the Director
of Works of the City of Saint John be made available to the property owners of South Wharf
in the matter of a solution to the problem of alleviating the condition of the said wmrf -
the said pro petty owners to approoch Dr. A. p. Paterson and the National Harbours Boord
in tl>is,connection and present an estimatepfcosts to the Common Council, who will possibly
consider their suggestions at that time, if such estiroates are not too high:
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,AND FURTHER that the City Solicitor be asked to investigate with regard
to what pressure can be applied by the City on the owner of the wharf adjoining South Wharf
for the purpose of improving the condition of the first-named wharf.
Alderman Teed advised that the owners of the South Wharfproperties will
present their report on repairing the wharves to the Director of Works, who will then present
it to 'the Common CoUncil when it is completed.
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Council and withdrew from the meeting.
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The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to hear Mr.G.E.
McInerney, solicitor for Mrs. J. F. Pazen, relative to her claim against the City for water
damage to her property at the One Mile House. Mr. McInerney gave a resume of the matter
and advised that water appeared in the cellars'under Mrs. Hazen's property for over a year,
dUring which time she made several complaints to the Works Department. He stated that the
Works Department told Mrs. Hazen that thiscondition was not caused by a leak in the water
main which passes by her property; but that around the end of August, 1952, it was learned
from workmen of the "~orks Department working at the man-hole to this water main that they
were fixing a leak. Mr. McInerney added that after that time, the water has subsided in the
cellars, and there is no longer a leak. He then received a letter from the Common Council
denying the City's liability in regard to Mrs. Hazen I s claim fordamages.
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}lr. HcInerney stated that his submission to the Council is that the cir-
cumstances in this case would definitely show that Civi~ employees were certainly heedless in
th:i:s matter. He pointed out that the Works Department "'ere informed of the situation and investi-
gated regarding same, and.that those in responsible positions with the City went out and heard
the water gushing out from the main. Mr. McInerney maintained that is where the red ochre
used by persons in testing on Mr~.Hazen's behalf, must have come from which entered the cellars
of Mrs. ~zen's property. He admitted that the City eventually corrected the situation, but
pointed out that it should have been done early'last year when'it was first reported and that
the test with red ochre could have been conducted by the City. The complaint is not only that
the situation was reported early enough but that it was allowed to continue for over a year
and in the meanti~e thedamage was incurred to the property.
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Mr. McInerney stated that his client has an open mind on the matter and he
would be willing to recommend a settlement to her.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the Common Council offer to Mrs.J.F.
Hazen, without prejudice, the sum of $1,000.00 in full settlement of her claim of $2,617.14,
against the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Whitehone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the' matter of the alleged leak in
the water main which pl.sses the property of Mrs. J. F. Hazen, One Mile House, and which
Mrs. Hazen claims caused water damage to her property, be investigated by the Common Council
in Committee of the Whole and that all employees of the City who werein any \;ay involved in
this matter be brought before the said Co~mittee for a hearing.
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Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution. Aldemah Campbell
and the Executive Director stated that the Civic employees acted in good faith with regard to
this matter, and acted to the best of their ability.
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Read Report of the Committee of the Whole
To the
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COMl~ON COUNCIL
of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee begs to report that it sat on January 30th last at 2.30 o'clock p.m., in
the Mayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor Patterson, Aldermen BelJ~a, Harrigan and Teed,
Messrs. E. D.Walsh, Executive Director, F.S.Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director, J.J.Oakes, Director
of Police, H. S. Knight, Direct~r of the Fire Department, F.J.Travis, Director of the Department of ~~inten-
ance and Supply, RobertHannah of the Department of Works, E.M.Slader, E.B.Sweeney, A.V.F.Duffy, and A.S.E.
Sillett, and your Committee begs to submit the following report and .re~ommendations:-
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therewith.
That the meeting discussed the matter of a suitable prograwme for Coronation Day and
observance of the 170th Anniversary of the foundihg of the City of Saint John, in conjunction
2. ,That the City guarantee a deficit on the programme for Coronation Week of an amount not
exceeding $30,000.00.
3. That the Coronation Committee as set up be authorized to carryon and to proceed with an
Old Home Week and the celebr.ation of the 170th Anniversary of the City during the week of the Coronation.
4.
Committee.
That the sum of $5,000.00 be authorized for immediate expenses of the Coronation
Yours respectfully,
Saint John, N. B.,
February 3rd, 1953.
(Sgd. )
Ernest W. Patterson
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ChaiI'IIBn
Alderman Campbell, who had been absent from the above named meeting of the Committee of
the Whole, requested that the key Coronation Committee provide him with a written report containing the full
plans for Coronation Week celebrations.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the r'll'rt of the Committee of the Whole be laid
on the table until the next meeting of the Common Council and copies of same supplied to Aldermen MacCallum
andCampbell and others who may desire them, and in the interim, the sum of $500.00 be authorized for
immediate expenses of the Coronatiqn Committee.
. Question being put, there was a tie vote with Aldermen Campbell and Teed voting "yea",
His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Belyea voting "nay", and Aldermen Whi tebone and Harrigan abstaining from
voting.
Question again being put, Aldermen Campbell and Teed voting "yea" andAldermen Belyea,
Harrigan and Whitebone voting "nay", the resolution was declared lost.
Alderman Campbell moved that the report of the Coronation Committee be supplied individ-
ual Members of the Common COlfficil, but ther~ was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
received and the
Seconded by Alderman '~tebone
RESOLVED that
recommendations contained therein adopted.
the report of the Committee of the Whole be
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to this resolution.
On motion of AldermanCampbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Coronation Committee be requested to
submit a written report to the Common Council giving the complete tentative programme now under considerat:im
by them for Coronation Week.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution as he felt the Members of Council
who had been ~bsent from the Committee of the Whole meeting should be willing to accept the decision of the
Members who had been present.
The matter of amendment to the Saint John City Assessment Act, 1948, which had been
authorized by Common Council resolution of March 31st, 1952, was discussed, and the Executive Director
advised that the Collection and Assessment Departments andhe himself. are opposed to extending the time
for arrears of taxes on properties to be sold by tax sale, He stated that if such an amendment was ratified,
the collection of taxes by the City would be lowered, and he pointed out that persons having difficulty in
meeting tax obligations are given ample opportunity for payment, besides having the privilege of appealing
to the Court of Revision in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that resolution of Common Council of March 31st, 1952,
authorizinG the preparation of a Bill for presantation to the Legislative Assembly for the purpose of amend-
ing the Saint John City Assessment Act with respect to sale of real estate in tax sales for arre~rs of
taxes, be rescinded.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to this, r!,s(llution, in view of the fact that the resolution
of March 31st, 1952, was adopted in compliance with the request of the Real Estate Owner's Association.
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Seconded byAldennan Teed
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Saint
John Free Public Library for the year 1952, be received and filed and entered in the Year
Book:
AND FURTHER that those responsible for the compilation of the said report
be commended for the manner in which it is rendered and for the work entailed therewith.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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0anadlc$n .;.ekI1011, RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian'
~$50~ Lebanon Association requesting permission topresent the Model Shows Carnival in Saint John
--.'.. A' from July 13th to 25th next, at the Barrack 'Green, and as the proceeds w:i,ll .be .used to aid
I!odel.S}fQit/s ~;"'/iel. the charitable and playground work of the Association, that t.he license fee in this connection
.:",-Eairs be waived, be -recei ved and, fi:led, and resolution of Common Council of January 26th last
7?lal(tJ/e relative to Mr. R. Lavoie's request to present "Daniel's Greater Shows" in the City, be
rescinded insofar as dates for the holding of same are concerned and }!r. Lavoie advised
~nie/.s_tf?re41fer. th.at the Common Council look with favour on alternative dates for his show if he can submit
~4.o.W.s_,'_. the name of a suitable sponsor:
AND FURTHER that the Canadian Lebanon Association be grant.ed the
requested permission, and that the necessary fee be paid in t.his regard.
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Read a letter from the Saint John Horticultural Association expressing
appreciation for the Common CO\illcil's authorization of the grant of $17,500.00 for the
necessary activities of the Association for the year 1953.
On motion of Alderm~n Whitebone
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Seconded by Al(erman Teed
RESOL1[ED that the letter from the City of Lancaster
advising that the letter from the Saint. John Common 'Council relative ,to 'a guarantee being
necessary on the' cost of installing service pipes to supply water to rinks at ~ulford and
Simms Street in the Lancaster area, has been received and filed, be received and filed.
Alderm~n Campbell advised he understood that the service pipes referred
to in the above resolution had been laid by the City of Saint John on the express \-Qsh of
the Lancaster Council who would comply with the request of Saint John regarding the guarantee.
The Executive Director stated that he would check into the matter to ascertain if the pipe
had been laid.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tha t the Ie tter from the Saint John
Iron Works, Limited confirming their price of $147.50 for making pattern and supplying new
cast steel split coupling for tailshaft for the ferry "Loyalist", machined and fitted to shaft,
and deli very to be wi thin ten t.o twelve days, be received and filed;
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Brotherhood of
Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local Union No. 1151, protesting the fact
t,hat the ferry "toyalist"is beingjXlinted by persons who are not painters, and requesting
that t.his matter 'be given every consideration, be received and filed and the organization
advised that it is the duty of the crew to undertake the jXlinting of the ferry or do other
required work in connect.ion with the boat.
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Alderman \vhitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded 'by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr.J,F.H.
Teed, Q.C., in the amount of $495.00 for services rendered with regpnlto transportation matters,
be paid.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconde&by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the E9.stem
Coal Company, Limited offering to rent the vacant lot at 106 Water Street, East, T~x l~p No.
5-19-1, on a monthly basis at the rate of $10.00 per month, providing they are given six
months notice to vacat~, and the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors statingthat
the amount of rental offered would be sufficient to pay taxes on t.his lot were it privately
owned, as this company are only asking for a restricted lease, and recommending accepUrce
of this offer, be received and filed, and the said land le9sed to the company in accordance
with their offer. '
On motion of AlderwEnlHarrigan
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Royal
Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, G.L.C., New Brunswick Lodr;e No. 4623, requesting permission
to sponsor a fair to be held at the Saint Andrews Curling Club during the second week of
May next, be received and filed and the requested permis~ion granted.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigpn
RESOLVEDthat the. letter from the Alpha Chapter,
Phalanx Fraternity, Y.M.C.A., requesting the approval and support of the Common Council relative
to the holding of'the Second Annual Phalanx Coaster Derby to be held on May 30th, 1953, be
received and filed and the said organization advised of the endorsation of the Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in accorQ~nce with the request of the Animal
Rescue League, they be heard at the next meeting of the Common Council with regard to the ir grant.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman White~one
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Film Council
requesting a grant of $250.00 for the year 1953, be received' and filed and the request referred to the
Committee on Budget.
On motion of Alderm~n Whitebone
ing an increase
and the request
Seconded by Alderwan Teed
, RESOLVED that the letter from The New Brunswick Museum request-
in the annual ~nt from $12,600.00 to $15,000.00 for the year 1953, be received and filed
referred to the Committee on Budget.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.A.Bedingfield, Maritime agent
for, "Red Cornet" automatic emergency lighting, requesting that consideration be given to placing an order for
this type of equipment, fcruse by the Civic Departments, be received and referred to the Executive Director
for a report.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Charles Y. Swanton, barrister
offering the sum of $5,500.00 for the purchase of the former Reed' s Castle Property and advising that, shouJij
his offer be accepted, he is prepared to build eight to ten houses on the site of a minimum value of
$15,000.00 each, with construction to commence this year, and the letter' from the Saint John Town Planning
Commission recommending acceptance of this offer, be received and filed, and the offer of Mr.Swanton
accpeted with the proviso that construction must be commenced by not later than July 30th, 1953, and that a
minimum of eight houses must be constructed on the site within three years, providing the sale of the above
named property to Mr.W.E.Anderson l1.as not been cons\.UJl!!lated.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed,
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr.W.A. Pearce of $450.00 for t.he
purchase of two lots of land located on rhornborough Street, referred to as Lots No.10-~5-7, having a
combined frontage on this street of 110 feet and a depth 'o,f 95 feet, on which be proposes to commence
immediate construction of a self-contained house which would be valued at approxim3.tely $12,000.00, be
accepted - it being understood tl1.at the purchase price in no way affects the value of the land for assess-
ment purposes.
Read a letter from Mr.R.J.Broderic~, barrister, on behalf of Property Finance Limited,
owners of dilapidated property located at 91 Hilyard Street, advising that the company could not accept the
City's offer to purchase this property for $1,000.00 as they lad been paying taxes for many years on the
basis of the assessed value, which is now $1,710.00, but would suggest a figure of $1,500.00 with the
company removing the building at their 0>''0 expense. The letter also stated that on January 28th, the
company took out a building permit to date from January 29th, 1953, and that work was cOlllJnenced on this
property on January 29th and is now under way. Mr.Broderick advised tlat the above suggestion of sale nade
by the company is offered due to the fact that theydesire to go into the matter further, before too much
money has been spent on repairs to the property.
The Building Inspector entered the meeting and verified the information regarding a
buildingpermit having been taken out on the property under discussion, and stated that the value of the
permit is for $2,000.00 which would provide a foundation under the building and; the repair.i.ng of the lower
floor.
The Building Inspector stated tha.t due to the dangerous condition of the building, he
wouldrecommend that it be removed, but pointed out that if the company wish to carry out repairs on it, the
City cannot prevent them from doingso. Mr. P.R.Fowler of the Town Planning Commission, was present and
advised he had re~ved complaints regarding the dangerous condition of this property. After inspecting the
repairs presently under way on this property, the Building Inspector reported to Council thattwo men are
working there for the company.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector be authorized to
cancel the building permit issued to Property Finance Limited on January 28th last if repair work on
property located at 91 Hilyard 'Street does rot progress satisfactorily, and to forward another notice to the
company for appearance before the Common Council to show just cause why such repairs are not being made, and
why it should not be demolished: '
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. R. J.Broderick relative to the above matter be
recei ved and filed.
Aldennan Belyea made a motion that the City Government Act be amended to provide for
payment of the sum of $200.00 per year to any Common Council Member from West Saint John, in addition
to the regular remuneration, in view of the fact that free transportation between the City proper and West
Saint John formerly provided by the harbour ferry no longer eXists. There ''''"S no seconder to the motion.
Alderman Belyea advised that he wisheq to withdraw his notice of motion made under date
of January 12th last, and that the above motion was made in substitution thereof.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of buoyancy apparatus.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alde~~n Whitebone RESOLVED that the tender of the Saint John Iron Works,
Limited quoting the sum of $190.00 per unit for supplying 12 units complete, in approximately three weeks'
time, of buoyancy apparatus 3'6" x 3'6" xl'O" for the ferry "Lo;yalist" per drawing supplied, be accepted,
this being the lowest bid received.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution as he felt that work far the City
should be apportioned among various firms.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by AldernBn Harrig>n
RESOLVED that the tender of the Princess
Street Service Station submitting prices far supplying tires for the City motor vehicles as
per tender call as required for abol~ one year, as follows:- list prices of Atlas Tires,
less 24 per cent discount, be accepted.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
_ RESOLVED tha t as
Director. of Purchasing, authority be granted for repairs to the
Public Hall, to cost in the vicinity of $250.00 to be performed
who are the local agents for the machine, and to be included in
for repairs.
per the request..of the
stoker in the Carleton
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by E.S.Stephenson & Co.,
this year's appropriation
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Depl. rtment
of ~fuintenance and Supply for the year 1952, be received and filed and entered in the Year
Book, copies of same having been distributed to each Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderrrnn Teed
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Department
of Sanitation and ~furkets for the year 1952, be received and filed and entered in the Year
Book, copies of same having been furnished each Member of the Common Couqcil.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOL VED tha t the Annual Report of the
Fire Department for the year 1952, be received and filed and. entered in the Year Sook,
copies of the said report having been furnished each Common Council Member.
On motion of Alde~an Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building
Inspector ad\~sing that Mr.Samuel Millington bas completed the demolition of the buildings
at 588-600 Main Street, with the exception of a few loads of debris .to be removed, which
will have to wait until the frost comes out of the ground, and recommending that he be paid
the amount of the tender less a hold-h~ck of $25.00 for a final cleanup, be received and filed
and the recommendation adopted.
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Alderman Belyea, withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letters from the Director
of the Fire Departmentand the Building Inspector'relative to the heating system in No.3 Fire
Station, Union Street, recommending that the furnace be replaced and that a new heating boiler
be inst9.l1ed as well equipped with oil burning equipment, and also recommending that the
necessary pipes be insu+ated, be received and filed and tenders called for the above named
items.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian
. Council of the Blind enclosing Brief relative to their application to the Minister of the
Department of Nation! Health and Welfare, Ottawa requesting that the blindness allowance rate
be increased to $59.00 per month and that the means test be eliminated, and requesting the
support of the Common Council in this connection, be received and filed and the said Brief
endorsed.
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On motion of Alderm!ln Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the City
Solicitor outlining his reasons for recommending that the report on the legal powers of the
City of Saint John under the City Charter be completed, be laid on the table for one week.
On motion of AldernBn Campbell
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RESOLVED that the City of Saint John petition
t,he Provincial Govern.'llent to introduce legislation permi ttine the sale of coloured marg1rine
\nthin this city:
AND FURTHER that the Councils of the cities of Fredericton, Moncton,
Lancaster and Edmundston, be advised of this action by the City of Saint John, should they
desire similar legislation.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED fhat the matter of rates for
electricity to be paid by the City of Saint John to the New Brunswick Electric Power
Commission be placed on the agenda of the next Common Council meeting.
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RESOLVED that matters relating to the Irving Pulp & Paper
Limited be laid on the table for one week.
Mr. P.R.Fowler, Executive SecretarJ', Town Pl;,nning Commission, spoke rehtive to
completion of the housing project at the Rifle Range. He stated th~t 400 housing units are to be built in the
valley which runs between the Rifle Range and the Sandy Point Road, 200 of which have been commenced through
tenders.,He st~ted that the plan is to have 1,000 houses erected in six years. Mr. Fowler advised that provid-
ing satisfactory negotiations are carried out'with the Province and with the Common Council, tenders will be
called for a further 200 housing units by the first of April, 1953.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Nr. P .R.Fowler,' Executive Secretary, Town
Planning Commission, be authorized to proceed with the project for an additional 200 housing units at the
Rifle Range, tenders for which will be called by April 1st, 1953.
Mr. Fowler withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderma~ Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
enclosing a letter from Nrs. Helen M. Nagle offering to sell to the City property sitlliated on the Loch Lomond
Watershed for the sum of $8,000.00, and recommending that the City accept Mrs. Nagle's proposal and acquire
this property, be received and filed and the offer of Nrs. Nagle accepted.
Alderman Campbell requested that the matter of sewage disposal facilities for the
area be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Common Cotmcil.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Monday, the ninth day of February, A. D., 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbel~,' Harrigan, MacCallum,
Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E; D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F.S.Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman MacCallmll
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of ' Common Council
meeting of February third last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been supplied
each Member of the Common Council.
Alderman Campbell moved that the report commenced by Messrs. Carter
& Carter, harristers, relative to the present legal powers of the City of Saint John under
the City Charter, be complet.ed, 'in view of the fact that the City has already paid t.o this
firm the SQ~ of $1,000.00 for their services to date in this connection and in order to
protect the City's equity in this matter. There was no seconder to the motion.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the rEplrt from the City
Solicitor submitting his reasons for recom~ending that the report on the present legal
powers of theCity,of Saint John under the City Charter, be now taken from the table and
filed and no action taken.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to 'the above resolution.
A delegati"on from the Animal Rescue League was present at the meeting
for the purpose of discussing the various problems of the League and request.ing a grant for
the year 1953 from the City of Saint John. Miss Eva M. Newcomb, president of the organization,
outlined the work of the League, and the benefits enjoyed by the City from their efforts. Hr.
Godfrey spoke of the poor condition of the truck operated by the League, and pointed out that,
lack of funds prevents them from acquiring a -better vehicle. Mr. Leigh DeVoe stated that the
animal pound, which formerly was operated by the City, is now operated by the League, and he felt
that if the City had to operate the pound itself, they would find it much more expensive than
the $1,700.00 grant they ply to the League each year. Miss Newcomb sta t.ed Us. t this organ:mtion
request that the City pay them a grant of $1,700.00 plus $1,300.00 as payment for operating the
p01md. Miss Newcomb advised t.hat each Member of the COI!I.'I1on Council will receive a copy of the
financial statement for last year of the League.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the request of the Animal
Rescue League relative to a grant for 1953 be referred to the Committee on Budget.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVIi;D tha t the Animal Rescue League -
be granted the sum of $3,000.00 for the year 1953, as per their request.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared
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Mrs. E. M. Smith was then heard, speaking on the subject of City expenditures.
M,s.Smith outlined her reasons forcriticizing each item of expenditure to which she referred.
She did not believe that correspondence addressed to the Common Council should be opened before
Common Council meetings and felt t.hat the bill being prepared for presentation t.o the Legislature
with regard to action for damages against the City would, if passed, deprive a citizen of the
right of redress. Mrs.Smith read the various st.atements she made from a prepared paper, which
His Worship requested that she file with the Common Clerk for the information of the COffi'1l0n
C01ffiCil. I'lrs,Smith refused to comply with this request', stating that she would ret.ain her prepared
statement in order to protect herself. One question raised by Mrs.Smith was whether or not the
Council felt any person int.ending to appear before a meeting of Council wasobligated t.o reveal
the subject to be discussed to the Common Clerk. She did not believe there was any law which
required that this procedure be followed.
Alderman Belyea advised Mrs. Smith that t.he Conunon Council are
cognizant of all the mat.ters to which she referred, and are endeavouring to solve the problems
'which exist. Mrs. Smith felt that. the citizens should be made aware of the Conunon Council's
method of handling various problems.
A delegation from the Aberdeen Home and School Association was present
to request considention for the establishment in the East End of the City of a grounds for
children which could be utilized in SQ'IlIIler as a playgrounds, and in winter, as a rink. Mrs. George
A. Nelson, chairman of the Association Committee with regard to this rratter,and Mr; Roy Addison
spoke in support of the request.. Mrs. Nelson advised that the Association had approached t.he
Recre:ltion Advisory Committee regarding the need for the requested playgrounds, and had been
told by the Committee to present their appeal to the Common Council for recognition so that
any expendiblres in this connect.ion would be provided for in the Committee's budget. She st.ated
tha t the Association feel that the site fcra playground should be in the vicinH,y of the Aberdeen
School or the Cit.y barns on Rothesay Avenue.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that the Recreation Advisory Committee be
advised that the Aberdeen Home and School Association are interested in the establishing of a playground in
the East End area, and that they be requested to contact Mrs. G.A. Nelson, 41 Rothesay Avenue - the chairman
of the committee which appeared before the Common Council on the matter - for the purpose of locating a
possible site for this project.
Hiss Ethel Coles,' representing the Real EstA. te Owner's Association, was then heard,
protesting the Commoh Council's action of last week in rescinding authority for pneparation of a Bill to the
Legislative Assembly which would allow real property taxes to be two years in arrears before sale of the
real esta'te could tA.ke place by tax sale, and pointing out that due to the slack port season, many property
owners may not be able to meet their tax obli5ltions and so lose their properties in tax sales. She requested
that the Common Council reconsider their decision and permit thepreparation of a Bill to amend the Saint
John City Assessment Act as mentioned.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman lBcCallum
RESOLVED that a Bill be prepared as suggested by the
Saint John Real Estate Owner's Associ~tion and presented at the present session of the Legislative Assembly
for enactment, to the end that no property shall be sold for less than two years arrears of taxes:
AND FURTHER that resolution of Common Council of February 3rd last in this matter,
be rescinded.
Question being put, Alderman Teed ad'dsed that he was sympathetic towards the
property owners in their request, but he felt that regardless of the position taken by some of the property
owners, it would not be wise to adopt the above motion, from the standpoint of the financing the City for
this year.
Alderman v~itebone stated he was opposed to the practise followed by the Common
Council at various times of adopting a motion and then a short time later, of rescinding it. He felt that
the Council now should get down to business.
Alderman Teed and Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the lett"r from Hr.G. I-l.arold Markham
relative to his claim against the City of Saint John in the amount of $50.00 for damage to his property at
116 Wright Street, be received and filed and the said claim paid, provided the City is relp.ased by Mr.
~,rkham from any further responsibility.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the copy of a letter from R. J.Currie
Ltd. addressed to the Executive Director relative to the recent awarding of the tender for tires,and
requesting that this matter be opened again, be received and filed.
Alderman Teed comment.ed tha t the Common Council, in accepting the tender of the
Princess'Street Service Station for the supplying of Atlas tires for City motor vehicles, is purchasiqg
first-class tires.
Read a letter from HcColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited advising that in connection
with negotiations regarding their purchase of the S011th End Playground property, it was necessary to have
the site sur'veyed. The survey was made by Murdoch-Lingley Limited and the company are in possession of
copies of the plan in complete detail. The letter expressed the company's disappointment that the Common
Council could not see their way clear to continue negotiations regarding the sale of this property, and
advised they appreciate that the large group of dtizens settled the issue by making a joint protest.
The company, in the circumstances, and considering they were acting in good faith and that the plans referrec
to will undoubtedly be of considerable 'use to the City in the future, would appreciate the City giving con-
sideration to absorbing the costs relative to preparation of the said plans, amounting to $766.00.
Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission, statiog that at the time of nego-
tiations with the McColl-Frontenac Oil Company, the Director of the Commission was advised by the company
that due to wat.er and rail facilities, the only area suitable to them in the City'of Saint John was as
recommended, the South End Playgrounds. In view of this, and in view of an effort rode by the Conmission
to locate an alternate area that could be recommended unsuccessfully, no recommendations can be made to the
Common Council.
of $766.00 referred
to pay this amount.
His Worship inquired if the City is morally or legally
to above.The City Solicitor replied th~t in his opinion the
obligated to pay the amount
City is legally obligated
Alderman Campbell asked if there is any possibility of the Common Council ch3.nging
their opinion in this matter and endeavouring to obtain another site for this industry. He pointed out that
the establishment of this firm in the Cit.y would mean additional revenue of $30,000.00 annually. He sugges-
ted the site '1orth of the present South End Playgrounds and inquired if the company wouldbe interested in
locating there. Mr. p. R.Fowler, Executive Director', Town Pl'lIlning Commission, replied that he did not
believe the company would be interested in a site to the north of the Playgrounds. He pointed out that it
would bring the oil tanks much closer to the homes of residents in the area th,m if the Playgrounds site
were utilized for oil tanks. He also felt, in view of the action of the Common Council in entering into
negotiations \rith the company for the sale of the property and in later abandoning negotiations, thtt it
would be very difficult for the City t,o discuss the matter further with the company. Mr. Fowler advised
that with respect to his recommendation regarding alternate sites for the playgrounds, he has no reason
to lrithdraw same.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the CitJ' of Saint John pay the account in
the amount of $766.00, as submitted by McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited in connection with the survey
and preparation of plans of the South End Playgrounds site.
Alderman Harrigan did not believe the City is responsible for this account, and he
stated he is opposed to the City paying it. He inquired who was responsible for allowing the company to hav,
the plans drawn. It was pointed out to Alderm"n Harrigan that such a survey was necessary in the carrying
out of ne~oti~tions.
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RESOLVED that in order t.o pursue the matter
as far as possible relat.ive to any hope of bringing lkColl-Frontenac Oil Company Limited int.o
the City of Saint John, Ilis Worship t.he ~,yor be given power to negotiate in all pespects
for this purpose, wit.h any possible assistance to be rendered him by t.he officials of t.he
Saint John Board of Trade and other Members of the Common Council.
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Alderman Belyea voted "nay" t.o the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that t.he letters from McColl-
Frontenac Oil Company Limited and the Town Planning Commission concerning tre South End Playgrounds
site, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the King
George Home and School Association requesting that a \-larning signal be placed at the head am
foot of Bentley Street for the protection of school children, be received and referred to the
Traffic Committee wit.;, the suggestion tffitaction be bken in this regard.
Alderman Campbell moved that the letter from the Saint John District
Labour Council request.ing that meetings of the Cormnon Council be held during evenings only
t.o enable delegates from the said Labour Council and other interest-ed parties in the City to
attend more freely as itwould not interfe~e with their work, be received and filed and the
suggestion endorsed. There was no seconder to this motion.
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Seconded by Alderman WhiUbone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
,lohn District L'lbour Council requesttng that meeUngs 'of Common Council be held during evenings
only to enable delegates from their or~nization and other interested parties in the City to
attend more freely as it would not interfere with their work, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Sec0nded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the let.ter from the Loyalist
Chapter, r.O.D.E., relative to the observance of Loyalist Day in this City on "my lSth next,
be received and filed ~nd the Chapter granted authority to proceed with their plans for this
occasion:
AND FURTHER that the Chapter be asked if they would be in favour of
the upper part of J-I.arket Slip being filled in for use either as afitting memorial to Loyalist
forefathers, or asa site for more advantageous use by the City of Saint John.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the'letter from Mr.Frank S.
Cliff, solicit.or for Mrs .Ethel Pillsworth and I1r's. Anastasia McWilliams of 85 Somerset Street,
who offer the sum of $250.00 for the purchase of a small lot of land adjoining their property
at 83 Somerset Street, the lot being 40 feet by 23S feet, iind the report from the Assessment
. Depart.ment advisi'ig that t1-e lot in question, known as Lot 161', is assessed for $400.00 ~nd is
leased by the City to the Estate of John E. Kelly for $12.00 per annum, be received and filed
and a further report be obtained as to the purpose of the proposed purchasers in buying this
lot and theuse being,m,de of the lot by the present lessee:
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he is interested in purchasing same - it being understood he is under no compulsion to purchase.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harri~n _
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. .J. J.
Gordon, administrator of the Estate of Myer Gordon, offeri~'to sell to the City the property
owned by the Estate at 668-672 Main Street for the sum of $4,000.00, be received and filed
and the owners of this property offered the assessed value of same, namely, $1,873.00.
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R-ead letters from the New Brunswick Safety League and the Deputy
Hinist.er of Public Works, FredericGon, with respect to the possibilit~; of t.he City of Saint
John assuming responSbility for the sanding and salting of the Reversing Falls Bridge in return
for comDens~tion from the Provincial Denartment of Public Works.
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The Common Clerk stated that the City Director of Sanitation had
pointed out the danger, of responsibility of the City in performing this work, which is not
primarily their concern, shollldany accident.s occur on t.he bridge.
Alderman Belyea requested that the bridge be made safe for traffic by
the City performing the necess~ry salting and sanding, and pointed out that the bridge is the
only means by which trafnc may travel between east and West Saint John.
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Seconded by Alderman lolacCallum
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor negptiate
with the City of Lancaster and the Provincial Government im~ediately in order to arrive at
some suitable settlement regarding the sanding and salting of the Reversing Falls Bridge:
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and the New Brunswick5afety League in the above matter, be received and filed.
Alderman Teed suggested that the City of Saint John, in the next sleet storm, sand
the Reversing Falls Bridge, in the interests of public safety.
Alderman Campbell referred to the matter of proposed increased hydro rates payable
to the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission by consumers in the City of Saint John, and also the 194$
agreement between the City and the Commission, and stated he would like to see no action taken in legal
session on this rrs.tter as it vitally affects the interests of the citizens.
Alderman Belyea stated that the cost of ccal has increased and therefore the hydro
rates have to increase. Alderman Campbell said that the hydro rate to the City was increased from 1.36
to 1.40 due to increased cost of coal. The cost of coal has been traced to the fact thatthe contract, which
had a direct r-esult on the cost of cCRl being increased, was given arbitrarily by the Provincial Com'TIission
>Qthout calling for tenders. He read figures from a statement relative to prices of coal to the Provincial
Commission. He suggested to the Council that these increases are abnormal increases in cool costs. Some
firms are willi.ng to provide coal at. the old prices, and if this is trlle, why should t,he City of Saint John
have to -!'By a higher rate? With reference t,o'the general increase nOi-' asked for, he believes it is absolutelJ
illegal in view of the binding agreement of 194$ between the City and the Provinc:i.al Commission, and which
ha s a term of twenty years.
AldermA.n Campbell referred to correspondence of Hay 2nd, 1951 from the Provincial
Commission to the City Commission requesting an increase in the hydro rate due to cost of coal, and
commented that the Provincial Commission did so because they felt that the agremefit with the City is not
advantageous to them. Aldernnn Campbell agreed, that it is not, but stated "the agreement exists". He
then referred to a draft letter dated June 26th, 1951 addressed to the City Commission by the Provincial
Commission further to the requested rate increase - i'lhich letter was never sent to the City Commission. He
contended thA.t it was not sent due to the fact that the ProvinCial Comnussion considered the above mentioned
agreement with the City to be binding.
Alderlll9.n Camnbell stated he does not believe thA.t the Provincial Commission would
exercise their right of expropriation. regarding the City Hydro Commission's operation, to the detriment of
the citizens of Saint John, and therefore he does not believe the City should act under fear of expropriati01
He does not believe that the City has any right to vary the 1948 contract in this matter, and before the
Council consider an act which will result in a loss to the citizens, he feels that the matter should be
publicly aired.
Alderman Belyea stated that no matter what has happened in the past to affect the
price of coal, he felt that the Provincial Commission could take-the pl~nt away from the City and do what
they like regarding rates in this City. He said th~t before h~ving this happen, the Council felt they
would be taking the line of least resistance in going along >Ii th the request of the Provincial Commission.
Alderman Teed ~dvised that the Provincial Commission and Common Cotmcil met in a
spirit of co-operation, and th'tt the said Commission did not say-that the contr,'tct, W'as illegal and not
binding _ they agree that it is legal and binding. The Council are not bound to open the contract, but it
is not illegal to do so. The Provincial Commission have asked the City to reconsider t,heir position in
this matter and if the City can see their way clear to corr~ly, they will pay their share towards the
capital costs, etc, which wa.s not provided for in the original contract. He felt that the origin'll clause
was a good one, but that the Council should reconsider the escalator clause and bring in another clause
which would be good business. The Provincial Commission have suggested th'lt the escalator cllmse should
work both ways, for increase or'decrease in rates, according to cost of coal. Alderman Campbell stated
he did not feel th~t the said Commission would re-open the contract to provide decreased rates if necessary.
Alderman Harrigan stated that the Provincial Commission requested that the
proposed change in the escalator clause be for a two-year period until the Tobique Project would be
completed. Alderm~n Teed pointed out that, regardless ot the cost of coal after the two-year period would
terminate, the Provincial Commission are willing to waive the changed escalator clause and revert back to
the original contract.
AldermA.n 'r.eed, spe'l.koLng for t,he com.mitt.ee of COll1'l1on Council appointed to meet
with the local Commission regarding the matter in question) advised th~t the local Commission had told the
committee that they had been approached two years ago by the Provincial Commission with a request for an
increased rate and had stalled the matter at, the tin-e. Then, 3-bout a !!lonth 3-go, the Provincial Commission
requested the Common Council to take action for an increased hydro rate. The Council were asked to vote on
a policy, which they did, and the local COll1mission were requested for their recommendations, which they
submitted, Alderman Teed outlined the suggestions of this Commission, nC\mely, that the present discount
be reduced to 5% and the fixed charge be increased from 60~ to $1.00 per month, 3-nd commented that this
would not mean much of an increase to the citizens. If the nresent discount were retained and the fis:ed
charge increased to $1.00, the City would not receive a grant from the Commission; on the other hand, if
the City desire 3- grant from the COll1'l1ission, they must follow the first suggestion.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seco~ded by Alderman "~cC~llum
RESOLVED th3-t the Com'l1on Council go on record as not
being in favour of varying the existing contract with the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission in any
way other than th'!.t provided with respect to the escalator clA.use and that the Council advise the said
Commission accordingly:
AND FURTHER that should they see fit to advise this Common Council of any
resultant decision, the Council would look with interest on any communication from them and at the same
time, they be asked to investigate the possibility of locating a steam generating plant in the vioinity
of the old ballast wharf for the purpose of providing electrical energy to the citizens of S~int John City
and County at a rate comparable to that which they now enjoy, and possibly at considerable savings.
Alderman Belyea agreed with the viewpoint that power can be developed in the City
of Saint John, and referred to t.he current which enters Court,enay Bay. He felt that power could be
developed through a plant in this loca Uon ':.nd through a plant a t, the little f~lls to provide a continuous
source of power.
Alderman Campbell, felt possibly the Federal Government would be interested in
supplying the suggested plants with coal. Alderman Teed stated he would be very much in favour of such
plants being built and operated by oil, which would provide cheaper operation than coal.
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"yea" His "Iorship the Hayor, Aldermen Teed and \'lhitebone voting "nay" and Aldernan Harrigan
abstaining from vol~bg, the vote was declared a tie,
Aldermen Campbell and Belyea did not believe His Worship had the
right to vo~e to create a tie. The Common Clerk pointed out that the Mayor has the right
to vote, regardless of whether or not it creates a tie. Alderman Campbell then referred
to the fact that Alderman Whitebone is a member of the Provincial Commission, and questioned
that Alderman's right to vote on this issue where it would be detrimental to the interests
of the citi~ens of tpis City, and where he could hardly have an impartial attitude on the
question. The City Solicitor ~dS asked for a ruling in this connection. Alderman Whitebone
inquired in what way his voting on the question would not be in the interests of the City
and in what way he has no right to vote on the matter. He admitted that he receives remuneration
from the Provincial Com~ssion for being a member. Alderman Campbell felt ~hat in that case
Alderman vlliitebone has no right to vote where it concerns the said Commission. The City
Solicitor referred to the City Government Act in this connection.
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Alderman \ihitebone, in order to obviate the necessity of the City
Solicitor glv:mg an opinion on the question, offered to refrain from voting providing every
other i-1ember of the Council would cast a vote. Alderman Harrigan advised that he still
intended to abstain from voting. Alderman Teed cOffi'!lented he did l10t feel, in the interests
of the citizens, that any Member of the Council should abstain f~om voting.
The City Solicitor gave a ruling on any Member of the Council
abstaining from votL~g, that is, that any Member not voting be regarded as not being
present. It was noted that in the MuniCipal Co~cil, any Member not voting, must leave
the Council Chamber. The City Solicitor read Section 10 of the City Government Act and
rlued that His Worship the Mayor can vote irrespective of a tie and he can have two
votes in the event of a tie, and he felt that this tied in w-ith the matter of abstention
from voting. Alderllan C9.rrrp'oell rnaint9.ined t.h~ t, the ih.l'or cannot vote to create a tie when
all Council Members are present.
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Alderrmn HElrrigan st"ted he desired to see a delegation from the
citizens come before the Council to say they are quite willing to shoulder the responsibility
of expropriation, or will pay a higher hydro rate.
Moved in amendment bY,Alderman H9.rrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that this matt.er be tabled for
a period of one week.
Moved in amendment to the amenchnent !>y Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallU$
RESOLVED that the matter be tabled
for one week and the City of Lancaster and the P~ish of. Simonds CouncilS, also the Saint
John Board of Trade and the S9.int John Trades and Labor COQDcil, be asked for their written
opinion.
Question being put to the amendment to the amend'llent, Aldermen
Campbell, MacC"llum, and Harrigan voting "yea", Alderman Belyea voting "nay" and Aldermen
vlhitebone and Teed abstaining from voting, same was declared c~rried.
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'HI's. E. M, Smith 'l.g'l.in addressed the C9mmon Conncil, inqltl.t'lng
again if a citizen desiring to speak before Council must beforehand divulge to the Common
Clerk the subject which he will discuss, She felt it unfair for a citizen to be forced
to reveal such information. Alderman Belyea felt that any person who had a statement to
submit to Council should first hand it to the Common Clerk who would then present it to
Counci~. He commented it, is a mptter of precedure, and if ahy persons wi.sh to appear
personally before the COllncil, they have the right to do so.
Alderman Whitebone commented that the Common Council have a right
to knO)4 what is to pe discussed at each meet,ing of Council by delegations, and he could see
no reason for having an agenda if ~nformation regarding what such dele~~tions wished to
discuss was not placed on the agenda.
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Alderman Campbell felt that it is the duty rmf the Council to
recognize the rieht 01' a per..o... to speak before them and if the person requests to be
placed on the agenda, his request should be complied with, even if he does not give
information as to what he wishes to discuss.
The Common Clerk requested that he be given a ruling by the
Common Council regarding the procedure to he followed in future. Alderman Teed
advised him to carryon as at present. Alderman Whi tebone suggested that if any
ch9.nges in procedure are to be made, they be made by the Council His Worship the
Mayor instructed the Common Clerk to proceed 9.S usual regarding the agendas and to
make no change in the establi..shed procedure.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of
the Director of PurChasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on the usual
annual supply of material as per list sui:mitted, for the Water and Sewerage Department
and to be charged to Water Stock Account.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVErr that in accordance with the request of the
Di~ector of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purcnase of a new Underwood Typewriter from the Under-
;rood Co. for the Common Clerk's Office, for the net amount of $179.96 including t'lX and allowance of $30.00
for an' old machine, and the' amount to ,be included in this year's appropriation.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
" HE SOLVED that in accoriJiance with the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be gr'lnted for the purchase of 1 new 10 inch Fire Alarm gong for No.4
Fire Station to cost in the vicinity of $110,00 from the N'ortherri Electric Co. Ltd. and to be included in
this year's appropriation for Fire Alarm Equipment.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aldelman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Pur-
chasing, author~ty be granted for the purchase of a new pneUID3tic rock drill for the Streets Department from
the Canadian Copco Co.Ltd. for the sum of $260.00 plus taxes, and to be included in this year's appropriatior
for Equipment.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Road Engineer for the
month of January last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished each Common Council Member,
On motion of Alder~an Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the Water and Sewerage
Department for the month of January last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished each
Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderr~n "BcC~llum
Seconded by' Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Police Department for the
month of JanUary last be received and filed, copies of same having been distributed to each Member of the
COl1'JTIon Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Aldey'man Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector
advising of the condition of the chimney in a dilapidated dwelling located at 52 Erin Street, which property
it is intended will be demolished, and recommending that the tenants be notified to vacate the premises
as they are not paying rent, and that no ''fork be done on the property unless the condition of the chimneys
grows worse, be received and filed and the said property be demolished as soon as accomodation can be
found for the present tenants:
AND FURTHER that the necessary notice to vacate be given the said tenants.
On motio n of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman fBcCallum
RESOLVED that the letters from the Director of Works
with reference to the estirrated cost of building a driveway along the Kennebecasis River to 'connect Millidge
Avenue with Tucker Park Road and Sandy Point Road, and to the estimated cost of'extending water and sewerage
services into the Millidgeville and Boar's Head Road area, be received and filed and copies of the said
letters as well as plans relating thereto be supplied each Member of the Common Council for bis information.
The Executive Director advised th,'lt the above mentioned letter's were su1:mitted for
the purpose of reporting on progress made on the survey of development of Stanley Ward. He added that the
complete report is not as yet ready, and requested that discussion of the previous reports of the Director
of Works reg'lrding ?evelopment of sewage disposal facilities to take care of properties along Millidge
Avenue in the vicinity of the Boar's' Head Road be held in abeyance, as there are further fi~lres to be
'presented to the Council in this connection.
His 'ilorship the V;ayor submitted a letter nominating and appointing the following
for members of the Wrestling and Boxing Corrunission during the term of the present Council, namely:- Mr. James
Laidlaw, Mr. G. K. Garnett, Mr. A. J. Prilutsky, Dr. E. A.\vestrup and Mr., H.S. Prince, M.L.A.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the list of nominees submitted by His
Worship the "Byor be appointed members of the Wrestling and Boxing Commission during the term of the present
Council.
Alderman Campbell inquired if it would be possible to increase the number of members
of the above named Cornnission, and submitted the names of Mr. Joseph Zed and Mr. Geoffrey Oland as nominees
in this connection. His Worship replied that he considered the present membership of five to be a sufficient
number. Alderman Campbell asked His Worship to consider, at his leisure, the two names suggested farmember-
ship on the Com~ssion.
The Common Clerk advised that the matter of appointments of Dr. A. p. Paterson and
Mr. Hugh McGill, whose terms of office on the Power Commission expire as of February l5th, 1953, is to be
considered,Alderman Campbell submitted the name of Mr.W.G.Ganderton, Jr., as a nominee in this connection,
stating that he was being nominated as a City businessman and not a representative of the Parish of Simonds.
mentioned nominees.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that balloting be proceeded ,;ith on the above
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His Worship the Mayor declared Dr. Paterson and Mr. McGill to be
reappointed as members of the Power Commission of the City of Saint John for a further term
ofthroo years.
The Common Clerk advised that the Deed to Canada Packers Limited
conveying certain property to them on Thorne Avenue has been drawn. He stated that the
original price stipulated by Council was $10,000.00 per acre, but that now a piece of
land which was originally to be sold to the company has been taken out of the sale, and the
price now will be $6,397.15.
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On motion 'of Alderman Harri51n
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted His
Worship the Mayor and the Common Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Saint John the
Deed conveying land located on Thorne Avenue to Canada Packers Limited - the purchase price
of this land now being $6,397.15.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Trans-
portation Committee advising they have advised CityTransit Limited that the only fare
structure they can recommend is a 10~ cash fare for adults; 3 tickets for 25~ for adults;
5~ cash fare for children of school age or 6 tickets for 25~ for children of school age, and
that the weekly'pass be maintained at a maximum price of $1.75, other\;ise the application
of that company for an increase in fare structure is rejected, be received and filed and
the said Committee advised'that in their dealing with City Transit Limited in the matter
of rates, they take into consideration the accepted fact that the 5~ rate !<ferred to be
considered as applying 'to all school children and students.
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On motion of Alderman J1acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
HESOLVED that the m tter from
the Town Planning Commission recowmending that the building owned by ~lrs. Edith M.Dunn,
located at 664 Main Street, be purchased by the City and held for the purpose of street
widening, be received and filed and a report from the Assessment Department be obtained
regarding the assessed value of the said property.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be granted His
Worship the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Saint John the lease
under which Wayside Industries Limited are renting the new airport hangar at Millidgeville,
at a rate of $100.00 per month.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman 1ffhi tf'bone
Seconded by Alderman H~rrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of
Hr. W.A. Pearce, to whom was sold two lots of land located on Thornborough Street under
date of February 3rd last, the deed' for the said land be drawn j,n the name of his wife,
1~rjorie I. Pearce.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive
Dir'ector sup!)lying requested information regarding the placing of Christm3.s trees this past
holiday season throughout the City squares, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Harrign
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that the Warrant in the sum
of $665;992.45 covering the'City's share of the Warrant of the Municipality of the City and
County of Saint John for the year 1953, be received and referred to the Committee on Budget.
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Read a letter from the Canadian Pacific Railway Company giving
necessary Notice to Quit to the City of Saint John with respect to t.heir property on Mill
Street., in accordance with Clause 8 of the agreement for temporary use by the City of
the said property for routing of city traffic from ~~in Street along Hill Street Y'J.rd
during t.he construction of Hill Street Viaduct. The letter stated that termination of
this agreement becomes effective ~3rch 20th, 1953.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian
Pacific Railway Company submitting Notice to Quit to the City of Saint John relative to temporary
use by the City of their Mill' St.reet property through an agreement, which agreement will
terminat.e effective March 20th, 195~, be received and filed and the company advised of the
City's acquiescence in the matter:
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AND FURTHER that the Transportation and Traffic Committees be ad'Qsed
of the above matter.
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this location.
Seconded by His Worshil' tIle Mayor
RESOLVED that the CitySolicitor be
Canadun Pacific Railway Company officials relative to an alternate route
requested to
for buses in
Question to the amendm8nt to the motion being putW- Deputy ~layor Belyea, His
Worship the Mayor,Aldermen Whitebon~, Campbell, ~1acCallum and Harrigan voting "yea", and Aldermen Teed
the DePllty !layor voting "nay", the amendmer,rt to ~,he motion was declared carried.
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Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission advising that Mrs. M. M. Perley is
desirous of leasing a piece oUand located at Blue Rock, West Saint John to cover the location of the
building located thereon which she owns. Alderm'tn Belyea objected to the granting of Mrs. Perley's request,
stating that if the land were leased to her it would impose a hardship on the tenants of the building.
On motion of Alden&~n Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the request of Mrs. M. M. Perley for per-
~ission to lease the piece of land located at Blue Rock~ West Saint John, under the building owned by her,
be not comp]ed ,nth.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED That the report of the Coronation Committee
relative to nlans formulated to date for observation of Coronation Day and Week and the l70th Anniversary
of the fOllnd1ng of Saint John, be laid on the table for study by Members of the Corrnnon Council, who have
received.copies of the said report.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Mr. R. J.Broderick, solicitor for Anthony and Cleopatra-Lahanas was then heard with
respect to arbitration on the property formerly owned by them on Nill Street which was expropriat.ed for the
construction of the Mill Street Viaduct. He advised that his clients claim that the City still owes them a
balance on:the matt.er, nnde up of witnesses costs, etc. The Executive Director stated that the amount in
questio~ is $3,441.16.
Mr.George T.Clark, Assistant City Solicitor; gave the viewpoint of the City on this
matter, and st'~ted that the City Solicitor and he both felt that Mr.Broderick's clients were not entitled to
the amounts requested by Mr: Broderick.
Mr. Broderick withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbelf
.RESOLVED that Anthony and Cleopatra Lahanas be offered:
without prejudice, the sum of $1,000.00 in full settlement of their claLT. a~inst the City of Saint John
relative to the Mill Street property, and they be relieved of all tax arrears.
Alderm3.n Harrigan vot.ed "nay" to the above resolut.ion as he did not. believe the
claimants should receive settlement of any kind.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman VmcCallum
RESOLVED that the let.ter from Mr. W.E, Anderson
advising that he rerrardsthe offer made by him and the acceptance of same by the Common Council under date
of October 9th, 1951 as constituting a valid agreement of sale binding on both parties, with regard to the
Reed's Ca'stle Properfy; outlining his position with regard to the description of the pro perty and title,
and stating that he is prepared to fulfill his obligations under the contrect, be received and filed and
the Deed to the property in question delivered to Mr.Anderson:
,MlD FURTHER that Common Council reSolution of February 3rd last relative to the
possible sale of the above named property Mr.Charles Y.Swanton, be rescinaed.
Mr. L.A. Cooper, Chairman, Board of Assessors, and Mr.Clark, Assistant City Solici~
tor, were present in connection with water rates of the Irving Pulp and Paper Limited. A brief discussion
ensued relative t.o special legislation held by the company concerning taxation of their pulp mill property.
Mr. Cooper advised that under this legislation, the City is not receiving the amount to ,mich they feel
enti tled regarding wa l-er rates, and 'he suggested tb.at ende8vours be made to have such legisla tion amended to
correct the situation. Mr. Clark advised that as the result of a recent appeal made by the company to the
Court of Revision on the matter, the company succeeded in their arguments. He inquired if the Common Council
wish to appeal against the decision of the Court of Revision. - ,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that an appeal be entered with the Appeal Cour1
against the Judgment of the Court of ReviSion rela ti ve to the appeal of Irving Pulp and' Paper Limited on
water rates.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
. RESOLVED that the Municipal Council of the City and
County of ~int John be requested to present a Bill'to the present session of the Legislature to amend an
act enti tled, "An Act Relating To Irving Pulp 1\nd Paper Limited" to provide that the City of Saint John
receive a proper amount of water rates from the said company on its plant, located in Lancaster.
Alderman Campbell, Warden of the Nunicipality, advised that he would call a meeting
of the Municipal Council promptly for the pU~10se of taking action on the above matter.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Monday, the sixteenth day of February, A. 0.,1953, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
pres'mt
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, i{ayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan and MacCallum
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director and F.S.Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman l-I.acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that minutes of Common Council
of February ninth last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been supplied each
11ember of the Common COlmcil.
Messrs. Myer Jacobson and K"rold Isaacs entered the ~Beting at this
time. Mr. Jacobson stated that he represented a 8rouP of local businessmen who are interested
in bringing television and additional r'ldio facilitiAs to the S'lint John dist.rict., and advised
that they "fill present their Brief to the Common Council on the matter at a later date.
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Mr. Isaacs, a member of the Television Association, then spoke, explain-
ing the television system employed in various centres throughout the world, and the project
proposed for the Saint John area. He stated th.'lt if a franchise is granted, they propose ,to
enter into agreements with the Civic Power Cormnission, the New Brunswick Electric Power Comrnission
and the New Brunswick Telephone Co"'pany on a rent,,'!. basis in return for use of poles. They feel
the proposed television service will be a boon to the ;Jublicwho will be able to receive programmes
under tlffi best possible conditions, and th'lt it will be a boon also to dealers selling television
sets. In the Brief to be presented later, tj'ey will request permission from the Co:n:non Council to
erect their wires and they will also request protection, as a project of th~s kind will involve
a considerable investment. They desire a franchise of sufficient length to ensure the invest.ment
p"-ying for itself, and they will ask for a twenty-five year franchise, but they l-nll be pleased
to consider any other met.hod for their protection regarding this project that the Common Council
can suggest. Mr. Isaacs advised that the project will be capita,liz-ed locally.
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Alderman Teed entered the 8eeting.
The following let.t.ers "'ere read by the COlTI.'11on Clerk with regJ.rd to the
above m'entioned project, na'!lely:- from the Saint John Merchants' Association Ltd. requesting
that the matter be tabled until their organization and other interested p3.rties have had the
opportunity to study the matter and offer their views to the Council; from the Fund Broadcasting
Company Ltd. advising t~,t C.F.B.C. is keeping actively abreast of television develo}1ments,
and intend to operate a television station irl this area as soon as practicable a.nd expressing
the hope that before granting any licenses to outside promoters, the Common Council will carefully
consider their proposals in the light of experience in other places in Canada; from Hessrs. Inches
& Hazen., b3.rristers, ~dvising they 3.re represent'ing interests who contem!)late insU.1Lltions of
this nature in this city, and request.ing that the Council give the ma.tter earnest consideration a'trl
not tie up t.he whole City of Saint John with a franchise exclusive in its nature for any term of
years, also advising that in some cen'tres, the city is laid off in districts or zones, and th.~t
companies operating the syst.em are allocated particular districts or zones.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED trat the let.ters from the Saint
John Merchants' Association, t.he Fundy Broadcasting CompanJ' Ltd. and Messrs. Inches & Hazen
relative to installation in the City of Saint John of a system of receiving sound and television
broadcast program'11es by wire, commonly known as rediffusiorl, or relayed radio, be received and
filed, and the sender's notified .that itis expected that a formal Brief will be presented to the
Conrnon Council at its next regular meeting by the interests presently making apnlication in
this matter.
Aldernan Belyea commented that in some cases, persons capitalize finncially
by adopting ideas or projects orlgim ted by other ~)ersons, 'tnd he wished the public to lmderstand
that a's far as he isconcerned, his policy is "first 'come,' first served" regarding this matter.
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Messrs. Jacobson and Isaacs thanked the Common Council for having heard
them on the matter and withdrew from the meeting.
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A delegation from the S~int John Real Estate Owner's Association was
present anet Mr. F. G. O'Brien, president, 'tdvised that the Association protest the s"cond
section of the Bill which the City of' Saint John intends presenting at the prescmt session
of the Legislature, respecting actions for damages against the City and its servants, ~nd
request'that tlus section be withdrawn from the Bi~l. He stated that their reason for making
objection is that if such a Bill were passed, it would be against all principles of democracy
and a totalitarian form of government would be set up, which would be a very dangerous step.
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The City Solicitor referred to the Municipalities Act, the Count.ies
Act, the Towns Act and t.he City of Lancaster Incorpcration Act, and read sections from each
pertaining to actions for da"nges against those bodies. He submitted that the City of Saint John
is not asking for !lnything unusuil.l in present,:Lng the Bill in question, but is only asking for
similar legislation to that now enjoyed by other places. Miss Ethel Coles and Mr.R. H. Howard,
members of the Association, s;)oke in support of the Assoda tion' s request.
On motion of AldeTIQ~n Belyea
Seconded byAlderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Real
F:st.ate Ol-mer' s Association, t.he second section of the Bill respecting act.ions far damages ag.~inst
the City.and its servants, tq be present.ed at the present seesion of the Legislative Assembly,
be withdrawn.
Alderman Teed moved in amendment to the motion that the Bill in question be
referred to Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum to study in conjunction \-nt.h the City Solicitor, and
. .to.decide,wbehber,or.not the second section of the Bill should be elimim>t.ed. There was no
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_$fO'/'llev.bk/l/.nJ..1 Hr. Stanley Humphrey, of 193 Water Street, West Saint John, presented a jP. tHion on
, -! t,HY, behalf of a number of residents of the said street, who reCJ.uest that the name of Water Street be not ctunged
~7efi_t:~.on. cyainst to Ri vervie\" Drive for the following reasons: - (1) that it will cause disruption of mail service for almost
JJ/;an.9~/'l9,_!Jame ten years; (2) that Riverview Drive designates a residential street whereas the TOl>/n Planning Commiss~on has
_dll1h.teL..f't.Jg set 'dater Street aside as industrial purposes; (3) that the street is not yet rea?y to be calle~ a dnve;
(4) that the street has been ~.alled "~Iater Street" for neClrly one hundred years. dr. Humphrey l>/lthdrew from
, the meeting at this time, siAting that the present petitio(l nullifies the p3tition which requested the
change in the street name. A comparison was m'l.de of the two peU tions.
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Alderman White bone entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
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_?o/L_/::'.e_Sr::Ime) Dri:,e~ West Sa~n~ John (formerly Water Street) b,e, taken by a City d~striet commissioner, for t~e,purpos;, of
I obta~nlng an opln~on from such owners on the questlon ,of t,he, change In street name, and asceriAln~ng thell'
I wishes in this connection.
A delegation then entered the meeting ~omposed of Miss Henderson, a member of the
Victorian Order of Nurses, the Rev.Canon J.V.Young, and Mr. Cecil West. Canon Young outlined the work of the
Order in this community and stated he felt this organization for that reason shonld be given priority in the
matter of grants above other organizations. He advised that the Order request that the grant from the City
be $10,000.00 for 1953, an increase of $2,500.00 over the 1952 grant.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the request of the Victorian Order of Nurses
for a grant of $10,000.00 for the year 1953, be referred to the Committee on Budget.
The delegation \>/ithdrew from the meeting at this time. Copies of an operational report
from the above named Order were distribut.ed to the Common Council Hembers.
Read a letter from the Parish of Simonds advising that they view with alarm any changE
in the contract between the City of Saint John and the Ne\>/ Brunswick Electric Power Commission that may
increase the rate of power, or reflect unfavourably in any way on the said Parish.
Read a letter from the Canadian Association of Consumers, Saint John Branch, request-
ing that the Common Council take no further action regarding the request of the Provi.ncial Power Commission
for increased hydro rates unt.il they have had an opportunity to appear before the Council, and requesting
that they be permitted to have a deleeation appear before Council on February 23rd next.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Trade, regarding pOl>/er rntes as they affeei
the citizens of Saint John, requesting that thej.r special cormnittee formed to study the mattRr, be permitted
to appear before the Council to present its views on the TILatter,and requesting that the Council hold in
abeyance any final decision unt.il i;his special committee has had sufficient time to study all the facts.
On motion of Alderman Teed
payable by the.City of
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESODVED that the matter of increase in hydro rates
Saint John, proposed by the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission be deferred for
AND YURTHER that the letters from the Parish of Si.'!\onds, the Canadian Association
of Consmners, Saint John BranCh, and the Sairit John Board of Trade, relative to the above question, be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Coronation Committee be now
taken from the t'Lble and filed and the said Committee request.ed to advise the Common Council of any addition.
al plans as they are formulated, - in the meantime, the Committee to proceed 'nth their plans.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Sec~nded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Policemen's
Protective Association, Local No. 61, requesting that negotiations for a new contract for the year 1953
be completed by February 19th next, and advising that unless such negoth tions are not satisfactorily
completed by this date, the Associij.tion will make application, for a Board of Arbitration, in accordance with
their 1952 contract, be received and filed and the Association advised th'Lt the decision of the Common
Council \>/ill be reached at the budget meeting to be' held during the ensuing week.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Ervin M. O'Brien,
solictor for Mr. RossPorter, advising that the offer of $50.00 made by the City of Saint John on January 26it
last to settle Mr. Porter'sclaim for $500.00, is not acceptable to Mr. Porter 'md is a gross under-estimatiOl
of the damage done to his property, be receiyed and filed and the permission of Mr. Porter, through his
solicitor, be requested for City equipment to remove any debris l>/hich he claims was placed on his property.
Messrs. Lang and O'Brien, representing the J.\arch of Truth Lecture Group, entered the
meeting and advised that their grou? intend holding a series of meetings in this city for six weeks commen-
cing the 1st of March. They request.ed per:llission to erect a banner across one of the City streets in this
connection e.nnouncing the forthcoming lectures. The City Solicitor rEm:Lnded the Comrnon Council that the
request of other religious groups to erect b~nners were refused by previous Councils under the by-law
prohibiting such erection.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that the by-law prohibiting the erection of
hanuers on City str~ecs be waived in order to grant permission to the March of Truth Lecture Group to erect
-~ uanner across a vlty s~reec.
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Alderman Teed stating the City in his opinion was taking an unprecedented step, and would
be faced with request.s from other religious and semi-religious groups for similar permission.
Hessrs. Lang and O'Brien withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Rev.J .G.
E. Ball, minist.er of Portland United Church, requesting that. Portland Street be included in the
1953 paving progra~~e, be received and referred to the Director of Works for inclusion
in the said paving programme, and for an estimate of the cost in this connect.ion.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderh~~n MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Leonard
J. Crawford, offering the sum of $500.00 for the purchase of Lot 7 and one-half of Lot 8, located
on West Cranston Avenue, T .M. ,Pr.lO-34-6, equalling sixty feet frontage, and requesting whether
the pipe running through these lots is a drain or a sewer pipe and if it can be filled in or
built on, be received and referred to the Town Planning Commission and the Assessment
Dep'J.rtment for a report.
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RESOLVED that the letter fr.om Mr.Robert D.
Boone offering the sum of $300.00 for the purchase of Lot 9 on Tax Map 11:--36-9, West Lansdowne
Avenue, and the leU,ers from the Chairm'ln, Board of Assessors and the Town Planning Commission
recommending tr~t Mr. Boone be sold Lots '9 and 17 which adjoin, for the sum of $500.00
and advisine that Lot 9 is not of sufficient area for building rp.quirp.ments, be received
and filed and the said recommend!ition Iildopted - it being understood that Lhe sale price
in no way affects the value of the land for assessment purposes.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a written agreement \rith all
prospective purchasers of City owned land be entered into - such agreement to contain a for-
fei~ure clause - and that the sum of $200.00, gQaranteeing that construction of the building
\rill be cO~'TIenced on such land by the purchaser within a stipulated time, be deposited \ri th
the City of Saint John either in cash or by bond, and the said deposit bB ret.urned ,,men,in
the opinion of the City Building Inspect.or, fifty per cent of said construction has been completed.
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On motion of Alderman lVhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the slL'n of $150.00 be forwarded
to the Canadian International Trade Fair, being 25% of total space rental by the City of
Saint John at the 1953 exhiaition of the said Fair.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the lett.er from C.A.R.E.
with regard to their flood relief work and fund, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be grant.ed t.o pay the
firm of J.M. & C.W.Hope Grant the sum of $21,,658.77 being the am01mt.s of premiums on the Insurance
Schedule during the year ended January 1st, 1953 and for the year from January 1st, 1953 to
January lst, 1954, the City's portion of the above named amount being ~8,795.78 and the balance,
being recoverable from the Hunicipality of the City and Count.y of Saint John and from the
Exhibition ASSOCiation, etc.
Alderrmn Campbell withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alde~an Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan,
RESOLVED that the acco\mt of Hr. H.Davis,
in the amount of $1,800.00, and approved by Messrs.Alward & Gillies, architects, be paid - the
said account being Certificate No.3 and the final payment in connection \.nt.h the contrad for
the renovation of store fronts in the Charlotte Street City Market Building.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from Dr.K.A.
Bail'd, advising that the :jury, at the inquest into the death of Hrs. Lois Olive followinE; injurip.s
rAceived in a car-taxi collision, on Dougl"s, Avenue in the vicinj,ty of Bent.ley Street,~ecom'Y,ended
tha t a sign designating the blind knoll be erected on the said Avenue at a point to be visible
to all drivers, at once, and suggesting that the said sign should be visible at night by reflection
of headligh.ts, be received and filed and the recom:nendnt.ion referred t.o the Director of Police -with
il1structions LhaL S'lme be carried out.
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RTcSOLVED that two-"stop" signs be placed
on either side of Met.calf Street at the intersect.ion of Elgin StrfJ8t, for the purpose of protect-
Dlg child~en sliding on_ Metcalf Street:
AND FURTHER that in addition to the said "stop" signs, signs bearing the
\-Iords "Watch Out For Children" be placed under the former named signs.
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--r- i"L'. <" words "Caution _ Give Right-of-"Ja,V" 'ire olaced at intersections and suggested that the adoption of such si@1s
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v" in this city could be cCl~sidered in view' of the number 0 st?P signs noW erec ea, "'1 In view?, r:e ac
that motorists would be more liable to notice a new type of slgn. Alderman Teed suggested that tne Duector
, of Police take note of this suggestion and co'nvey'it to the Traffic COllLnll ttee.
Tenders were 'opened for a hen.ting furnace for No.3 Fire Station.
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On motion of Aldern.n Harrigan
Seconded by Alderm~n Teed ,
RESOLVED tb~t the tender of Wm. J.Crawford & Co. offering
to suoDly and install in No. 3 Fire Station Union Street, one new 30-9-W Dominion cast iron furnace with oil
l:lUrne~', ,nth range from 3 to 8 gallons per hour, complete with oil tanks and all pipes and fitt,ings and ,
controls according to specifications; furn'lce and pipes to be cover'ed; guarantee for repl'lcement of defectl ve
material for the period of one year; completely ins~,lled for the sum of $2,028.00, Provincial Sales Tax
i0cluded - be accepted - this being the lowest bid received.
On motion of Alderman v~itebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, confirination be granted for the emergency purchase of a quantity of parts for Fire Truck No.
6502 from the laFrance Co. for the sum of $223.89, to be included in this year's ap,ropriation for Apparatus
Repair.
On motion of AlderllJ'3.n Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasi:lg, confir!1Htion be granted for the emergen..cy ~urchase of 3. quantit.y of part,s for the 85 foot Fire
Department, Aerial Truck from Bickle-Seagrave Ltd. for the sum of ~f?II+I+. 35 ;:>lus t;,X and t.o be included in this
year's appropriation for Apparatus Repair.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alde~n 11acCallum
RESOLVED that the following report.s be laid on t.he
table until the next Common Council meeting, and copies.of same distribllt",d to each Common COlillcil Hember,
namely: - the 1952 Annual Report of the Juvenile Court, Jieport of the Building Inspector for the month of
January last, and the Cash Receipts Report and }lonthly Expenditures Report of the month of December last.
On motion of AlderITl'ln Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED the. t the 1 ett.er from the Street Lighting
Committee recommending (1) that on Queen Street,City pro;:>er, between Carmart,hen and 'dent.worth Street,s, the
present'light. be moved one pole to the west and one 200 ,,"' tt light be installed one pole to tl:e east. of
the former location; (2) tb~t on Queen Street, West Saint John, one 200 watt light be installed on the
northeast. corner of t.he j,ntersection of the said street with Ludlow Stre"t; (3) that on Queen Street, West
Saint John, one 200 watt light'be installed between Lancaster Street and City Line - be received and filed
and the recommendations adopted.
Alderman Belyea inquired how much t.he City of Saint John paid in 1952 in connection
vlith rental of construction machinery. The Executive Director replied that a report is under preparation
for Common Council Members in this regard and when completed, copies of same will be for'arded each Member.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED t.hat as per the request of the Director d'f
Works, authority be granted to call for tenders for construction machinery rental by the City of Saint John
on an hourly basis, including gas, oil and operator.
Read a letter from the Transportation Committee submitting copy of correspondence
received by them from the Motor Carrier Board and City Transit Limited regarding the appeal of City Transit
Limited against the decision of the COI!1Jnittee regarding the company's application for an increased fare
structure. A copy of the petition of City Transit. Limited to the Motor Carrier Board was also submitted. The
letter 'stated that t.he Committee feel t.hat an appearance should be made when the case is being heard by the
Motor Carrier Board.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mr. J.F.H.Teed, Q.C., be retained as
counsel on behalf of the Transportation Co~mittee with regard to the appeal of City Transit Limited to the
Motor Carrier Board against the decision of the said Committee in the ~tter, of the application of the said
company for an increased fare structure.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallUITL
KESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed to request
the Lancaster City Council to confirm to the Common Council of the City of S~int John in writing that in
accordance ,;ith the conversation which, occurred on the morning of February 16th instant between the Mayors
of the Cities of Lancaster and Saint JOhn, they will 'issume fifty per cent of the expense entailed in
connection with an appearance being made by Mr. F.J.H.Teed, Q.C., on behalf of the Transportation Committee
with regard to the appeal of City Transit Limited to the Motor Carrier Board against the decision of the
said Committee in the matter of the application of the said company for an increased fare structure:
AND FURTHER that the City of Lancaster be advised that the Highway Board of the
Parish of Simonds are being approached with the request that they bear one-third of the cost of the leffill
expenses in the above matt.er, which will reduce the participation of L<mcaster and Saint John Cities to one-
third each of the cost, if the said Parish should agree to participate.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
,. RESOLVED that the' Highway B()9. rd of the
Parish o~ Simonds be advised that Mr. J.F. H. Teed, Q.C., has been retained as counsel on
behalf of the Transportation Comrr.ntee with regard to the appeal of City Transit Limited to
the Motor Carrier Board against the decision of the said Cowndttee in the matter of the
application of the said company for an increased fare structure, and requested to bear one-
third of the legal expenses entailed therewith.
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Alderman \'ihi tebone withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the corrndttee appointed regarding
reinstatement of the ferry "Loyalist" in operation, be now discharged of its duties and any further
w3tters pertaining to sucn reinstatement be left in the hands of the Common Council.
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The Executive Director advised that the ferry "Loyalist" resumed
operation this morning and that a five-cent. cash fare is being charged, although the \-fOrkers
have suggested ,that tickets representing a five-cent fare be sold which would be more con-
venient for them. The five-cent cash fare was approved by a majority of Council Members within
the past few days, whom he had been able to contact. Alderm3.n Belyea stated that he cannot
support the five~cent fare because it may not be sufficient. to meet the requirements of the
ferry. Aldermen Teed and H~rrigan stated that they had understood that the fare on the ferry
would be a ten-cent fare, and believe it should be, as that is the fare cfr,rged on buses.
Alderman Teed commented that the purpose of the ferry being restored was to render the workers
a saving of time in reaching work, and not a saving in price of fare; also, the operation of '
the ferry is costing the taxpayers of the City money, regardless of the fare charged, and he
felt that a reasonable fare was to be arrived at in an effort to make the ferry pay for itself.
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'Alderman Belyea advised that the approximate profit per week on the
ferry is $350.00 compared with approximate operating costs of $1,000.00 per week, and felt
that eventually, something will have to be done as the City cannot continue in this lffinner.
He felt that the ferry should be either operated as a free ferry or the returns from its
operation should be sufficient to meet the cost, other1iLse, the ferry is not needed.
On motion of Aldermqn Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the action of the Executive
Director in instituting a temporary five-cent fare on the ferry "Loyalist" be approved and
continued until such time as a new fare structure is prepared:
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on the said ferry in place of the required five-cent fare for the above mentioned period.
AlderI!'.an Teed requested that the matter of ferry fares be placed on
the agenda of the next Council meeting for discussion.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to
proceed ,with \-Iork on the West Side ferry wings and the Executive Director requested to submit
an estimate of cost in this connection at the next Common Council meeting.
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Alderman Harrigan requested thqt the Transportation Committee and
City Transit Limited be advised that the proposed five-cent ,bus fare for children is to
include all students attending all schools, regardless of age.
Aldem.an Belyea suggestpd that the committee composed of Aldermen
Teed, Harrigan and himself, which had been appointed relative to transportation matters
concerning the ferry "Loyalist", make arrangements with the Prewier to meet with them for
discussion regarding some relief in connection with the ferry, and to suggest to him that
the ferry be operated on the ~ullidgeville run in summer by the Provincial Government at
a rental of four or five thousand dollars, payable to the City of Saint John. The Common
Council approved the Committee taking act.ion as suggested by Alderlffin Belyea.
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Alderman Belyea stated that the City of Saint John is going into debt
farther each year and that a lot of salaries originally set are too high, and he believed that
the City, to retain a solid financial position, must retrench. He ~dvised that he is prepared
to not 'support any increased salaries proposed this year.
Read a letter from the Receiver of Taxes recommending that in sub-
sections 1, 2 and 3 of Section 4 the word "Iike" be deleted and tI-at sub:"section 6 of Section
4 be deleted in its entirety from the by-la\-I entitled "A La1; to Provide for the Licensing
and Regulating of Shows and other Public Exhibitions in t.he City of Saint John."
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be instruct.ed
to submit an amend~~n~ to the,a~o~e ~entioned by-law in accordance with the recommendation of
the Receiver of Taxes.
The Members of the Common Council present decided that the next regular
meeting of Council will be held on Monc~y, February 23rd, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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At a Common COill1cil, held at t.he City Hall, in the City of 5:lint John, on Honday, the
tMenty-third day of February, A.D., 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, }fuyor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, }fucCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs.E.D.Walsh,Executive Director, and F.S. Haycox, Assistant to
the Executive Director.
Mr. P.R.Fowler, Town Planning Commission, entered the meeting and was heard relative
to the housing development in Stanley Ward. He stated that under Section 35 of the National Housing Act,
provision is made whereby the Federal Goverrunent will assist a city on a land assembly scheme, 25% of the cost
of development' being payable by the City and the remaining 75% being payable by the Federal Government, with
the outlay amount being returned when the lots are sold to private owners,The City actually will only have to
bear the cost of installation of a water main at the int.ersection of Ragged Point Road and t.he site under
consideration -' owned by the Turnbull Real Estate - which commences llmnediately opposit.e the old Irving
hangar at the former Millidgeville Airport. Mr. Fowler stat.ed that. tre Federal Government are interest.ed in
the development of this 200 acre piece of land which will provide approxiwately 900 building lots, but they
require that a complet.e suy'vey of t.he area be wade, regarding cost of roads, sewers, water wains, et.c. before
,t.hey will proceed further. lie advj.sed t.hat the Turnbull Real Estate will not entp.r into a negotiating price
Ion this land at the present time, but they give full permission for the surveying of the land. He added that.
't.he type of house proposed for this development is comparable to that constructed in the L~ncaster develop-
ment of Quinton Heights.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED th~t in accordance with the request of the Town
Planning Commission, authority be granted for the City Engineer to make a complete survey of the 200 acre
property owned by the Turnbull Real Est~te in the. vicinity of the fonner Millidge,ille Airport., relative
to the cost of installing wat.er mains, sewers, etc. and building streets, in connection with a proposed
housing development on the said land.
On motion of ' Alderman H~rrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mrs. M. M. Perley be granted a three year
of $30.00 'per annum, of the land at Blue Rock located under the building o.med
AND FURTHER that the letters from Mrs. Perley and the Town Planning Commission in the
received and filed.
Mr. Fowler withdrew from the meeting at this time.
:lJej?/:~JJc IIIork:i, Read a letter from the Deputy Minister of Public Works, Fredericton, suggesting that
sand/~?'-~/hi7.f their District Highway Engineer, Mr. J. T. Turnbull, meet ,lith a Lancaster representative and the City of
iPE e 3;111 N~ Saint John, in an endeavour to arrive at some solution regarding the handling of sanding the Reversing Falls
- ell n ;Q ~ Bridge. The 1!bove letter was referred to the Common Clerk with instructions that he continue negotia tions in
. :i!1r/ ;1',e this connection 1'1ith a' view to the City of Saint John receiving remuIleration for this service.
On motion of Alderm~n Harrigan
-' WindS.or, ()nT Seconded by Alderman Belyea
Cal1at:6an hdl'r~ RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Windsor, Ontario
f-/pn .4fal./DrS 9'-1 regarding the possibility of that city obtaining the 1954 convention of the Canadian Federation of Hayors and
n1 . ~ .1' . Municipalities in view of that year being their One H~~dredth anniversary, be received and filed and the
/~Nn/c~//i7Ps City of Windsor advised that the City of Saint John waive the right of requesting the holding of the said
convention in Saint John.
/' Mr.C.F. Inches, Q.C., and his client, Mr. Solomon Goldberg, and Mr. G.T.Clark,
Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting and a discussion ensued regarding the claim of Solomon and
Bessie Goldberg against the City relative to the expropriation of their property on Mill Street for the
construction of the Mill Street Viaduct.
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Mr.Clark explained that the property was expropriated in 1950 and the matter is now
awaiting settlement. The greatest value the Cit.y valuat.ors could put. on t.his property is $22,500.00 not
including the interest payable from the time of expropriation, less $10,500.00 paid by the City on a mortgage,
Mr.Chrk advised that the City valuators would appr'Ove an offer being made to settle of $23,000.00 including
interest.
Mr. Inches advised that the amount he requests on behalf of his clients is $30,000.00
in settlement. He st~ted that he and Mr.Goldberg attended this meeting in an ende~vour to reach a settlement.
between their request and the City's offer, and added that the City's offer of $23,000.00 is not acceptable.
On motion of AlderM~n MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Solomon and Bessie Goldberg be offered the
sum of, $26,000.00 in full'settlement of their claim against the City of Saint John ,'lith regard to the expro-
priation of their property for the Mill Street Viaduct construction purposes - the said sum including interem
from the date of expropriation by the City of the' said property.
Mr. Inches advised the meeting of the acceptance of the above offer by hisclient.
Mr. Inches and Mr. Goldberg withdrew from the meeting at this time./
The meeting then proceeded to open session and His Worship the l>1ayor asslL'tled the
Chair in Common C01ill'cil.
Hinutes of Common COill1cil of Febru'lry 16th last were conf.irmed, copies of S'lme having
been forwarded to Com~on Council Members.
Mr.F.G. O'Brien, president of the Saint John Real Est~te O.mer's Association, was
present at the meeting together with members of the said Association. Mr. O'Brien presented a resolution
adopt.ed by the Association strongly supporting the action of the CityCouncillors who Here successful in
having the matter of the proposed revision of the Civic Hydro contract tabled for one week in order to give
all citizens the opportunity to express their opinion on the proposed revision, and recording the opposition
of the Associil tion to any lilll-larranted increase in Hydro rates.
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Branch, W'lS present and a .B,ief was pres~nted on behalf ,of the Association by Mrs. V.E.Falkjar,
president, and Mrs. A. J. Devine. The Brief contained several arguments against the opening
of the existing contr?ct bet.ween the City and the Provincial Cormnission and the increasing
of the hydro rate, and request.ed the Common Council to give careful consideration to their,
arguments, stating th'1t if this is done, they feel t.hat--the Council will refuse to open the
contract and will insist on com?liance with the terms of the present contract.
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Read the following letters:- from the City of Lmcaster, advising that
their Council are opposed to any tncr&~se in electricity costs for the citizens of the City
of Lancaster; from the Parish of Simonds, advising they cannot recommendany change whatevp-r
that would result in an increased hydro charge to their citiz,'ms; from the Saint John Trades
and Labor Council, stating that due to the lack of sufficient information tendered them on
the matter, they are not in a position to form an opinion at this time; from the Saint John
Board of Trade, through the special committee ap~lointed to study the matter, advising of their
opposition to the reopening of the contract between the City and the Provincial Commission.
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Alderman Teed, a member of the Common Council committee appointed to
study the matter of proposed increased hydro rates, advised that thereare certain factors in
the matter over which the City has no controi and it is felt by some persons it would be best
for the City to show a spirit of co-operation and comply with the Provincial Commission's
request rather than put the matter to the test of expropriation of the local distribution system.
He explained that the Provincial Commission, under the existing contract ,;ith the City, is
supplying power below cost and therefore the greater the conslunption, the gre~ter the Commission's
loss and they feel they cannot carryon under the situation because, in effect, other sections
of the Province are subsidizing Saint John. .
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Alderman Teed further explained that the districts surrounding Saint
John City supply 25% of the local Commission's revenue and that if the distribution system
to these districts were expropriated it would reslut in a higher ratp- to the consumers in
Saint John than the proposed increased rate;therefore, it is most desirable to prevent this
possibHity. He stated that under th,e 1951 act, entit+ed "The Electric Power Act," the Provincial
Commission have the power to set rates over the l~cal power rates and the local Commission would
have to abide by the increase. He referred to Section 31 of the said Act, and stated his
interpretation of Same is that the Provincial Commission could su::omit a bill at the end of
each year for the amount of deficit plus interest so that the citizens of Saint John would be
paying for such deficit whether they wished to or not; or, the said Commission could let the
deficit stand and comvile it at the end of the contract oeriod and then avvortion the deficit in
setting ~p ~ n~w ratl so that the S9.int John citizens wo~ld pay for the l~~s to the Commission.
The City Solicitor advised that his interpretation of this Section is that expressed by Alderman
Teed. Alderman Teed added that the ProvincialCom"lission have the power to declare and make any
contract enteredinto by them null and void and he felt that the City is forced into complying
with the request of the Commission for increased rates.
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A+derman Teed continued that another point is that there is an Order-
in-COQ~cil, drawn up 'by the previous Provincial Government, effective at any time, that the whole
hydro system be placeU under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Board. Alderman Teed
warned the delegations present trat if they desire 'the contract to remain closed and expropriation
of the system results, they have themselves to blame for the consequences,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the n-a tter of proposed increased
hydro rates payable to the Ne,1 BrunswickElectric Power Commission be laid on the t~ble and a committee
from this Common Council together with a co~nittee from the Power Commission of the City of
Saint John, and. representatives from the Canadian !\ssociation of Consumers, Saint John Branch,',
the RealEstate Owners Association, the Saint John Board of Trade, the City of Lancaster COlillcil,
the Parish of Simonds Council, the Saint John Trades and Labor Council and any other interested
groups, meet with the New Bruns,lick Electric Power Co!mnission'to further studJ'the matter in an
endeavour to find othe; solutions. . . , , .
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Later in the meeting, !;lis Worship the Yayor appointed Aldermen Jv!acCallum,
Teed, Campbell and himself to constitute the above named committee from Cou.ncil.
Alderman Campbell stated that he is'opposed to the opening of the
existing c9ntract as it would be detrimental to the interests of the putiic. He felt that the
Provincial Commission should be advised that the Common Council do not favour the opening
of the contract, and then negotiations could hke place with that Commission ~m the'matter.
Alderman Belyea stated he felt the City may accomplish scmething by
followin~ Alderman Teed's oroDosal and that he'also felt the rates will have to be increased
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somewhat. He assured the delegations that the Jv!embers of the Co~non Council, in considering
this issue, have the best interests of the public at heart.
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Question being put, klderrrien Belyea, J-lacCallum and Teed voting "yea",
Alderman Campbell voting "nay" and Aldermn Whitebone and Harrigan abstaining from mting,
the motion was declared carried.
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. Nrs. Fa1l\iar, advised that her Association will mme a representa ti ve
to the above committee. His Worship stated that any decision of the committee will be submitted
to the Common Council for ratific~tion on this matter. Mr. O'Brien advised that his Association,
',;ill name a represept,a ti ve and reque sted that they be notified of any meeting a few days prior
to the holding of same. The delegations were requested to submit thenames of their representatives
to His Worship the Vmyor.
The delegations \;ithdrew from the meet~ng.
<nmotion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman~mcCallum
RESOLVED that the comrnunications from the
, City of Lancaster, the Real Estate Owner's Assochtion; the Parish of Simonds, the Saint John
Trades and Libor Council and the Saint John Board of Trade, and the Brief from the Canadian
Association of Consumers, Saint John Branch, relative to the proposed increased rates for
electrical energy, be received and filed.
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of Mr. L.W.Simms, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, that a co-ordinating connnitt.ee of members
representing the Citi.es of Lancast.er, Saint John and the Pro'!ince of Nevi Brunswick, be appointed to investig3U
and make reconnnendations to thevarious Governments for t.he erectio" and supervision of a proper community
tourist information buree.u on the western side of t.he Reversing Falls Bridge, and any other tourist attrac-
tions for tourist promotion in the whole area. The letter stated that it has been intillUted that the Provin-
cial Government may give financial assist"nce towards the rnainten"nce, and for equipment, of t.he proposed
Infonnation Burea~.
Messrs. L.W.Simms and H.C. Matt, chairman, Town Planning Commission, entered the
meeting and spoke with regard to the above matter. Mr. Mott advised that the committee set up to study this
project recommend the site known as the Tnding Post, located on Provincial Government land, for the establieh
ing of the Bureau. Mr. Simms commented that it is fairly' late to commence this project, but urged that action
betaken in approaching the Government immediately.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor appoint two Members
to represent Saint John on a co-ordimting commit-tAe to be.composed of represente.tives of the Lancaster City
Council and the Provincial Government for t.he purpose of investigating the possibility of the establisb~ent
of a Tourist Information Bureau to be operated jointly by. the said cities:
'<;;'l7ea.stl?r AND FURTHER that the letter from the City of Lancaster in this matter be received and
filed;
..Soutf~ tfjharr A delegation of property owners on South Wharf, composed of Messrs. Andrew Malcolm,
I9l1tire~~~o~ T.P.Larsen, and J. J. Freeill~an, entered the meeting, accompanied by Mecsrs. H. O. McLellan and R.J.Broderick,
-r'l1M barristers. Mr. McLellan advised that they have now held meetings with Nr.W.R.Godfrey, Director of Works of
:7:5: F;~':r~an the City, who is preparing a rep~rt, and read a prepared resolution on behalf of the property owners with
II.. Me'" ,/ regard to the proposed constructlOn ofa boom of logs along the line of the Paterson whccrf which would be a
.tJ. ''/:. euan, temporary measure in protecting the properties on South Wharf. The resolution call;d for the City, with the
7?:T...21I:Qdt?r/c4-X co-operation of the Board of Tr!lde, (1) to take the lead in discussions and negotitions with the National
. Harbours Board in obtainir\g a more perm3.nent breakwater or protecting wharf to pr~serve the buildings and
,wharf knol'll1 as South Wharf; (2) to give its consent, and obtain the consent. of the National Harbours Board,
: if required, so that the individual property ol-mers on South Wharf may see fit to incur expense on their
own behalf or with contribution by the City for the filling in of the space between such individual buildings
and the bed of the harbour, with the intent that the filling in of such space by one or more of such property
owners shall cause no damage to the adjoining property owners; (3) to give its consent to the replacement of
the supporting piers for such buildings by such property owners Imo care to incur such expense, with or with-
out contribution' from the City, so that the replacement of such piers or supports shall place such buildings
on'a better footing.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John endorse the drawing
up by the committee of South Wh'l.rf property owners of a strong representation to the National l',arbours Board,
urging tha t some corrective action be taken by the Board to preserve the South vlharf properties based on the
fact that this condition has been caused by the reconstruction of Pugsley Vn,arf - such representation to be
forwarded through the City of Saint John to the Board:
AND FURTHER that the resolution of the South Wharf property owners be received and
fj.led,
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a committee of three members be aDDointed
to study the South Wharf problem and recommend necessary action to the Co~~il and
connection as early as possible.
His Worship appointed Aldermen Teed and MacCallum and himself to constitute the above
The delegation withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that fares on the ferry "Loyalist" be incre.'\sed
to a ten cent cash fare, effective March 1st, 1953.
Question being put, Aldermen Belyea, Whi tebone and Campbell voting "nay", and His
Worship the Mayor, Aldermen HacCallum, Teed, !lnd' Harrigan voting "yea", the motion was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the present ferry tickets be redeemable at the
rate of two cents each during the next thirty days.
On motion of Alderman V~cCallum
Seconded by Alderm!ln Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the National Harbours Board
&mployees, Federal Union No. 24, relative t.o the proposed ferry fare increase, registering their opposition
to any further incre,.se in ferry fare, and advising they feel there should be a system of t.icket.s used to
eliminate any hold-up at rush hours 1.men it is necessary to make change when the straight five cent fare is
used, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderrran MacCallum
RESOLVED that correspondence supplied by the Power
Commission. of the City of Saint Job~ relative to the proposed increase of rates for electrical energy, be now
taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by AlderllBn HacCallum RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Juvenile Court
for the year 1952 be now taken from the table and filed and entered in the Year Book:
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of January last and the Cash Receipts Report and the Monthly ~xpenditures Repo~t ~or the month
of December last, be now taken from the table and filed.
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The Common Clerk read an amendment to the by-l:ll"l licensing and regula ting
shows and ot.her public exhibitions, ;oro'.>i'Ung that the '"lord "like" be struck out of sub~sections
1, 2 and 3 of Section 4, and that sub-section 6 of Section 4 be repealed.
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RESOLVED that the am'lndment to the by-law
entitled "A Law to Provide for the Licensing and Regulating of Shovls and Other Public Ex.hibitions
in t.he City of Saint John", be read a first., second and third time and that it be passed and
ordained and the Common Seal affixed thereto:
At'IJD FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the immediate
preserva tion of the public health, public safety and public peace, the sar.le shall go into effect
and operation as of this date.
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Mr. H.B. McAfee, 221, Princess Street, requested that the Cormnon Council
take some action towards elimim ting the noise nuisance caused by the use of loud-speakers at.
fairs, as he felt such noise to be detrimental to the health of t.he citizens. His WorshiD
advised that this matter will be dravm to the attention of the Director of Police, "
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderrran MacCallum
RESOLVED that the recoF.IDendation of the
City Solicitor that t.he City of S!1int John accept from the Camdian Natio,3. 1 Railways the sum
of $3l,31,2.71 in full settlement of the Raihlays account in connection with the Viaduct project,
be adopted:
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be received and filed.
On mot,ion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors advising that with regard to the offer of Mr. L. J. Crawford to purchase a
vacant lot on Cranston Avenue which lot has a front~ge of 60 feet and a depth of 136.1, feet, a
building cannot be constructed within 8 feet of the sewer pipe running through this lot and
recolmnending that Mr. Crawford's offer of $500.00 be accepted if this difficulty can be overcome
be received and filed; also that the letter from the To,m Planning Commission recommending the
sale of this land to Hr. Crawford, be received and filed and the property sold to Mr. Cravlford
as recommended.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. :.T. Gordon,
representing the Estate of Myer Gordon, accepting the offer of the Cityof Saint ~ohn of the sum of
$1,873.00 for the purchase of property at 668-672 Main Street, be received and filed and authority
be granted for the City to complete the purchase of the said property.
On motion of Alderman ~~cC~llum
Second~d by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of
Simonds advising that they would be willing to share in the expense regarding the City Transit
appeal on fare structure, not to the amount requested, but an amount more in keeping with the
Parish's .share of Municipal expenses, and the letter from the City of Lancaster stating that
the arrangements for the payment of legal costs in the matter are not in accord with the agree-
ment reached at a meeting of the Common Council with the City TransportationCo~ittee (at which
it was agreed to base the costs of the legal cO\IDsel on the ratio of the monies received by the
City of Saint John and the City of Lancaster from the City Transit Limited, along with the
Simonds Highway Board if they so wished to enter into the same arrangements) be received and
filed.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the King
Edward Home and School Association expressing thanks to the Common Council for their action
regarding the sale of the South End Playgrounds, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED in accordance with the request
of the Catholic Corrmunity Club, they be granted permission to sponsor "Daniel's Greater Shows"
from June 22nd to June 27th, 1953.
On motion of Aldern-an HacCallum
Seconded by Alde~qn Teed
RESOLVED"that the letter from Dr. A. P
Paterson expressing appreciation on his re-appointment as a member of the Power Con-mission
of the City of Saint John, be received and filed.
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Read communications from the City of Fredericton regarding the action of the City of
Saint John in petitioning the Provincial Government for legislation permitting the sale of coloured
margarine, advising that Frederict.on will also petition the Provincial Government for similar legislation,
'and from the City of Lancaster approving the action of the Saint John Common Council in this matter. A
letter was read from the Minister of Labour, Fredericton on the quest.ion, and,a resolution from the York
County Council was read expressing opposition to the easing of any restrict.ions on the sale of margarine
or the use of any other butter fat substitutes.
On motion 0 f Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that the above named letters be received and
filed.
AND FURTHER that the Common Clerk be instructed to contact the t.wo Saint John County
Members of the Legislative Assembly and solicit their support on behalf of the City of Saint John on the
matt.er.
On motion of Aldernun Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Direct.or of
Purchasing, authority be grant.ed for the purchase of 5,000 special zinc plates for t.he addressograph
machine from the Addressograph Co. for the Water Assessment. Depart.ment, to cost in the vicinity of $235.00
and to be included in this year~appropriation.
On motion of Alderman /fJacCallum
Seconded by Alderwan Vlhitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a piece of brass wire screen, for the Water
Departrr~nt., 3 feet by 25 feet for t.he Water intakes at $2,36 per sq. ft. plus freight and taxes, from the
makers, The B. Greening Wire Co. as before, to be ~ncluded in this year's appropriation for Water
Maintenance.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Director of Recreation be asked to
obtain the following:- (1) office equipment and supplies (2) copies of cor-respondence and other similar
material (3) all ot.her equipment and supplies purchased by the former Department of Physical Educat.ion and
Recreation, from City funds.
On motion of Aldenmn Campbell
Seconded by Alderrran Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the S~int John Merchants' ,
Association Ltd. relative to the application made by Mr. Harold Isaacs to the Common Council for an
exclusive franchise to sell wired radio and television in Saint John, requesting that the City do not make
any contra,ct in this connect.ion so binding as to impair the future of competitive merchandising nor commit
the City to any arrangement that will impair the future local development of modern television entertainmen
be received and filed until such time as the Common Council are considering a franchise on the matter.
The Executive Director advised that the above orgp,nization has been in contact with
Mr. Isaacs and discussions are taking place among the interested parties regarding television.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderwan Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Garson Theatres Limited
expressing opposition to the scheme for radio diffusion in the City of Saint John proposed by Mr. F.arold
Isaacs, and submitting their reasons for such opposition, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter' from Mr. Ellis G. Ross
making application for appointment as constable for the City Court, Saint John, be received and referred
to the Executive Director and the Director of Police for a report.
Copies of the 1953 budgets of the Board of School Trustees of Saint John and the
,Vocational ,Committee of the City of Saint John were distributed to the COlTIffiOn Council Members.
On motion of Aldenm.n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tha t an up-to-de te copy of salaries paid to each
member of the staff of the Saint John School Board be submitted to the Common Council as early as possible,
it being understood that such report will show the allocation of the proposed increase on the 1953 budget;
AND FURTHER that the 1953 estimates of the School [~ard and the Vocational Committee
be referred to the Committee on Budget.
Tenders were opened for the demolition of the following properties: 4 Albion Street,
41-43 Thorne Avenue and 58 Erin Street.
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r~N9-?l OiOh lRobert R. Logan, Jr. be accepted as follows:- to purchase for the sum of $25. 00 (cheque
1/~r-5':sI~~/!~Il:l:"enclosed) and demolish the building situat.ed at 4 Albion St.reet.; to purchase for t.he
re. sum of $50.00 (cheque enclosed) and dem9lish the building situated at 41-43 Thorne Avenue;
~~r~ ~9' ~rin to purchase and demolish the building sit.uat.ed at 58 Erin St.reet for the sum of $25.00
St.- (cheque enClosed), and to comply wi th all t.he requirementsof t.he Building Inspector regardj~1g
time limit for clearance of debris from the respect.ive sites and safety measures during
the course of demolition.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
A'I. Seconded by Alderman Campbell
7J/~ctoc/F/"/hft'~ RESOLVED that as per the request of
, ___ ~~jJI'1( the Director of Maintenance and Supply, authority be gr"nted to purchase a factory
/raclr /1107for reconditioned Hercury motor for one of the 1948 three-ton H~rcury trucks, at an exchange
. -.- price of $187.00, plus tax - the amount to be charged to the 1953 vehicle repair appropriation.
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On motion of Alde~,n Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed ,
, RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Power Commission of the City of Saint John, authority be granted to proceed with a further
bond issue of $100,000.00 to take care of the usual capital additions to the distribution
system.
Q~estion being put, the motion WaS lost with Alde~3n Campbell
voting "nay". He advised he felt the results of the deliberations on the proposed increased
rate for electricLty should be deter~ned before granting permission to t.he local Power
Commission for a further bond issue.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderma.n Teed
RESOLVED that the request of the Power
Saint John for permission to proceed with a further bond issue
the table.
711tf/erC!ommiS'sl.on C
.' ommission of the City of
:?lcl7d ..LsS<<.e of $100,000.00 be laid on
It Was decided tp3t the next meet~ng of Common Council will, be
atJthc/L/17eeb.~ held on ~londay, J!carch 2, 1953 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
On motion of Alderma.n Campbell
C'i&m";;~(:ilo.r Seconded by Alderrmn Teed
:d. 1/ /',.Ct k ,RESOLVED that the C.ity Solicitor be
(~, Tor '7'/501- instructed to prepare legislation to amend the City Government Act under which the stipend
~<<~~ payable to the Mayor will be $3,000.00 per year and to each Alderman $2,500.00 per year,
CJatJel/lYmfQ7elQ1t7Q,. effective I'.tarch 1st, 1953.
. . I Aldernl'ln Hhitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating
A7~~~)7_~~/t'e~he felt that the present. Council Members are receiving more than enough remuneration for
their respective offices and that if they were to receive a higher amount, they shquld be
prepared to devote full time to their duties as Council Hembers.
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At a Common Council, held at City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Saturday, the
twenty-eighth day of February, A.D., 1953, at 12.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Hayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan and Teed
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Messrs. E.D.Walsh, Executive Director, F.S.Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director, and A.C.Burk,
Director of Finance.
Read Report of the Committee of the Whole on Assessment
(as follows)
To the
COMMON COUNCIL
of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
report on Assessment
Your Committee recommend that there be raised, levied, assessed in and upon the City
of Saint John and the inhabitants thereof in the present year, the several sum and sums of money for the
several public services and'purposes hereinafter mentioned and respectively specified, that isto say:-
For Maintenance of the Police Department ...........................
For ~aintenance of the Fire Department and Hydrants ................
For Maintera.."nce. of the ,Salvage Corps .........."......... ~ . . . . ~ .. . , ~ .. .
'For. Maintenance of the Works Department .............................
For Maintenance of the Maintenance and Supply Department ...........
'For Maintenance of the Market and Sanitation Deparunent ............
i.e.,
Public Grounds
38,526.00
77,130.00
60,020.00
91,931.1.0
19.000.00
$ 286,607 .J~O
Ma.rket ........................... I .
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Street Cleaning ..................". f, I, I, t. '" OJ
Snow Control ........",,,............,,,,.......
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For Maintenance of Lighting ........................................
For Maintenancp. of Lands ...........................................
For Maintenance of Ferry_.............................................
For Maintenance of Carleton Hall.....................................
For Maintenance of City Hall .......................................
For Maintenance of Electrical Inspection Department ................
For Maintenance of Building Inspection Department ..................
For Maintenance of Treasury Department .............................
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Council Remuneration ...............
Mayor's Office ......................
Mayorls.-Entertainment ..........,...
Sundry Entertainment ...............
Assessment" Department ..............
Executive Director's Office ........
Collection Department ..............
Comptroller's Office ...............
Cornmon Clerk's Office ..............
Purchasing Department ..............
Miscellaneous Expense ..............
$
17,000.00
4,730.00
1,200.00
2,500.00
1,.4,371.10
17,245.40
'42,951.10
43,476.00
16,870.00
4,225.40
1,.4.119.50
238,688.50
For Court of ReVision ..............................................
For Serial Debentures ...........................,...................
For Debenture Interest .. ~ . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . ... . . ........
For Sinking Fund ...................................................
For Premium and Exchange and Premium Maturing Bonds (l953) .........
For Bond Discount ...........................................;......
For Current Interest Bank ..........................................
For Pension Fund ...................................................
For Smoke Inspection ...............................................
For Falls View Drive (on account) ..................................
For Juvenile Court .................................................
For Recreation Committee ...........................................
For Tourist Bureau .....I...........~...............................
For Free Public Libraries under Act 2, Edward VII,Cap.h9(1902) .....
Free Public Library $'38,550.00
North End Library 2.750.00...........................,
For Grant Victorian Order of Nurses ................................
For Grant New Brunswick Museum .....................................
For Grant Animal Rescue League .....................................
For Grant Saint John Horticultural Association .....................
For Grant Family Welfare Association ...............................
For Grant Catholic Welfare B~eau ..................................
For Grant Salvation Army ...."........11....;........................
For Grant New Brunswick Festival of Music ......11..................
For Grant Saint John Symphony Orchestra ............................
For Grant Yotmg Women I s Christian Association .........."............
For School Purposes under liThe School Act 1922",Cap.5 ..............
For Vocational School under liThe Vocational" Education Act",1923,Cap.27
$ 335,528.1.3
391,687.71
14,1.96.60
118,800.00
78,1.28.00
286,607.40
62,864.08
4,713.10
93,746.95
2,288.1.0
21,452.14
3,625.00
6,856.40
238,688.50
4,000.00
106,196.65
135,966.52
54,536.95
780.00
1,752.20
5,000.00
155,500.00
188.00
1,884.00
13,467.20
34,821..00
8,000.00
41,300.00
9,000.00
12,000.00
3,000.00
17,000.00
1,000.00
750.00
,1,250.00
1.00.00
1,500.00
200.00
1,173,785.00
242.684.00
$ 3,685,747.23
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EIt;nl1elero/. 6. That the salary of Mr. E.J.Henneberry, Police Magistrate, be increased
.. k"y . to $6, ?90~99. pe~. Y7~r,. 7~~7~~~v~. Mar~h 1st, 1953:
~~ce__~rf-s~~~~ :,:::::::::::::::~D:~UR~~:~~~ ~he next holder of the said position be paid a salary
ResCj~,.jcd ()t.t.!:.-/tJ'~ ' to be. ~s~~?~i!lh7?, ~!l. ~o~~ows:-. ~~~~ci~g'at $5,000.00 and an increase yearly, subject to
p. S.li? "., C0l1lll10~. C~~7P. ~pprov~~! ~t the rate of $300.00 until a maximum salary of $6,500.00 is reached.
_ r /11. hdd.. ~_ 7. .. . ,., ...... ... . . Tmt' the' salary of Mr. T.M .Todd, Clerk of the City Police Court, be
.;l~~~:. incre~~??:~o:$3~4bb~~~:per:~~~~:~f~~~:~y~.~:?h 1st, 1953. .
7?r:P'idal:Scom~e. 8.......,.......... That' Deputy Director of Police P.F.Biddiscombe be granted a yearly
~~~~:. salar!'?f:~~~50b~0~~'ef~;~~ive'March 1st, 1953.
6:tIL.:it::~- . 9.'.."."."... That Mr.G.W.Coates, Police Department painter, be granted a yearly salary
I~I./ of $3~325.00, effective March 1st, 1953.
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Your Committee further recommend that there be raised, levied and
assessed in and upon the' several Fire' Insurance .Companies'doing business and having Agents
in the City of Saint John, in the present year, the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars
towards the cost of maintenance ofa Salvage Corps, in the City of Saint John, under the Act
of Assembly 2, Edward VII,Cap.47, to be raised, levied and assessed on the said Fire Insurance
Companies doing business and having Agents in the said City, pro rata according to the
whole number doing'business and' having A&ents in the said City.
Your Committee further recommend that Warrants issue under the COl1lll1on
Seal to' the Board of Assessors of Taxesfor the City of Saint John, to levy and'assess all
the said amounts according to law. '
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Your Committee also recommend that the estimates and appropriations
for the several Departments submitted herewith be adopted, namely:- Police Department, Fire
Department, Works Department, Maintenance and Supply Department, Sanitation and Market Dep3.rt-
ment, Treasury Department, and also for the maintenance of Lighting,Lands, Ferry, Carleton
Hall, City Hall, Smoke Inspection and Electrical Inspection.
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be adopted,. .
Your Committee further recommend that the estimates of expenditures for
Sewerage Department in the amount of $647,934.47, as submitted by the Director,
Your Committee further recommend that the
Departments, as estil1l!lted by the Comptroller as $341,609.00, be
to be levied and assessed for.
revenue from the various
deducted from the total amount
Respectfully submitted,
Saint 'Jcilin; N ~B:, . .,.
Febru~~~ :~~~~': ~~9~~.: : : :: : .
(Sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson)
Chairman.
Alderman MacCallum entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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the recommendations contained tHerein'adopted:'" ,..
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Aldennan Belyea voted "nay" to the granting of $1,500.00 to the Saint
John Symphony 'Orchestra in the above named report as he feels that the organization should
be abie'to'support'if,self arid 'oecause'ft':Ls'carried on for.the convenience and education
of the 'members 'and 'any 'revenue wl1icl1 'niigli~ 'acqtii:re in connection with the orchestra goes to
them. ' , , , . , , . . . , , . , . . . , , . . , . . . , . . . , , . , . . . , . , , , , . .
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of the City of Saint John
Committee'of'tl1e'wnole
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Your Committee'begs'to'feport that it sat on February 20th,23rd,25th,
26th and 27th last in the Mayor's'Office;City Hall, and your Committee begs le~ve to submit
the following report and recommendatioris which were adopted at the aforesaid meetings:-
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1. That'the m1rtLmftm'rate't6 be paid to Directors of the various Civic
Departments, and to the Assistarit'EXecutive'Director and the Judge of the Juvenile Court,
will be an amount of $5,000.00 per year'~'such minimum amount to be reached' by increases
over a three-year period at the'rate'of.'$200;00 annually, except where an additional
amount must be paid in'the first year in order to reach the desired figure within a three-
year period.
2. .. ....... ." ....That.Mf;.Millard.Cliff6fd.be'designated as Aasistant Fire Chief and
that his'salafy'oe'fiXed'at'$4;350;OO'per'arinUffi;'effective March 1st, 1953.'
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hours;'per'week;'and'that'the'number of'additional men'to be employed in the Fire Department
be 17........'....... . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. ... ,.......
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5. ".. ..,.,. ,., "That'the'salary'of'tne'Directof'of Police be increased to
per aiu1um~:effecHve'M.irch' 1st; '1953:.........,.
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, K'xecacive._:JJ;",eet(J/;: duties of the Executive Director.
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_.Jl/thli1fUre. pla!j- 12. That $2,000.00 be added to the Recreation budget. as a special grant for providing Tiny-
_. _ grounds Tot.Playgrounds - same to be spent on recommendation of Alderman Campbell.
I1lt1ernan aunfJPe/1 13. That the Order-in-Council under date of the 22nd of December, 1952, granting the Saint
_~i"rJO;'n ~tt: /k,J John Horticultural Association $17,500.00 for its 1953 operation, be rescinded, and the amount granted for
I ~eindln.tmd,!onI1953 be reduced to $17,000.00. '
'1nt::JP17"..(lm 14. That the request of th~ .Saint John Film Council for a grant of $250.00 be refused and
-,.- - 7F;'a..nc;/~ the Film Council advised that the Common Council feel that they should receive assistance from the Saint John
.n-eeju"/IC- ..r./PIa>5,' Free Public Library. ,
C(l-tl/I;JI/ Eh1.f1/~J 15. ' That the letter from the City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 re classification
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That the sum of $100,000.00 be transferred from Current Surplus to reduce the budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Saint John, N. B.,
February 28th, 1953.
(Sgd.) Ernest-W. Patterson,
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On motion of'Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the report be received and the recommenda-
tions contained-therein adopted.
Alderman Teed advised he felt that transferring $100,000.00 from the Current Surplus
Account in connection with this year's budget ~s not gqod accounting, but he supported this action in order
to keep t.he tax rate down, but in f~ture, he will not support same.
On motion of Alderman }lacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that correspondence from the various associations
and societies requesting grants for 1953 from the City of Saint John be received and filed and each associa-
tion and society be advised of the action taken by the Common Council in connection with each request.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City ,of Saint
John, on Monday, the second day of ~furch, A.D., 1953, at 7.00 o'clock ~.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed .
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Messrs. E.D.Walsh, Executive Director, and F.S.
Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of
Common Council held on February 23rd last be confirmed, each Member of the Council having been
furnished with a copy of same: '
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AND FURTHER that minutes of the meeting of the 28th of February last
be confirmed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that no action be taken on '
the part of the Common Council towards opening the existing contract between the City of Saint
John and the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission and thatthe said Commission be asked to
advise the Council previous to any subsequent negotiations whichthey may consider.
Alderman-Belyea"entered the meeting at this time.
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Mr. Ervin M.O'Brien, barrister, 'was present at the meeting and
stated he was again 'appearing on behalf of Mr. F .W.Dykeman relative to the lot at the corner
of Leinster and Crown Streets and requested that consideration be given to the leasing of this
lot to his client, if it cannot be sold to him. He advised that Mr. Dykeman is prepared to
answer any of the objections raised by Mrs. Gertrude Ryan to the proposed sale of the lot, and
grant her any sort of right-of-way over the lot she might wish, and to not limit it to any
particular part of the lot. If garages are built on the lot by Mr. Dykeman, he will observe all
the regulations regarding their construction, and they will ,be of such construction that they will
not 'cause depreciation in value of any property.in the area'.
Alderman Harrigan stated he will oppose the granting of any lease
as he feels that the City is burdened with ,an over-abundance of lease-hold properties.
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Alderman Campbell moved that the original resolution relative to
the development of the lot of land in question into a small park, be rescinded and that this
land be sold to Mr. Dykeman, providing the interests of Mra. Ryan are protected and that any
buildings to be erected thereon meet with the endorsation of the Town Planning Commission. There
was no seconder to the motion.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the piece ofland in question
be advertised for sale by tender with fifty per cent of the assessed value as the up-set value,
and that the purchaser be required to state his intention regarding utilization of the said land:
72'~' AND FURTHER that Common Council Order of January 12th, 1953 regarding
r(escll?d;~ mO~/ol the development of this lani as a small park, be rescinded.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the
Minister of Agriculture, Fredericton, advising that the request of the City of Saint John to
the Provincial Government for legislation permitting the sale of co loured margarine within this
City, will receive due consideration, be received and filed.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Trade offering the services
of Mr.J.R.Dudley, Commissioner to assist in the establishment and operation of a City of Saint
Jopn prestige or display booth at the Canadian International Trade Fair for 1953, to be held
in Toronto from June 1st to 12th, and suggesting that the sum of $3,000.00 be appropriated
for the said fair, being the same amount as that appropriated in 1952. The letter pointed out
that the total cost to the City from the said amount was approximately $2,500.00 as several firms
contributed towards the cost of the booth, and that the same procedure could be followed this year.
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RESOLVED tlBt the City of Saint John undertake
to sponsor the booth at the 1953 Canadian International Trade Fair on the same basis as in 1952
with the understanding that any local manufacturers or firms exhibiting therein will do so on a
direct proportionate basis relative to the total cost involved and the amount of space occupied
by each:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade be
received and filed.
Read a letter from the Board of School Trustees of Saint John advising
of the Board,ls intention to introduce legislation at the present session of the Legislature
for an increase of $150,000.00 in the statutory amount as set forth in Sub-section 13 of Section
96 of the Schools' Act as proclaimed effective July 1, 1952, which will raise the statutory
limit from the present level of $950,000.00 to $1,100,000.00. The letter explained that this
action is being taken in order to cover known or anticipated increases in the Board t s operating
costs during the next three year period; more specifically the increase anticipates additional
teachers required beCause of the steadily growing enrollments in the primary grades~Other
provisions were outlined in the letter regarding allowances for increased expenses.
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Alderman Campbell gave a summary of events regarding the 1952 budget.s of the
School Board and Vocation Committee and stated that the Common Council at,that time accepted in good faith
the legislation obtained by the Board regarding the statutory amount, but that he does not believe the
School Board is acting in good faith in this matter. He stated that he is not in favour of the Board seeking
legislation to increase the statutory amount as outlined. He commented that the City tax rate will have to
be increased 10% this year over last year's rate,. and he felt the sooner the Council advise the School
Board they expect them to bear the same responsibilities to the citizens as the Members of the Council bear,
the sooner it will be that the Board will cease demanding these increases.
Alderman MacCallum felt if the School Board members were elected to the Board
and made responsible to the citizens in that way, they would control their budgets. Alderman Camphell
reminded A1denTh~n MacCallum that under the present system of appointing members to the Board, the Common
C01IDcil have the power to select suitable persons, and he did not belive the Council w:>uld wish to change
thls method.
On learning from the Executive Director that the const.ruction of the new sixteen
room school in the Prince Edward Street area will cost $375,000.00, Alderman Belyea commented that if an
eight room school can be constructed in Lancaster for $46,000.00, the sixteen room school could be built for
$92,000.00.
On motion of Aldennan Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor appoint two
Members of the Common Council to wait on the Legislative Assembly, together with His Worship, the Executive
Director and Common Clerk, to oppose the statutory increase beingsought by the Beard of School Trustees of
Saint John:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the School Board in this.connection be received
and filed.
. Later in the meeting, His Worship the Mayor. appointed Aldermen Harrigan and Teedl
to fulfill the duties outlined above,
A discussion ensued relative to the lists of salary rates paid to School Board
and Vocational Committee employees as submitted by the School Board in compliance with the request Ill'lde by
the Courc il.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the complete schedule of salaries
paid to the School Board and Vocational Committee employees as submitted by the said Board be released to
the press for the information of the public, bearing in mind the.fact that some of the administration staff
are not only paid 'by the local Schoo~ Board but by the Vocational Committee as well.
The Executive Director advised that the School Board have no objection to the
publishing of the salaries of teachers if the City Hall wages are also published. Alderman Campbell felt
that if the School Board employees' salaries were pUblicized and the citizena made aware of the amounts of
same, there would be some control over the matter of increases.
Alderlll'ln MacCall un voted "nay" to the foregoing resolution.
On motion of'Alderman Teed
S~conded byAlderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the account of John Flood & Sons
Limited in the amount of $18,163.30, approved by Messrs. Alward & Gillies, architects, be paid, this being
the final estimate on the original contract for the repairs to the Charlotte Street Building of the City
Market.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman V~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Frank S.Cliff,
barrister, advising that his clients, Mrs. Ethel Pillsworth and Mrs.Anastasia McWilliams, deaire to purchB.se
the lot of land at 83 Somerset Street to acquire space for a driveway in and about their present building
at 85 Somerset Street, be received and filed and Mr. Cliff's clients sold this land for its assesaed value,
namely, $400.00.
The,Common Clerk advised that he had written the Estate of John Kelly, the
present lessees of this land, inquiring if they desired to purchase same, but had received no reply.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by A~cterman Campbell
RESOLVED that the lot of land situated at 83
Somerset Street be offered for sale by tender and that the assessed value of same, namely, $400.00, be the
minimum price - any building to be constructed thereon to be at the discretion of the Town Planning Com-
mission if they consider a building feasible: .
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. Frank S. Cliff on behalf of his clients,
Mrs. Ethel Pillsworth and Mrs. Anastasia McWilliams, be received and filed.
Question being put to the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried.
On motion of Aldennan'Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the le tter from Mr. Robert. D. Boone
'advising that he does not wish to purchase Lots 9 and 17, West Lansdowne Avenue which were offered to him
by the City of Saint Jo~n for $500.00, and offering the sum of $150.00 for the purchase of Lot 16, Tax Map
11-33-16, Visart Street, this being its assessed value, be received and filed and the offer accepted, sub-
ject to the necessary bond being posted relative to construction of a building on the said lot.
On motion of Alderman P.arrigan
Seconded by Alderman ~.acCallum
RESOLVED that the sum of $25.00 per annum be
accepted from the Department of Public Works, Fredericton, as payment. for the sanding and salting of the
Reversing Falls Bridge and approaches by the City of Saint John - first payment in this connection to
commence Y~rch 31st, 1954:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said Department in the above lII'ltter be
received and filed.
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lPof;1e055!'l-/lIl!.e:' - RESOLVED that the letter from the
-zl,wer:.&ifm.mls,uo/J PCammiriBh.~f Simfonds relative to, street lighting on Rothesay Avenue, be referred to the Power
o ss~on 0 the City of S!lint John.,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Elea'rI@/Zs'p(?C~ Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
9t; r ~ . -Ar! ~ RESOLVED th3. t the letter from the
-z;>rt?t? (f: .~o/ Ele~trical Inspector relative to lighting within Rockwood Park and recommending that eight
!}ot!kw"-od .76-rK 200 watt lights be installed to serve the bus loop and five more be installed on the road
"Jl,wet: aml17iJ's/on leading to the Pavilion, be received and referred to the Power Commission of the City of
. - Saint John for an estimate of cost in this connection. .
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,On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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;J/ikIJ.e/!._Lrdn,l//1J RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.
~titchell Franklin again offering to purchase the lot of land adjoining his property on
Sand Cove Road for the sum of $500.00, be received and filed' andnoaction taken in this regard.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, Local No. 61, advising that in accordance
with the terms of their 1952 contract and due to ~ breakdown of negotiations between the
City of Saint John and the Association, they have named Mr. George R.Melvin as their representative
ftldrh~- aqreenJedr on the Board 'of Arbitration and requesting th3.t the Common Council name their representative on
/J .6' . . 0:. - --Z>J the said Board, be received and laid on the table until Common Council Members have had an
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On motion of Aldernan MacCallum'
Seconded by Alderman Teed
&.s:.7I?n:'.J!L!fbIJn3 RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Percy
,.(fQi/e t7.'l-'db.Sence E. Moore, requesting th3.t she be granted leave of absence from her duties as a member of the
~ -. h .. . Tz:ansportation Committee for a period of approximately two to three months to enable her to
ItdIJSL'tJr{.,.~rlon leave the city for business and health reasons, at the expiration of which period she would
. --&0/77 m I #Tee resume her duties, be recei ved and laid on the table for one week.
On motion' of Alde:nnan Belyea
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Sail'lf;.JtJ/7/7 Mea ~ RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
~tl/Jclil-~h7el7 John Local Council of Women commending the Common Council for. their efforts to retain the services
/tIrs..Tt2/1arT of Mrs. J.-G. Hart, as Librarian of the Saint John ,Free Public Library, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded byAlde~an MacCallum
'. .JlfautJ r. c' . . _ RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor
72, ./ AI - . l!i be authorized to forward a communication to every member of the Feder,!l ~abinet,including the
r'nme /11'7/$ ~r Prime Minist.er, and to forward a copy of same to Mr; D.A. Riley, local Member of Parliament,
~tt~n:i}.1 atP/neti suggesting that all possible support be given to the possibility of locating Camp Gagetown
7) 11 ~-kl1/J? in the Westfield area, bearing in mind the economical gain to our citizens as a whole and also
Il." - 0_ a. 3"" that this area would be much more benefic:ia.:l to the camp personnel.
~~~~~e,.s His Worship referred to the occurrence of a recent fire on an oil
~~~~e~oU1J? tanker in Courtenay Bay area and the danger it constituted to the public, and stressed the
need for a fire boat in Saint John Harbour, operated and maintained by the Federal Government.
He felt that approaches should be made to the Government at this t:l1ne, showing the seriousness
of this Harbour's need for such a boat.
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On motion of Alderman' MacCallum'
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, 'RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor and
Common Clerk be granted authority to execute on behalf of the City of Saint John the maintenance
proposal 880(FJ) of the Otis Elevator Company Limited covering full maintenanc~ on the passenger
elevator recently installed by them in the Charlotte Street Market Building, at a ch9.rge of
$35.50 per month.
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On motion of His Worship the :!'.ayor
Seconded by Alderman Campbeil
I!/tI:JIstey?nyorti, RESOLVED that a communication be
____ ~} forwarded the Minister of .Transport stressing the need of a fire boat in Saint John Harbour to
J:ic.e_ .6oaC _ . ' be operated and maintained by the Federal Government:
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Riley, local member of Parliament,
Alderman Campbell advised that there is a tugboat presently maintained
in the Harbour, called the "Rock Swift" which is fully equipped to be used as a fire fighting vessel
and he felt the Government should be made aware of this fact as it could be utilized both as a tug-
boat and fire boat. Alderman Belyea suggested that the Government be reminded that the fire boats
used in Mohtreal lie idle during the winter months and he felt they should act accordingly.
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Tenders were opened for the supplying of Water and Sewerage materials ~or the
year 1953.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
, Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of
Water and Sewerage materials for the year 1953 be referred to the Executive Director, Purchasing Director
and Director of Works as'a committee, for a report and recommendation:
AND FURTHER that prior to submission of such recommendation to the meeting of
Common Council, each Council Member be furnished with a copy of the breakdown of costs in each case.
On motion of Alderrran MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director
of Sanitation, authority be granted for the advatising of tenders for the purchase of one new motor driven
street sweeper at an approximate cost of $12,500.00 with no trade-in value on the old machine.
Read a letter from the Director of ~ice requesting that consideration be given
to replacement of Police Car No.4, a 1950 Meteor due to its condition. The'Common Clerk suggested that
consideration be given to the renting of Police cars fu:m a local car dealer, the City to provide the'necessar;J
gas, oil, et~.- the cars to be in use until a certain mileage is reached and then replaced by the dealer wit}
new cars. The Executive Director stated that the City would find this method less expensive than owning
the Police c~rs and running them.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED tra t the letter from the Director of
Police regarding a replacement for Police Car No.4 be bid on the table for one week and a recommendation
be brought in by the Executive ,Director and Common Clerk on the suggestion of the Common Clerk relative to
rental of Police cars, and milin'tenance of same.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the publishers of the mag;lzine
"Public Management" be asked to supply the Members of the COIn.'Ilon Council with copies of the said magazine
monthly, free of charge. .
On motion of Alderman' Harrigan-
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director.of
Purchasing requesting confirmation foranergency breakdown repairs to the old heating furnac:e in No. 3 Fire
Station in January including the taking down, repairing cracked section, and re-assembling, performed by
Lawtons,Ltd. for the sum of $177.72, including overtime work to restore heat to the building and to be
included in this year's appropriation for Station Repairs, be received and the Common Council supplied with
a breakdown of the said account.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Fire Department for
the month of January last, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector for the same period, be received
and filed, each Member of the Common CoUncil havingbeerr' supplied with copies of the said reports.
On motion of Alderman' Teed
Seconded by Alderman li'l.rrig;ln
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Board
of Assessors adviSing that the results of a poll of the property owners on Riverview Drive (formerly
Water Street), West Saint John with respect to the changing of the name of the street, are as follows:-
out of 58 property owners, 29 favour the name of Riverview Drive, 17 favour Water Street, 1 favours
Riverview Street, 9 were indifferent and 2 preferred not to give an opinion, be received and filed and
the name of the said street remain as Riverview Drive.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive
Director and Director of Police recommending th'l.t Mr. Ellis G.Ross be appointed as Constable for the City
Court, Saint John, as per'his request, be received and filed and the said recommendation adopted, providing
Mr. Ross supplies the necessary City bond in this connection;'
On motion of Alderman Campbell '
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Common
Clerk to negotiate for the purchase of a lot of land on Somerset Street presently owned by Catherine
R.Sullivan, wife of Arthur, which is necessary in connection \;ith street work.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
present Rental Control
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum I
RESOLVED that the lll9.tter of extension of the
By-law be laid on the table until all Members of the Common Council are in attendance;
Previous to making the above motion, Alderman Campbell had moved that adminis-
tration of the existing Rental Control in this area be extended for one year providing enabling legislation
is passed by the Provincial Government regarding rental control. There was no seconder to this motion.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded byAlderman Teed
RBSOLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors advising that the total assessed value to' the Estate of Margaret Dunn for
land and buildings at 664 Main Street is $3,8<)0.00, and that the annual rental for thiS land
is $60.00 to the owner, the Estate of Irene M. Simonds, which isa~sessed $400.00 on the land, be
received and filed and Mrs. Edith M. Durin offered the sum of $4,000.00 for the purchase of the
holdings of the Dunn Estate, and that steps be taken by the City of Saint John to convert the
leasehold interest into freehold from the Simonds Estate.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman BArrigan
RESOLVED that correspondence from the
Under Secretary of State, Secretary of the Coronation Committee of Canada, and from His Worship
the Mayor relati~e to the possibility of His Worship. representing the City of Saint John at the
forthcoming Coronation, be received and filed,and the Common Clerk authorized to reply on behalf
of His Worship 'in the matter.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the salary of Mr.Robert B.
Macauley, Probation Office, Juvenile Court, be increased to $3,250.00 per year, as of March 1st,
1953.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of Mr. H.E.Kane,
who represented the Port of Saint John at the recent meetings in Toronto relative to the shipping
of Canadian goods via Canadian ports~ be received and filed and Mr. Kane reimbursed the amount
of expenses incurred in this connection, namely, $146.35.
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, On motion of Alderman Hardgan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.R.J.
Broderick, barrister, with respect to accounts owed to the City of Saint John by his clients,
A.Chipman Smith & Co.Limited, be laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the resignation of the
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Alderman Campbell voted '''nay'' to the above resolution as he felt
it to be in the interests and for the protection of the citizens of Saint John that the Common
Clerk and City Solicitor remain on this Committee.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of providing
racing boats be referred to Alderman Belyea.
Alderman MacCallum withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the next meeting of the
Common Council be held on Monday, March 9th next at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
In accordance with Common Council resolution of February 23rd last,
His Worship appointed Aldermen'Teed, Belyea,the Executive Director and himself a committee to
meet with Mr. H.C. Mott, chairman, Town Planning Commission, relative to the possibility of the
establishing of a Tourist Information Bureau to be operated jointly by the Cities of Saint John
and Lancaster.
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At'a Common Council, . held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
ninth day of March, A.D., 1953 at 7.00 o'clock'p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Alderman Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum
Teed and ,lhitebone,
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Messrs. E.-D~'Halsli; Executive Director, and F. S.
Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman l~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that minutes of the second of March last be
confirmed, a copy of the said minutes having been furnished each Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Power Commission of the
City of Saint John requesting the City to authorize a further bond issue of $100,000.00 to take care of the
usual capital additions to the distribution system, be now taken from the table and filed and the request
complied with.
Question being taken, the motion was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members
of the Common CounCil, approving of the above named bond issue.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Policemen's
Federal Protective Association, Local No. 61, requesting that the City name its representative on the Board
of Arbitration which will sit relative to a working agreement for 1953 for the above named Association, be
again laid on the table for one we~k.
The Common Clerk advised that the request of Mrs. Percy E. Moore for a leave of absence
from her duties as a member of the Transportation Committee ,for a period of approximately two to three
months, for the purpose of proceeding to western Canada for business and health reasons, and at the
expiration of such period to resume her duties, had been laid on the table.
Read a letter from Mrs. John S. Howe making application for appointment to the Trans-
portation Committee. Alderman Teed noted that no vacancy exists on the Committee at the present time as
Mrs. Moore has not resigned.
A letter from the Saint John Local Council of women was read advising that they strongly
protest any action of the Common Council which would replace the women appointees on the Transportation
Committee or any committee by men. A"letter from the Business and Professional Komen's Club was also read
requesting that if it is found necessary to replace Mrs. Moore on the Transportation Committee, such
replacement be a woman, and offering to present the name of a nominee in this connection.
on motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that. the request of Mrs. Percy E. Moore for leave
of absence from her duties as a member of the Transportation Committee be granted and that she be requested
to advise the Common Council whether or not she will return to the city within three months, and if not,
that she be requested to tender her resignation from this Committee.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the request of Mrs. Percy E. Moore for
leave of absence from her duties as a member of the Transportation Committee be granted, but that during
the period of Mrs. Moore's absence that Hrs. John S. Howe occupy Mrs. Moore's place on this Committee,
for the time being.
Moved in amendment to the amendment by Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Members of the Common Council be given
an opportunity to submit names of nominees for a temporary appointment to replace Mrs. Percy E. Moore on
the Transportation Committee.
Question being put to the amendment to the amendment, same was declared carried with
Aldermen Whi tebone and Campbell voting "nay".
On motion 0 f Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that nominations in the above matter be sub-
mitted in Committee of the ,!hole at the termination of the present meeting, in view of the presence at the
meeting of one of those interested in replacing Mrs. Moore on the Transportation Committee.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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Read a letter from the Boa~ of School Trustees of Saint John advising
that they will petition the Lieutenant-Governor-ip-Council f?r authority to borrow
$80,000.00 for the purpose of constructing a small school in the Rockwood Park area, which
sum will provide for the building, grading and other work on the site, furniture and other
incidental costs, and offering to meet, With the C,OJIlIIlon Council or a Committee of the Council
to explain the capital expenditures with which the Board will be faced in the course of
the next year or two. .
Alderman Campbell commented that he is in favour of providing a school
in this area, but feels that the cost named can be curtailed sharply. He added that it is
in matters such as this that the School Board can best co-operate with the City in keeping
expenditures down.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Board of School Trustees
of Saint John be invited to attend the next Common Council meeting, either in Committee of
the Whole or in open session, for the purpose of discussing the proposed school in the Rockwood
Park area and other capital expenditures with which the Board will be faced in the course of
the next year or two.
Read a letter from the Saint John' Horticultural Association stating that
the most vital area to be lighted in the vicinity of Rockwood Park from the point of view of
.public safety is the main road from Mount Pleasant Avenue to Seely Street, and that the
Association is prepared to be responsible for lighting from the publiC road to the pavilion.
Read a letter from the Power Commission of the City of Saint John advising
that installation of lighting in the Rockwood Park area to serve the bus loop will cost
$184.00 per lj,nnum, and that installation of lighting to serve the road leading to the
pavilion will cost $115.00 per annum.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Power Commission of
in the Rockwood Park area to serve the
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of Saint John be requested to install lighting
at a cost of $184.00 per annUIll as 'luoted:
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and the Power Commission relative to the above matter, be received and filed.
Alderman Belyea advised that the Horticultural Association have placed an
area at Lily Lake at the disposal of those who are promoting the sport of rowing on the Lake,
and have offered to co-operate in any way p'ossible in the matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Simonds Highway
Board advising they are agreeable to payment of costs of legal counsel, regarding the City
Transit Limited appeal on fare structure being based on monies received by the City bf Saint
JOhn, City of Lancaster, and the Simonds Highway Board from the said company, be received and
filed and the offer of the Simonds Highway Board accepted.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallUIll
RESOLVED that the letter from the Department of
Public 'Works, Fredericton, relative to the suggestion that the Department might rent the ferry
"Loyalist" during the sUJIlIller months for use between Millidgeville and Bayswater, advising that
as their present ferry is in condition to carry on for a few years yet, it is impossible for the
Department to entertain the suggestion, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Fundy Broadcasting
Company Limited requesting that they receive an agreement from the Common Council that Mr. Harold
Isaacs will not be heard at some future meeting regarding his application for certain television
and wired music privileges in 'Saint John without their being given an opportunity to appear before
Council also, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. A. Carle Smith
making application for the extension of water service to the sub-division situated between
Manchester Avenue and Quinton Heights"registered as Anderson Heights No.2, and advising that the
Lancaster City Council have agreed to extend the sewer across the street to this land, Mr. Smith
and his associates to guarantee the City of Saint John ten per cent of the water installation until
the houses built on the extension take care of this ten per cent, be received and filed and Mr.
Smith requested to obtain the necessary ten per cent guarantee from the Lancaster Council before
the City of Saint John will negotiate with him in this matter:
AND FURTHER ~hat the Director of vlorks be requested to submit an estimate of
cost on the wate~ extension applied for by Mr. smith.
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RESOLVED that the offer of A. ChiPman Smith & Co. Limited through
their solicitor, Mr. R. J. Broderick, to Pay the SlliTI of $1,500.00 in full settlement of all accounts owed to
the City of ~aint John prior to January 1st, 1953 relative to their premises in the Charlotte StreetMarket
Building, be accepted conditional upon their store doing business by the 1st day of April, 1953:
AND FURTHER that the said firm be advised that the Common Council expect them to pay the
regular required rental from January 1st, 1953 on, for such premises.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Council be supplied Yith the names of
all tenants in the City Market who are more than one month in arrears of rental, and the amount which they
are in arrears.
Alderman Belyea inquired if the tenants at the upper end of the Market who were seriously
handicapped in business when repairs ,rere being made to the'building had received or asked for any reduction
in rental in view of this inconvenience, and was advised they had not.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the foregoing resolution.
Read a letter from Rev. Canon J.V. Young relative to the discontinuance after March Jlst of
the bus route over the property of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company at the Viaduct entrance from Main
Street, and requesting that the Common Council do all in their power to solve this problem in a satisfactory
way to all concerned. Mrs. N. Gertrude Mullin spoke of the hazards to pedestrians approaching the Viaduct
baby carriage ramp through traffic and parking of vehicles under the Viaduct and asked that some corrective
measure be undertaken.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Rev. Canon J. V. Young be laid
on the table for one week in order that those who Yish to speak on the subject may have an opportunity to do
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AND FURTHER that the City Solicitor negotiate Yith the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for
the continuance of the present bus route over the railway' property at the entrance to the Viaduct.
On motion of Alderman 'Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be requested to investigate
to Council on the matter of the right-of-way under the Mill Street Viaduct and its use.
On motio? ,of, Al.derman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. "George W. Flewelling relative
to the flooded area on Dufferin Avenue on land owned by the City of Saint John and especially the part
reserved for a lane, and to water damage to .his property from same and suggesting that a catch basin be
installed at the end of the proposed lane to solve this problem, be received and filed and the Director of
Works authorized to investigate the matter and provide a solution for same, and to submit an estimate of
cost in this connection to the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the matter of a holiday oil Easter Monday, April
left in the bands of His Worship the Mayor Yith power to act.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. H. 1. MacVicar offering to
purchase Lots 3 and 4 of Block 1 of the Millidgeville Heights sub-division for the sum of $100.00 each, be
received and referred to the Board of Assessors and the Town Planning Commission for a report.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Mitchell Franklin again
offering to purchase the vacant lot adjoining his property on '$and Cove Road, Lancaster, owned by the City
of Saint John, for the sum of $500.00, be received and filed and Mr. Franklin's offer accepted:
AND FURTHER that the lette~ from the Director of Works advising that due to modification of
his Department's long range plans for the development of the West Side water services the area requested
by Mr. Franklin is not now required by the Department, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Ca~pbell
Seconded by Alderman }1acCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works advising
that Mr: M: W. Mallory, who intends erecting a dwelling on a property on Third Street, has requested the
extension of water and sewer lines along this street from Cranston Avenue, eastward, a distance of approx-
imately 120 feet, and requesting authority to proceed with the installation of such lines at an estimated
cost of $500.00, if and when Mr. Mallory commences construction on this lot, be received and the said
Director requested to advise the Common Council the resultant number of building lots which would be
available on so-called Third Street.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Works recommending that the offer of Mrs. George A. Crozier to sell to the City of Saint
John her property at Loch Lomond for the sum of $8,500.00 be accepted'~nd this land purchased
be received and filed and the said offer accepted.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that the Connnon Council be advised how
many homes have been built close to Loch Lomond Lake on the watershed within the last five
years.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
of Maintenance and Supply, authority be granted to purchase a factory re-conditioned Ford
motor to fit one of the 1948 three-ton Ford trucks at an exchange price of $187.00 plus tax -
this amount to be charged to the Department's'1953 vehicle repair appropriation.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Electrical
Inspector advising that the underground feeder to the lights on the Market Square traffic
island should be replaced if this island is to remain and that the cost of replacement material
is $75.00 plus the necessary cost of opening a small trench in the street in this connection,
be received and the Director of Works requested to submit an estimate of cost for such work by
his Department.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the request of the Director of
Purchasing for permission to advertise for tenders on two new light trucks and one station wagon
with trade-in of old trucks, the cost included in this year's appropriation for Water Maintenance,
Item 21, be laid on the table until 'the requested report regarding rental of vehicles for the
Police Department is received.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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" .. RESOLVED that the letter from J. A. Anderson
Insurance Ltd. recommending that the City of Saint John give consideration to increasing the
limits to $20,000.00/$150,000.00 relative to Policy No. O.L.T. 331267 which covers public
liability insurance on the ferry boat, which additional premium would be $300.00 for three
years, be received and filed and the said additional amount added to this Policy:
AND FURTHER that in the event the ferry is laid up at any time, the policy
be cancelled and taken on again in short-term periods.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman }~itebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
'21' Club of the Y. M. C. A. requesting the sanction and co-operation of the Common Council
for the sponsoring by the said Club of two well known American dance orchestras at the Saint
John Armouries during the Coronation and Old Home Week, May 30th to June 6th, 1953, in that
other ventures of the same nature will not be planned by the Coronation Committee or others in
direct competition with this project, be received and referred to the Coronation Committee.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. John Irvine
relative to the operation of the Pokiok Road incinerator and City dump and improvement of
conditions in same, be received and referred to the Director of Sanitation for a report to
the Common Council.
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that authority be granted for the City
bf Saint John to purchase from the Saint John Horticultural Association for the nominal sum
of $1.00 a portion of Allison Row in the vicinity of Seely Street and the land recently sold to
Mr. John R. Friars, Victoria Ward.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Department of Fisheries, ottawa,
be asked ,to remove from the Saint John Harbour channel the wreck of the S. S, "Beaverhill" as
it bas deprived one hundred shad fishermen the use of the said channel and of the right of earning
a livelihood fromthis industry.
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The Common Clerk advised that the notice of legislation has been received from the Board of
School Trustees of Saint John, regarding their. application to the legislature to have the limit of annual
assessment for school purposes raised from $950,000.00 to $1,100,000.00 to take effect from the first day
of January 1954. He stated that Mr. S. F. Jamieson, chairman of the Board, had agreed it would be proper
for the School Board to meet ,dth the Common Council for a discussion of the matter, but that Mr. Jamieson
had not contacted him further regarding such a meeting.
Tenders were opened' for the rental of construction equipment for 1953.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the tenders for the rental of construction
equipment by the City of Saint, John for the year 1953 be referred to the Executive Director, Director of
Works, Purchasing Director and Alderman Teed for a recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed'
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Water and Sewerage Departmen1
for the year ending December 31st, 1952 be received and filed and entered in the Year Book, copies of same
having been furnished the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Department of Public
Works and the Annual Report of the Saint John City Police Department, for the year 1952, be received and
filed and entered in the Year Book, copies of the said reports having been furnished the Members of the
Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the monthly reports of th~ Police Department and
the Building Inspector for the month of February last be laid on the table, copies of same having been
distributed to the Members of the Common Council.
Alderman Campbell requested the Executive Director, who is chairman of the Coronation
Committee, to submit a report at the next Council meeting on all plans up to the present which the
Committee have formulated. When advised by the Executive Director that the minutes of the Committee's
meeting would give this information, Aldermen Campbell and Teed requested that the Common Council Members
be furnished with copies of such minutes.
Alderman Teed noted that repairs which had been commenced at 91 Hilyard Street, which
property is owned by Property Finance Limited, are now at a stand-still. The Executive Director was
requested to instruct the Building Inspector to take the necessary action for the demolition of this
proper:t,y.
The Common Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to consider nominations for
a temporary appointment to replace Mrs. Percy E. Moore on the Transportation Committee.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on' the table for one month
and duriI;lg that time, if the Common Council have any suitable nominee or nominees in mind to occupy Mrs.
Percy E. Moore's place on the Transportation Committee, that the name or names of such person or persons
be submitted.
The Common Council decided that their next meeting will be held on Monday, March 16th at
10.00 o'clock a.m.
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Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E.D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F.S.Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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Before proceeding with the business of the day, the Common Council Members
were shown a film depicting the annual Soap-Box Derby at Akron, Ohio, U.S.A. The fi~m .as sponsored
by the Alpha Chapter of the Phalanx Fraternity, Y.M,C.A. who are sponsoring the Second Annual
Phalanx Coaster Derby in this city during the second week of May.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, 'RESOLVED that minutes of the ninth of March
having peen' furnished each Member of the Common
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last be confirmed, a copy of the said minutes
Council.
to represent the
The Executive Director suggested that Mr. J.F.H.Teed, Q.C., be engaged
City on the Board of Arbitrators regarding the 1953 Police working agreement.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
,RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Policemen's Federal Protective Association, Local No. 61, relative to the naming by the City of
its representative on the Board of Arbitration which will sit regarding a working agreement for
1953 for this Association, be laid on the table for another week.
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Moved in amendment by Alderw~n Whitebone
SeID nded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John appoint its
representative on the Board of Arbitration relative to a working agreement for 1953 for the Saint
John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, Local No. 61, at the present meeting.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared
10siy,Aldermen Whitebone, Belyea and 'Harrigan voting "yea", and Aldermen MacCallum and Teed
and His Worship the Mayor exercising his prer9gative of two votes, voting "nay".
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried, Aldermen
Teed md MacCallum voting "yea", Aldermen. Whitebone, Belyea and Harrigan voting "nay" and His
Worship the Mayor casting two votes in the affirmative.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harr~gan
RESOLVED that the letter from Rev. Canon J.
V. Young rela ti ve to the resultant service by the South End Bus to Paradise Row whi ch will be
caused by the discontinuance after March 31st of the bus route over the property of the Canadian
Pacific Raihmy Company at the Viaduct entrance from Main Street, be laid on the table for a further
week.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Reports of the Police
Department and the Building Inspector for the month of February last, be taken from the table and
filed.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.D.A. Riley,M.P.,
relc..tive to the provision of a fire boat for Saint John Harbour, and the letter from the Parish
of Simonds enclosing copy of a letter forwarded by them to the Minister of Transport on the
same matter, be received and filed.
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His Worship the Mayor stated he did not feel that the City had received
a very satisfactory reply from the National Harbours Board regarding the need for a fire boat
in this harbour, and therefore he intends to contact the said Board. He noted that the National
Harbours Board own val'JB.ble property in this city and for that reason he believed they should
be interested in the supplying of such a boat for protection of their property.
Read a report from the New Brunswick Safety League<with respect to the
traffic situation at the Main Street end of the Viaduct and also the bus turn at this location.
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Alderman Whitebone noted that this report stated there had been a number
of accidents at this location due to thebus turn and stated that he was surorised to learn of
s~~e. He felt that.the bu~ drivers have been extremely careful in making this turn, but that
drivers of automobiles have not been co-operating when leaving the Viaduct. He felt that alterna-
tive routes for those proceeding to the West Side and to Indiantown are available whereby they
would not need to enter the ,Viaduct and so relieve traffic over the Viaduct and on Main Street.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the third solution submitted
by the New Brunswick Safety League on the question of the traffic situation at the Main Street
end of the Viaduct, be forwarded to Rev.Canon J.V.Young and he be requested to give his opinion
on same:
AND FURTHER that the reoort of the above named Safety League be laid on th e
table until a reply is received from Rev.Cano~ Young.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. R. J. Broderick, barrister,
on ,behalf of Property Finance Limited, offering to sell the building at 91 Hilyard Street ,to the City of
Saint John for the sum offered by the said City, namely, $l,OOO.OO,and in addition to remove this building
at the company's expense, be receivep and filed and the instructions given the Building Inspector under
Connnon Council Order of February 3rd last regarding this building, be carried 'out.
The Building Inspector, who was present at the meeting, advised that nothing further
had been done on the property by the owners regarding repairs since February 13th and the building has been
shored up, and closed up.
Read a letter from the Civic Employees' Federal Union, No. 18 advising that their
Grievance Committee would like to have an appointment with the Connnon Council in connection with a matter
they consider urgent and which they would like to bring to the attention of the Council as soon as possible.
Th~ Executive 'Director advised that he had contacted this Union and advised them that
they are not carrying out their Agreement as under same, they are required to sul:mit in writing any griev-
ance to the Grievance Committee, wrich submits same to the Dirp.ctor, who in turn sul:mits it to the Executive
Director. He read the reply he received from the Union and noted that they did not reveal what their
grievance is.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the above named Union be
received and filed.
He>ad a letter from the Saint John District Command, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L.stating
they are disturbed about the Veterans' Preference Principle not being applied in appointments to pOSitions
within the City of Saint John, and referring ;:articu1arly to the position of caretaker a t Spruce Lake. The
letter requested that the application of Mr. Ferguson for this position be supported.
The Executive Director stated that the appointment has already been made for the
,position in question and that the matter of veterans' preference is taken into consideration by the City
regarding employment, but he did not feel that the City should be dictated to by the Legion in such matters.
Alderman Whitebone referred to the employment of personnel by the City in the Police
and Fire Departments and in the general services, and stated he was quite certain that the veterans' pref-
erence principle has been observed in every case.
Alderman Belyea stated that while the Directors of the various c~v2c departments are
in charge of the personnel of the respective departments, the Executive Director is in charge of all the.
Directors, and therefore if the Common Council give him an order regarding the personnel, t.hey expect him
to carry it out.The Executive Director replied that in a case of hiring or dismissing an employee of the
City, the City cannot discuss same with every organization in Saint John, and that he has issued an order
in connection with the case under discussion and he stands behind his order.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John District Command,
Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L. regarding the acceptance by the City of Saint John of an application for the
position of caretaker at Spruce Lake, be received and filed.
Aldernan MacCallum voted "nay" to this resolution, stating he believes the Canadian
Legion have a legitimate objection in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
HESOLVED that since there are a considerable number of
appointments to be made in two Civic Departments, the Common Council make selection from those applicants
with their references for the position, and the Director of each Department be present when and if this
is done.
The Executive Director and Corrmon Clerk reminded the COIT~on Council that this would
be contrary to the City Government Act. His Worship the Mayor ruled'Alderman Belyea's motion to be out of
order.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderw3n MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of
Trade enclo~ing copy of a letter from Fraser-Brace-Terminal Constructors requesting an adequate bus service
on the Loch.Lomond Road for the benefit of their employees, be referred back to t.he Board of Trade with the
recommendat~on that they appro~ch the Simonds Highway Board on the matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Museum
Executive Cqmmittee requesting an appointment for a delegation from the Committee to appear before the
Common Council on Monday evening, March 23rd for the purpose of discussing certain matters relating to the
Museum, be received and filed and the said Committee notified that the Common Council will be pleased to
hear their delegation on the date named.
On motion of Alderman Teed
L / / Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. GOInA-- ;;-. .rrarris , RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.Frank E. fI.arris offering
to purchase a vacant lot adjoining his property at 97 Tower Street, West Saint John for the sum of $400.00,
be received and filed and Mr. flarris advised that he may purchase the said lot for its assessed value,
namely, $710.00, as previously offered Mrs. F.E.Barris under Com~on Council Order of September 24th,1952.
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RESOLVED that as per the request of Mr.L.J.
Crawford, to whom had been sold under Common Council Order of February 23r<:l last the lot
on Cranston Avenue,T.H.Pr. 10-34-6, comprisin~ all of lot 7 and half of lot 8, for the sum
of $500.00, and who will place 'the necessary ~200.00 guarantee with the City of Saint John
re~rding building construction when purchasing this lot, he be granted permission to postpone
construction on this land for one year after the date of purchase of same.
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Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the foregoing resolution.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED tbat the letter from Mr. Cffirles
F. Whelly, barrister, on behalf of his client, Mr. William G. McIntyre, offering,to sell' to 'the
City of Saint John the following lands forming part of the watershed located on the Third Loch
Lomond Lake, namely:- South side of lake - 100 acres - The Brawley lot, haVing a frontage on the
lake of approximately 1,000 feet; North side of Lake - 50 acres - The Neill lot; 200 acres -
The McElhenney lot; 350 acres - The Totten lot; 100 acres - The Sherwood lot.-- be received
and referred to the Director of Works for a report and recommendation.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. A. Kirkpatrick
advising of the condition of Victoria Street, West Saint John, and requesting that some action be
taken to rectify same, be received and referred to the Executive Director for a report.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. J. J.
lUlrphy of 132 St. James Street, West Saint John, protesting the present ten cent fare charged
on the ferry' "Loyalist" and requesting that the ferry be continued in operation during the summer
months also, be received and filed and Mrs. Murphy advised of conditions this Common Council
have found relative to the said ferry which were not occasioned by the present Counci~:
AND FURTHER that Mrs. Murphy be informed of the amount of revenue derived
from the ferry and advised that if she can explain how the Common Council can obtain sufficient
revenue to take care of the ferry operational expenses, they will be pleased to comply with
her request. '
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the comparative report of
traffic on the ferry "Loyalist" for the month of February last be received and filed, copies
of same having been distributed to Members of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Departmental Accounts
Report for the month of February last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished
the Common Council Members.
, Read Report of the Comptroller
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To The COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental
Accounts for the month'-'of February:
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Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Worka
Wa ter DepartlnEft
Land, Buildings and Ferry Depts.
Recreation Commission
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex Provincial
Purchases, subject to 4% S.Tax)
2,382.97
6,101./,3
16,868.81
7,320.31
4,942.86
232.10
4,538.64
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$ 42,426.36
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Your Comptroller reports additional pa~nnents for the month of February
last amounting to $611,806.79 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Respectfully submitted,
Saint John, N. B.,
March 13, 1953.
(Sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
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On motion of Alderrozn Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the above report be received
and the amounts paid as recommended.
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Pur-
granted to purchase 30,000 cards $ x 5 ruled and printed both sides for ten years'
totals from Doig Print Shop for the sum of'$20~.50, which ia the lowest of four
the cost in this connection being included in this year's appropriation for Supplies.
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!J!ts,!l2.~c0'ear Assessors, recommending that the offer of Mrs. H. I. MacVicar to purchase Lots 3 and 4 of Block 1 of the
Millidgeville Heights sub-division for the sum of $100.00 each, be accepted with the understanding tl~t
the sales price is in no way to affect the assessed value of this land, be received and filed and the said
recommendation adopted and Mrs. MacVicar sold these lots, subject to the posting of the required guarantee
! regarding construction on same:
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman ~acCallum
RESOLVED,that the letter from the Director of Works
requesting permission for the Superintendent"of the Water and Sewerage Department and himself to represent
the City of Saint John at the annual meeting of the Canadian Section, American Water Works Association to be
held at Buffalo, New York, April 6th, 7th and 8th, be laid on the table for a period of one week.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Postmaster, Mr. F. M.
Shannon, advising' that the recent change in the name of Water Street, West saint John to Riverview Drive has
resulted in some difficulty regarding the addressing of mail rratter as this name has been confused with
streets of similar name in'the City of Lancaster, and suggesting that in the future when consideration is
being given to changing the name of a street, or when new streets are to be designated, that the Post Office
be consulted before a decision is reached, in order to preclude the possibility of confusion and delays in
the sortation and delivery of mail within the Saint John'area, be received and filed and the Common Clerk and
Executive Director take note of this request and advise the said Postmaster accordingly when names are
suggested in future for streets in the City of Saint John.
Mr. David M. Lunney entered the meetingat this time and offered the sum of $450.00 to
purchase the City o~med lot located at the southeast end of Douglas Avenue, measuring 370 frontage by 54 by
260 feet, and having an assessed value of $1,300.00. Mr. Lunney advised that a si~ owned by the E.L.Ruddy
Co.Ltd. is situated on part of the land in question, and that the land he is desirous of purchasing is
comprised of eight lots, according' to the records of the City Assessment Department.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the above offer be referred to the Assess-
ment Department and Town Planning Commission for a report and Mr. David M. Lunney requested to submit his
offer for purchEtse of the above named land in writing.
Alderman MacCallum referred to the fact that an increased number of pin-board machines
are in operation in Saint John and'in consequence, he felt that the Common Council could,eocpect a delegltion
to be present at the next meeting in protest. 'He advised that rumours say that Members of the Council are
receiving remuneration for allowing the operation of such machines, which is not true, and therefore, in the
interests of Common Council Members, he requested the City Solicitor to investigate and make a ruling before
the next Council meeting on the legllity or illegality of operation of pin-board machines in this city.
On motim ci Alderrran Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
'RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Police,
the account of the Globe Printing Company in the amount of $521.66 for the printing of the new Saint John
Police Department Rules and Regulations, be paid.
Alderman'.Belyea advised that in connection with the revival of the sport of rowing in
this city, progress has been made to some extent, but the City at this time is severely handicapped through
lack of proper equipment for this sport. He therefore requested that the general public give this effort
their whole-hearted support and make the project a community.affair.
His Worship the Mayor advised that he had made arrangements for the purchase of a
likeness of Queen Elizabeth the Second for the Mayor's Office.
On motion of'Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the action of His Worship the ~~yor in
arranging the purchase of a reproduction of a portrait of Her l~jesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second for the
Mayor's Office, be ratified.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.George A. Cameron
offering solutions to the parking problem in uptown areas in Saint John and to the traffic situation in these
areas, be received and referred to the Traffic Committee.
On moti on
The meeting adjourned.
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Mr. J. Richard Shiels advised that a cash fare on the ferry is an
inconvenience to the working men at the port, who, due to the nature of their work, do not carry
cash on their persons. He felt that the City is trying to drive the ferry out of operation through
the increased fare, which has driven a lot offormer ferry users to use the buses as the buses
in most cases are more convenient for the price of the fare. Mr. Shiels urged that the ferry be con-
sidered seriously for the benefit of the port as a whole and that the ticket system suggested be
i TIS tituted.
Mr. George R. Melvin stated that persons who use the ferry believe that
it should be regarded as a street in the city as it is the only connection within the city limits
between these two portions of the city. He requested that the ferry fare be decreased to at least
five cents.
His Worship advised the delegation that the Common Council will con-
sider their request and advise them of any decision. 'The delegation withdrew from the meeting.
_Schab I :l?oard The'next delegation to be heard was the Board of School Trustees of
Saint John, of whom the following were present:- Mr. S. F. Jamieson, chairman, Mrs.'W. J. Ryan,
Mrs. P. J. Steel, Dr. J. B. O'Brien, Mr. George R. Melvin,members, and Messrs. F.E. Christiansen,
secretary, E. L. MacElmon, building inspector, B.L.McCarthy, assistant superintendent of city
schools, and Dr.W. H. MacKenzie, superintende-it of schools. Mr. Jamieson explained that the
,purpose of the delegation in attending the meeting was to discuss the matter of the statutory
increase which the Board is presently seeking and which the Common Council are opposing, and
to acquaint the Council with the matter before they have the Bill defeated. He advised that the
Board do not'intend to defend the Bill as they feel if it will not go through on its merits, it
will not bepassed at all, but if'it is defeated through opposition by the City, then the respon-
sibility regarding the consequences will lie with the City and not the Board. He reminded the COQocil
that when the Board last found it necessary to apply for an increase in the statutory amount, they
were repr~~nded by the Legislature for making application at so late a time, and were told that any
applica Uon for a statutory increase should be made a. ye'lr earlier than when it \'IOuld become
effective. Mr. Jamieson added that the Board are endeavouring to be as economical as possible
in the administration of the affairs of the Board pertaining to the educational system, and they
wish to co-operate with the Common Council as they have done in the past, and fully acquaint
the Council with what they intend and feel they have to do. He then read a brief prepared by
Dr. MacKenzie outlining the budgetaryrequirements of the School Board for the next three years
as influenced by increasing enrollinents and shifting population in the city, and explaining that
the increase of $150,000.00 asked for in the statutory limit is not more than probably will be
required.
Alderman Campbell comment.ed that the Common Council is the body
charged with the responsibility of leVying the taxes by which the School Board obtains the funds
to operatp. the city schools, arid that the Council is grateful to the Board for the time and effort
expended by them in the carrying out of their duties on the Board and commend the Board for
having investigated the possibility of the construction of more economical school buildings.
He added that the Council are conscious of the'importance of educational facilities but at the same
time are aware of the ability or inability of ' the citizens to pay for such facilities. He stated
that educational costs have risen from year t.o year and he felt that some control should be placed
on them. The city , within the limits of the statutory amount of the School Board, places a blanket
cheque in the hands of the Board for the operation of schools which he does not. aeree with, and
he does not agreil with raising the statutory amount. He stated that the Council are endeavouring
to impress upon the Board the fact that the citizens are reaching the point where they cannot
afford to pay too much more in the fonn of taxation and reminde d the Board that the present city
assessment ,.ould indicate a tax rate this year of nearly $5.00, bearing in mind the ci ty' s obliga-
tion with regard to the addition to the General Hospital, and that the tax rat.e will increase
by over $1.00 due to the city'a co~mitments, before the pr~sent Council leave office.
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Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and
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Assista,nt -to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCalllnn
, RESOLVED that minutes of the sixteenth
of March last be confirmed, a copy of the said minutes having been furnished each Member of the
Common Council.
A delegation representing the Saint John Trades and Labor Council,
entered the meeting, Mr. J. Harold Stafford advised that the Trades and Labor Council appreciate
the eflbrts of tha Common Council in endeavouring to keep bus fares as low as possible through
supporting the Transportation Committee's decision in the recent farestructure hearings, but
that the matter of the ten cent cash fare on the ferry "Loyalist" has been causing trouble
among the working men. Mr. Louis Doyle advised that the straight ten cent ferry fare is costly
to a working man who travels many times each day by ferry to and from West Saint John seeking
work. He felt that the City, through raising the ferry fares to this amount, gave the City Transit
Limited the excuse to raise the bus fares to ten cents, and for that reason the City should now give
the working men using the ferry as good a "break" as that given City Transit Limited. He stated
that the working men using the ferry want the City to issue 15 ferry' tickets for $1;00.
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year, the percentage of the assessment of t.he SchoolBoard to the city paid out in salaries to the
teachers represented 61 to 62% of thecurrent operating 'budget and that it is expected to be slightly
m?re this year, or $984,000.00 from this year's total budget. The percentage of the requested .
$150,000.00 statutory increase to be used for salaries of the present teachers would be difficult
to give offhand, although statutory increases run to between twelve and fifteen thousand dollars
per year, but t~at ischanged by retirements and the advancement of teachers who are at the bottom
of the scale. The Board's Sinking Fund at the present time is about $675,000.00. The $150,000.00
increase being sought will be required largely for the increased building progra~e and obligatory
statutory increases in teachers' Salaries. ~rr;Christiansen advised that he could not see how the
SChool Board could keep within the statutory amo~~t next year, and if they exceeded it, they would
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have to go to the Legislature and ask for approval of action already taken, whereas, in applying for the
statutory increase this year, which would apply to next year's budget, they are meray taking the necessary
precaution of making certain thqt they will have approval for next year. He explained this in answer to
Alderwan Campbell's proposal tlat the Common Council support the School Board in every way possible short
of increasing the statutory limit, and that the Board can always come back to the Council at the time of
the budget and discuss their needs;,
Mr. Jamieson suggested that a statutory increase of $50,000.00 be applied for to
the Legislature, on the assumption that new school buildings will not be needed, even though there will be
1,000 children in the Rifle Range area through the new 400 houses, to be t~ken care of.
The delegation ,were advised by the }l3.yor that this matter will receive t,he
Council's consideration and that the School Board will be' notified of their decision. The delegation thanked
the Council for having heard them, and I~thdrew from the meeting.
A dele~tion was present on behalf of the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L. in connection
with the matter of preference of veterans for employment in the various civic dep'l.rtment.s, resulting from
the letter presented at the last meeting of the Common Counci~ by the Saint John District Council of the
Legion. Mr. M. M. Somerville read a letter giving a review of the understanding reached between the Legion
and previous Common Council regarding employment of veterans in the service of the city. The Common Clerk
read a letter from the Saint John District Council of the Legion, dated }l3.rch 18th, also referring to the
matter, and asking for a public apology by the Executive Director due to references made by him re~rding
the Canadian Legion at the March 16th Council meeting.
The Executive Director advised that he himself is a member of the Legion and is
in favour of the agreement whereby preference is given to veterans in employing City of Saint John personnel~
He commented that as Mr. Ferguson I'IaS already in the employ of the City, it was not a question that there
I'IaS a vacancy for him and that he Was not employed, when Mr. Lynch got the posHion. The inforrration in the
Legion letter that Mr. Lynch has no service is not correct, as Mr. Lynch's name was the seventh on the Royal
Canadian ilavy list in this city and he left the employ of the City of Saint John to join the armed forces. I
He was injured on service and was ruled medically unfit to remain in the forces. The Executive Director
outlined Mr. Lynch's family connection with the Legion, and stated that Mr. LynCh was entitled to the
position in question with the City and that he stands behind his decision in this connection. He stated I
that he is implacable on the fact that he will make the final decisions regarding employment of City ~rson-
nel. He is not apo16gizing for the appointment of Mr. Lynch, but he will apologize if the Canadian Legion
believe he has insulted them in any way.
Mr. Somerville advised that if the Legion had been given the information as
presented by the Executive Director regarding Mr. Lynch, prior to the last Council meeting, this delegation
would not have appeared before Council. The Executive Director stated that he had not been cont~cted by the
Legion on the matter and the first intimation he had of their complaint was through the letter addressed
to the Common Council at their last meeting. Mr. Somerville stated that in tla t case, the Legion has stepped
out ofline on the matter.
The Common COIIDcil assured Mr. Somerville that the principle of veterans' prefer-
ence in the employment of City of Saint John personnel will c~ltinue and tlat the Council will co~orerate
at all times with the Legion in this regard. Mr. Humphrey Sheehan advised that Mr. Lynch does not have
recognized war service in the armed forces, and that a veteran's preference is based on a man's ~Br ser-
vice and his family's war service are not taken into consideration on his behalf. Mr. Sheehan advised
that the Legion were not aware of the particular vacancy underdiscussion until the matter had been finalized
although by agreement with the Executive Director's office, they should h~ve been notified. The Legion was
then asked to appeal to the City on behllf of the veteran's preference.
The deleg3.tion ,Tithdrew from the meeting at this time. Mr. Hilton B. Mersereau,
Secretary-Treasurer of the New Brunswick Provincial Command, Canadian Legion, was also a member of this
delegation.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the correspondence from the Saint John
District Council, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., and Mr. M. M. Somerville pertaining to the matter of veteran's
preference in the employment of personnel by the City of Saint John, be received and filed.
Rev. Canon J.V. Young spoke in support of his letter of March 7th last in which
he urged that arrangements be made for the continuance of the bus route over the property of the Canadian
Pacific Raihlay at the Main Street end of the Viaduct in order that the citizens may benefit by such con-
tinued bus route. The Common Clerk read a letter from the said railway company stating that it is their
opinion that the agreement of August 5th, 1950 with the City of Saint John regarding the use of a portion
of their property by the City sholud be terminated and, subject to the approval of their management, a new
agreement prepared to cover the routing of buses over ~his land. The company also suggested that a condition
of the proposed new agreement be the hard surfacing of this rea dway by the City of Saint John.
l{rs. E. J. Mooney and Mr. F. M. Crocker, members of the Trans}>ortation Committee,
were heard in support of Canon Young's appeal for continuation of the present route of the South End bus
at the Viaduct. Messrs. F. B.Brenan and H. E. Palmer were also present in support of Canon Young's represen-
tations.
IUs Worship the Mayor advised the dele~tion that they would receive woed of the
Council's decision on the matter 3.nd the delegation withdrew.
A dele~tion, on behalf of the New Brunswick Museum Executive Committee, were
present at the meeting. The delegation was composed of Mrs. W. J.Ryan, Mrs. p. J. Steel, Messrs. L. H03.r
and J.P.Barry and Dr.W. H. M9.cKenzie. l-lr.Barry advised tlat the budget of the Museum is $z,'B,000.00 and its
employees are not very highly paid. He stated that there will be a deficit of $4,178.00 in current operation
and the Committee request the City to increase the 1953 grant from $12,000.00 to $15,000.00, as the Provin-
cial Government now pa,y the Museum an annual grant of ,$30,000.00 and have promised them if the City will pay
a grant equal to at least one-half tlat of the Province, the Province will grant an addition3.l sum for
capi tal expendi tures on maintenance to the Muse\L'Il.
The delegation 'tlithdrew from ,the meeting a t this time.
Alderman Belyea moved that the request for an additional grant be complied with,
but there was no R8conder.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alde~n Harrigan RESOLVED that the New Brunswick Museum Executive
COJIllnittee be advised that the Common Council regret tha,t they are unable to increase the grant to the MuseUll
this year.
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;(lS.I/(/ If ,;(awlor Mrs. J. W.V. Lawlor appeared before the meeting and spoke with ref-
~o"''''v>-'>7I-/'on erence to the Coronation celebrations and the financing of same. She stated that sheis in sym~thy
vO,vr~ with having an Old Home Week in Saint Jolm, but she did not agree with the llEthod being employed
1,/ for the financing of the Coronation celebrations. Aldennan Harrigan advised tm t he has been
.Old . /-Iome wee! investigating the presence of pin-board machines in this ciwand he wished to be placed on record
/Ju_ //'. as desiring to eliminate such machines from the city and that he would do everything possible
t'1/~r/11Cin I%1rr:J:!n to further this end. Alderne.n MacCallum stated he supported Alderman Harrigan's statements. The
?}/1~hl/~~hIIJeS, Executive Director asked what connection there was between pin-board machines and the Coronation.
, /7IA ;fI:k:(}:wfk, I Alderman Harrigan stated that no Member of the Council has given any member of City Hall permission
(7/aerl11all. - 'IL/1J, to bring to the city such pin-ball l!\9.chines.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Executive Director
be asked to advise the Director of Police that a test case be made on the legality of pin-ball
machines in the City of Saint John:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from Mrs. J. W. V. Lawlor be received
and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Y~cCallum
RESOLVED that Mr. Lester G. Hoar be
appointed to represent the City of Saint John on the Board of , Arbitration relative to a working
agreement for 1953 for the Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, Local No.61:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said Association in this l!\9.tter
, be now taken from the table and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded byAlderman MacCallum
. RESOLVED that the Director of Works
be authorized to represent the City of Saint John at the annual meeting of the Canadian Section,
American Water Works Association to be held at Buffalo"New York on April 6th, 7th and 8th, 1953:
AND FURTHER that th~ letter from the Director of Works in this
connection be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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, , RESOLVED that the letter from the nego-
tiating committee of Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 requesting that the
Common Council reach a definite decision before March 31st, 1953 on the proposal submittedby
the Union on February 27th last and submitting information relative to classification of positions
and wages of City Hall employees, and stating that in the event no settlement is reached by
March 31st, the Committee have no alternative'but to recommend that the said Union apply for
a Board of Appeal as set forth in Sections 2 and 3 of their Working Agreement, be laid on
the table until such time as the Common Council receive an opinion from the Arbitration Boa~d
on the Police Working Agreement, and the above named Union requested to refrain from taking any
action until that time.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Secotjded by Aldennan Belyea
RESOLVED that a committee of two MEmbers
of the Common Council, together with the Executi~e Director, be appointed to negotiate with
the Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486.
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was lost,
with Aldermen Whitebone and Belyea voting "yea", His ,Worship the Mayor, Aldermen MacCallum,
Teed and Harrigan voting "nay" and Alderman Campbell abstaining from voting.
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried, with Aldermen
Belyea, and Whitebone voting "nay" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum,
Teed and Campbell voting "yea".
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as r.er the request of the
Canadian Pacific Railway Company, authority be granted His Worship tIE Mayor ,and the Common
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Saint John the necessary form whereby the said company
will surrender to the City land under the former platform site located at Reed's Point Wharf,
leased to the company under date of March 1st, 1944.
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, On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Minister of Transport advising that his Department and the National Il.a.rbours Board are of the
opinion that the responsibility rests with the municipality to provide suitable fire fighting
equipment in a harbour, and that therefore he is unable to encourage the City of Saint John
to look for the provision of a fire boat by the Federal Government or by the National Harbours
Board, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the National Harbours Board
be appr0'3.ched with the possible thought in mind of equipping the "Rockswift" for fire fighting
duties in Saint John Harbour.
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also regarding use of their craft in this manner.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Al~erman Campbell
RESOLVED th9.t His Worship the Mayor be requested to
acquaint the National Harbours Board with the .fact that the City of Saint John desire them to provide for a
fire boat in Saint John Harbour by sending such a craft from Montreal in the autumn for use in this harbour
in winter.
On motion of Alderman Teed
M' . tJ. ~b r Seconded byAldermanCampbell
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~i.1/szte,r. -~)fer~es the Minister of Fisheries, Ottawa, in reply to the request of the Common Council ,that the ~Teck of the S.S,
{kd} "Beaverhill" be removed from the Saint John Harbour channel for the benefit of shad fishermen, be received
.$ ~ .-. 7:;>_ I; ''/'' and filed and Deputy Mayor Belyea authorized to consult with the Common Clerk and make reply to the letter of
1,--:.__ ~a.,:,~!:nlh the Minister of Fisheries in this regard.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School TrusteEl
of Saint John recommending that the City of Saint Jo~n take the necessary action to close that part of
Metcalf Street in front of Alexandra School in order to provide additional playing space for the students,
be laid on the table and the Common Council Members acquaint themselves with the situation during the
coming week with regard to this matter.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of Alpha Chapter,
Phalanx Fraternity, Y.H.C,A., they be granted authority to erect signs at the corner of Rockland Road and
Wellesley Avenue and Cranston Avenue, similar in size to those now being used by the City for naming streets,
designating Cranston Avenue as "Derby Downs 1953", and also to paint on that portion of Cranston Avenue
from Thornborough Street to Wellesley Avenue, commencing approximately April 10th next, the necessary
markings to be used in connection with the Coaster Derby Race to be held ,on May 30th next -- such painting
to be subject to approval and in conjunction with recommendations made by the Director of Police.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. Frank F. Dykeman to
purchase a 19 foot fraction of Lot No.4, Queen Street, City, which abuts Lot No. 15 owned by him, for the
sum of $150.00, and the recommendation of the Chairman, Board of Assessors that this land be sold to Mr.
Dykeman for its assessed value of $285.00, be laid on thetable for one week and in the meantime, the Town
Planning Commission requested to advise if the City will require this land for any purposes.
On motion of Alderman' Belyea
Seconded by Alderman ~fucCallum
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $882.30
submitted by Mr. J. F, H. Teed, Q.C. for legal services and disbursements to February 28th, 1953 in connec-
tion with the fare structure appeal entered by City Transit Limited before the Motor Carrier Board, be paid:
AND FURTHER that the report of Mr. Teed in this connection be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the,City of Lancaster and the SimondS High-
way Board be forwarded a copy of the above named report of Mr. Teed, showing the amount of his account and
advising each of these bodies of their share in same.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Transportation Committee be asked to
have City Transit Limited assure them that the so-called children's rate of five cents on buses will apply
to all students, in accordance with the statements made to the Common Council by officials of the said
company during negotiations.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Transportation Committee be requested to
negotiate with City Transit Limited at their earliest convenience for the purpose of obtaining permanent
bus shelter in at least five locations, as follows: - at the intersection of Market Place and St. John
Street, West Saint John, on the viaduct, and at Haymarket, King and Market Squares, City proper..
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Transportation Comrrdttee be requested
t.o contact City Transit Limited for the purpose of endeavouring to make some ~rr"-neement regarding tl,e use
of passes on buses which would be 'satisfactory to the users of bus passes and to the company.
Question being taken on the motion, same ~oas lost with Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and
Harrigan voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Teed, Whitebone and MacCallum voting "na,''''
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On motion ~f Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the account in t.re amount
of $16,727.00, submitted by John Flood & Sons Ltd. and approved by Messrs. Alward & Gillies,
architects, be paid, being in connection with the contract for renovation of the third floor
of the Charlotte Street Market Building.
On motion of Alderm'in Teed
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RESOLVED that the II" emium on C'lnada
Accident Policy L 45323 on the two City t~rket elevators for three years, in the amount of
$210.00 be paid to J. A.Anderson Insurance Ltd. l~th the understanding that this amount is
being considered as part of the Insurance Schedule of the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alde~an Whitebone
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Seconded by Aldem"n ~.acCallum
RESOLVED that Trinity Church be paid
the sum of $300.00, being the amount of their grant for 1953 from the City of Saint John towards
the maintenance of the church clock.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldeman Teed
, RESOLVED that accounts totalling $766.27
submitted by the Town Planning Commission from the Department of Industry and Development,
Fredericton covering the City's share of expenditures in connection with the 88 unit-and
200 unit housing developments at the Rifle Range for the quarter ending December 31st, 1952,
be paid.
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On motion of Alderm'ln Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, , RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed
to advise Mr. I. Lee Coll.ell, in reply to Mr. Colwell's request for a hearing before the Conunon
Council regarding matters pertaining to r'eal estate valuation and assessment, that if he is
appealing in connection with an assessment of his own, he must do so to the Court of Revision,
but if it is a general taxation matter, he may then a ppea'I: before the Common Council regarding
same.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by ALderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the Connnon Council go on
record as protesting the increase in Saint John General Hospital ambulance rates and that the
Board of Co~missioners of the said hospital'be'requested to reconsider the matter:
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AND FUR'rHER th9. t the said Board furnish the Common Council with a
full report regarding cost of operation of the said ambulance, etc.
Tenders were opened for the purchase of the lot located at the
corner of Crown and Leinster Streets.
Mr. Ervin M. O'Brien, barrister, representing Mr. F. W. Dykeman,
was present and advised that ~r. Dykeman, if sold this lot, will provide Mrs. Gertrude Ryan
with a, right-of-way over this land to her property, and erect garages which will meet ~~th
the approval of the Town Planning Connnission. A -letter W'?s read from Mr.E~C. Elliot, requesting
that the fact that there is no sidewalk on Crown Street from Leinster to Princess Streets,
and that the possibility of provision of a sidewalk in this location, be invest.igated before
this lot is sold. Miss Kathleen Ryan was also present at the meeting in support of the bid of
Mrs. Gertrllde Ryan for ~he purchase of the lot in question.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the tenders and letterfrcm
Mr. F. C.Elliot, regarding the purchase of the lot located at the corner of Crown and Leinster
Streets,be laid on the table for one week and in the meantime, each Member of the Common Council
view the site in question in order to learn the nature of the situation.
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Tenders were opened for the supplying of a street sweeper.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the tenders for the supply-
ing of a street sweeper be referred to the Executive Director, and the Directors of Sanitation
and Maintenance and Supply for, a report.
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Alderman Belyea reported that he had found the administration building
at the former Millidgeville Airport suitable for use as a building in connectionw1th revival
of the sport of rowing, and that he expects to locate a site at the Bay for same. He stated, he
feels encourage by the response of citizens to the revival of this sport.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Secon~d by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of Alderman Belyea
be received and that he be heartily commended for his efforts to date in tras connection.
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted ,to advertise for tenders on uniform suits, coats, caps, boots, shirts and
ties for the Police, Fire and Market Departments as usual.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
'Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of 400 bags of salt from McCormack & Zatzman
Ltd. for the sum of $426.40 used for ice on the street.s and chargeable to this year's appropriation for Snow
Control.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
n Seconded' by Alderman Teed
l:zJit:eclor /Ur-, . RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Pur-
,O/;q$ inCi chasing,' payment of the accO\mt of Lawton's Limited in the amolmt of $176.f\~ be authorized for reD~irs to tre
- /7. . . ..L . old heating system of No.3 Eit-e Station, Union Street, and trl'l.t the itemized invoice in this con;ection be
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RESOLVED that the letter from the TransDortation Committee
advising that the Motor Carrier Board made an order which in substance allowed the appeal- of City Transit
Limited from the Committee's order dealing with its application to increase fares and establish a schedule
of fares substantially as applied for by the Company, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report on Monthly Expenditures to
Cash Receipts Report for the month of February last be laid on the table, copies
furnished the Members of the Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tp~t the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS certain expendi:tllres of a capital nature have been incurred, namely:-
STREET PAVIIW AND CURBING: Belleview Ave., $10,180.33, Millidge Ave., $26,177.01+,
Bridge St.,$7,644.17, Hawthorne Ave., $15,826.39, Weliesley Ave. ,$1,902.36, Cunard St.,$3,329.39, Holly St.,
$1,210.81" Spruce St., $4,184.70, Chesley St., $18,192.52, Metcalfe St., $21,954.71;, Newman St.,$7,050.02,
Montgomery Crescent, $3,784.61, Kennedy St.,$8,984.19, Albert St.,$5,998.01,Canon St., $2,630.17, Crown
St.,~1l,166.46, George St.,$2,229.1;8, Sewell St.,$5,606.42, Wentworth St.,$6,190.85, Exmouth St. ,$8,504.21,
Celebration St., $6,267.80, Duke St., West, $16,210.07, St. Paul St.,$4,481.61" Duke St.,$l,251.12, Mecklen-
burg St., $4,'529.88, Prospect St.,$2,757.08, Queen Sq.North, $2,958.67, Bentley St., $7,553.22, Glenburn
Court, $2,7l0.U" Guilford St., West, $5,367.1,7, Elm St.,$12,461.30, High St.,$2,393.22, King St.,West,
$6,333.61, Coburg St.,$485.78, Alma St., $1,095.30, Rothesay Ave., $1,967.55,Wright St.,$364.07, Rockland
Road, $2,359.09, Churchill Blvd.,~2,3l5.76,Charlotte St., West,$23,5hl,.09, Winslow St., West, $5,912.70,
Tower St., West, $7,118.52, Visart St., $1,220.47, Second St., $632.55, Fegan Court, $733.84, Fourth St.,
$763.31" Beaverbrook Ave., $803.22, Gertrude St., $2,168.43; SUNDRY ~ETAINING WALLS: Chesley Street,
$1,011.14, Charles St., $2,201.86; SUNDRY ROCK CUTS: Spruce St., $3,968.70, Canon St., $4,995.97,
Metcalfe St., $1,845.84, Somerset St., $5,947.27, Shamrock Grounds, $7,716.64, Harvey St., $3,048.81, Sandy
Point Road, $1,122.0l; SUNDRY WATER CONSTRUCTION: River St., East, $680.80, Quinton Heights, $2,297.83,
Parks St., $1,746.54, Fourth St., $1,550.67, Ravenscliff Court, $3,254.82, Lake Fitzgerald, $19,675.82,
Sandy Pt. Rd., $18,798.68, Glenview Ave., $2,873.34, Sunset Heights Area, $4,560.32, Clarendon & Harvey Sts.,
$6,001.29, Lakewood, $178.4,5, Rifle Range, $2,472.78; SUNDRY SEWER CONSTRUCTION: Parks St., $l, 517.56,
Fourth St., $1,050.27, Sandy Pt. Rd., $19,273.60, Ravenscliff Court, $2,173.08, Gilbert St., $353.36, Albion
Street, $360.97, Richmond St. 'Renewal' $774.19, Rifle Range $720.64; SANITATION DEPARTfffiNT EQUIPMENT:
3 Land Rovers, $6,263.25, 3 Jeeps $8,124.01, 2 Trucks, $9 192.56; WORKS DEPAR1}ffiNT EQUIPMENT: Sicard Truck
(Balance) $1,673.44, Compressor, $3,738.80, Snow Tractor, $10,148.84, Dodge and Fargo Trucks (2), $9,620.00,
Tractor Loader $7,763.60; MISCELLANEOUS: Fire 'Department Ladders, '$1,207.39, Housing: Rockwood Court
Development, $4,445.25, 'Rifle Range Construction No.2, $84,371.60, Library Alterations, $3,035.69, Market
Alderations, $171,907.91, Manor Sutton Road Improvement $3,419.35; Ashburn Road Bridge (50% cost),
$3,029.01, Victoria St. Steps, West, $581.79, SlUldry Land Purchases (General), $22,101.29, Sundry Land
Purchases (Water), $17,896.50~ Caretaker's House (Loch Lomond), $9,604.00, Addressograph Machine $2,955.94;
VIADUCT CONSTRUCTION (Balance) $59,971.91; POWER COMMISSION:$3l6,704.61,.
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- a total of $1,179,436.85
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that these expenditures be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of all the
members of'the Common Council, approving of such works and their estimated costs.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that each Common Council Member be supplied
with a copy of the payrolls in respect to snow removal wages for the month of January and February last.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that the account submitted by the Bank of
'Montreal in the amount of $1,405.95 being the safekeeping charge on bonds held for the account of the City
of Saint John for'the year ending December 31st, 1952, be paid.
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C/o,6.e7t;ntipQ. a,Seconded by Alderman Belyea
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.'If:.ector r:-ire.'-jU'l Printing Company in the amount of $338.62, submitted by the Director of the Fire Department,
7?tlJ1niy_c:=u~d s for the printing of Running C?-rds for the personnel of the said Department, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Teed
.:o/i:-eclOrj1nt0Tt~nl Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
ll::cr.ea.t:/on ntttl/:So~ RESOLVED that the letter from the
~~/?7i~e~ Director of Sanitation advising that he had been requested by the Recreation Advisory
b!Nnd S Ta d Committee to seek authority to proceed as early as possible wi,th the erection of a ?ew
, - ' , /7 n grandstand at the Allison Grounds with a seating capacity to accomodate 500 people at an
1l11t.:Jon..c:T./"oanas amount not to exceed $2,500.00, and to either call 'for tenders on such work or proceed with
C?~;O~lF~~.~~j?ec- the construction by day labour under the supervision of the Department of Sanitation, be
received and referred to the Capital Budget Committee.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that as per the recommendation
:DirecTor WorK's of the Director of Works, in response to the request of Mr. George W. Flewelling, a catch
1./ __I ,basin be installed at the corner of Wellesley and Dufferin Avenues, at an estimated cost of
G:eOo/E('/VdjeWe~'Ji $242.00 which includes such instal13tion and necessary grading for proper draining.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
:7Yrg::tor.Worfs
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that as per the recommendation
of the Director of Works, authority be granted to make payment in the amount of $1l2.lf2 to
the New Brunswick Telephone Company, Limited for damages to property of the said Company
incurred while excavation work was being carried out on Waterloo Street near the intersection
of Peters Street by the Water and Sewerage Department.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
:Z;lrector. Works
Wdt-er__exCenSIOI7
IInderson /4?!9lds
Il ~r./e .dmirfh
-,~l7cCJs~er
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Works advising that the water extension to the sub-division situated between Manchester
Avenue and Quinton Heights, registered as Anderson Heights No.2, as requested by Mr. A. Carle
S~ith, would cost an estimated $1,300.00, which would be for a 400-foot extension and is based
upon the installation of the water lines in. the same trench with the sewer lines and therefor
does not ~nclude any' excavation costs, be laid on the table until a reply is received from Mr.
S~th and the C~ty of L~ncaster regarding the nece~sary guarantee in,thia co~ection.
On m~tio~ of Aid~rman Campbeli
~ec~ndeq by 'Alderman ~4qCallum, .
:zJall/d jJiUhneq " . . , RESOLVED tha~ Mr. David M. Lunney be
, . ~ o~fered tqe city-o~neq lot at \he southea~t end of Dougl~s Avenue which qe is desirous of
,purchasing, ~or the sum of $1,350.00, ~ts asses~ed value, st<bject ,to the usual ~tipulations
~egarding const~uction on same, and providi~g ~ m~nim~ of two houses are.built on this lot:
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" tqe above matter be
ANI) FURTHER ,that the report .of the ,Chairman,
received and filed.
Board'of ~ssessors in
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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, . ' Seconded by Alderman MacCaltum
~hdecs .a~'T';fee:( , . RESOLVED that as 'per 'the recommendation
'C' ' ' of the conm;ittee to whom were referred the tenders for materials for the \'1ater and Sewerage
Wdt-el:::-~_aJ.eae~e Department for 1953,. the following tender~ be accepted; n~rnely:-' .'
Il7.cnferi::1Is,_/f?t$';J Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co. Ltd.
10;000 lin; ft. of 3/4" type K.
1,600 lin. ft.. of 1 " "
500.lin. ft. of 2 It .u
All above prices subject to
copper Tubing @ $35.17
do @ 44.32
do @ 105.57
extra quantity discount of 5%
per '100
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500 ..: 3/4" Copper to Copper Curb Cocks with S. & W. - $4.51 ea.
12_1" do do 6.77 ea.
12 - 2" do do 21.59 ea.
100 - 3/4" Copper to Copper Corporation Couplings 1.17 p.a.
500 - 3/4" Corporation Cocks Muellar inlet Copper outlet-2.26 ea.
24 - 1" do do 3.51~ ea.
12 -' 2" do do - 18.47 ea.
200 - 5/8" Lead to 3/4" Copper Adaptors Muellar,
Fig. A-3l3 '1.74 ea.
All above prices including 10% quantity discount.
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T. McAvity & Sons Ltd.
500 - Muellar or similar Curb Boxes, Fig. A726, for
1/2" to 1" Curbs 5' to 6' A-792
Ribbed Cover (EClipse)
24 - 2" Muellar or similar Curb Boxes for 2" Curb
Cocks
50 -' ,Valve Boxes with 5-1/4" Shaft, screw type
Gate Valves _ 3'_6" to 5.'_6"
, box A-749 each
50 - Valve Boxes with 5_1/4" Shaft, screw type for
Gate Valves - 3'_6" to 5'_6" - Eclipse,
box A-749
5.10 ea.
6.99
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for
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4 - 4" - 22! deg. C.I. Bends, B. & S.
12 - 6"
24 - 8"
6 - 4"
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9.1. Split Sleeves
s, & B.
-110 do
;;.300 do
-110 do
Approx. Wgt.
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$15.40
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5,000 lbs. - - Compound for B. & S. Joints,
C.I. Pipe - 100 lbs.
1,000 lbs. - Dry Braided Fibrex for Pipe Joint
Packing - 100 Ibs.
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24 - 12" Style
24 - 24"
5 - 36"
60 Bell Joint Clamps -
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do
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39.50 each
39.60 each
26.40 each
21.L,5 each
31.03 each
52.92 each
113.30 each
130.50 each
174.10 each
258.40 ' each
650.00 each
14.15
36.0L,
111.05
Phoenix Foundry.
25 - Cast Iron Water Vaults complete
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50 - Cast Iron Water, Vaults complete
150 - Cast Iron Sewer Vaults complete
150 - Cast Iron Catch Basins complete
T. McAyity & Sons Ltd.
6 - 4" Hub End I.B.
36 - 6"
6 - 8"
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3 - 12"
2 - 16"
:3 - 24"
1 - 36"
x 6"
x 6"
x 6"
x 6"
C~te Valves to open clockwise
do do
Tapping Sleeves and Valves - Glass 150
C.I. Pipe
do
do
do
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do
do
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T. McAvity & Sons Ltd.
24 - 3-~my Fire Hydrants McAvity - Fig 9651
'2 - 6' Bury.
189.00 each.
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100 - C.I. C.B. Trap Bends - 8" each
11.00
Joseph A. Likely, Ltd.
Sewer pipe Sizes - Concrete Sewer Pipe to be taken as required during 1953
Sizes:
~ ~ 12" ~ 18" &- ~ ~
$32.40 51.30 73.80 117.00 168.:30 223.20 406.00 546.00
All prices per 100 ft.
All prices include Federal Tax of 10% but not Provincial Tax of 4%.
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__~/or. /7lCiCbioes RESOLVED that the lett.er from Mr. James D. Harper,
. _ barrist.er, on behalf of his client, requesting that the Comnion Council turn their att.ent.ion to the removal of
_-;77~&Ii~J/~~ slot machines from all the various clubs in which they are installed in conjunction with any intended action
in relation to pin-ball machines, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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The following resolutions resulted from the representations of delegations heard by
the Common Council earlier in the meeting.
On motion of Alderman 'Nhitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a ticket system of fifteen tickets for
$1.00 be instituted for the ferry "Loyalist", the sale of same to comnlence on April 1st, 1953 or as soon
thereafter as such ticket.s are available.
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Question being taken on the motion, saine was declared carried, with Alderman w'hitebone
Belyea and Campbell voting "yea", Aldermen MacCallum, Teed and Harrigan voting "nay" and His Worship the
Mayor ca sting the deciding vot.e 0 f "yea".
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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statutory increase
Seconded by Alder~n Belyea
RESOLVED that. the request of the School Eoard regarding the
be approved and the Bill in this connection be not opposed by the City of Saint John.
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Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen ~;hitebone and Belyea voting
"yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen YlIlcCallurn, Harrigan, Teed and Campbell voting "nay"
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Bill to be presented by
the Board. of School Trustees of Saint John before the present session of the New Brunswick
Legislature, seeking an increase in the statutory limit from $950,000.00 to $1,100,000.00, be
opposed by the City of Saint John with the understanding of the said Board that the Common
Council will be very agreeable to negotiate with them regardmg any additional sums required
for the construction of schools:
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AND FURTHER t~~t the brief submitted by the. said Board be received and
filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried, with His Worship the ~ayor
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed voting "yea"and Aldermen Whitebone and Belyea
votingrfnay" .
Alderman Teed requested that each Member of the Common Council be supplied
with a copy of the above named brief of the School Board.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldern~n Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk and City
Solicitor. be authorized to negotiate a new agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company
whereby the City Transit Limited buses will be permitted to continue the present left.hand turn
at the Jlw.in Street end of the Viaduct. and proceed across property of the said company - this to
apply to buses only:
AND FURTHER that the City of Saint John absolve the said Company from
liability. regarding any accidents which may occur as a result of the said left-hand turn:
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AND FURTHER tl1~ t the correspondence from. Rev. Canon J. V. Young and
the' New Brunswick Safety League in the above matter, be now taken from the table and filed.
The Common Council decided to hold their next meeting on Monday,
~arch 30th, at 10.30 0 I clock a.l!l.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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_Commiffee . Messrs. A, S. E. Sillett, A. V. F. Duffy and R. D. Wheaton, members of the Coronat.ion
Il.SE Silled' Commfttee; were present at the meeting. The Executive Director explained that as no members of this Committffi
iJ. ti. i:zJ. /'-!:." had met with the Common Council regarding plans for Coronation celebrations, he had requested that they
, . , U 'X - -J..:attend the meeting for this purpose, He advised that Coromtion Day observance's are sep3.rate from the
]f:nurheat'on 1 celebtations concerning the l70th anniversary of the found:tng of Saint John, and explained the Committee's
plans for the Coronation Day observances.
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At a Common' Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
thirtieth day of March, A.D., 1953 at 10.30 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W, Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs, E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~3cCallum
RESOLVED that copies
table for one week.
of minutes of Common Council meetiT!!
of March 23rd lastbe distributed and laid on the
On motion of Alderman Ila,rrigan
Seconded bJ' A.lderrnan MacCallum
RESOLVED that. the Coronation Committ.ee furnish each
Member of the Com.'!\on Council within the next forty-eight hours with the full amount of money which has been
expended or been promised to be expended to date regarding the Coron"tion and 170th anniversary celebrations,
and also th"t such report include what expenses the Committee's programme entails for the next two weeks.
The Executive Director advised that the Committee have committed themselves for only
two items to date, one being medallions whicij have been partly paid for. He outlined other plans of the
Committee and stated that the amount expended to date is $7,000.00 and $5,000.00 is the amount to be spent
for fireworks,
Alderman Campbell advised that the Common Council approved of the expenditure of an
amount not exceeding $30,000.00 by the Coronation 'Committee on the condition that the Com.'!\ittee report
weekly to the Council on their plans, and noted that this had not been followed out, with the result that
the Common COQncil have been criticized by the public in this connection, although the responsibility
actually rests with the Executive Director, He stated he would like a copy of all minutes of the
Coronation Committee up to date immediately, The Executive Director advised that the Common Council Members
had receiyed copies of all such minutes with the exeeption of the last meeting of the Coronation CO!1L'!\ittee
which would be forwarded to t.hem as Boon as they are ready.
Representatives of the Saint John Local Council of Women were present and stated
that they would like some confirmation from the Common Cotmcil with respect to plans for Coronation and
l70th anniversary festivities, before they proceed tilth their plans in this connection.
Alderman Campbell stated he belieyed that the matter of celebrations should be
clarified. A lot of criticism from the public seems to come from the fact that the celebration of the
Coronation should be more of a religious signifigance on that particular day, and that the over-~ll programme
for an Old Home Week seems to be in the nature of a "coyer" for those who are using these festivities as a
profit-making scheme. He felt those in charge of the Corom,t:i.on plans should not be charged wit.h such
criticisms, and that something in the nature of t.he proposed game of Casioo has to be gone into to offset
the expense of the project. He asked that the present plan for the Casino ~e be changed to use the
Thistle Curling Rink or tlie St. A.ndre>Ts Rink for the operation of same in order that the thought that a
certain few are endeavouring to make a profit from it can be dispelled.
His Worship the Nayor read a letter and resolution received by him from the Anglican
Clergy of the City of Saint John protesting and condemning the holding of lotteries, games of chance, etc.
in connection with the raising of money to finance the proposed Coronation celebrations in the city and
requesting that the Coronation celebration be not held in conjunction with the 170th anniversary of the
founding of Saint John, but be observed on the day of t['e' Coronation only" also requesting that the:.gay,;be,
observed in keeping with the express' 'ir.ii3h bf Her Hajesty the Queen, as 'set forth in her Christmas message,
in which' she asked all her people to pray for heron this solemn occasion.' His \iorship ;'ead'to the meeting a
letter he had'addressed to Venerable' Archdeacon Bate in'this connection, as of this date, assuring him that
the' City' of Saint. John does not purpose holding any games of chance dudtig Coronat.ion lieek, and as Chief ,
,Hagistrate of the City, he could not support such a proposition; Alderman \-/hit-ebone st.a ted he did not believe
the Hayor ha s the right to commit the' C91J1JTIon Cbuncil to anything ,before a matter is dealt with by Coimcil,
'even'thouGh he is no~ saying,the l1ayor's ~ttitude towards the,question is not right, or that the Council will
not support it.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
t4riting the Venerable
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the
Archdeacon Bat.e as outlined above, be ratified:
action of His Worship the Mayor in
AND FURTJ-iER that the letter from the AnE~ican q.ergy be received and filed.
Alderman \fuitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution;
The Executiye Director advised that there has been no intimation that there would be
"open house" regarding games of chance in this city during Coron~tj_on Week, but he suggested that such an
impression may have been gained by the fact that the shows coming to the citJ' at that time run games of
chance. The Casino game was to be run to cover the expenses of the Coronation COmPittee. He assured the
meeting that the Committee and himself are just as loyal to Her l-hjesty Queen Elizabeth as any other citie,ens
and realize that Coronation Day sbould be observed in a fitting manner.
Alderman Whitebone moved that plans for the celebration of the l70th anniyersary of
the founding of Saint John be postponed until a later date and that the Coronation Committee concentrate
on plans for the celebration of Coronation Day, but there was no seconder to this motion.
J'alnT hhn, .4fa/1l that the Mr. Wheaton, representing the Saint John Retail Merchants' Association, stated
a / /J Association are happy to see the City undertaking the project regarding Coronation and
/'{'f'lrnanrs __(f-s.~oc. Old Home Week celebrations to sup'port the merchants, and he' felt that the combined celebrations
u.t2J1:onar/on gave the city the opportmity to make a great effort in this connection. He felt if the Old Home
OId..lIome.. __~ee~k Week project were postponed, it 1ol000Lld not be as successful as it ".fOuld be if the present pl.3.ns
~ . are carried out. Mr. J. Paul Barry, representlllg the Saint John Board of Trade, was also present
-:L~t.l(:lia.r'l at the meeting. Mr. Wheaton advised that the Board of Trade support the Association in their
~ d 7/i, <t: standon the matter. He felt that the Council shonld carryon with their original plans and
. - qa~,- - "C1. e. stated his Association would be very disappointed if the Council were to abandon this project,.
-IP. :Z2.Wheaton HestateCl that extra business derived from thIs pro'ject would benefit the city and justify the
expenditure involved of $30,000.00, and that the merchants hope that the Old Home Week can be
observed each year in this City, at the latter part of each summer. The merchants regard the
Coronation year as a golden opportunity to ,co:!1'!lence this project.
Mr. Sillett outlined the Coronation Committee's plans regarding invitCttions
extended to six c01mtries, including Canada, to send their naval craft to viSit this City during
the Coronation WeeK, also regarding invitatjons to islands in the British West Indies to send
military and civil representatives during that time to this City. He felt that these are
definite invit'1!-tfons which put' tne Committee in 'a p'osftion of responsibility. Mr. Duffy, chairman
of the committee on Coronation decorations, spoke in support of the sentiments expressed by Mr.
Wheaton.
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nothing were done regarding Old Home Week celebrations on the day prior to Coronation Day,
, which would shorten the Old Home \-leek celebrations to four days.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that no games of chance, no
water sports and no matinee performances in any carnival be allowed to operate or take place
in the City of Saint John on Coronation Day, June 2nd next., utlt.il all Coronation ceremonies in,
England are complRted, and t.h.qt all Coronation ObSerYdJ1CeS in t.his city be 3.dhered 1:.0 in a
sole~n and fitting manner on the said day.
'His Worship read a letter received from Rev. Arthur E. Coleman, Rect.or
of the Parish of Saint John, extending an invitation to all Hembers of tne Common Council to
a ttend a service of Public Thanksgiving in Trinity Churl:h, on Tuesday morning, June 2nd, 1953,
Coronation Day, at 11.00 o'clock a.m. His Worship stated that he had accepted on behalf of
the Common Council, and had advised that as many Members as possible would attend the said
service.
Read a letter from tne SaL~t John Local Council of Women containing a
resolution protesting the rffirroval of the two-year course in teacher education and home
economics from the Saint John Vocational School to the Fredericton Teachers College, effective
July 1st next. MR> p. J. S~eel spoke in support of the letter.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Aldennan Teed
RESOLVED tha t the Connnon Council go on
record as supporting the stand taken by the Saint John Local Council of Women in protest:tng
the removal of the two-year course in teacher education and home economics from the Saint John
Vocational School to the Fredericton Teachers College:
AND FURTHER that an expression of stl10ng protest against the ,wo!'osed
removal be forwarded the Premier, the Minister of Education and Hunicipal Affairs and to the
elected pepresentatives of the City and County of S"int John;,
.
The matter of tenders submitted for the purchase'Of the lot at the
corner of Crown and Leinster Streets was discussed, and a letter, signed by a number of
property owners of the area, was read strongly opposing the buildL~g of cO~'!lercial garages on
this lot. Hr. Ora p. MacCollum >las present and s?oke in support of this letter, advising
that in his opinion, it sholud be reserved for development as a small ~ark. Letters were
also read from various persons residing in the area, ;rho are car and property owners, urging
that Mr. Russel Dykeman be permitted to erect garages on the site. A letter was read from
Mr. K. A. Wilson, Q.C. on behalf of his client, Mrs. Gertrude Ryan, advising that Mrs. Ryan
would find i~ necessary to seek compensation for her deprival of the right of way to her
property from Crown Street in the event that portion of the street shol1ld be closed, and
that Mrs. Ryan should be gi'len first opportunity t,o purchase thts land if the City insist on
selling same, so that Hrs. Ryan could protect her entry to her premises and the City would be
saved the necessity 01 paying d3.ffi3.ges for depriVing her of rights t.o '~hich she is ent.itled
over Crown Street. He also advised that should the City be determined to sell this land, "~s.
Ryan might be prep~red to forego her rights, provided a suitable passageway of twelve feet in
widt.h were given her in perpetuity across the southerly portion of t.his lpt and alon,g the
westerly side thereof adjoining to the eastward her premises. Mr. Wilson com~ented that it
would be necessary to reserve a portion of the land for a sidewalk as there is considerable
traffic along tbat portion of Crown Street.
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Mr. Russel Dykeman was present at the meeting and stated that if this
land is sold t.o him, he will give Mrs. Ryan a fifteen-foot right of way aCross fut to her
property.
On motion of Aldennan Hhitebone
Seconded by AlderwAn Teed
RESOLVED that in 'a.ccordance '>lit.h the request
of the Board of School Trustees of Saint John, the customary legal procedure be'follwwed to
close the portion of Metcalf Street in front of Alexandra School in order to provide additional
playing space for the students, and upon the expiration of the usual period of ad'lertising -
should no objection be made - the said portion of street be closed as a public street
.
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said School Board in this ~Atter
be now taken from the table and filed.
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On motion of Alderl1l'tn Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Common Council wish to express their
symp~~hy and condolences at the passing of Her ~mjesty Dowager Queen l~ry.
The Common Council decided not to declare Tuesday, March 31st a holiday in
observance of the funeral of Dowager Queen Mary, in view of the approaching observance ,of Good Friday in
the s~me week. _ "
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that no public holiday be observed in the City
of Saint John on Tuesday, !1arch 31st, the day of the funeral of Her ~mjesty Dowager Queen }l-ary, but that the
said day be fully and fittingly observed by citizens.
On'motion of Alderman i'/hitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCall~
, , RESOLVED thElt the 110nthly'Expenditures Report and C3.sh
Receipts ~eport f~~ the month o~ Febru~ry last be now t~ken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that 'the letter from Mr. Melvin R. Titus inouirin~
if the requested curJ?ing and sldewalk work for fulfour Street, Portland Place has been placed on the Paving 0
programme for tois spring and 'when sucn ''''ark ,-till c01lUnence, be laid on the iotble arid the Director of Works
requested to give an estimate of cost in tbis connection and to 3.dvise wnether sllch street work is
lncluded in the 1953 c9.pital works progra!!L'ne:
On 'motion of Alderrrian Campbell '
Se~onded by Ardennan Harrigan
RESOLVED that the
services be supplied
of Pokiok Road requesting that water arid
referred to the Director of Works for a
petition from a number of residents
to them this spring, be received and
sewerage
report.
On motion of 'Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
'RESOLVED th~t the letter from !':rs J. ,). Murphy advancing
her reasons for requestL'1g that the fare on the ferry "Loyalist" be reduced to 'five cents and requesting
that such fare be given a trial period be received and filed.
On motion of Aldenll!l!i Teed
Seconded by ~lderm~n 11acCallum
RESOLVED that. the letter from the National Harbours
Board advising that they are of the opinion that they would not be justified in the expense involved in
operating a fire tug in Saint John or any of their other harbours at this time, be received and filed.
Tenders were opened for the demolUi.on or the building .located at 91 Hilyard Stf'8et,
On motion of Alderman Whibebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
F.ESOLVED that the tender's for the demolition of the building
located at 91 Hilyard Street be laid on the table and that an opinion be secured from the Legal Department
of the City as to whether or not the City is com,nitted to purchase this pro:)erty from Property Finance Limited
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
7h. 'l?rt. J:"/niMce RESOLVED that the offer made to Property Finance Limited
- - ~ :Y..{zf-d. I by the City of S~int John rego;rding ~~e, purc~ase, o! the property l~c~ted at 91 Hilyard Street having been
1- ---., - refused by the Bald Property Flnance .ulluted oy tnelr let.oeI' dated oeoru"ry 2nd, 1953, 'md the Property
, Finance Limited oi1fer to sell to the City for $1,000.00 contained .in their letter dated M,'lrch 9th, 1953
having been refused, the said action in so refusing is hereby confirmed.
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On motion of Alderman }~cC~11~.
Seco~ded by AldenTh'ln Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on 3 beds with springs, 1 extra spring, 82 pillows
and repairs to 18 mattresses for the Fire Stations' appropriation for Supplies.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in acco,dance with the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of 500 books of 50 each collectors' duplicate
receipts from the Hoore Business Forms Ltd. through their local agent, A.T.Snodgrass, to cost in the vicinit~
of $110.00 as before, and chargeable to this year's appropriation for Supplies.
On motion of Aldennan Teed
Seconded by Alder~An Whitebone
RESOLVED that the report of the Fire De""rtment for'
the month of February last, incorporating the report of the Electrical Inspector for the same [Eriod, be
received and :tJled, copi.es of same having been furnished the COr!L-non Council 11embers.
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RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Ch'linnan,
Bo<trd of Assessors, for the ye'lr 1952, be received and entered in the Year Book.
His Worship the }myor ~ve the followine Notice of Motion
(as follows)
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"I do hereby give notice that I will at a meeting of the Common
Council held after the expiration of thirty days from this day, move or caUse to be moved
the follom,ng resolutions, m.mely:-
RESOLVED that occasion havingarisen in the publi,c interest for the
following public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say:
STREET PAVING AND CURBING: Belleview Ave., $10,180.33, Hillidge I
Ave., $26,177.04, Bridge St., $7,644.17, Hawthorne Ave., $15,826.39, Wellesley Ave.,
$1,902.36, Cunard St., $3,329.39, Holly St., $1,210.8If, Spruce St., $4,184.70, Chesley
St., $18,192.52, !'letcalfe St., $2l,954.7h, Newman St., $7,050.02, Montgorc.ery'.Crescent,
$3,784.61, Kennedy St., $8,984.19, Albert St., $5,998.01, Canon St., $2,630.17,Crown
St.,$1l,166.1.,6, George St., $2,229.1+8, Se,.ell St., $5,606.42, Wentworth St., $6,190.85,
Exmouth St., $8,504.21, Celebration St.,$6,267.80, Duke St.,West.,$16,2l0.07, St. Paul
St., $4,1,81.64, Duke St.,$1,251.12, Mecklenburg St,., $1+,529.88, Prospect St..,$2,757.08,
Queen Sq.North, $2,958.67, Bentley St., $7,553.22, Glenburn Court, $2,710.14, Guilford St.,
West', $5,367.1,7, Elm St., $12,461.30, Hillh St., $2,393.22, King St., West, $6,333.61, Co burg
St., $485.78, Alma St., $1,095.30, RothesayAve., $1,967.55, Wright St., $364.07, Rockland
Road, $2,359.09, Churchill Blvd., $2,315.7.6, Charlotte St., j~est, $23,544.09, Winslow St., .
West, $5,912.70, Tower St., West, $7,118.52, Vis'lrt St., $1,220.1,7, Second St., $632.55,
Feg'ln Court, $733.84, Fourth St., $763.31;, Be'lverbrook Ave" $803.22, Gertrude St., $2,168.43;
SUNDRY HETAINING WALLS: cresley Sj:. .,$i.Al.1.4,C!nrl~s, 91:., $2,201.86; mNPRY RJl:K C,U'm:Sproce ::t., $3, 9~. 7J, Om:ma .,$4,995.0/7 ,
Metpa1i' .St~,j?l,845.84;io:refffit::t.,~5~47-,27, S!-am;u::k Gramis~$7,716;44)fu:o.ffly;St; ,$3,0Il8.ffi., sandy Ft. Rd .,$1'+22.81;
SUNDRY WATER CONSTRUCTION: River St., 3~st, $680.80, Quinton Heights, $2,297.83, Parks St.,
$1,746.54, Fourth St., $1,550.67, Ravenscliff Court, $3,254.82, Lake Fitzgerald, $19,675.82,
Sandy Pt. Rd.,$18,798.68, Glenview Ave., $2,873.34, Sunset Heights Area, $4,560.32, Clarendon
& Harvey Sts., $6,001.29, Lakewood, $178.1,5, Rifle Range, $2,472.78; SUNDRY SEVffiR CONSTRUCTION:
Parks St.., $l,5l7.56, Fourth St.., $1,050.27, Sandy Pt. Rd., $19,273.60, Ravenscliff Court,
$2,173.08, Gilbert St., $353.36, Albion St., $360.97, Richmo'1d St.'Henewal', $774.19, Rifle
Range, $720.64; S~~ITATION DEPART,lliNT EQUIPMENT: 3 Land Rovers, $6,263.25, 3 Jee~s, $8,124.01,
2 Trucks, $9,192.56; \~ORKS DEPAHTMENT EQUIEr,rENT: Sicard Truck (Balance), $1,673.41" Compressor,
$3,738.80, Snow Tractor, $10,148,84, Dodge and Fargo Trucks (2), $9,620.00, Tractor Loader,
'$7,763.60; MISCELLANEOUS: Fire Department Ladders, $1,207.39, Housing: Rockwood Conrt Development, I'.
$4,445.25, Rifle Range Construction No.2, $84,371.60, Library Alt.erations, $3,035.69, Market
.U!:-erati(1)s,::~17,r,907.9l, 'Manor Sutt.on Road Improvement $3,419.35, Ashburn Road Bridge (50% cost),
$3,029.01, Victoria St. Steps, West, $58l.79, Sundry Land Purch'lses (General), $22,101.29,
Sundry Land Purchases (Water), $17,896.50, Caretaker's House (Loch Lomond), $9,604.00,
Addressograph J.lachine, $2,955.9!.; VIADUCT CONSTRUCTION (Balance), $59,971.9J.; POWER COMMISSIOll,
$316,704.64
a total of $1,179,436.85,- to tleet t.he expenditures for which Civic
Works and needed Civic Lmprovements it is necessary to borrow the sum of $1,179,436.85;
THEREFORE RESOLVED that Debentures issue under the provisions of the
Acts of Assembly, 52 Victoria, Chapter 27, Sect.ion 29, and Amendments thereto, and the Acts of
Assembly, 12 George VI, 1948, Chapter 138, to the amount of $1,179,436.85, such Debent.ures
to be in sums of not less them four hundred dollars each, payable in not less than fifteen
years and not exceeding t.went.y years, with interest not exceeding five percent per annum,
payable half yearly, with annual assessment to meet interest and to provide annual inst.alment
of principal if serial bonds are issued, or to provide a sinking fun.d for the fin3.1 rademption
of the Debentures if term bonds are issued:
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AND FURTHER RESOLVED tb.at $150,000.00 of the Power Commission of the
City of Saint John expenditure of $316,704.61, be re-issued for a further tenn of not less than
ten years and not exceedi,'1g fifteen years at interest rates prevailing when re-issued."
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
- RESOLVED t.hat in accordance with the
recommendation of the Building Inspector and the Direct.or of the Fire Depart.ment authority be
granted Imperial Oil Limited to proceed with the proposed re-arrangement of tanks, et.c. ,at
their Broad Street plant in connect.ion 'Nit.h t.heir plant. modernization programme, as outlined
in their letter and plan.
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On motion of Alde~an Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~4cCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Director of Police, authority be granted to advertise for tenders for a five minute drying
time oaint for use on the street.s1 curbing, etc., in the follo,dng ~uantities:- l50 gallons
of white traffic paint and 25 ~l ons of orange "raffic paint - to De supplied in one gallon
containers. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Works advising that the land adjacent to Third Street has not been sub-divided, and it may
not be 'possible to develop more than one building lot on this street - this info~t.ion being
submitted at the request of the COIJ'J11on Council as the result of t.he application of Mr, M. W.
~mllory for an extension of water and sewer lines from Cranston Avenue a distance of 130
feet to the said street, be received and filed:
AND FUHTHER t.hat the Executive Director contact Mr, ~allory t.o ascertain
if some economical method can be found to provide water service to this property, or t.o suggest to
Mr. lJ.allory that he be given pr.iorit.y to build on Cranston Avenue in order to abandon the '
reserved street called Third Street..
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderw~n MacCallum
RESOLVED that t.he letter from the Director of 'tIorks,
sutmit.ting a plan for the proposed improvement of Barker ,Street on the 1953 street improvement programme
advising that in order to complete this work and to widen the roadway and ~ive proper alig~ment to Barker
St.reet,itwillbe necessary to purchase a parcel of land from the Donnolly Estate near the intersection of
Barker Street and Military Road, be laid on the table for one week, and the Town Planning Commission requesred
to advise what possibility there would be for the City to purchase a po~tion of Fort Howe from the Department
of National Defence for the carrying out of this work, instead of acquiriClg the Donnol1y Estate property.
On motion of Alderman Wbitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the request of the Director of Works for
permission to advertise for tenders for a new three-wheel roller, a new motor grader and a new surface heater
for his Department, be received and referred t.o the Committee on Capital Budget.
On mot.ion of Alderman Campbell
a petition fro!'!
he received and
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works enclosing
residents of Drury Cove requesting extension of the road from Ashburn Lake to Hunter's Cove,
referred to the Co~mittee on Capital Budget.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman ~4cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Sanitation
advising that he had been unable to locate a Mr. John ~rvine,of 32 Brooks Street, and that he has no knowle~
of any such person having had a cont.ract from the City of Saint John to operate the incinerator at Pokiok,
but that the first contract or agreement, if any, nade by the City was.with a Mr. John Levine, whose contract
;~s not renewed, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation Committee
advising that the IDa tter of the children's rate of five cents on buses for all st.udents has been taken up
with-City Transit Limited, and they have advised that the five cent children's rate applies to all high
school students and that children in arms are carried free of charge, be received and flled.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Harry Thorne offering
the sum of $600.00 for the Durchase'of the four lots on Douglas Avenue, be received and ~[r. Thorne advised
that this offer for the said lots is too low:
AND FURTHER that Mr. David ~i. Lunney be advised that if he does not advise the Common
Council of his acceptance or non~acceptance of their offer of ~Jarch 23rd, 1953 regarding the sale of the
Douglas Avenue lot he is desirous of purcha sing, the Common Council will ta,ke other action, and that if the
City sell this land it will be offered by tender:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Thorne be advised t.hat his offer of purchase of t.he Douglas
Avenue lots will be considered as a tender bid if the said land is offered for &'11e by tender.
On motion of Alderrr~n Harriean
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. R. W. Meade, 40 Highland
Road, requesting th.a t a catch basin be in stalled next. to her home, be received and referred to the Director
of Works.
Alderman Campbell requested that. the grade in the road at the intersection of Hilyard
Street and Harrison Street, adjacent to the gasoline service st.ation on Hilyard Street, be investigated. He
advised that this service station is nooded ,-lith vater from the st.reet after every rain storm.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
Barbers' Association, permission be granted barber shops to remain open until 9.00 o'clock p.m. on Saturday,
April 4th, in keeping with the action of the Retail Merchants' Association, who are doing likewise.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderrr~n Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Nos. land 2 Companies of
Salvage Corps and Fire Police of the City of Saint John advising that they are observing a Memorial Service
for members of their respective companies who have passed away, and inviting all Members of the Common
Council to attend such service which is to be held in the Portland Street United Church, April 12th, 1953,
at the regular evening service, be received and filed, and as many Council Members as possible attend.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the lot located at t.he corner of Crown and
Leinster Streets be developed as a small park by the appropriat.e civic department, having due regard to the
right of way rights of Mrs. Gertrude Ryan over this land.
Question being taken on the motion, same was lost, with Aldermen Whitebone and
Harrigan voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Alderw_en }!acCallum, Campbell and Teed voting "nay".
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~ ~ RESOLVED that the tender of Mr. Russel A.
/el1derda.c.<;t!te~ Dykeman in the amount of $535.00 - the highest bid received - for the purchase of the lot
__~~~1.7___~~ at the corner of Crown and Leinster Streets, be accepted with the proviso that Mrs. Gertrude
&. a tho:It. --;r;; Ryan be given a right of way across same to h8r property and that if the City of S'l.int John
- t:'f.;, e~ I..~ yanl deem it necessary to utilize a portion of the said l'l.nd to provide a sne.ll sidewalk in this
. clidewa J,_ location, such portion will be available to the City for such purpose -- this sale to be
C'/c;t;/y.. or._srn:e4 comp18ted if and when the closing of t.he portion of Crown Street has been legally authorized:
AND FURTHER that the cheques of the unsuccessful tenderers be ret.urned,
and all correspondence on the a126ve matter received and filed.
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It wa~ .decided that the next meeting of the Common Cocmcil ",ill be
13th, at 7.00 o~clock p.m.
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At a Corrnnon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday the
thirteenth day of April, A. D., 1953 at 7.00 o'clock, p. m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Hayor
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
last be
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the twenty-third
confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been furnished each ~~mber
and thirtieth of
of the Common Council.
A delegation, composed of Messrs. Hazen D. Stewart, President, Frank Irvine, Vice-
President, Carl Olive, William Furze, J. Gregory O'Neill, George Trecartin, Earl Penny, James Boyle and
Joseph Fitzpatrick, representing the Saint John-Lancaster Branch of the Ship-by-Rail Association of Canada,
entered the meeting at this time and presented a Brief containing the recommendation that the City of Saint
John adopt a resolution petitioning the New Brunsvlick Government to assume the entire cost of building and
maintaining streets in Saint John \>lhich fom the connecting links in the Provincial highway system and to
assume the responsibility of regulating and controlling the size and weights of the vehicles using these
streets.
Alderman Belyea entered the meeting.
Copies of the above named ,Brief \>lere distributed to Common Council Members. Mr. stewart
advised that the delegation represented 1,100 members of the Association in Saint John and Lancaster, and
that the Association is primarily concerned \>lith the welfare of railway employees and the improvement of
their status. He stated that the Lancaster City Council have adopted the resolution in full recommended
by the Association. He further stated that the Association expect to present their Brief to the Provincial
Government in this matter about May 1st, and it has been suggested that they present it to the Five Cities
at their next meeting for their support. Alderman MacCallum suggested that each branch of the Association
in the Province should present a similar brief to their municipalities in this connection, whiCh would
serve to make each case stronger when brought before the Provincial Government.
The delegation were assured that the Common Council would give every support to their
recommended resolution, and withdrew from the meeting.
Mrs. Anastasia McWilliams was then heard, advising that she has no driveway for her
premises at 85 Somerset Street, and due to the fact that there are four tenants in the property, and there
is no access to same for them or for deliveries of fuel, etc., she is desirous of purchasing the lot on this
street being offered for sale by the City by tender. Mrs. McWilliams added that she only desires a driveway
for her premises. She stated that the City-owned lot leased by the Estate of John Kelly has been used by
her since 1917 as a right of way to the rear of her premises.
Read a letter from !{iss Monica Kelly on behalf of the Estate of John E. Kelly, lessees of
the lot in question, advising that they wish to continue the lease at the present rate of $12.00 per annum
until such time as theY)lill be able to extend their prew~ses, and that this is required as protection for
their property. ' Miss Kelly, who was present at the meeting, stated that they eventually intend to purchase
this lot.
vlhen asked for an OplnlOn regarding Mrs. !1cWilliams' right of way over this lot, the City
Solicitor stated that he believed she has established a legal right of way over same by use over a period
of years.
The Common Council were advised by the Comnon Clerk that one tender had been received in
connection with this lot, and therefore made no decision in this regard until the tender would be opened
in the order of business, later in the meeting.
Mr. ,'1. R. Godfrey, Director of Works, then entered the meeting, and submitted a letter of
resignation from his position in the employ of the City of Saint John, to become effective at the end of
the present month. Mr. Godfrey advised that his prespective employer is James F. McLaren Limited of
Toronto, a firm of consulting engineers who are opening a Maritimes office in Saint John, of which he will
be manager. Mr. Godfrey stated he would be able to assist the City of Saint John in connection with any
problems 1'lhich might arise in connection with the works programme as he would be remaining in the City,
and offered his services in this regard.
The l1embers of the Common Council expressed regret at Mr. Godfrey's decision to resign
from the employ of the City and felt that he should be requested to reconsider same if possible, and in
the event his decision to resign is final, that he be asked not to leave the City's employ at the time
designated due to works under progress and works planned for the coming season, but to remain at least
until the end of Mayas Director of Works, if possible.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter of resignation of Mr. W. R. Godfrey,
Director of Works, be received and laid on the table until the next meeting of Common Council, and in the
meantime, ~~. Godfrey be asked to give the matter reconsideration.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Secretary, Board of
Commissioners, Saint John General Hospital, advising that the request of the Common Council for the cost of
operation of the ambulance of the Hospital and the resolution of Council regarding the change in ambulance
rates, will be placed before the meeting of the Commissioners to be held on Friday, April 17th, be
received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Tug Boat Co. Limited advising that in view of the information received by the Common Council
from the National Harbours Board regarding a fire boat for Saint John Harbour, a reply regarding
the equipping of the "RockswiftU for fire fighting duties is not now required, be received
and filed and 11r. C. N. Wilson, President of the company, requested to submit a proposal to the
Common Council relative to a fire. boat..
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The above resolution was adopted 3~bsequent to advice of Alderman Belyea
unClerstands from Hr. Wilson that' he has a plan in mind regarding fire fighting equipment
Harbour.'
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
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tf/,n,srrr Bu.cat';ol7 Seconded by Alderman Teed
// - RESOLVED that the letters from the Premier and
nOme /..-(!tJ/ltJ/77/es ~linister of Education in reply to the protest made by the City of Saint John against the removal
, , l!t>u: rse- of the teacher training course in home economics from the Saint John Vocational School to
,/- - ~,. I (-, '; I Teachers I College, Fredericton, be received and filed. ,
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On 'motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Jxrior Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City of Saint John be host at a reception and
dinner on Saturday evening, Hay 16th, in connection with the 11aritime Junior Ch~ber of Commerce
Convention, Hay 15th, 16th and 17th next to which the local Chamber will be host, be received
and laid on the table -until the next meeting of Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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ea5~ ~eer6/"(JolrifvP. RESOLVED that the ~tition from residents of
$dewalk the east side of Beaverbrook Avenue, requesting that the sidewalk on the said side be completed,
t::::Jpit'a/ ~dqer be received and referred to the Committee on Capital Budget with the recommendation that this
/' . ~ work be performed, and that an estimate of cost in this connection be submitted to Council.
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Seconded qy Alderman HacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the parish of
Simonds requesting that the remaining portion of Westmorland Roaq be included in the programme
of the City of Saint John for the present year - the said Parish having paved the said road to
the Fernhill Cemetery gate - be received and referred to the Director of Works for an estimate
of the over-all cost in this connection.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
M -r- ,/'/1 Seconded by Alderman Teed
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!,1sses$/77enzL :2?~ti offering to purchase Lot 4, north Barker Street, be received and referred to the Assessment
-;7{;W/7 ?h/7/7ly Department and Town Planning Commission for a report and recommendation.
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On motion ,of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. H. B. Kingston
offering to purchase Lot 1053, St. James Street for the sum of $600.00, be received and
referred to the Assessment Department anq Town Planning Commission for a report and
recommendation.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan , .
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. R. J.
Broderick, barrister, on behalf of his client, offering to purchase a lqt of ,land owned by
the City of Saint John in the Parish of Simonds on the southern side of the Loch Lomond Road,
be received and referred to the Director of Wor~s to ascertain if the lot in question is on
the watershed, and if not, what the approximate value of the lot is and the price, based on
the taxes paid by the City of Saint John on the area.
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Read a letter from Hr. vlalter A. Currie, Building 18, Apartment B,
Rifle Range commenting on the method of a&ninistration of this housing project. Hr. Currie,
who was present at the meeting, stated that he also wished to criticize the method of
establishing rentals in the proj~ct. He withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman 14acCallum
RESOLVED that a report be requested from
the Saint John Housing Authority, the Provincial Government, and the Federal Government on
the schedule of rentals relative to the Rifle Range housing project, i.e., the floor and
ceiling rentals, etc. :
AND FURTHER that the letter from Hr. vlalter A. Currie in the above
1,1/ u- L7 /) ,matter be received and filed.
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On motion of Aldennan Campbell
Seconded by Aldennan Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Policemen's
Federal Protective Association, Local No. 61 advising that Section 212 (a) of the Rules and Regulations
of the Saint Joh~ Police Force, passed by the Common Co~~cil March 3rd, 1952, has been violated by the
recent promotions to the Detective Department; that false information has been' given to the Press concerning
the dates of enlistment of certain promoted personnel; and requesting that the Common Council investigate
this matter, with diSCiplinary action to be taken, and that the promotions not be confinned until the
Common Council has completed its investigation, be received and laid on the table until Alderman Whitebone
is present, and in the interim, that reports be requested from the Executive Director and the Director of
Police on the matter.
Read a 'letter from A. F. deForest, Limited, who occupy one of the ground floor stores
in the Charlotte Street section of the Market Building, advising that the shop formerly occupied by
A. Chipman Smith & Co. Limited in this building is now to be occupied by competitors, Demerson's, and
requesting that the City of Saint John see to it that none of the ground floor premises in the building on
Charlotte Street is let to any competitor in this line of business, and give them assurance in this
connection.
Alderman Harrigan inquired if Demerson's have the A. Chipman Smith & Co. premises now.
The Executive Director replied that A. Chipman Smith & Co. have the lease. Alderman Harrigan stated he
wished to make it clear that before any premises in the Market are going to be "bandied about" with any
individuals who have nq business in this connection, that it be brought before the Common Council for
discussion. He noted that the last lease granted A. Chipman Smith & Co. contains a covenant whereby the
company cannot assign the lease or sublet any portion of the premises >dthout the sanction of the proper
Civic officials, that is, the Common Council. H~ added that this company have the lease, and he does not
>tant to see anyone getting in these premises until he knows all the facts.
The Executive Director stated that the lease has always been in the name of A. Chipman
Smith & Co. and it is still in that company's name, and felt that the deForest firm should be assured that
the City's tradition of not renting Market premises to any other firm in the same type of business,
should be continued. He advised that the Smith company have fulfilled the conditions regarding the settle-
ment outlined in Common Council Order of March 9th last, and their rent is paid up to date. Alderman
Teed stated that about three days after April 1st, the date stipulated for the resumption of business in
these premises by the company, the street door was closed and locked, and this was the case also on
succeeding days, therefore, he does not consider that the terms of the settlement were carried out.
Alderman Campbell felt that the stipulation that the store be in business by April 1st also meant that it
continue to be open for business after that date. The Common Clerk agreed that this WaS correct.
The Executive Director advised that this company have not gone into bankruptcy and are
still a limited company, and inquired if a limited company take a lease from the City and pay the required
rent, if it is any business of the City if they lock their door~ Alderman Campbell replied that it is
the City's business if the company lock their door, as the City is landlord. The Executive Director advised
that this company are still proceeding >nth renovations to their store.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldennan Teed
RESOLVED that the offer of acceptance of $1,500.00 in full
settlement of all accounts owed to the City of Saint John up to December 31st, 1952 by A. Chipman Smith &
Co. Limited, be rescinded, the tenns of settlement as stipulated in Common Council Order of March 9th
last not having been adhered to by this company.
The City Solicitor was asked for his op~Ulon in this connection and stated that as the
settlement has been paid, and the required rental paid, it would have no bearing on the matter if the
store had to shut down for cause after April 1st, but if it was a case of opening on April 1st only as a
gesture to conform with the settlement conditions, and the store has not remained open since then, the
settlement terms have not been adhered to. He recommended that action in the matter be deferred until
the next Common Council meeting.
The Executive Director stated that he had promised A. Chipman Smith & Co. Limited a
five-year lease, and also the other store tenants in the building a similar lease. Alderman Harrigan
declared that he is seeking information relative to this store and until he receives it, he will not vote
for a lease to this company or anybody else. The Common Clerk advised that no leases have been signed by
the Charlotte Street Market stores, but leases for the upper stories in the building have been adjusted
in accordance'with the increased rentals, as per the Common Council resolution of January 27th, 1953.
Question being taken on the motion, same >/as carried with Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l{acCallum
RESOLVED that no lease issue from the City of Saint John
for any of the four Charlotte Street Market Building stores until the lease in each case is brought before
the Com~on Council:
A~~ FURTHER that the letter from A. F. deForest, Limited regarding the premises of
A. Chipman Smith & Co. Limited, be received and filed.
Alderman Belyea referred to the recent painting of certain Market Building windows black,
and stated that it has been suggested that this paint be removed in order to give the merchants in the
Market more light. The Executive Director advised that these windows were painted just last week, in
accordance ',lith the Board of Health regulations, the Board having laid down that these \'/indows should be
painted. Alderman Teed did not feel that the Board of Health could order a property owner to paint a
>/indow, but could tell the stall O\'iner what he must do. Alderman Harrigan stated that the stall owners are
protesting the fact that they \;ere to be charged for the painting of these Market windows. Alderman Teed
stated that he and Alderman Harrigan had asked at'City Hall that this painting of Market \'lindows be stopped
until the matter could be discussed at this meeting of CounCil, but the painting was proceeded with
nevertheless, and he asked why it had not been stopped. He inquired why the other Market tenants were not
consulted regarding their opinion on the matter of painting the windows, while a certain section of tenants
desired the painting to be done. He felt that those who desired the painting should bear the cost in
this connection.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that representatives of tenants in the
Market proper and the Director of Sanitation appear before the Common Council at their next
meeting, for a discussion of the matter of painting of Market windows.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that the letter from The Saint George I s
Society of Saint John, extending an invitation to all Members of the Common Council to assemble
at the Union Club, Sunday, April 19th next at 6.45 o'clock p. m. and accompany the Society to
Trinity Church for their annual service, be .received and filed and the invitation accepted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick
Society for the 'Prevention of Cruelty requesting that the by-law entitled "A Law Respecting
Dogs" be amended to provide that between the first day of April and the first day of November,
no dog shall be permitted to run at large in the City of Saint John, be received and filed and
the said by-law amended to carry out the request of the Society.
Read a first, second, and third time a by-law entitled "A Law to Amend A
Law Entitled I A Law Respecting Dogs '''.
On motion of Alderman l1acCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend
A Law Entitled I A Law Respecting Dogs III be passed and ordained and ,the Common Seal affixed
thereto:
AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-la>> is urgent for the immediate
preservation of the public health, public safety and public peace, the same shall go into
effect and operation as of this date.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Carleton
United Church, Guilford Street, West, requesting that a street light be installed on the pole
in front of the Church, be received and the matter referred to the Kxecutive Director for a
report and action, if necessary.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
:7/~/I?eect; b1.C RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. J. F. H.
&re srracrare.' Teed, Q. C., submitting three copies of summary of information obtained on the hearing before
~1'J?ec9l the Hotor Carrier BOf-rd, or obtained by Peat, Marwick, J1itchell & Co., or himself relative to
01fq ~l7s/'r- /t'a: the fare structure appeal of City Transit Limited, be received and filed and the account
k~sTer totalling $975.02 for services and disbursements in this matter subsequent to February 28th,
~' d': ;/. / . 1953, be paid, subject to the apportionment of same among the City of Lancaster, the Simonds
/mo/7. s. /75/7~ Highway Board and the City of Saint John:
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AND FURTHER that copies of the above mentioned summaFJ be forvlarded the
City of Lancaster and the Simonds High>>ay Board.
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Alderman Teed noted that City Transit Limited have been charging a five-cent
fare for transporting infants~in-arms, in spite of the fact that they had given the City assur-
ance that this fare would not apply to such children, but to students. The Council agreed
that if the company are making such a charge, they are violating the franchise terms.
Alderman Belyea loTi thdrel'l from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
P3S0LVED that the letter from ]{r. C. W. HcCutherson,
Portland Place, commenting on the present system of Civic government as compared with the former
system, be received and filed and ~~. McCutherson thanked for his interest in civic affairs.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. William A.
Gibbon, solicitor for Mr. Hurray W. Mallory, advising that his client is willing to exchange
his lot on Third Street, measuring 121 by 80 feet for the City-owned lot fronting on Cranston
Avenue, providing he is not required to pay anything extra for the latter lot, be received
and filed and ~tr. Gibbon advised that the City is prepared to exchange the lot of his client
for a lot of equal dimensions, or as near equal as possible, having a fifty-foot frontage on
Cranston Avenue. .
The tender bid received relative to the purchase of the Somerset Street lot
was opened, this being the bid of Hrs. Anastasia McWilliams, enclosine a certified cheque
for $525.00.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tender bid of Mrs. Anastasia
McWilliams relative to the purchase of the Somerset Street lot be received and filed and Mrs.
HcWilliams offered one-half this lot (>>hich is adjacent to her present property) at one-half
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..;1/rs.,/ll7as.t'C/SMJ Estate of Joh~ E. Kelly at a rental of $6.00 per annum with the option of purchasing it ,dthin the next
Ale hr d. five-year panod at approximately the same price as that allovred J.lrs. 14cWilliams:
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J I Miss Monica Kelly be received and filed.
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.JJiredlJl:;s hrel RESOLV];1) that the tenders for unifonn clothing
~~. 1U~~s., a ~ommittee composed of ,His Worship the Mayor, Alderman MacCallum, the Executive Director,
:;;;e,..L 1.' 1'1 of Purchasing, Sanitation, Fire and Police Departments for a report and re connnendati on.
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Tenders were opened for beds, pillov:s, bed springs, and repairs to mattresses for the
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum .
RESOLVED that the tenders be laid on the table for a report
Director 'on the number of pillows required.
Tenders were opened for traffic marking paint.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
~ RESOLVED that the tender of Brandram-Henderson Limited
of traffic marking paint - the lrn;est bid received ~ be accepted, the said tender reading
for
150 Gals. B-H traffic marking paint White
per gal. in I-gal. containers
$3.39
25 Gals. B-H traffic marking paint Orange
.par gal. in I-gal. containers
$3.39
- F.O.B. Saint John, N. B. Federal Sales Tax exempt. Subject to any additional
taxes which might be imposed by either Federal or Provincial Governments.
Tems: 1% 15 days or net 60. Shipme'nt of above materials - promptly after
date of receipt of order.
Tenders were opened for uniform clothing.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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:IX t. :4: ~' RESOLVED that in accordance vlith the request of the
_. [,fYX 'Or Jr. /'3i\ Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of one pair of screed plates for the Asphalt
__dcreed j7k7"es Paving Finisher for spares to provide against possible breakdown from failure of the present plates ~lhich
, ;9's~;'t- )X'It/i~ are cracked, to cost in the vicinity of $775.00, and to be purchased from Mussens Ltd. - this being
An/she r chargeable ag"-inst this year I s appropriation for Equipnent l1aintenance.
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of the various items in connection with the above tenders.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
authority be granted to advertise for tenders on 1,000 feet of 2~ inch fire hose, 30 patch type coats,
35 helmets, 10 salvage covers, 2 sets of breathing apparatus, 4 fire alarm boxes, 2 fire alarm pedestals and
500 pounds of weather proof wire, for the Fire Department.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded b.r Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the following reports be received and filed,
copies of same having been distributed to each Common Council Member:- Water and Sewerage Depar~~ent and
Road Engineer Reports for February last, and the Building Inspector's Report, Police Department Report and
the Ferry Report for March last.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted, namely:-
'WHEREAS the City has been requested to sell the following described property, namely:-
'ALL that portion of the street known as Crown Street, situate, lying and being in
Queens \-lard, in the said City of Saint John, in the City and County of Saint John an:! Province of New
Brunsldck, bounded and described as follows, viz:-
Beginning at an iron ~pike on the southern boundary line of Leinster Street at its
junction with the western boundary line of Cro,;n Street as shown in Sheet Number five (5) of the plan of
the City of Saint John by G. G. Murdoch, N.B.L.S., thence southerly and at right angles to the southern
boundary line of Leinster Street, along the said western boundary line of Crown Street one hundred (100)
feet to, an iron spike, thence at right angles tvrenty-one point seven (21.7) feet to an iron spike, thence
northerly one hundred and one point seven (101. 7) feet to an iron spike on the prolongation of the southern
boundary line of Leinster Street, thence westerly, along the said prolongation of the southern boundary
line of Leinster Street, thirty-nine point three (39.3) feet to the. place of beginning.'
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THEREFORE RESOLVED that the said portion of Crown Street described, be,
and the same is, hereby discontinued:
AND FURTHER that the said land be n01tI sold to Mr. Russel A. Dykeman,
subject to certain reservations.as set forth in the resolution of Common Council of
March 30th, 1953. /I
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. K. A.
Wilson, Q. C., solicitor for Mrs. Gertrude Ryan, advising that the right of way across the
rear of the lot on Crown Street proposed to be sold to Mr. Russel A. Dykeman is not sufficient
to compensate !krs. Ryan ,for the loss which she woulQ suffer in this connection, be received
and filed.
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RESOLVED that the account from Universal Sales
and Engine Rebuilding Company in the amount of $213.09 covering repairs and new parts used
on one of the City's air compressors during 1952, submitted by the Director of Maintenance
and Supply, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Compbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that ,the letter from the Board of
Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan recommending that Mr. H. W. Parke, City Marshal, be
retired on pension as of April 15th and that the usual number of months leave of absence as
per Common Council Order of June 2nd, 1952, -be granted him; be'received and filed and the
said recommendation adopted.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the To~rn
Planning Commission recommending the acquisition of the Donnolly property for the purpose
of road improvement at Barker Street and Military Road in view of the fact that all of Fort
Howe is rock and it would be very expensive to improve this street by this means, be received
and filed and the said Commission asked to request the Department of National Defence for
the conveyance of any property v;hich may be required in this connection by the City.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
. Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Trans-
portation Committee advising of progress made with City Transit Limited regarding the erection
of bus shelters throughout the City, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the next meeting of Common Council
be held on HOnday, April 27th, at 7.00 o'clock p. m.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Brief of the Saint John-
Lancaster Branch of the Ship-by-Rail Association of Canada be laid on the table until the
next Common Council meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from ~tr. Gordon G.
Keirstead, barrister, relative to the right of way of the City of Saint John over the
property of Allan R. Hill and E. Phyllis Hill on the South Bay Road, Lancaster, be received
and filed and the matter referred to the Director of Works and the City Solicitor for
negotiation and a report.
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Alderman Teed requested the Executive Director to inquire into the delay
regarding street cleaning by the Department of Sanitation.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that v;hereas the Common Council feel that
premises at 91 Hilyard Street constitute a dangerous and hazardous condition, and whereas the
Common Council feel that for the good of public safety, this building should be demolished
immediately, therefore be it resolved that the said building be so demolished.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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lender dcce'pced RESOLVED that the tender of !kr. Chesley
Clles/et/ -;zJlJnd Bond, 91~ Hi1Jrard Street, be accepted for the demolition of the building located at 91
." I'Y' Oa: ,'/J' Hilyard street - such demolition to commence immediately and to conform with specifications
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that unless settlement in full of the $2,617.14 claim of Mrs. Hazen against the City of Saint John
is made vdthin a reasonable time, proceeding~ will commence against the City in order to obtain relief
in this connection. The Common Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Prescott, without prejudice, that
the City's offer of ~~l,OOO.QO in full settlement of all happenings in connection <lith this case is
still open to Itrs. Hazen.
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Mr. E., Neil"McKelvey, President, Saint John Junior Chamber of Commerce,
entered the meeting and spoke on the matter of the Maritime Junior Chamber of Commerce Convention
in connection with which the Chamber requested the City to sponsor a panquet for the delegates
and wives, numbering between 150 and 200 persons. He requested that the Chamber be given an
answer by the Council this week, if possible. Mr. McKelvey stated that the banquet would cost
between $450.00 and $600.00 or less, depending on the type of meal served. He withdrew from
the meeting at this time.
Curtis 7ltjfl,!7lan Mr. Curtis Bonnyman, 1st Vice-President of the Maritime Motor Transport
~ritlmEf."7m~sOJrz4 Association appeared before the meeting and read a Brief prepared by his Association relative to
_, r- claims made in a Brief presented by the Saint:John-Lancaster Ship-by-Rail Association. He dis-
_ _ _ Ilssoc: tributed copies of the Brief to the Common Council Members.
~/nt'~n-~)?~s~r Ald?rma~ Campbell noted that both Brie~s ask the City of Saint John to
~. p. ' I regard each of the two organ~zat:LOns concerned as being penefic~al to the communi-ty, and stated
oS Ifl- Y- ~II P5SOti that this Common Council accepts that point. He referred to the section of the Transport Assoc-
iation Brief which stated that a fair proportion of the cost of providing and maintaining the
highways in urban areas would be ta:xation of road vehicles to the extent of two-thirds of the total
cost in this respect, and commented that on that basis, the Cit~ of Saint John shoUld receive
$270,000.00 since the cost of improvements and maintenance to such streets, and cost of snow
removal, totals approximately $400,000.00 annually, whereas the City receives only $51,000.00 at
present from the Provincial Government. -
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At aCommon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint
John, on Monday the 'twenty-seventh day of April, A.D., 1953 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
,present
Ernest W. Patterson, ,Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, ,Harrigan, MacCallUm,
Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the thirteenth
of April1a.st be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been forwarded each Common
Council Member.
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Mr..Wilfred E. 'Clarke; barrister, advised the meeting that hewas
present on behalf of the following tenants of the City'Market in connection with the recent
painting of the windows in the upper, part of the Market, on the south side, namely:-
WIn. J. Petersen, Harry M. Stephenson, OUy L. Slocum,Daniel C. O'Reilly, Mrs. W. E. Long,
Acel Chapman, R. E. Wilson, Harold Fowler, Peter C. McGrath and V. G. McAndrews. He stated
that these tenants, on learning that the windows were being painted, submitted a petition
to Mr. H. J. Rodgers, Director of the Vmrket, asking that the painting be discontinued, and
this was complied with for a short time, but the painting was resumed and the work completed,
with the result that the-windows in this section have been completely covered with ,aluminum
paint .on ,the outside,. ,pr.eventing any light from entering from that side. Mr. Clarke stated
the tenants he represents are opposed to the painting of these windows, and advance the
following points to support their argument:- from the inside, the paint gives a poor appear-
ance - it would have been better to have painted the windows on the inside - the paint shuts
out the natural light to a great extent which is necessary for attractive displays of produce
and the tenants must now use artificial light for a greater length of time in this connection;
, the~Market as a whole has suffered considerably from the paintmg- and instead of the bright,
cheery appearance it formerly had now presents a dark, dull and dismal appearance. Mr. Clarke
stated he understood the reason for certain tenants wanting the windows painted was to prevent
deterioration of foodstuffs caused by sunlight, but he felt that it was not the solution. He
stated these materials should be protected-from the sunlight by some cover or device which the
tenants would put on their displays, and the best way to correct the situation would be to
have the paint removed and white cloth curtains hung on these windows which could be pulled
across when neces&~ry.
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Mr. Clarke reminded the meeting that when the Market remodelling was
taking place, new Windows, which do not possess any means of ventilation were tnstalled, and
also, the ventilators on the roof have been closed, all'of which his clients feel is more
responsible for' deterioration of foods than sunlight alone. His clients feel that since they
are paying rent for their premises, that their wishes in the matter should have received con-
sideration and the proper procedure would have been a discussion of the matter by the interested
parties to obtain an alternative solution~ '
Mr. T. S. Fenwick spoke in support of the merchants who desired the
painting of the Market windows in question, and advised that Mr. McAndrews had requested that
his name be removed from the list submitted by Mr. Clarke. Messrs. Paul Quinn, Joseph H. Wall,
and Edward Gordon, also were present in support of Mr. Fenwick's statements. Mr. W. J. Petersen,
Mr. p. C. McGrath and Mr. Daniel C. O'Reilly were heard in opposition to the painting of the
windows.
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The Executive Director gave a summary of events regarding this matter,
and read'correspondence, including a letter from the Board of Health.
Alderman Belyea stated that later in the meeting he would move that the
Council would take care of interested parties, those for and against the painting of the windows,
and will install an awning to keep the sunlight out and let light in, and the tenants will bear the
cost of this expense. He advised that delegations appearing before Council meetings in future
should have their briefs prepared' in advance and only one spokesman would be allo\<ed for each
faction. '
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on the matter will be given consideration by the Connnon Council, and withdrew from the meeting.
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Alderman Campbell suggested that Mr. Bonnynan coilid do a service to his organization by
Ship-by-P~il Association and ascertaining the, cost and revenue to each community on the
come in to the Common Council. He ,felt that more would be accomplished by this procedure.
Alderman Belyea requested that the Director of Works supply the Corrmon Council with the
following information:- the cost-- of surfacing a road with asphalt to bear a Z-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton and up to a
40-ton vehicle, and how much heavier coating of asphalt would be required for these vehicles than for a
vehicle of general weight.
Mr. Bonnyman withdrew from the meeting, His Worship advising that his organization's
I Brief will receive the consideration of the Council.
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The recommendation contained in the Committee of the Whole'Report relative to the
iproposed housing project on the Millidgeville Airport site was read.
tlltl<<t&eY/II~ Er. Bo L. Levine, speaking on behalf of the Saint Jolm Real Estate Owners Association,
;,1,' ~ Drv' ~ was heard. He advised that the Association desire to learn some salient facts regarding this proposed
/r.l'orc r.' V-ec project, and added that they are not opposing anything that will benefit the City and enlarge its outlying
:b: ,( Lev/ne districts and housing project and produce a greater and larger Saint John, but are acting as a "watchdog"
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Mr. Levine stated the Association.ask the following:- is the land at the Millidgeville
Airport the property.of theCity of Saint Jolm; how much is it assessed for on the assessment roll. The
Executive Director advised that the value of the City's liability relative to this land is 3Z96,476.25.
Mr. p. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary, Town Planning Commission, stated that. the land is valuc1, at $Z$,650.00
by the Assessment Department. }.f.r. Levine asked what type of home the company. concerned contemplates building
on this site - self-contained or two-family houses; and who installs the water and sewerage and bears the
cost in this connection. He also asked if ,these properties, when complet.ed, are to be sold as leasehold or
freehold, and if as leasehold, to whom will the ground rent.s accrue. Mr. Levine inquired if the City was
ever reimbursed by the Provincial or Federal Governments for 'any of t.he expenditures on the Millidgeville
Airport, and if so, how much and when. He asked if it was ever taken off the book value, i.e. t.he assessed
value, and where the funds went (i.e., did t.hey go to Special Account or to General Account t.o reduce the
tax burden). '
Mr. Levine'asked for information regarding the proposed septic tanks for this project.
Mr..Fowler replied that. such tanks are pernQssable subject to certain requirements regarding sufficient
land~for each tank, etc. Mr. Levine doubted that sewage disposal by this means would be a good thing in t1is
vicinity.
Mr. Levine r~quested that his Association receive answers to their questions within a
week or ten days in order that they rnayhave an opportunity to study the information. Alderman Belyea
requested Mr. Levine to have copies made of the questions submitted by the Association, and supplied each
Councillor. Mr. Levine promised to do so.
Alderman Belyea noted that mention had not been made at, the meeting of the Council in
Committee of the Whole on April Zlst when this matter had been discussed, of the question of schooling in
this vicinity. He felt that at least' $500.00 should be added to the cost of the proposed homes to take care
of the necessity of either building aschool or having to provide means of transportation to a school for
children from this project.
_ /lker/77an (Jo/Je;;r , Alderman Campbell agr~ed' that this matter should be considered, and connnented that
property for building purposes within the City is normally sold for assessed value and in addition, the
purchaser is required to post a bondguaranteeing that building will commence within a certain time. He
noted that this policy would be abandoned if the building project were proceeded with, and the Council
would be breaking faith with those who have complied with the City's requirements in this re~ect, and
inquired if the Council intended to rebate the building guarantee to each person concerned and give them '
the right to take over properties. He declared that if that is not done, the local people will be discrimin- I
ated against in favour of outsiders.
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Alderman Campbell felt that'as the City now has an outlay of over $320,000.00 in the
Airport site, and that if they let the company have the land for $1.00 on which the only net return would be
taxes, the City should have some protection that the over-all area will be used for the housing project in
the future and that not just 50 units will be built and the rest of the land sold by the company to a
departmentai store or some such project. He felt that 200 people would be interested, in going into this
area and building homes themselves, and. therefore they should be given an opportunity of presenting plans in
this connection to the Town Planning Commission and the City should give them an opportunity to build there,
He stated he does not agree with the subsidized housing at the Rifle Range area, and felt that although the
Community Enterprises Limited who are fostering the project for the Mill i,dgeville Airport site are acting
in good faith, the proposal must be given more study by the City, as the City cannot write off the hangar and
roadway expenses at this site.
~/7?8/7 ~/kJ5,,~ Alderman Whitebone commented that the developnent of the Hillidgeville area has been
before previous CouncUs and nothing, was ever carried out due to the amount of expense which would be involve~
He stated that the City is now faced with the problem of sites on Which to build homes of the type proposed .
by Community Enterprises Limited, and. he is prepared to suppor-t this proposal, as the only expense involved
for the City is the extension of the road, and the other requirements outlined in the letter fr-om the company.
He reminded the Council that the population of Saint John has decreased and persons have located in areas
outside the City due to the fact that building sites and houses to buy have not been, available. He stated
that the C~~on Council should support this proposed project whole-heartedly,otherwise, the company will
proceed with the project in some other community.
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for each lot and added to the price of the houses, and requested Mr. Fowler to ascertain the company's
feeling in this connection.
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-,- ~ will be extended by the City from the Boar's Head Road to this area, and the company's
/Oa/I:7... r/c1nninj' outlay for septic tanks, water, roads, etc. costing over $60,000.00 is-being offset by
aln/?7/ss/on the purchase price of the land at $1.00. He stated that there may be many points'not
_ ,favourable regarding septic tanks for -this project, but the company are prepared to sub-
,4/I/&e t/I'/Ie ~i;a1m divide the area into lots large enough' to take care of the installation.of these tanks,
_ -F- each home to have an area of 15,000 square feet :Cor this purp?se. Mr. Fowler sUOOlitted
/ll-::o/eCt plans showing the land which the company is desirous of purchasing, and perspectives of
the proposed houses. He stated he is definitely recorn~ending tpat the City approve this
project. He advised that ~t'is 'one, which'wi~l not cost the City money, and if the
proposed 200 Units are built, the returns annually to the City in taxes will be between
$50,000.00 and $75,000.00. He felt this proposal is quite sound for the City.
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Mr, Fowler advised that basing it upon the 200 units, the City Solicitor,
can verify it legally with the company that the land will. no~ b~ conveyed to the company
until the site has been developed progressively.
Alderman Teed stated he did not believe that a price of $100.00 per
lot would affect any buyer of these homes, and added he would not li~e to establish any
precedent of giving any land away, in view of the existing Council resolutions regarding
sale of land to other purchasers. Alderman Campbell suggested that the average value of
these lots be $500.00 each, 'that houses in the $8,000.00 to $9,000.00 bracket should be
provided instead of the type of the price proposed and with the equity in the Central
Mortgage & Housing Corporation houses, citizens would have an opportunity of buil~ing in
this area. He felt that if the Company in question proposing this project can find 200
purchasers, the City should be in a position to give away 200 building lots to citizens.
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Mr. Levine withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion 0 f Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman ~~cC~rlum
RESOLVED tha t the next meeting of
Common Council be held 'on Saturday, }~y 2nd, at 10;00 o'clock a.m. in Committee of the
Whole to discuss the Capital Budget with regular Council meeting at 11.00 o'clock a.m,
Read Report of the Committee of the Whole
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To the eOMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
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Your Committee begs to report that it sat on April 21st, last at
1l.00 o'clock a.m., in the Mayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor
Patterson, Aldermen Belyea, MacCallum and Whitebone, Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive
Director, F. S. B~ycox, Assistant to the Executive Director"P. R. Fowler, Executive
Secretary, Town Planning Commission and R. D. Quart and Scott Babin, representatives
of Community Enterprises Limited, and your Committee begs to submit the following report
and recommendations 1-
1. That ,the letter from the Director of Works advising that as requested,
he has given the matter of his resignation from the employ of the City of Saint John
reconsideration but has not changed his decision to resign, and requesting that his letter,
of resignation as submitted to the Common Council on April 13th last be accepted, be received
and filed and the said resignation accepted, to become effective April 30th, 1953.
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7(;wn 7%rnni/1o.' 2. That the letter from the Town Planning Commission advising of the
/7 _ /. plans for the proposed Metropolitan Store on King Street, be received and filed and the
f/O/nP7/ss/on said plans endorsed by the Common Council regarding this site.
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_ ._ " ' #d. I fo!' the ~lillidgeV1.11e Airport Slt.e ,be, approved.
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/n'./e~t' h. ' . .-That the letter from' the City of Windsor e:xpr~ssing thanks. to the
City of Saint John for having waived the right of being host to the 1951. Convention of the
Canadian Federation of,Mayors and Municipalities so that the City of Windsor might have the
said Convention on the occasion of their one hundredth birthday, be received and filed.
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7' 5.' That the letter from Mr. M. M.Somerville, chair~an of the delegation
~~ ~/.7erv//;.e of Saint John District Command, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., relative to veterans' preference
(};/?adlb/7 .4'0//0/7 in Civic employment, thanking the COIlllr,on Council for the reassurance of their intentions
!/eeerans'./;re/erence to continue this principle, be received and filed.
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III raW ~//oZ 6, Thatthe installation of water service on Third Street to the lot of
l'jllr YjI ."c. ., Mr. Murray W. Mallory be approved as submitted by the Director of Works on ~brch 9th last,
j1la~er. eXt- 3,S/O and the said street be not closed:
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Mr. Mallory, be received and filed.
Yours respectfully,
Saint John, N.B.,
April 27th, 1953.
(Sgd.) Ernest W, Patterson
Chairman
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman ~mcCallum
RESOLVED that sections 1 and 2 of the above
report be adopted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that sections 4 and 5 of the above report be
On motion of Alderm'ln Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that section 6 of the above report be adopted.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that section 6 of the said report be allowed to lie
Ion the table pending further investigation.
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was lost with Aldermen
Campbell, MacCallum and Teed voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Belyea, Whitebone and
Harrigan voting wnay.,
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Aldermen Teed and Campbell
voting "nay " and Aldermen Belyea, Whi tebone Hil.rrigan and MacCallum voting "yea".
fit! sears Read a letter from Professor J. W. Sears, Chidrnan of the Board of Arbitration
-4rpir~Z/;JI7:iftf. regarding the dispu~e between the City and the Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, No. 61
-- ('l '.+-:7;,4. )?6,?' advising trot the Board will sit on Thursday, April 30th at 10.00 a.m, in the Law School Lecture Room,
- oIa/l1~ . 0 17 C1 '/~- Provincial Building, Saint John, and that the parties to the dispute are requested to have their representa-
mens /edera/ tives present to give such information as the parties may desire or the Board may require for the determina-
Jj.{)jwti/le Ilssoc. tion of this matter.
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AssoCiation represent either of the parties, where there are solicitors on the Board of Arbitration. He
added that this is under the Arbitrations Act, according to the ruling of Judge R. D. Keirstead. Alderm'ln
Whitebone noted that this IDa tter is not in dispute under the Arbitrations Act, but under the clause"in the
Police Working Agreement. '
Un motion of ~lderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the City's case in the above matter be
presented to the Board of Arbitration by the City Solicitor and Director of Finance and that such case be
prepared by them in consultation with the Executive Director:
AND FURTHF..R that the letter from the Chairman of the said Board of Arbitration be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED tha t if the City Solicitor is not permitted to
speak before the Board of Arbitration in connection with the dispute between the City of Saint John and the
Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, No, 6l,that he ask for an adjournment and report
back to Council.
On m.ot~on of Ald'erman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. C. N. Wilson sub-
mitting his suggestions regarding fire fighting equipment 1n Saint. John Harbour, as r;,quested by the Common
Council, be reeeived and laid on the table for ~urther consideration.
On motion 0 f Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman l~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Commissioners,
Saint John General Hospital, submitting requested information relative to the operation of the Hospital
ambulance service, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from ~rr. D. J. Hanley for the
County Secretary, advising t\'1.at the Emergency Housing Committee point out that if it is the intention to
remove the enlergency hou ing shelters at Millidgeville, it ,;ill be necessary for steps to be taken to
provide alternate accomodation for twenty-four families comprising approximately 100 persons, be received
and laid on the table and considered with the proposed project for the Airport ~ite.
On motion of Alde~.an Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Department of Agriculture,
Ottawa, relative to the cost of installing water facilities by the City of Saint John to their Quarantine
Station in the vicinity of Gilbert's Lane, requesting that they be offered a more favourable estimate of
such cost, be received and filed and the Department of Agriculture advised that the water facilities in
question will be supplied to t.hem providing they are prepared to guarantee the CitJ' ten per cent yearly
of the original cost of tns1a llation.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Cit.y of Lancaster advising
that they have received and filed the letter from the City of Saint. John relati,ve to the request made by
Mr. A. Carle Smith for installation of water services to Anderson Heights NO. 2 Sub-Division, be received
and filed.
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Read a petition from a number of residents of the area behteen 'Boar's
Read Road and the Lime Kiln section, requesting that action be taken on the matter of providing
sewage disposal for same. The Common Clerk read previous reports from the Director of Works
giving estimates of cost forsuch services in the over-all area.
On motion of Alderman ~IacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the }etition be received and
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referred to the Committee on Capital Budget.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~IacCallum
RESOEVED that the petition from a group
of residents of Fisher Lake Road requesting that action be taken relative to water and sewerage
services on this road, be received and referred to the Committee on Capital Budget.
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Mr. George W. Anderson was present at the meeting and requested that
the Cornman Council have a retaining wall built in front of his property at 31 Visart Street,
due to rock condition at this location. He stated he would be willing to have the wall erected
by the City a portion at a time, and he will build a fence and maintain it, and grade inside
the retaining wall.to bring the ground level with his property. Mr. Anderson stated that \~en
he made this request before, he had received prices of $1,300.00 and $900.00 for this work from
two different contractors, whereas the City's estimate was $3,000.00, which he felt was far
out of line.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED tt-.at His Worship the Mayor appoint
a committee of Council to view Mr. Anderson's property and the site for the requested retaining
wall and to report back to Council:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. Anderson in this connection be
received and filed.
Lat.er in the meeting, His Worship appointed himself, Aldermen Teed and
~IacCallum to constitute the above named cowmittee.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Myron E.
Zegarchuk offering the sum of~25.00 for the purchase of part of lot 6, Block 25, east. Cranston
Avenue and the report from the Chairman, Board of Assessors recommending the acceptance of thB
offer, be received and filed and the said recommendation adopted, subject to the compliance
by Mr. Zegarchuk wit.h the necessaryguarantee regarding construction of a building on this lot.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman YmcCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. I. J. Davis
offering to purchase the City-owned property between Somerset Street and Cranston A.venue, north
of Wellesley Avenue (such land having a frontage of 600 x 215 feet orr Somerset Street and another
parcel of land having a frontage of 100 x 136.5 feet on Cranston Avenue, both parcels totalling
$4,570.00 in assessed value); and the letter from Mr. C. A. Patterson offering the sum of $300.00
for the purchase of the lot measuring 50 x 100 feet on east Somerset Street, north of Wellesley
Avenue, be received and referred to the Director of Works and the Town Planning Commission for a
report as to the best use that could be made of the area in question:
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A.ND FURTHER that the reports from the Chairman, Board of Assessors regard-
ing the above offers, be received and filed.
On motion 0 f Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George C.
Chittick offering the sum of $2,000.00 for the purchase of City-owned lots 28,9A, 9 and 10
situated on Cushing Street, Lancaster and report of the Chairman, Board of Assessors, be
received and laid on the table for a period of two weeks.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. E. C.
Banks offering to purchase lot 8, in block 4, Millidgeville Heights Sub-Division for the sum of
$100.00, and the report of the Chairman, Board of Assessors, recommending the acceptance of
this offer as the amount is equal to the assessed value of the land, be received and filed and
the recommendation adopted:
AND FURTHER that the necessary guarantee regarding construction of a
building on this lot be waived in view of the fact that Mr. Banks requires same for draining
purposes.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed.
RESOLVED that the letter from The Financial
Times soliciting the insertion by the City of Saint John of advertising in the annual ~~ritime
Issue to be published in May, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderm~n Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCa1lum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. K. A. Wilson, Q.C.,
offering, on behalf of a client, to sell to the City of Saint John a 600 acre parcel of land in the Parish
of Lancaster in.the area of Stevens and Lugrin Lakes and Holman's Brook, - which area drains into the
Spruce and Ludgate Lakes, - on a basis of $15.00 per acre;, be received and referred to the Water and
Sewerage Department for a report and recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
IlESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Gordon G. Keirstead,
barrister, on behalf of his clients, Allan R. Hill and E. Phyllis Hill, advising that they will undertake
to have a right of way constructed for the City of Saint John from the present street to the pipe line
right of way at South Bay, Lancaster, an approximate distance of 265 feet - such work to be completed by
July 1st, 1953 - in return for the release by the City of Saint John of the old right of way over Lot 1, be
received and filed and authority granted to prepare and execute the necessary release and to accept the new
right of way.
The Common Clerk advised that the Director of Works is in favour of the above new right
of way in exchange for the old as outlined.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of Fire nepartment equipment.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of Fire Department
Equipment be referred to a committee composed of Alderman l&.cCallQm, the Executive Director and Director~ of
the Fire Department and Purchasing Department for a report and recommendation.
Alderman Campbell requested that each Council Member be supplied with a breakdown of
the prices submitted in the above named tenders.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on one ~monia white printing machine to cost
in the vicinity of $1,800.00 - the cost to be divided between the Streets and Water Departments and
covered by their respective appropriations for New Equipment.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted to ,advertise for tenders on one portable automatic air driven pipe
cutting saw for the Works Department for sizes 8 inch to 60 inches, covered by this year's appropriation
for New Equipment.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman 14acCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Purchasing
requesting authority to change the Council Orders regarding Water and Sewerage "~terials for 1953 so as to
buy 50 Mueller valve boxes from the James Robertson Co. at $23.00 each and to buy 1,000 pounds of fibrex
at $.78 per pound or less plus freight and tax, due to the fact that these materials could not be supplied
by the firms whose bids had been accepted, be received and filed and the said Director authorized to make a
substitute_purchase from whatever firms he can obtain these items.
On motion of Aldennan Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted to purchase about 2,000 books of garbag3~ollection receipts from Moore
Business Forms Ltd. through their local agent, A. T. Snodgrass, as -before to cost in the vicinity of
$290.00, same being included in this year's appropriations.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by His Worship the 14ayor
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of one drum of non-slip floor wax for City
Hall from G. H. Wood & Co. as before, to cost in the vicini;ty of $1].0.00 payable out of this year's
appropriation for Cleaning.
Read Report of the Comptroller
(as follows)
To the Common Council of the City of Saint JoP~, the Comptroller reports:-
Your Comptroller recolThllends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the
month of March:
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Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
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Treasury Department
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Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of March
last, amountj.ng to $530,270.35 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Respectfully submitted
(sgd) "Arthur C. Burk"
Comptroller
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April 16, 1953.
On motion of Aldernlan Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above report, the Cash
Receipts Report, Departmental Accounts Report, Hontiily Expenditures Report, and Report of the
Fire Department incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector, be laid on the table until
the next Common Council ~eeting.
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Copies of the above named reports and the breakdown of the Comptroller's
Report were distributed to each Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the report of the committee to
whom were referred the tenders submitted for uniform clothing, be received and filed and the
recommendations contained therein adopted, and the tenders awarded as follows:-
WIEZEL BROS.
For supplying approximately 81 pairs of boots for the Police Department at $11.75
per pair.
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HAMILTON UNIFORM CAP CO.
For supplying approxim~tely 65 caps for the Fire Department at $3.00 each
For supplying 3 eaps for Deputy Fire Chiefs at $3.50 each
For supplying approximately 79 summer caps for the Police Department, st $3.00 each.
,CALF I S LIMITED
For supplying approximately 336 gray shirts, without epaulets, for the Fire Department,
at $3.30 each, plus 10% for over size.
For supplying approximately 222 gray shirts for the Police Department, at $3.30 each,
plus 10% for over size.
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SCOVIL BROTHERS
For supplying approximately 24 white shirts, without epaulets, for the Fire Deparfunent
officers, at $35.75 per dozen.
For supplying approximately 12 white shirts for Police Department officers, at $35.75
per dozen.
TIP TOP rA~LORS
For supplying approximately 79 Police uniforms, tunic and one pair of trousers, no
vest -cloth number l1391Y, at $44.00 each.
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For supplying approximately 56 Firemen's uniforms, coat, vest and two pairsof
trousers - cloth number l891Y, at $56.65 each.
For supplying S Firemen's uniforms - coat, vest and one pair. of trousers - cloth number
lS91Y at $44.45 each. '
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For supplying 1 Elevator Operator's uniform - t~~ic and trouser - cloth number lS91Y,
at $41.15 each.
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For supplying 3 uniforms for Market attendants - coat, vest and 1 pair of trousers -
cloth number lS91Y, at $44.45 each.
For supplying approximately 25 greatcoats for the Police Department, cloth number
2269A, at $35.75 each.
For supplying approximately 2S greatcoats for the Fire Department, cloth number
2269A, at '33.35 each.
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The City of Saint John to supply metal uniform buttons for above mentioned uniforms
and greatcoats.
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at $3.90 per pair.
All the above prices include Federal Sales tax at 10% but does not include the 4% Provincial
Tax.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
;l/rs.:l#nes E Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
&; ff RESOLVED that the letters from the Chairman, Board of
/'L . ~r'I7~ Assessors and the Town Planning Commission recommending the sale of lot 4, north Barker Street (which is at
G//l7/r/.naI1-I7S~~present leased to the Estate of Bessie J. London and measures 43.5 x 117 feet) to Mrs. James E. Garnett for
-;!;W17 ;Z:>h/ln/~I the assessed value of $360.00, be received and filed and the said recommendations adopted:
C'Om/niSS/O/l[ AND FURTHER that the stipulation 'regarding construction of a building on this lot be
waived in view of the fact that a building is now located on same. '
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire
Department making certain recommendations relative to the furnace room in the City Market to remedy its
potentiality as a fire hazard and submitting a report from the New Brunswick Board of Underwriters on the
.situation, be received and filed and the said Director instructed to discuss this matter with the City
Market architects, Messrs. Alward & Gillies, and report to Council and also, to report to Council why his
Departmental staff and others responsible did not advise the Common Council of this matter at the time
Market renovations were being performed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Electrical Insoector
advising that the installation of one 200 watt light on Pole No. 10 at the west side of Carleton Unit~d
Church,GUilford Street, West, would be a justifiable improvement in the lighting of this street, be received
and filed and authority granted for the installation of such light.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the interested parties in the A. Chipman
Smith & Company Limited store in the Charlotte Street Market Building be advised that the City of Saint John
does not hold itself responsible and will not be responsible for any renovations of the said store in which
these interests claim to have a right of occupancy.
Alderman Harrigan stated that he believes renovations are being carried on in the
A. Chipman Smith & Company Limited store on the ssslunption that the lease will be obtained from the City,
and either the City will be left with these renovation costs or will be forced into granting a lease, and
that was his reason for making the above motion. He added that the most this store can obtain from the City,
is occupancy for one more year from May 1st, 1953 if the City refuse to grant them a lease. He claimed that
somebody is "bandying" the lease of these premises about, and he inquired why should certain parties occupy
this store without the City of Saint John being apprised fi,rst. Alderman \'Il1itebone commented that the City
should determine whether or not that is the case, and asked why tpis one st6re should be referred to in the
above motion and the others not included also, adding that it is odd to single out one tenant in this manner1
Alderman Harrigan replied that he chooses not to believe that A. Chipman Smith & Company Limited is the
tenant. Alderman Teed added that for the last two or three weeks, he had understood that this firm was not
to be the tenant. Alderman,Campbell st~ted that he understands that this firm intends to carryon under the
same firm name and that he has seen affidavits to the effect that they 'lere doing business on and after
Apr~l 1st, 1953 in these premises.
Alderman Harrigan asked if it is true that A. Chipman Smith & Company Limited are
doing a lot of renovating to the store premises and the Executive Director replied "yes", and agreed with
Alderman Harrigan's view that this firm is doing this feeling that they will have a lease of longer than one
year. Alderman Campbell advised that he is under the impression that those who have owned this firm for
the past few months intend now to operate as this firm and he inquired what the City's position is if this
firm can prove in a court of law that they have been operating in business since April 1st last.
Alderman Whitebone asked to be shown that it is not A. Chipman Smith & Company
Limited that is operating this business, and commented that if Alderman Harrigan or any other person
possesses any knowledge that there is any "skullduggery" going on in connection ~th these premises, it is
his duty to inform the Council of same. He stated that he accepts the statement that A, Chipman Smith &
Company Limited is the lessee of this store uqtil it is proven otherwise. Alderman Campbell stated he
believes that the Smith firm is a legitimate business enterprise as of now.
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Alderman Whi tebone voting
"nay"
On motion of Alde:rmn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed.
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. R. J. Broaerick,
barrister, on behalf of A. Chipman Smith & Company Limited relative to the operation of the said business
in the Charlotte Street ~furket Building and the rescinding by the City of the settlement 'contract with this
firm, be received and laid on the table and Mr. Broderick asked to furnish the Common Council with
affidavits from the persons concerned who sltbmitted certificates pertaining to the operation of this
busi~ess on April 1st, 1953, and thereafter up to the present time.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Aldermen \'ihitebone and I
Belyea voting "nay". Alderman Belyea then asked that he be recorded as abstaining from voting on thi s motion
but was advised by the Common Clerk that his vote would remain as recorded.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
1 Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Paln submitting a 'copy of the Receipts and
Expenditures Statement for the year 1952 of the City Pension Fund, be received and filed
and copies of the said statement forwarded each Member of the Common Council,
Read a letter from the Assistant to the Executive Director
advising that the inspection certificate issued by the Department of Transport for the
ferry "Loyalist" is valid until May 1st, 1953 only and that as the ferry crew come under
Dominion Government Articles, this might have some effect on the personnel and their
certificates. Alderma:n Belyea observed that the ferry "Loyalist" can be operated in
Saint John Harbour with only Provincial authority.
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Seconded by Aldermah Whitebone
RESOLVED that the City of Saint
the Department of Transport for permission to continue the ferry
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effective 11ay 1st, 1953 operating as follows:- Monday to Friday, 7.00 a.m. to 7;00 p;rn.;
Saturday, 7.00 a,m, to 1.05 p.m., off Sundays.
AND FURTHER that the,letter from the Assistant to the Executive
Director be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting the City of Saint John to sponsor a dinner for
delegates to the Maritime Junior Chamber of Commerce Convention be now taken from the table
and filed and the said organization notified that the City feel they ~annot comply with their
request at this time,
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to this resolution, stating he would
like to see this organization receive a contribution towards the cost of a dinner.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint
John Board of Trade suggesting that the ctty tender a reception and dinner to the delegates
who will be attending the 53rd annual meeting of the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade in this
city on October 5th to 7th inolusive, ge received and laid on the table untH the next meeting
of Council,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that meetings of Common Council be
helf hereafter on summer schedule, that is, every fortnight, commencing May 4th, next, with
the next meeting of Council to be held on or about May 19th.
, Alderman Camobell moved that the Common Council endorse the Brief of
the Saint John-Lancaster Ship-by-Rail Association and forward a copy of same to the appropriate
authorities, and that the Five Cities organization be asked to consider this matter at their
next meeting. There was no seconder to this motion,
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On motion 0 f Alderman Teed
~econded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Briefs submitted by
Saint John-Lancaster Ship-by-Rail Association and the Maritime Motor Transport Association
received and filed.
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Alderman Campbell vot~d "nay" to the above resolution,
. Alderman Belyea moved that the Council take care of all tenants in
the City lfurket by putting up an awning to bep the sun out of the Market and still let in
light, and that all tenants pay their proportionate share of the expense, but there was no
seconder.
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PI L.?- 'oJ o. fwindows in the City Market arises, no action be taken regarding same until the COffi'llOn Council
/I~r/{el W/l7aOU/S is advised, but there was no seconder,
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Seconded by ~derman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in view of all the
circmmstances pertaining to the recent painting of the City Market windows, this Common
Council take no action in the matter.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to this reso.lution.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Loyalist Chapter,
I.O,D.E" advising that due, to the Coronation celebration, they decided not to observe a large celebration
on LGya'list Day, May 18th, be received and fUed and the Chapter advised that the City had hoped that they
would have been able to provide some means of observing this memorial day but appreciate the fact that such
celebration might' conflict 'with later' events in the City regarding Coronation Week.
/l./r/rirrr/eA- Alderman MacCallmn inquired regarding the complaint of Mr, A. Kirkpatrick relative
!/;'cror/cl .9~@""'r to the condition of Victoria Str'eet, West,' and the Executive Director replied that this matter has been
ll/derma/7~d-P} 'Ctaken, lcarbe of., Alderman MacCallum requested that in future, when matters of this nature come up, the
ounc~ e advised in a report when same are solved,
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~~d/~ ;<O/7e and ~r, E, Ne~l M~Kelvey, barrister, on ?eha~f of the~r clients, relativ? to the e~V~blishment of,the
,;(: It, I ~ff1. tf{:0 ~ load~ng zone 1.11 tne rear of Charlotte, K1.I1g and Germa~n Streets, be rece~ved and f~led and a meetlng of
, ,N ('/~ e, 'VEJ: i a 11 interested parties be called as early as possible by the Executive Director and that the City be
~eedf/~&~/r6r~h represented by the City Solicitor and the mercnants on King Street be represented as well, so that
. Cory o.5'o//e/tor negotiations can be concluded in this connection,
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'RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be empowered to appeal
the assessment placed by the Parish of Lancaster on certain properties in the Hater Area of the City of
Saint John used in connection with the Spruce Lake Water Supply, if feasible.
Alderman Belyea. requested that the Director of l'iorks investigate and
condition of the City reservoir side fences located on Lancaster Avenue, Lancaster, as he
some danger of children entering the reservoir and drowning,
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felt there was
Read correspondence from the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities witF
respect to the International Munbipal Congress to be held in Montreal from September 20th to 24th next.
In was pointed out to the Council that this is not peculiarly a !1ayors' convencion but is for Mayors and
, municipalities.
Alderman Whitebone moved that His Worship the Mayor be authorized to attend the said
Congress, but there was no seconder.
On :notion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that all ~Iembers of the Common Council and the
Common Clerk be authorized to attend the above named Congress, as has been customary, and the necessary
reservations made in this connection,
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The meeting adjolirned,
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Mr, McLeo~ requested that if the City hopes to alleviate the slum
conditions in this district, that it provide same with services so that those who are in a
position to build modest homes will be able to acquire lots at a reasonable price - not at the
$500,00 and $1,000.00 prices required at the present time, but at a nominal rate. If the City
is prepared to give the land in question to a company for $1.00, it should be prepared to sub-
divide it, and provide the land for the benefit of home owners at a reasonable and nominal
price. He did not believe that the issue of revenue from this project should enter into the
picture at all, because if slum conditions continue as at present, the amount of revenue to,
................ .tne:City'W:!.ll'have'to'be'reduced.
Mr. McLeod stated his organization are definitely opposed to the
proposed scheme for the Airport site 'and they wish to go on record as favouring the City
building and continuing to build homes under the sections of the National Housing Act whereby
each Government pays a share of the cost, such homes to be available at low rentals for those
now living in slum conditions, to alleviate such conditions, and that the rentals be computed
on a reasonable and sensible basis, with the Provincial and Federal Governments subsiding the
rents, and the rents computed under a decent and systematic manner. He doubted whether 200
families in a close community such as the proposed project could be serviced by septic tanks,
and he felt that in a very short time after installation, the company concerned would be
requesting the City to provide the necessary sewerage services.
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At.a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint
John, on Saturday, the second day of May, A.D., 1953 at 11.20 U'clock a.m.
Present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campb211, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and
Whitebone -and-
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Messrs. E. D, Walsh, Executive, Director, F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director, H., S, Knight, Director
of the Fire Department, F. J. Travis, Director of the
Maintenance and Supply Department, H, J. Rodgers, Director
of Sanitation and Market, and J. J, Oakes, Director of
Police
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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, RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting
of April the'twenty-seventh last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been dis-
tributed to each Common Council Member,
Various deIegations entered the meeting relative to the proposed
housing project at the Millidgeville Airport site. His Worship advised that he would allow
one speaker only for each delegation.
Mr. B. L. Levine was heard, representing the Saint John Real Estate
Owner's Association; He submitted a prepared Brief which stated that Stanley Ward should be
opened up with a full water and sewerage service and the land given free to prospective build-
ers of homes who would be charged for the water and sewerage installation to be repaid to the
City over a period of twenty years, with other services to be considered, to come automatically
from the assessment roll of the new property owners. The Brief expressed the Associations's
opposition to 'the use of septic tanks relative to the proposed Airport site project, and the
whole area in view of the'health hazard. Mr. Levine submitted a copy of a telegram feceived
from Mr. Alwyn J, Cameron, Provincial Sanitary Engineer of the Department of Health, Fredericton
stating he would not recommend septic tanks for community projects,
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Alderman Belyea replied to some of the questions asked by Mr. Levine
at the last meeting of Council, advising that the land at the Millidgeville Airport is the
property of the City of Saint John: the proposed houses are to be self-contained (the plans
for same having been on view at City Hall since tne question first was mooted); the properties
are to be sold as freehold. On the question of septic tanks, Alderman Belyea noted that the
plans regarding same have been proven satisfactory for this project to the Federal authorities.
He hoped these answers will explain some of the Association's queries, and added that he is
prepared to proceed with the proposed housing scheme.
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Mr. Angus McLeod, representing the Saint John District Labour Council,
was spokesman for a delegation of five. He stated that his organization agree that housing
will have ~o be proyided in this district as the housing condition is notorious, but their
reason for opposing the project in question is that the houses planned will not meet the necessary
requirements, as houses at a low rental are needed in the district which will enable persons
now living under slum conditions to move into decent homes. The $11,000.00 and $13,000.00 homes
planned will not alleviate the slum conditions, as those now living in slums could not afford to
buy them.
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Miss Ethel Coles spoke, urging that two-family houses be erected in
this area,'as single-family houses are expensive to build and maintain, and that more building
would take place with a variety of houses built there. She felt that persons interested in
building should be allowed to pUrchase the lots at a reasonable rate, with the stipulation
that they should build within a certain time.
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Alderman Belyea stated that this housing project will be built in
some other community, by the company if it is not approved for this area. He mentioned his
suggestion regarding erecting low-rental prefabricated houses. Alderman Teed noted that the
discussion taking place was with r~ct to the type of house to be erected at the Airport site,
and that Alderman Belyea in broaching this subject, was out of order. Alderman Belyea advieed
that his remarks regarding prefabricated houses were intended as a preamble to the matter he
wished to present, and withdrew from ~he meeting, when His Worship the Mayor ruled him out of
order.
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Mrs. T. A. Bridgeford, repre?enting the Family Welfare Association, raised the
question of the emergency hutments at Millidgeville, advising that a large number of people living there
in low-rental housing will be displaced, and inquired if the City plans to place these people in suitable
accomodations. Alderman Teed replied that 'the City understand that none of these people would be displaced
until suitable housing would be found for them in the Rifle Range. Mrs. Bridgeford commented that their
wage scale would pre~ent them from living in the Rifle Range.
Mr. Levine stated that the Association he represented object to the fact that the
City contemplates selling the Airport site to a private enterprise for $1.00. He felt that the prices of
the houses will compensate the company for installing water and sewerage and building the necessary roads,
and the company will have a profit.
Mr. Ronald H. Howard stated if it is possible to promote construction of housing
in the Millidgevilie area at no cost to the taxpayers of Saint John, he would favour it, provided the matter
of health to the community is 'protected, He added that the sewerage is available in this area at present,
and he does not feel it would cost a great deal more to install the necessary facilities if the project is
proceeded with. He felt if the Company will undertake to build 200 homes and return to the City the unused
portion of land, he would say the City would be well advised to favour the project.
Mr. Richard Saunders, 83! Simonds Street, advised that he has lived for the past
thirty years in that slum area with people who can never acquire the money to buy ho~s worth $11,000.00;
but he felt that eventually wealthier persons will ,buy them, and then 200 people from the slums will be able
to move into the homes so vacated. He urged that this housing project be approved.
The delegations withdrew from the meeting at this time, His Worship the Mayor
advising that the entire matter will receive the consideration or-the Council whose deCision will be made
known later.
The meeting adjourned at 12.10 o'clock p.m. and resumed at 1,15 o'clock p.m.,
when there were
present:-
'His Worship the Mayor, Alderman Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director, H. S. Knight, Director of the Fire Department,
F, J. Travis, Director of the Maintenance and Supply Department,
H. J. Rodgers, Director of Sanitation and Market and J. J. Oakes, Director
of :police.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. C. N. Wilson
relative to fire fighting equipment for Saint John Harbour, be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board
of Trade be now taken from the table and filed and the City acquiesce tothe suggestion that it sponsor a
reception and dinner relative to the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade which
will be held in this city on October 5th, 6th and 7th:
AND FURTHER that the said Board be requested to submit to the Common Council its
final plans regarding the number to attend these functions, etc., before same are acted upon.
On motion of Alderman, Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the sum of $100.00 be contributed
towards the dinner to be tendered by the Saint, John Junior Chamber of Commerce during the Maritime Junior
Chamber of Comme;ce Convention and to be held in this city on'May 16th next.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the following reports for the month
of March be now taken from the table and filed:- Cash Receipts Report, Departmental Accounts Report,
Monthly Expenditures Report and the Fire Department Report incorporating the Report of the Electrical
Inspector:
AND FURTHER that the Comptroller's Report be taken from the table and filed and
the amounts paid as recommended.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman'Campbell
RESOLVED that no further amounts be paid out in
over-time for work done in City Hall.
The Common Clerk stated that in his oplnlon, when over-time occurs in the course
of their regular work and the regular procedure, that City Hall employees should not receive pay for same.
. Alderman Campbell commented'that as long as the City is paying the fair rates of
wages to their employees which they are doing, they expect their staff to co-operate in not being paid for
over-time work. Alderman Harrigan stated that the Council can review any case where over-time pay might be
necessary. Alderman Campbell then referred to the expenses in the recent civic election, inquiring why
they had risen over those of the previous election, and commented that a civic'employee, who is paid well
anyway, ~hould not be paid for election work as well. Alderman Harrigan suggested that Alderman MacCallum
the Common Clerk and himself, the committee appointed to study the City Government Act, should also study
this particular matter and report on it in conjunction with the report on the Act.
~/recto(:h~~ The Fire Chief was asked for a report on the number of pillows
. required for the Fire Department and advised that 119 are required, while only 37 now in
use by the Department are in good condition. He stated that two and three men are now
using the .same pillow.
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RESOLVED that the tenders for.beds and
springs, pillows and repairs to mattresses for the Fire Department be referred to a committee
~or a recommendation.
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His Worship appointed Aldermen MacCallum, Campbell and Teed, the
Executive.Director, the Director of the Fire Department, and the Director of Purchasing to
be the above named committee.
On.motion of Alderman Teed
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. RESOLVED that the letter from the
Canadian National Railways advising that the company is accepting the settlement of $31,342.71
in full settlement of the Railways' account in connection with the viaduct project and that
the payment of this amount will be made to the City of Saint John, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Real
Estate Owner's Association, expressing their appreciation for the courtesy extended them in
their dealings with the Common Council during the past year~ be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Frank S.
Cliff, solicitor for Mrs. Anastasia McWilliams, advising of her acceptance of the City's offer
of April 13th last to sell to her one-half of Lot 16F, Somerset Street, for $200.00 (whiCh is
one-half the assessed value), be received and filed and the certified cheque submitted by Mr.
Cliff in this amount be accepted and the Deed prepared and executed:
. AND FURTHER that the letter from Miss Monica Kelly for the Estate
of John E. Kelly, advising of the acceptance of the City's offer of APril 13th last to lease
the remaining one-half of Lot 16F, Somerset Street at a rental of $6.00 per annum with the
option of purchasing this portion within the five-year period at approximately the same price
as that allowed Mrs. McWilliams, be received and filed and the necessary Lease prepared.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Earl
Russell offering to purchase Lot 1396, north Broadview Avenue for the SUIll of $300.00 which lot
adjoins property owned by him, be received and referred to the Assessment Department and the
Town Planning Commission for a report and recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
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., .'. ' . //7~ ' I Kingston, offering $600.00 for the purchase of Lot 1054, St, James Street, in place of his
~;,ty/L'J7.C9I7, ;f.Ssessqty previous offer regarding Lot 1053, and the reports from the Chairman, Board of Assessors and
'7Otul7_fh-!lI7<;:Y . Town Planning Commission, be laid on the table for one week.
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RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. William
Fairweather to purchase a building lot measuring approximately 60 x 100 feet on east Somerset
Street Extension, north of Wellesley Avenue, for the sum of $400.00, adjacent to the lot which
Mr. C. A. Patterson desires to purchase, and the report from the Chairman, Board of Assessors,
be received and referred to the Works Department and the Town Planning Commission for the
purpose of ascertaining the most desirable use for tHis area,
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those of Mr. C. A. Patterson and Mr. I. J. Davis concerning this area, be submitted to Council
promptly.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Provincial Insurance Agency Limited relative to Policy No. A-511605, Canada Accident & Fire
Assurance Company, covering the City's fleet of automotive vehicles, recommending that the
limits of liability carried be increased, and quoting figures in this connection, be received
and referred to the Executive Director for a further and more comprehensive report on the
matter.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr. G. Earle
Logan, Q.C., in the amount of $500.00, being his fee for services rendered as Sitting Magistrate for 25
days, at $20.00, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. John Short,
offering $250.00 for the purchase of a building lot situated on the Millidgeville Road and adjoining the
southern end of the Airport runway, for the purpose of erecting a home thereon, be received and laid on the
table, to be considered with other items pertaining to the proposed housing project on the said Airport
property.
On motion of Alderman Eampbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallUm
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
of Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on 12 pairs of handcuffs and 12 revolvers for
the Police pepartment.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
I RESOLVED that as per the request of theDirector of
Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of a quantity of parts for Fire Pumper No.
7146 from the LaFrance Co. for the sum of $694.45 and chargeable to this year's appropriation for Equipment
Repairs.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
~ESOLVED that in accordance with the request of
the Director of Purchasirig, authority be granted for renewal of the fire and collision insurance on the
ferry "Loyalist" to the amount of $50,000.00 for a yearly premium of $1,000 due April 28, 1953, to be
distributed as before among the marine insurance companies with city agencies and included in this year's
appropriation for Insurance,
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be requested to
secure from Mr. W, E. Anderson information as to when he intends to commence building on the land known
as the Reed's Castle Property, sold and conveyed to him under Common Council Order of October 9, 1951.
Alderman lfuitebone entered the'meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman lfuitebone
, RESOLVED that the report from the com mittee to
whom were referred the tenders for a street sweeper, be received and ,filed and the recommendation contained
therein adopted, namely:- that the tender of the Saint John Motors Limited offering to supply a "Hayne"
motor driven street sweeper for the sum of $12,335.00, F.O.B, Saint John, N. B., plus 4% Provincial Tax,
be accepted.
The Executive Director withdrew from the meeting, to obtain the attendance of
Alderman Belyea.
The Director of Sanitation, report'ing on the matter of ventilation of the City
Market, advising that to relieve the heavy atmosphere, it is planned to have louvered metal ventilators
in eight different windows in the clear part of the Market, four of which are now installed; also, two
heavy screen ventilators do\<ustairs are planned, all of which it is felt will take care of the situation.
He advised that the architects had insisted that the roof ventilators should be closed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Horks,
relative to the offer of Mr. R. J. Broderick, barrister, on behalf of his client, to purchase a lot of
City-owned land in the Parish of Simonds on the southern side of the Loch Lamond Road, recommending that
this land, which is part of the lands held by the City around the Little River Reservoir, be retained, be
received and filed and the land in question be not sold.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
requesting permission for the Fire and Police Departments to hold the Annual Church Parade on May 31st -
the commencement of Coronation week and commemorating the l70th AnniversarY of the City's founding -
attending services at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and at Trinity Church, and inviting the
Mayor, all Members of the Common Council and the Directors of the Civic Departments to attend these
services and be present at the march past at the head of King Street, be received and filed and the
requested permission granted,
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of the Mabee Construction Co. for permission to travel against traffic on Douglas street,
entering from Main Street, for the purpose of dumping at st. Peter's Ball Park. The
Director of ~anitation advised that this firm have now completed dumping operations in the
location mentioned and therefore do not require the permfussion requested,
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of Police in the above matter be received and filed and no action taken regarding
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled
"A By-law for the Purpose of Controlling Rents in the City of 'Saint John" be re-enacted for
a further period of one year.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was lost with Aldermen
Ivhi tebone and Campbell voting "yea" and Aldermen Teed, MacCallum- and Harrigan voting "nay""
The Common Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. D, J. Hanley, the
Rental Authority, that this by-law is now obsolete as far as the City of Saint John is con-
cerned, until such time as the Council choose to re-institute it.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by~lderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of the Fire Department advising that the Saint John Fire Fighters' Association,
Local No. 771, request permission to play soft ball in the class B, League, and requesting
that in the case of accident, the City pay the medical bills incurred and the salary of any
person injured, be received and filed, and permission granted to play soft ball, with the
proviso that the persons concerned do so at their own risk.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation
of the Electrical Inspector, one 200 watt light be installed on Pole 28, Pitt Street,
located in the block between Queen and St. James Streets.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Street lighting
Co~ittee be requested to have metal screening installed on the street lights of the Rock-
wood Park area circuit, in order to protect them from vandalism.
The Director of Police advised that five children were caught
breaking street lights and were warned for the Juvenile Court, but pressure was brought
to bear and they were released,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Klderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the Director of Police
submit a full report on the five children apprehended relative to breakage of street lights,
who were responsible for their having been released, etc.
The Director of Police reported that information has been obtained
by him relative to the possibility of renting vehicles from local firms for use by his
Department, but that iu Was found this scheme would not be desirable.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from the
called for a replacement for Police Car No. 4
now taken from the table and filed and the
Director of Police requesting that tenders be
(1950 Meteor), and that same be turned in, be
request:domplied with.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of Purchasing, requesting authority to advertise for tenders on 2 new light trucks
and 1 station wagon with trade-in of old trucks, for the Water and Sewerage Department, -
the cost in this connection included in this year's appropriation for Water Maintenance
Item 21, be now taken from the table and filed and the request complied with.
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A discussion then ensued with respect to the housing scheme proposed for the Millidge-
ville Airport site. AldermanWhitebone stated that he would like to have an opportunity to discuss the
proposition and to have an answer to the questions put by the person who stated he represented Labour. He
noted that the company will supply its own sewerage and water facilities and if the Board of Health say
septic tanks are not acceptable, it is not the City's affair - it is up to the company to install the pro-
per facilities. He also noted that after these houses are completed, it is the company's problem regarding
selling them, and it is not a subsidized project, but a straight business deal. Alderman Whitebone felt that
the statement made by the delegations present earlier in the meeting regarding no working man being able to
afford housing of the type proposed, is an insult to the people of this city, as they should have an
opportunity to acquire nice homes. He stressed the fact that if the City continue to adopt the attitude
of not supporting private enterprise, they will continue to drive people away from the City. He pointed
out that the Airport site is only a small part of Stanley Ward and felt that the City will be commitMng
a very grave error if they do not accept this project, subject to the proper safeguards.
Alderman Harrigan advised that the 200 lots are not to be given to the company as a
whole, but will be given piece-meal as the houses are completed progressively. If the city sells this
land to the company at $100.00 per lot, it will be added to the price of the houses; if the City gives the
company the land for $1.00 yhis project is being subsidized for the sum of $28,650.00, the assessed value
of the land.
Read a letter from the Saint John Merchants' Association Ltd. advising of their
approval of the City's action to carry out the construction of 200 homes at the above mentioned site,
with the understanding that there will be proper, adequate sewerage system provided and that the construct-
ion company is in a financial position to complete this programme. A letter from Dr. F. C. Hazen, Chairman
of the Saint John Board of Health was read, in which he stated he and Mr. Alwyn Cameron, Provincial
Sanitary Engineer find the said site unfavourable for individual septic tank and tile bed installations.
The Mayor advised that the Saint John Board of Trade had contacted him with the advice
that they had made a survey of all the executive officers of the Board on the above mentioned matter with
the following results:- 17 in sympathy with the project, 2 neutral, 1 in opposition.
On motion of AldermanCampbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the proposition in question be laid on the
table for one 'week, together with correspondence pertaining to same, and that His Worship the Mayor appoint,
a committee of Council together with representatives from the interested bodies, to investigate the matter
and that the Council be prepared to take action immediately on receipt of the committee's report.
Alderman Teed moved in amendment that the Common Council appoint a committee from
Council on this matter and meet with Community Enterprises Limited regarding same, but there was no
, seconder.
Alderman Whitebone stated he would go along with the motion, provided it is a committee
of the whole Council only, and no representatives of so-called interested parties on such a committee, as
the Council has already heard these parties.
The Mayor advised that a Common Council meeting will be held on Saturday, May 9th next
at 10.00 o'clock a.m. to discuss this matter.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that occasion having arise,n ,in the public interest
for the following public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say:
STREET PAVING AND CURBING: Belleview Ave:, $10,180.33, Millidge Ave., $26,177.04, Bridge St., $7,644.17,
Hawthorne Ave., $15,826.39, Wellesley Ave., $1,902.36, Cunard St., $3,329.39, Holly St., $1,210.84, Spruce
St., $4,184.70, Chesley St., $18,192.52, Metcalfe St., $21,954.75, Newman St" $7,050.02, Montgomery Cresomtt
$3,784.61, Kennedy St., $8,984.19, Albert St. $5,998.01, Canon St. $2,630.17, Crown St., $11,166.46, George
St., $2,229.48, Sewell St., $5,606.42, Wentworth St. $6,190.85, Exmouth St., $8,504.21, Celebration St.,
$6,267.80 Duke St., West. $16,210.07, St. Paul St. $4;481.64, Duke St., $1,251.12, Mecklenburg Street,
$4,529.88, Prospect St., $2,757.08, Queen Sq. North, $2,958.67, Bentley St., $7,553.22, Glenburn Court,
$2,710.14, Guilford St., West $5,367.47, Elm St., $12,461.30, High St., $2,393.22,King St., West,
$6,333.61, Coburg st., $485.78, Alma St., $1,095.30, Rothesay Ave., $1,967.55, Wright St., $364.07,Rockland
Road, $2,359.09, Churchill Blvd., $2,315.76, Charlotte st., West. $23,544.09, Winslow St., West $5,912.70
Tower St., West $7,118.52, Visart St., $1,220.47, Second St. $632.55, Fegan Court $733.84, Fourth St.,
$763.34, Beaverbrook Ave. $803.22, Gertrude st., $2,168.43; SUNDRY RETAINING WALLS, Chesley St. $1,011.14,
Charles St. $2,201.86; SUNDRY ROCK CUTS: Spruce St" $3,968.70, Canon St., $4,995.97, Metcalfe Street,
$1,845.84, Somerset St., $5,947.27, Shamrock Grounds $7,716.64, Harvey St., $3,048.81, Sandy pt~ Rd.,
$1,122.01; SUNDRY WATER CONSTRUCTION; River St., East, $680,80, Quinton Heights, $2,297.83, Parks St"
$1,746.54, Fourth St., $1,550.67, Ravenscliff Court, $3,254.82, Lake Fitzgerald, $19',675.82, Sandy Ft. Rd.
$18,798.68, Glenview Avenue., $2,873.34, Sunset Heights Area, $4,560.32, Clarendon & Harvey Sts. $6,001.29,
Lakewood, $178,45, Rifle Range, $2,472.78; SUNDRY SEWER CONSTRUCTION: Parks st. $1,517.56, Fourth Street,
$1,050.27, Sandy Pt. Rd., $19,273.60, Ravenscliff Court, $2,173.08, Gilbert St., $353.36, Albion Street,
$360.97, Richmond St. 'Renewal' $774.19, Rifle Range, $720.64; SANITATION DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT: 3 Land
Rovers, $6,263.25, 3 Jeeps, $8,124.01, 2 Trucks, $9,192.56; WORKS DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT: Sicard Truck
(Balance), $1,673.44, Compressor, $3,738.80, Snow Tractor, $10,148.84, Dodge and Fargo Trucks (2),
$9,620.00, Tractor Loader, $7,763.60; MISCELLANEOUS: Fire Department Ladders $1,207.39, Housing:
Rockwood Court Development $4,445.25, Rifle Range Construction No.2 $84,371,60, Library Alterations
$3,035.69, Market Alterations, $171,907.91, Manor Sutton Road Improvement $3,419.35, Ashburn Road Bridge
(50% cost) $3,029.01, Victoria St. Steps, West, $581.79, Sundry Land Purchases (General), $22,101.29,
Sundry Land Purchases (Water), $17,896.50, Caretaker's House (LOCh Lamond), $9,604.00, Addressograph
Machine, $2,955.94; VIADUCT CONSTRUCTION (Balance), $59,971.91; POWER CCMMISSION $316,704.64
a total of $1,179,436.85 - to meet the expenditures for which Civic Works and needed
Civic Improvements it is necessary to borrow the sum of $1,179,436.85;
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the Acts of Assembly, 52 Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and Amendments thereto, and the
Acts of Assembly, 12 George VI, 1948, Chapter 138, to the amount of $1,179,436.85, such
Debentures to be in sums of not less than four hundred dollars each, payable in not less
than fifteen years and not exceeding twenty years, with interest not exceeding five percent
per annum, payable half yearly, with annual assessment to meet interest and to provide annual
installme~t of principal if serial,bonds are issued, or to provide a sinking fund for the
final redemption of the Debentures if term bonds are issued:
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AND FURrHER RESOLVED that $150,000.00 of the Power Commission of
the City of Saint John expenditure of $316,704.64 be re-issued for a further term 9f not less
than ten'years,and not exceeding fifteen years at interest rates prevailing when re-issued.
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Question being put to the motion, the resolution is declared carried
by the unanimous vote of all the Members of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by P~derman Teed
, RESOLVED that authority be granted the
Comptroller to employ whichever method of financing the Bond Issue he considers in the best
interest of the City, whether by issuing Sinking Fund bonds, payable in the United States
only and bearing interest not exceeding four percent, or in Serial bonds, payable in Canada
only, bearing interest at:- four per cent on maturities one to five years; four and one-quarter
per cent on maturities six to ten years; four and one-half per cent on maturities eleven to
twenty years - bonds to be dated May 15, 1953.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the Common Council be
furnished with a complete report in detail on all property purchases made by the City during
the years 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953 showing;- (1) areas involved; (2) from whom
purchased; (3) were they the owners as shown on City Assessment Roll? (4) assessed value in
each case; (5) were taxes being paid by owners on full assessed value? - if not, what
adjustments were made in previous years and why? (6) has the City had occasion to repurchase
any such land? - if so, at what difference in cost.
Alderman Belyea reported that the following firms and persons had
rendered him assistance in his efforts relative to the revival of the sport of rowing in
this community:- Saint John Dry Dock Co. Ltd., MurI"?Y & Gregory Ltd., Mr, R. J. Currie, T,
McAvity & Sons Ltd., Christie Woodworking Co. Ltd., Jos. A, Likely Ltd., Saint John Iron
Works Limited, Sherwin-Williams Co. of Canada Ltd., Mr. Harold Ho~der, W. H. Thorne & Co.
Ltd., }l; E. Emerson & Sons Ltd., the 'Saint John Vocational School, and various persons in
the employ of the City. He commented that this project has' become a community effort,
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t1Jmmilffff.t!' o!:./tio/e which have been
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the following matters
considered in Committee of the .fuole this date be approved and paid for by a
1. That the suggested paving and street construction programme for 1953 be approved - the
-;fiJW//7t7,lJ,fH?/l:Y/nme total estimated' cost of same being $355,080.00 which includes; - the addition of paving and
, ~ ,:7', street ~onstruction work at an estimated cost of $51,500.00 to the original suggested pro-
---'- /7'S3 ,-,,' ' gramme of the Director of Works costing an 'e'stimated $303,580;00; the substitution of Britain
~treet in' place of Broadview Avenue on the said programme; , , ' ,
.21:(JwnC'/a~_i:!o,lC;f , AND FURTHER that negotiations with the Provincial Government by the
8'& 7fbad. Executive Director be approved for the purpos'e of obtaining r'elief from same toWard's the
-c-, '~;'l? '/) reC'~: cost of improvements to' City Road this year:
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AND FURTHER that thegTass plots suggested for Bryden street in the
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wherever necessary.
AND FURTHER that catch basins throughout the City b? replaced
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2. That the recommendation of the Director of Police that at least three traffic warning
lights be installed on Douglas Avenue in the following designated'spots:- opposite number
176, number 248 ahd between numbers 286 and 292, be adopted - such lights to cost not more
than $200.00 each, and to be of the blinker type, to serve as a warning'and cautionary light
for motorists and pedestrians, ' . " ",' .'
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Questionbeing'taken, the above resolution was carried by the unanimous
vote of all the Members'of the Common Council~ approving of such work and the e~timated cost
thereof.
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On motion of Alderman Teed'
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
tJmmi&e _t?/..~Ie RESOLVED that action on the following
matters which have been considered in Co~ttee of the Whole this date be approved:-
7e11.btw,N.76ftf)j 11.;1, That action on the petition of residents of Pokiok Road for water and sewerage services
ttHifer 9" Set#e~ be deferred for this year:
"R,tifiO/l re., #ary , AND FURTHER that the petition from residents of Drury Cove regarding
COve rOciftt eyt'ens/a an extens10n of the road from Ashburn Lake Road to Hunter's Cove be deferred, to be included
~ i.. -7) bL?../ o/.in the plan for the Tucker Park Road:
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/ltl!l.d lf7d.o/.Lime.l{/J/., and the'Lime Kiln section for sewage disposal services, and the petition of residents of Fisher Lake Road
. ..5'etr/dfe "'I'm,. b'fec requesting that action be taken regarding water and sewerage on this road, be laid on the table, to be
?d/hon.re._hSIJer, considered with Stanley Ward development matters,
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~ff//det::::._.i:o...:....ca.l/ 2. That as per the request of the Works Department, authority be granted to call for tenders for the
_~r~s__:22e~~_ following equipment:- (1) one new 10-12 ton, three-wheel roller to replace the old wBchine; (2) one new
,/ /> /~ motor grader, with trade in of the old 1949 grader, D494 Champion Diesel powered motor grader; 0) one
~I/tr; _L:J::'nJi'CLer,
TC new surface heater.
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- /'/5,:]._ ~{:'at//ni: 3.' That specifications be drawn and tenders called for the necessary work under the 1953 paving and street
~r-~s ~~~ construction programme, and that the Department of Works submit a tender bid as well,
Yired()r ~/I'lfe~11l!. .
. .~ SA. ..;-07' 4. That the letter from the Director of Maintenance and Supply requesting
~~;r ~~ complete over-haul and revamping of the boiler system and heating units at
#%ff;:rmelJu ./eed<><- such work may be completed not later than October 31, 1953, be referred to
. ~~ppe&( recommendation:- Aldermen Campbell and Teed and the Executive Director.
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~e//tier.~o. ,CC?/I 5. That in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of sanitation, tenders be called for the
G7~ntf$~a/7~ erection of a new grandstand at the Allison Grounds with a seating capacity to accomodate 500 people, at an
11/I.I~0/7, ~~Kl7ds amount not to exceed $2,500.00 - same to be a capital expenditure - and the necessary specifications in this
{;bl/l.'tfa/ h'p!l%Zlt'are connection to be prepared by the Recreation Advisory Committee in conjunction with the said Director.
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"'Y C'omm/c-t'ee Alderman Whitebone ~lithdrew from the meeting at this time,
. -zender 6$//
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'On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Fire Department squad car (1946
Pontiac sedan) be turned in on a station wagon and the G.M.C. fire alarm truck be replaced, as per the
recommendation of the Director of the Fire Department, and tenders called for same.
The Director of the Fire Department also requested that tenders be called for the
purchase of a new quadruple ladder and pump truck, 750 gallon capacity, due to the present dangerous condition
of the old 1928 model service ladder truck.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
/) r Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
~-L//fpC.zO~;-/~ RESOLVED that the request of the Director of the Fire
-L./e;:;C I Department for permission to sell the City service ladder truck, 1928 model, by tender, and to call for
,/ddder.'l"--. ?Uhf! tenders for a new quadruple ladder and pump truck, 750 gallon capacity, and the recommendation that-the
I ~"c.L ladders from the old ladder truck be transferred to the proposed new.truck, and the engines of the old
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r-/,~ ~6~. ladder truck and Pumper B be exchanged, be laid on the table until the next meeting of Council and in the
meantime, those Members of the Council interested in thi"s matter, investigate same with the said Director
and submit their recommendations.
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.Messrs. Travis and Rodgers withdrew from the meeting at this time,
On. motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Police
authority be granted to call for tenders for the construction of an addition to the front of the Police Staton
at King'Street East, to consist of at least two rooms to be used for offices and to cost approximately
$9,000.00 - same to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Members of the Common Council, approving of such work and the estimated cost thereof.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Director of Police on the
proposed switchboard and locations for police call boxes in the City of Saint John be laid on the table until
such time as the Common Council are considering the Fire Department fire alarm system, and all matters
pertaining thereto.
The Director of the Fire Department spoke with respect to necessary repairs to the
various fire stations through the city, advising that the estimated cost of same totals between $13,000.00
and $14,000.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that repairs and improvements to the various
City fire stations, as recommended by the Director of the Fire Department, be carried out, - the cost in this
connection being estimated at $13,405.00:
AND FURTHER that the above work be performed to as large an extent as possible by the
personnel of the Department concerned.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that any previous motion which may be recordel1
in minutes of Common Council stipulating that union members and not civic employees be allowed to perform
painting or any other type of work for the City of Saint John, be rescinded.
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The Committee of the Whole having been in session at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
this date reported verbally as follows:~
1. That the discounts for the 1953 assessment, as recommended by the Chairman, Board of
Assessors, be approved, as follows:-
5% discount
1$ discount
JI, di scount
2'/0 discount
if paid in full on or before July 15th, 1953;
on any portion paid on or before July 15th, 1953;
on any portion paid between July 15th and August 12th, 1953:
on any portion paid between August 12th and September 23rd, 1953.
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2; 'That as per the recommendation of the Chairman~ Board 0f Assessors, a discount of 4%
be allowed on 1953 Water Assessment if paid on or before A!,gust 25th, 1953 and that interest
at the rate of t of 1% per month be charged on all current Water Assessments unpaid as of
August 25th, 1953:
AND FURTHER that the meeting of the Water Commission for the purpose
of adopting a schedule of water rates for the Cities of Saint John and Lancaster and the
Parishes of Lancaster and Simonds be held at the next regular meeting of Common Council, if
possible.
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3. That the City Service Tax for the current year be set at $18.00.
4. That the tax rate for the current year be set at $4.98.
iI. That no streets be paved in future until the street-car rails have been removed from same.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that section 1 of the above
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report be adopted.
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RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that section 3 of the above
report be adopted.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried, Aldermen
Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed voting "nay", Aldermen Belyea and Campbell voting "yea" and His
Worship the Mayor exercising his prerogative of casting the two deciding votes.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that section 4 of the above
report be adopted.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried, Aldermen
Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed voting "nay", Alderman Belyea and Campbell voting ,"yea", and His
vlorship the Mayor exercising his prerogative of casting the two deciding votes.
Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum stated they wished to be'placed on
record as being opposed to the juggling of the tax rate by reducing the amount of the City
Service Tax and so raising the tax rate. 'Alderman Teed stated he took strong objection to
the fact that the Service Tax had been reduced by $2.00 which raised the tax,rate, and felt
it to be unfair to the taxpayers. Alderman Harrigan requested that he be recorded as not
accepting the $4.98 tax rate.
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His Worship the Mayor requested that he be placed on record as stating
that his support of 'the reduction in the Service Tax was motivated by the fact that such a
high tax has placed a hardship on female employees in general stores.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that section 5 of the above report
be adopted.
On motion
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At a'Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Saturday, the ninth day of May, A.D., 1953 at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed
and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. 'S.Haycox,
Assistant to ,the Executive Director.
Copies of Common Council minutes of the meeting of May 2nd last were distributed
to the Council Members.
Read a telegram from Community Enterprises Limited stating that they are not
prepared to go beyond-; the offer made in their letter of April 17th at this time, relative to the Millidge-
ville Airport development, and requesting that the Common Council reach a decision on the proposal at this
meeting.
Copies of a letter received by the Real Estate Owner's Association from Mr.
Alwyn J, Cameron, Provincial Sanitary Engineer, Department of Health, Fredericton, relative to the proposed
installation of septic tanks in the Millidgeville project, were distributed to the Members of the Common
Council. Mr. Cameron outlined his reasons for not recommending the installation of such tanks for this
project,
Alderman Belyea submitted a copy of a letter written by the above named
Provincial Sanitary Engineer with respect to the concrete septic tanks sold by Jos. A. Likely Limited of
this City, approving of same. Alderman Belyea felt this to be in opposition to the letter addressed by Mr.
Cameron to the Real Estate ~,mer's Association.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Health advising that in view of the
considered opinion of the District Medical Health Officer, the Provincial Sanitary Engineer and the
Plumbing Inspector of the said Board, they are unable to approve of the installation of septic tanks in the
proposed Millidgeville Airport housing development.
His Worship the Mayor noted that septic tanks have been in use in various outly-
ing areas and have caused no complaint. He stressed the need for progressive action on the part of this city
in deciding the question.
Alderman Belyea asked that $500.00: be added to the price of each house to take
care of the need for extra schooling which this project will occasion,
Alderman Harrigan stated he understood that the Common Council would discuss the
entire project with Mr. R. D. Quart, the company's representative at this meeting, and noted that the
telegram from the company states that the Council must accept one thing or the other. He felt'that $100.00
would not be too much to ask for each lot. He stated he is not going to vote for this proposal if these
lots are going to be given to the company without some guarantee. He felt the City should give them in
blocks of 25 or 50 lots at a time. Unless the Council can get some amendments in this matter, he is not
going to vote for the project. He noted that the Council have had no chance at all to talk with Mr. Quart
on the matter.
Alderman MacCallum stated he did not agree with the attitude of the company on
the matter; he felt the project was being "railroaded" through, and that the Council should have some
discussion with the company representative. Aldermen Teed, Campbell and Belyea stated they understood this
meeting was specifically called for the purpose of discussing the matter with the company representative.
Alderman Campbell stated that the type of people now living in the emergency
housing shelters at the Millidgeville Airport site could not afford to pay rentals charged in other housing
throughout the area, and that the emergency housing units at the East End grounds will have to be vacated
by approximately 250 persons who will have to be found other accomodation, and he felt the matter of
emergency housing at Millidgeville will have to be discussed with Mr. Quart.
Alderman campbell stated that he is prepared to go along with anything that is
reasonable on the Millidgeville proposal, about the price of the lots, but he is not in favour of turning
this land over for the token sum of $1.00.
The Executive Director advised that Mr. Quart SqW him this week when he was in
Saint John, and stated he wanted to be sure that the company were coming in to a friendly city, that is, that
the City wants this private enterprise. The Executive Director stated he told Mr. Quart that the Councillore
thought the land should be bought by the company for $100.00 per lot, but the company does not agree. If
they were going to buy the land for $28,000.00, they could do it anywhere. They have made their offer 'to the
City and are prepared to stand by it, but they are not prepared to go any further.
Alderman Whitebone pointed out that the Council was told by the company that
this is a matter of urgency and they have other projects under consideration for other communities. Four
Members of the Common Council; who met with Mr. Quart in Committee of the Whole, were unanimous at that
time to accept the company's proposal, but when it was submitted to Common Council, it was turned down and
now Council has been stalling.
Alderman Whitebone advised that from the first, he was prepared to accept the
company's proposal, and all the matters under discussion by Council regarding this project can be covered
by agreement with the company, to safeguard the City. He stated he is in full agreement with giving the
land piece-meal and thought the company is agreeable to tms.
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viewpoint, stating he feels that this .project is something which the Council should endorse
and give private enterprise an opportunity to build here. Ho~ever, he feels that this matter
has not been handled in a very satisfactory manner, and that those in authority within City
Hall have been over-anxious to give out information as to what-the Council felt on the
matter and wanted, and have not been prepared to advise the company concerned thet the
Council wanted to discuss this matter with them. He felt that the Executive Director,
possibly, the Town Planning Commission, and other people involved could have put a little
more information in the way of the Common Council by having the company representative
come and talk with the Council on this matter. Alderman Teed stated that $100.00 is not
too much to ,ask per lot and need not be paid ,by the company until the house is sold.
Aldermen Harrigan and Whitebone agreed.
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On motion of Alderman ,fuitebone
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AND FURTHER that the sum of $100.00 per lot be paid to the City of
Saint John by Community Enterprises Limited upon completion of the sale of each house and
that the land be conveyed to the said company'in blocks of fifty lots, of 150 by 100 feet:
AND FURTHER that the present occupants of emergency housing at the
Millidgeville airport be not disturbed until such time as suitable living accomodations be
provided for them elsewhere,
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to. this resolution, stating he did so
on principle. He desired that the Common Council have full control over the matter of dis-
placement of the tenants of emergency housing at this location, and that the stipulation
concerning same be deleted entirely from the company's proposal.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that all correspondence
with regard to the proposed housing project for, the Millidgeville Airport site, be received
and filed,
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. Frank
F. Dykeman to purchase for the sum of $150.00 a fraction of Lot 4, Queen Street, such portion
measuring 19 x 101 feet, and abutting Lot 15 owned by him, be accepted:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Town Planning Commission
recommending the sale of this land to Mr. Dykeman, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. H. B,
Kingston to purchase Lot 1054, st. James Street, for the sum of $600.00, be accepted, subject
to the necessary guarantee regarding construction of a building on this land:
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AND FURTHER that the correspondence regarding this matter be now
taken from the table and filed.
Copies of the financial statements of the City of Saint John for the
fiscal year to December 31st, 1952, were distributed to the Common Council Members,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named statement
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be laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report from the committee
appointed to study the tenders for Fire Department equipment be received and filed and the
recommendations contained therein adopted, and the following tenders be accepted, namely:-
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non-interfering and quick successive with automatic
grounding and sectional outside case.
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500 lb. #10 B & S Solid Medium Hard Drawn
$205.00 each
168.00 each
Weatherproof Wire....... ..........................
55.36 C lb
Delivery: Item 1 - 4 weeks
Item 2 - 8 to 10 weeks
Item 3 - 5 days
Prices F.O~B. Saint John, N. B. Federal
Tax included. Terms: Item 3, 1% 10 days
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- for supplying 17 only MSA Streamlined Helmets black,
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Kaufman Rubber Company, Limited - For supplying 10 Salvage Covers, 14' x 14',20 grommets to each cover,
Rubber both. sides, heavy ............................... $40.50 each
Price F.O.B. Saint John, N. B. Federal Tax included.
Bickle-Seagrave Ltd. - for supplying 1000 ft. ~II Double Jacket Cotton Rubber-lined Fire hose, Para Gum
and Wax treated; in 50 ft. lengths complete with Rocker Lug Extended
Couplings threaded Saint John thread - $1.95 per foot or a total price of
$1,950.00 Price F.O.B. Saint John, N.B. Federal Tax included.
Peter J. Barry - for supplying 2 - only MSA Chemox Oxygen Breathing Appartus, complete in case with
speaking diaphram face piece - $196.35 each
Price F,0~B. Saint John, N.B. Federal Tax included
All above prices - plus 4% Provincial S.S. & E. Tax
On motion of AJrl erman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Y~~Callum
RESOLVED that the letters from the Director of the Fire
Department and Messrs. Alward & Gillies, architects, relative to the installation of the transformers in the
City Market furnace room, and measures to remedy this situation, be laid on the table until an estimate of
cost in this connection is received.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that if the shoe shine stand is not moved from the
Germain Street entrance of the City Market to the Charlotte Street entrance within the next ten days, that
another firm be considered to perform such moving, and John Flood & Sons Ltd. so advised.
On motion of Alderman "~itebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
recommending that Mr. George Hamilton, who has been placed in charge of the Rifle Range streets and sewer
extensions, replacing Mr. Walter T. Earle at this development, be granted a salary increase of $300.00 per
year to bring his salary in line with the man he, is replacing, be laid on the table unti~ the next meeting
of Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman I,hi,tebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Street Superintendent,
Department of Works, relative to repairing streets and sidewalks in time for Coronation Week, advising that
it will be necessary to procure 70 or 80 tons of asphalt cement for this purpose and to carry the Department
until some decision is made as to whether or not the Department will be laying asphalt pavement this year,
be received and filed and one carload of this material be purchased from Imperial Oil Ltd., who supplied
same last year:
AND FURTHER that tenders be called at, the same time for aggregates and all other
materials required in connection with the over-all paving programme, with the request that tenderers submit
prices on the maximum and minimum amounts of, materials in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector advising
that Mr. Samuel Millington has completed the demolition of the building at 588-600 Main Street and the lots
have been cleaned up to his satisfaction, and reco~nending that Mr,Millirigton be paid the balance of his
contract which has been withheld, be received and filed and the recommendation adopted.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
authority be granted to advertise for tenders for removal or demolition of the house on the Loch Lomond Road
formerly used by the caretaker.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of PurChasing,
authority be granted to advertise for tenders on 24 sets of bell joint clamps for 15 inch water pipe,
included in this year's appropriation for Water Stock Account,
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the area of Queen Street, between Pitt
Street and Crown Street, be repaired.
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Seconded by lQderman MacCallum
RESOLVED uhat in accordance with the
request of the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders for
supplying and spreading asphaltic oil and sand on the unpaved streets, as specified by the
Department of, Works.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" as he felt that this work should be
performed by George C, ,Chittick, thesame as last year.
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-Z:;w/?__?.4/7I7./.-'!..f-'- received and referred to the Assessment Department and to the Town Planning Commission for
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~r;f'rs,cS'It!{7del/ , RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. and
p' n t::el/;,f;iJ,f Jlt. Mrs, S. W. Odell on behalf of the residents of the portion of Pokiok Road between the corner
---~/~;~ql;,f _ '?f Be~leview Avenu~ and the inCinerator, request~ng that improvements to thi~ road be ~ncluded
- ,~ 1n th1s year's est1mates, or that at least the s1dewalk be replaced, be rece1ved and f11ed and
/(/oris . .~e~;f. - instructions be issued the Works Department to lay a sidewalk on two sides of this road, which
'flond 73s.ue. will serve the residents for the current year - same to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried by the unanimous
vote of all the Members of the Common Council, approving of such 'work and the method of payment
thereof,
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RESOLVED that one 200 watt street light
be installed on the pole in front of the house located at No. 27 Pokiok Road, and that the
existing street light in front of No. 31 be moved to No. 35 Pokiok Road.
Alderman Belyea withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman ,fuitebone
-V.L ..L U/ Seconded by Alderman Teed
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jrl&~e ftve - of taxpayers owning property on the western side of Millidge Avenue, submitted by Mr.
c%" *,5 /'ff. d)tlSnTO/7 Charles y, Swanton, barrister, requesting that a sidewalk be laid on the said side of
~/ate~cr/'~ Millidge Avenue from its junction with Spar Cove Road in a northerly direction approxiFately
600 feet fo the northern boundary of the property of Murray Trecartin, be received and filed
and an estimate of the cost in this connection be submitted to the Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
,;frs.IlIl?;;nbu/'!i1 -- RESOLVED that the letter from Mrli. A. A.
Turnbull, who has been appointed Chairman of Recreation for the Women's CounCil, advising
~ of her desire to be of assistance to the Common Council on the question of recreation, be
/Iet!rear/on received and filed and a copy of same forwarded to Alderman Campbell.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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. 1nanC1a os suggest1ng t t e ity 0 a1nt 0 sponsor an aver 1semen 1n the
Maritime Report of the Post, which will be published June 20th, 1953, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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l1oaSll1f utJmm/ss/tJIJ. RESOLVED t~t the Saint John Housing
/fo ;fiA/ d {}; r'ICOmmiSSion submit a report to Common Council relative to their operation in Rockwood Court,
OC WOO .tJar due to the increase in rentals in this project, and that each Council Member be furnished with
a copy of such report.
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advised that the above named report has been prepared and will be brought before the Common
Council at their meeting on'May 19th.
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The Common Council decided that their next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 19th, at 7.00 o'clock p,m.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the report regarding breakage of street
lights, as requested by the Common Council on May 2nd,last, be submitted by the Director of Police at the
next Council meeting.
Alderman Teed inquired what progress is being made regarding the cleaning of City streets
by the Sanitation Department, and the Executive Director replied that it is being carried out although
the Department is short one street sweeper at the present time.
Alderman Harrigan requested that the Common Clerk forward a letter to the Director of
Police to have the alley-way off Prince William Street, known as Jardine Alley, checked more thoroughly
by his Department to ensure that no debris is thrown in same.
Alderman Teed and Harrigan commented on the fact that both had seen personnel of the
Sanitation Department loafing on the job and more men than was needed on the job for the Water and
Sewerage Department and felt that such situations should be remedied, as the citizens are noticing and
complaining.
The Executive Director advised that he could have a meeting with the Unions regarding
this matter, and comrrlented that the Unions have become so strong that they are taking over the disciplinin,
of the various Departments.
Alderman Campbell stated that he desired that the Common Council be advised regarding
all changes of personnel and all instructions in connection with same, that is, a record of everything
entering the Executive Director's office with respect to these matters.
Alderman Teed requested that the Executive Director endeavour to make the Sanitation
Department more efficient.
The Common Clerk advised that the Directors of the Atlantic Sugar Refineries Ltd. would
like to discuss with the Common Council the matter of the firm's fixed assessment which expires next year.
The Common Council agreed to meet with such directors on Friday, June 12th.
The Common Clerk stated that he had been served with an Order for an Interim Injunction
restraining the City of Saint John, its agents and servgnts from further trespass upon the lands and
premises of Mr, Emery VI. Hyslop, located on the Sandy Point Road, Stanley Ward. He gave a summary of this
matter.
Alderman Whitebone withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mr. Frank S. Cliff, solicitor for Mr. Emery
w. Hyslop, be offered $1,000.00, without prejudice, in full settlement of Mr. Hyslop's claim under the
Injunction against the City of faint John relative to his land on the Sandy Point Road in Stanl~ Ward:
AND FURTHER nhat the letter from Mr. Cliff regarding the proposal for acceptance of
$1,500.00 in this matter, be received and filed.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint
John, on Tuesday, the. nineteenth day of May, A,D., 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and
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Messrs, E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman 11acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of
May second and ninth last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been forwarded
each Member of the Common Council.
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Alderman _fuitebone stated that two resolutions were adopted at the
Common Council meeting of May 2nd during his absence from the meeting to which he has
very strong objection. He stated that he has very serious objections to any actions being
adopted to change the labour policy of the City or Council when he, as a labour member is
not present, and requested that the two resolutions to which he referred be rescinded,
namely:- "that no further amounts be paid out in over-time for work done in City Hall";
"that any previous motion which may be recorded in minutes of Common Council stipulating
that union members and not civic employees be allowed to perform painting or any other
type of work for the City of Saint John, be rescinded,"
Alderrr8n .fuitebone moved that the above named resolutions be rescinded
but there was no seconder. Alderman Whitebone requested that he be placed on record'as
being in opposition to any action as that provided for under the two resolutions in question,
being taken by the Common Council, and commented that he is certain the labour organization
he represents will be heard from in objection to these matters.
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On motion of Alderman'Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
,RESOLVED that the financial statements of
the City of Saint John for the fiscal year to December 31st, 1952, prepared. by Peat, Marwick
Mitchell & Co., be taken from the table and filed and entered in the Year Book.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letters from the Director
of, the Fire Department and Messrs. Alward & Gillies, architects, relative to the location
of the transformers in the furnace'roam'of the City Market which constitute a fire hazard,
be now taken from the table and filed and authority granted to proceed with the necessary
measures to remedy the situation, as recommended by the Director of the Fire Department in
his letter dated April 2lst"last and considered by the Common Council at the meeting of
April 27th last.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letters from the Director
of the Fire Department recommending that tenders be called for the purchase of a new
quadruple ladder and pump truck, be again laid on the table until the next meeting of
Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded ?y Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Works recommending that the salary of Mr. George Hamilton, who has been placed in charge
of the Rifle Range streets and sewer extension, be granted an increase in salary of $300.00 per
annum, be now taken from the table and filed and the recomrnendation adopted.
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Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above ,resolution.
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The Common Clerk advised that the letter and plan submitted by the joint
Tourist Bureau Committee had been laid on the table at the last meeting of Council. The
Executive Director stated that the lease of the present lessee of the Trading Post property
from the.Provincial Government.expires this month, but that he will be granted an extension
of the lease which means th~t the cities of Saint John and Lancaster cannot acquire the
lease until next year; Alderman' Belyea advised that it was agreed ,by the' Joint,.-Tourist,.
Committee. that the balance of the' cost in' connection with' thepi:'opos-edo'ne~ tourist ,bur'eail
after-the 'Provincial' Government pays its share, will be bourne by Saint John' and Lancaster
ona basis of five to one, with Saint John paying the major portion.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of the proposed new
tourist bureau at the Reversing Falls Bridge be allowed to lie on the table and meanwhile, the
City of Saint John members of the joint Tourist Bureau Committee asked to negotiate more favour-
able terms regarding sharing the cost in this connection and to report back to the Common
Council.
AND FURTHER that the said Tourist Bureau Committee obtain a definite
commitment from the Provincial Government as to the Government's share in the cost of this
project,
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Read a letter from Community Enterprises Limited advising of the acceptance of the
company of the decision of the Common Council of May 9th last ,relative to the proposed housing project at
the Millidgeville Airport site, it being understood that the company would receive a free"and clear title
to each of the blocks of fifty lots, free of any liens, mortgages or other encumbrances of any kind.
Alderman Campbell stated that he is still opposed to the over-all project because
he does not feel' that the occupants of emergency housing at the site are being adequately looked after,
and because he feels that it will cost the Saint John citizens more money to look after these people. He
also feels that the houses to be provided should be in the $7,000.00 and $9,000.00 bracket instead of those
proposed.'
On motion of Alderman Teed
, Seconded by Alderm8.n Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Community Enterprises
Limited be received and filed and negotiations be completed in this connection,
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution on principle.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderw~n Belyea RESOLVED that the letter from the Comptroller advisin€
that he has authorized Hessrs. Mills, Spence & Co. and Bell Gouinlock & Co. of Hontreal and Toronto, to act
as agents for the City of Saint John in an endeavour to place the present bond issue in the United States,
their proposal being the best of three submitted, and that if this transaction is completed satisfactorily,
the cost to the City will be approxilCately 4.30%, but if it should become necessary to issue this loan in
Canada, the cost to the City might be 4.90 or 5% due to the size of the issue involved, be received and
filed and the action of the Comptroller ratified.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to accept a bond
of indemnity from The Bank of Nova Scotia relative to coupon No. 45 due January 2nd, 1953, detached from
bond No. 9332 - which coupon has been lost - and to pay The Ba~~ of Nova Scotia, Saint John, N. B. the sum
of $25.00 in settlement of this matter, this amount being the face value of the said coupon.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Board of
Assessors relative to the offer of Mr. Earl Russell to purchase lot 1396, north Broadview Avenue, for
$300.00, advising that the present assessed value of the lot is $600.00 and its size is 40 by 102.8 feet, be
laid on the table until the next regular meeting of Common Council,
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by AldermanCampbell
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Acting Director
of the Water and Sewerage Department, authority be granted to proceed with the installation of a 36" con-
crete pipe on Rodney Street, West Saint John, from Market Place to Ludlow Street to replace the existing
wooden sewer, at a cost of $8,500.00, same to be paid for by a bond issue.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the request of the Acting Director of the
Water and Sewerage Department for permission to install a concrete ~ewer pipe on Rodney Street, West Saint
John, from Market Place to Ludlow Street at an estimated cost of $8,500.00 - to replace the existing
wooden pipe, be laid on the table until the next meeting of Common Council in order that the Council may
receive additional pertinent information on the matter.
Alderman Teed requested that the~uncil be advised what is the length of service of
metal or concrete sewer pipe as compared to wooden pipe. Alderman MacCallum inquired if the requested work
were performed and the street paved, if it would be the end of the difficulty.
Question being taken on the amendment'to the motion, same was declared carried.
Read a letter from the Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department requesting
authority to install a fire hydrant on Kennedy Place, in compliance with the request of residents of this
street, and to replace the existing 4" main l>ith a 6" water pipe in order to give the necessary flow of
water for fire protection, all at an estimated cost of ~~3,500.00. '
The Executive Director advised that there are two fire hydrants in this vicinity,
the nearest being on Main Street, and therefore he does not feel that the requested work is justified.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by
Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter
in the above matter be received and'filed.
from the Acting Director of
the Water and Sewerage Department
Mr. George R. Melvin, representing the Saint John Trades and Labor Council, was
present at the meeting and referred to the fact that the Common Council are considering changing the policy
of the City by having the street work performed this year to some extent by letting this work out to con-
tractors through tender instead of having the work performed by the City Works Department, as has been the
practice in the past. The Labour Council do not regard this proposed change very favourable because there
is a considerable number of their members who have been trained by the City on the street work crews and who
depend on this work in summer. The majority of these men work on the water front in winter, They are cover-
ed by the labour agreements l>ith the Civic Employees' Union, relative to wages, working conditions, etc. and
the Labor Council feel that it will constitute a hardship to them if the policy regarding street work is
changed by the City, as the contractors awarded this work would probably have their own employees and it is
probable that they are paying lower wages than those paid by the City in the past and those which the City
has agreed to pay this year.
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Another angle from the City1s standpoint which is serious is that
some years ago it was the City's policy to let this street work out by contract and it
was not very favourable as the City was not getting the job done and apparently the City
at the time realized it and depided to provide itself with the equipment to do the work,
and trained the men, and is doing a good job. He also pointed out that practically all
the equipment the City owns, because of this change, will be lying idle this summer while
the contractor brings in equipment to do the same work,that the City's could do.
Mr. Louis Doyle supported Mr, Melvin1s statements, and added that
the men concerned pay taxes to the City and feel they deserve consideration.,
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Mr. Frederick Hodges also apoke in support of Mr, Melvin's statements,
and requested that if the City does award the street work to private contractors that
consideration be given to the fact that wages paid by them should be as high as those which
would be paid by the City for such work, as agreed bo by the City with the Unions.
A discussion ensued regarding a comparison of labour rates of wages
paid by the Federal and Provincial Governments and thorepaid by the City of Saint John.
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Alderman Harrigan explained to the delegation that the Common Council
in conside!ing awarding the street work to contractors, is not doing so with the wish that
every labourer should not get as fa.ir a wage as possible, but l.n.th the intent of endeavouring
to, keep the tax rate as low as possible, and they do not want to hurt anybody in the process,
He advised that the purpose of calling for tenders on this work is to obtain a comparison of
'figures on the tender bids. '.
Mr. Melvin replied that if the policy is adopted, the Council will
be sacrificing the quality of work in order to accomplish'its goal. He felt that the
Council should be guided by the experience of previous Councils on the matter of awarding'
the street work to contractors. Alderman Harrigan felt that the City could obtain the
proper quality of work if the City requested a bond from the contractor and had proper
~nspection of the wor~.
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Alderman Teed stated that the Common Council appreciate. the suggestions
and words of caution brought forward by the Labor Council delegation on the matter and will
keep them in mind when considering the tenders.
The Executive Director advised that the specifications had not been
ready before this date, but that he expected the tender call to be advertised in the news-
paper the following day. He assured the Council that there was sufficient time at hand in
which to comllienc~ the paving programme after the tenders would be called and ded~ded upon.
The Labor Council delegation withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Acting
Director of the ]{ater and Sewerage Department relative to the offer of Mr. K. A. Wilson, Q.C.,
on behalf of his client to sell to the City a 600 acre parcel of land in the Parish of
Lancaster forming part of the Spruce and Ludgate'Lakes watershed, on a basis of $15.00 per
acre, recommending that the City acquire this property and engage an independent valuator to
arrive at a fair purchase price, be received and filed and the recommendation adopted, with
reference to engaging an independent valuator for appraisal - the said valuator to be Mr.
Robert Melrose.
Messrs. F. M. Crocker and S. H. Meisner, members of the Transportation
Committee, were present at the meeting to discuss the matter of permanent locations for bus
shelters. Mr. Crocker outlined proposals for bus shelters to be erected on the Mill Street
Viaduct, and at Market, King and Haymarket Squares, He read a letter received by the Committee
from'City Transit Limited advising they are agreeable to erecting bus shelters on the Viaduct
and at the major transfer points, and that when locations for the bus shelters are approved
and granted by the Transportation Committee, the company will erect shelters immediately,
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, Alderman Campbell suggested that the company be requested to erect
a permanent shelter at Market Square where the present shelter stands. Mr. Crocker replied
that the Committee would be willing to do that, but it would not take care of the dangerous
traffic situation there. Alderman campbell suggested that a temporary shelter could be
erected in the vicinity of Emerson-Wheaton's store at Market Square which would take care of
the situation, Mr. 9ro~ker,agreed.
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Alderman Harrigan suggested that a plastic or glass awning on the roof
of the suggested canopy for the King Square shelter py the Bank of Nova Scotia building would
be feasible and that the Bank could not object to this as it would allow light to enter their
building.
Alderman Campbell suggested that instead of acqu~r~ng the land oulined
by the Committee at Haymarket Square, that the shelters be erected on the Square itself. The
Executive Director advised that three bus shelters would be required on the Haymarket Square
site.
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Alderman Campbell noted that in future, regardless of what company or
companies acquire the bus franchise, these bus shelters can he utilized by them in the operating
of the bus system.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the Transportation Committee
with respect to permanent locations for bus shelters be received and the Committee commended for their
action and that bus ,shelters be erected as follows, subject to the approval of the City Solicitor:-
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a permanent,bus shelter on Market Square at the location of the present temporary shelter.
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a temporary bus shelter adjacent to the store of Emerson-Wheaton Limited, Market Square.
3. two permanent bus shelters on the Miil Street Viaduct, as suggested by the Transportation Committee,
4. a plastic or similar shelter on North King Square, near the Bank of Nova Scotia building,
5. two permanent bus shelters on Haymarket Square, as near as possible to the Prince Edward and Waterloo
Streets intersection, and a third shelter located near the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Haymarket Square,
provided the City obtains the necessary land.
On 'motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
" RESOLVED that when the permanent bus shelter is
provided at Market Square, the temporary shelter presently at that site be moved to the corner of St. John
Street and Market Place, West Saint John, for use in that location.
Read a letter from the Transportation Committee relative to the recent meeting held
by the Motor Carrier Board with the Saint John District Labour Council and City Transit Limited regarding
the schedule of bus fare rates for babes in arms and children under schoo~ age, at which meeting the Motor
Carrier Board made the following order clarifying the Order of the Board already made:- 7.00 a.m. to
9.00 p.m.; 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.; and 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m., these being considered peak hours". The
letter stated that the majority of the Transportation Committee felt tha t they should have been consulted
before the Order was clarified,
Alderman Teed commented he did not know Hhy the Labour Council did not approach this
matter through the Common Council instead of proceeding on their own to the Motor Carrier Board, but he felt
that the City Transportation Committee is not bound to accept the Board's ruling and should not do so, and'
should make their own appeal. He advised that the Motor Carrier Board is not a court and therefore cannot
hand down a decision regarding any matter. He felt that the matter would have to go before a court. In
his opinion, the Motor Carrier Board cannot pass an interpretation or a ruling on its own establishment of
a rate.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee be received and filed and the said Committee requested to instruct City Transit Limited that it is
the impression of the Common Council that children of pre-school age should be carried free of charge,
regardless of hours involve~, when accompanied by adults or fare-paying passengers.
Mr. Crocker inquired what the Committee should do if the company refuse to listen to
them, and was instructed to report back to the Common Council, but t~ approach the City Solicitor for an
opinion on this matter before doing so.
Messrs, Crocker and Meisner withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan.
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Acting
Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, the deposit cheque of the Loch Lomond Builders, who have
completed work on the construction of the care-taker's house at Robertson Lake to the satisfaction of the
Department, be returned to them - the said cheque being in the amount of $1,000.00.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCailum
RESOLVED that ~he letter from the Road Engineer relative
to the condition of the retaining wall on Ches~ey Street, between Chittick's Cement Plant and the City's
asphalt Plant, advising that the necessary concrete replacement wall and widening of the west side of the
street in order to prevent encroachment on private property and to maintain the present width of street plus
sidewalk, will cost $10,400.00, and requesting authority to proceed with this construction as a capital
expenditure, be received and laid on the table until the next meeting of Common Council,
It was decided that each Member of the Common Council should investigate the above
section of street and report back,
- On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that Mr. Murray Burley be presented with the
Corporation Medal and reimbursed for any loss incurred in connection with the recent incident in which he
saved the life of a young boy from dro,ming, in recognition of his bravery.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Executive Director be asked to obtain
quotations on the cost of supplying all the Police Department v~hicles and Fire Department squad cars with
two blankets and a pillow each to take care of injured persons in cases of public emergency.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the
Road Engineer requesting authority to renew a portion of the wooden crib retaining wall on
the north side of Rock Street which will cost an estimated (t2,lOO,OO and which will be a
capital expenditure, be received and laid on the table until the next meeting of Council
and in the meantime, the Common Council Members investigate this site.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that each Common Council
Member be furnished with a memorandum of the sites of the various proposed projects,which
the Council Members are to investigate.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that as per the request
of the Director of the Fire Department, permission be granted for the following personnel
to attend the Maritime Fire Chiefs' Conference which will be held at Kentville, N.S. this
July 13th to 16th inclusive:- ,Chief Holland S. Knight, Captain George Farren, No. 1 Salvage
Corps & Fire Police, Captain Harold Priddle, No. 2 Salvage Corps & Fire Police, Mr.
Frederick Travis, Director of Maintenance, and a Deputy Chief:
AND FURTHER that permission be granted for one man from the West
Side Fire Department personnel to attend the above named conference'in conjunction with
those named.
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'Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone'
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Director of the
Fire Department be consulted regarding the inclusion of a member of the West Side Fire
Department personnel in the submitted list of delegates to attend the above named
conference;
AND FURTHER that if same is favourable to the said Director,
authority b~ granted for the attendance of the additional delegate.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion,'same was
declared carried,
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On motion of Aldern~n MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Director of Purchasing authority be granted to purchase 5,000 special zinc plates for the
assessment d~partment addressograph machine from the Addressograph Company to cost in the
vicinity of $250.00 and covered by the appropriation for Supplies,
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
'Seconded by Alderman MacCallum'
, RESOLVED that as per the request of
the Director of Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the purchase of one bearing gear
for the Streets Department tri-ton roller from E, S, Stephenson & Co, who are local agents for
the machine, for the sum of $120.22 and covered by this year's appropriation for Equipment
Repairs.
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On motion of-Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman VillcCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the
request of the Director of Purchasing authority be granted for the purchase of two more
special sleeves, 16 inch with valves, for the Hater Department, from T, McAvity & Sons Ltd.
at a price of $174.10 each plus tax - tnis material being a replacement for those bought in
March which were used on a special job.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLYED that in accordance with the
request of the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of nine steel
clothes lockers in banks of three each, for the Fire Department, from A. Bedingfield for
the sum of $199.80 plus sales tax - this being the lower of two bids received - and covered
by this year's appropriation for Sundry ~pplies.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that in connection with any
further property purchases by the City of Saint John, it be stipulated whether the property
is freehold or leasehold, and at exactly what amount it can be purchased by the City, whether
freehold or leasehold.
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t1. , , RESOLVED that the letters from the Chalrman, Board of
if ~m(...f)~"n Assessors, and the Town Planning Commission, with respect to the offer of Mrs'. Bessie Speight to sell
/'lrs,~ess/e<J~~l5tj property located at 628 Main Street to the City for the sum of $3,500.00, be laid on the table until the next
1'l-~~b..<.8';?,G/n.jfCommon Council meeting: '
AND FURl'HER that in the meantime, the number of families who will be removed from this
property in the event same is acquired by the City for demolition, be obtained, also, the amounts of rentals
paid by such families.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the .letter from Mr. J. Paul Barry, solicitor
for Mr. Daniel C. O'Reilly, requesting the approval of the Common Council of the transfer to Mr, O'Reilly of
the stalls occupied by James Quinn in the City Market, Known as Quinn & Co., be received and filed and the
said transfer approved.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
, Seconded by Alderman Teed
I RESOLVED, th8.t the matter of having any leases for City
'Market stalls, which are being surrendered, brought before the Comm9n Council in future and, as a matter of
'policy, public notice be given that such stalls are to be vacant in the Market and are available for tenancy-
the offler of the highest or any applicant for such not being necessarily accepted - be laid on the table
'until the next meeting of the CommonCouncil for further study by the Council members.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Provincial Insurance
Agency Limited submitting additional information relative to their recommendation that limits of liability
be increased on Policy No. A-51l605, be received and filed.
The City Solicitor advised that in his opinion, the insurance carried by the City is
low for a corporation of this size,
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that a
Insurance Agency Limited giving a detailed schedule and breakdown of
increased premiums:
report be received from the Provincial
the coverage provided by the proposed
AND FURTHER that the said company also submit a record of City losses to date under
present Policy No. A-5l1605.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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J in connection with improvements
Common Council are agreeable to
,Ed. dJ':lJt. RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Edward J. Boone
'/J' /.to, -'f '~~ offering the sum of $300.00 for the purchase of a lot on Somerset Street Extension, situated at the top of
~ess~ -LA?~v, the hill from the corner of Wellesley Avenue, be received and referred to the Assessment Department and the
/~tdl7 /':bl11 n I n.!l Town Planning Commission for a report and recommendation.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. George H,Ward requesting
by ten inches of her property situated at 62 Bryden Street, on the sidewalk
to the front entrance, be received and filed and Mrs. Ward advised that the
the said encroachment of her property on the street for this purpose.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
'Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
_/7 {J, '76;::e _ RESOLVED that the letter from Mr, A. O. Pope offering to
i,?S5essmel7~~~purchase the lower unused portion of Gooderich Street, adjoining his property at 84 Wright Street, for the
, ~i purpose of erecting four garages, be received and referred to the Assessment Department and the Town Planning
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to/71m/:;;S/on On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Gutta Percha & Rubber,
Limited, protesting the fact that for the last two years they have not received any business for fire hose
from the City of Saint John as they are taxpayers in the City, and requesting that they receive a fair share
of the City's business in future, be received and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the account in the amoUnt
of $4,20Q.00 submitted by Peat, Marwick,'Mi~chell & Co. for professional 'se~ices rendered
in theexamina~i~n o~ records of the City of Saint John for the year to December' 31st, 1952,
be paid.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by A+derman Teed ,
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of
$425.00 submitted by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. for professional services rendered relative
to submitting the annua~ return for the pepartmen~ of Municipal Affairs, and in the accumulation
of sinki!lg fund data for the valuation of the fund and its component parts, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that the petition of residents
of Holly street requesting that repairing and paving of one block of Holly Street, from Metcalf
to Main Streets, be performed, and that, the railing on the lower end of the street, near Main
Street, which had belln knocked over during the past winter, be replaced, be received and filed
and the requests complied with, in compliance with Common Council. Order 9f November 10th, 1952.
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Read Report of the Comptroller
(as follows)
To the CGlMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
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The Comptroller
, reports
3,549.21
6,063.60
12,582.57
155.59
2,9?7.71
1,817.90
1,973.69
12.83
$29,143.10
Your Comptroller reports additional 'payments f'or the month of April last
amounting t~ $661,985.37 as will more fully appear from statement hereto at,tached.
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Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public ~orks
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Land, Buildings and Ferry Depts,
Treasury Department
Various Departments(Ei Provincial
Purchases, subject to 4% S. Tax)
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(sgd) Arthur C. Burk, ,
Comptroller
Saint John, N. B.
May 15, 1953.
On motion of Alderman Whi tebone
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that the following reports be laid
ao//ro&rs_lfi?j?ortf on the table until the next meeting of Com mon Council namely:- Comptroller's Report, Depar:tmental
(4s/; 7ttt'~,,s Accounts Report, Cash Receipts Report, Monthly Expenditures Report, Building Inspector's Report,
- , ,/ Ferry Traffic Report - all for the month of April last - and the annual reports of the Saint John
~l?lt~~__,~o/'t.5 ~ousing Commission and the Comptroller for the year ended December 31st, 1952.
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Copies of the above pamed reports were distributed to each Member of the
COlIlII\on CO)lIlcil, also a breakdown of the Comptroller's Report for April.
Alderman Campbell requested that each Common Council Member be supplied
with a copy of the 1952.statement of receipts and expenditures of the Saint John Housing
Commission, and Mr. P.R. Fowler, Secretary of the said Commission, advised that this will be done.
The tender received for the supplying of bell ,joint cl-amps was opened.
On motion of Alderman Campbell'
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RESOLVED that the tender of G. Sherman
Dearborn be accepted for the supplying of the following material - this being the only tender
received:-
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24 only 15" adjustable Viking Johnson clamps for sealing spigot and
socket cast iron pipes, Class 'c' ...,........... tll:O:O each net
Shipping weight per clamp - approx 75 Ibs'., clamps measuring approx.
40 cu ft. per ton gross.
Plus * for packing and delivery. F.O.B. London, England. If
shipment from any other port necessary, additional cost would be
for buyer's account. Delivery: 3 to 4 months. Price prevailing
at date of shipment.
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The tender received for the supplying of a pipe saw was opened.
Canadian Brass Co.,
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
1U!lS0LVED that the tender submitted by the
Limited be accepted - this being the only bid received.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the tender for the supplying of a
portable air-driven saw for cutting cast iron and steel pipe, be laid on the table until the next meeting
of the Common Council and in the meantime, inquiries be made for: prices on this equipment among the local
suppliers.
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carned,
with His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen Whitebone and Belyea voting "nay".
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a printing machine.
"On motion qf Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of a
white printing machine for the Water and Sewerage and Streets Departments, be referred to the Executive
Director, the Acting ,Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, and the Road Engineer for a report and
recommendation.
Street.
Tenders wer~ opened for the demolition of the building situated at 666-672 Main
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, ' ,RESOllTED that the tender of Mr. Samuel Millington,
offering to demolish the building located at 666-672 Main Street as per the tender specifications, for the
sum of $160.00, be accepted - this being the, lower of two bids received.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of revolvers and handcuffs.
On motion of Alderman Mli-cCa:).lum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
,RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of
revolvers and handcuffs be laid on the table until the next meeting of CommonCouncil and in the meantime
W. H. Thorne & Company, Limited be askee). to specify whether or not the Federal and Provincial sales taxes
are included in their tender prices.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of two delivery trucks and one station wagon.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a Police car.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be referred
to a co~tt~e composed of Alderman Campbell, the Executive Director, the Directors of the Police and
Purchasing Departments, and the Acting Director of the Water, and Sewerage Department, for a report and
recommendation.
Tenders were opened for the oiling and sanding of streets.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the tender of George C. Chittick be
accepted for the oiling and sanding of unpaved streets as per specifications, at a price of eight cents
per square yard, this being the lower of two bids received, '
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, The COlllIllon Clerk advised tlR t the report of the Arbitration Board, appointed to
hear the dispute between the City of Saint John and the Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Associa-
tion"Local No. 61, had been received by him this date, and proceeded to read pertinent sections from same.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum '
. RESOLVED that the Common Council be supplied ,with
a schedule or breakdo'olIl of the above matter, showing what _s 'offered by the City of Saint John, what _s
asked for by the Policemen's Association, what the Arbitration Board had ordered on the matter, and the
over-all picture of how much the increased,wages, etc. ~ll cost the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the correspondence from the City Hall
Employees Federal Union No. 486 regarding classification of employees and salary increases, be laid on the
table for a further period.
His ~Iorship the Mayor stated that if the Police Department personnel receive an
increase in wages, he is in favour of the Fire Department personnel receiving an increase as well.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman.MacCallum ,
, RESONED that the ferry "Loyalist" be removed from
service for two mor'the cOlllIllencing July 1st, 1953, during which time the decarbonizing of the engines be
performed, the new tail shaft coupling fitted, the full of the boat painted and the crew given their
annual vacation:
AND FURI'HER that at the end of August the matter of when the ferry should be
Placed in service again be reviewed:
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and the Assistant to the Executive Director in the above matter be received and filed.
,On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the affidavits of four
persons submitted 'by Mr. R. J. Broderick, solicitor for A.Chipman Smith & Company Limited,
swearing tliat the said firm was 'doing business in the' preDiises in the Charlotte Street
Market Building on April 1st, 1953, and have been doing business thereafter up to the
present time, ,be received and filed.
The City Solicitor advised that he had accepted, on behalf of
the City of Saint John, the offer of Mr. Emery W. Hyslop to sell to the City for the sum
of $450.00, a right of way of 100 feet in width across his property for road building
purposes, and that the Injunction in this connection was discontinued as of May 19th.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the action of the City
Solicitor in accepting the offer of Mr. Emery W. Hyslop to sell to the City of Saint John'
for the SUlll of $450.00 a right of way, 100 feet in width, across his property for road
building purposes - such property being located on the Sandy Point Road, stanley Ward, be
approved:
AND FURl'HER that the letter from Mr. Frank S. Cliff, solicitor
for Mr. Hyslop in the above matter, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallUlll
RESOLVED that the claim of Mrs.
Edna Bryden in the amount of $2 ,002.73 for damages caused -by the now of water from
Adelaide Street into her property at 82 Adelaide Street, be laid on the table for further
discussion in legal session at the next meeting of Common Council:
AND FURTHER that the City Solicitor be directed to find all the
pertinent facts regarding whether or not Mrs. Bryden has paid the various bills included
in her claim, and in the meantime, before the next Council meeting, the City 'Solicitor be
empowered to negotiate a settlement but no commitment with Mrs. Bryden.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating
it does not mean that the ,City Solicitor can make a settlement with Mrs. Bryden.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED'that'the letter from the
Receiver of Taxes submitting a letter received by his Department from J. P. Porter Company
'Limited relative to Non-Resident Licenses for certain of their employees working in Saint
John, be received and filed.
The Common Council instructed the Executive Director that the
above named license fee be collected from the persons in question.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. K.P.
Lawton, barrister, entering a claim against the City of Saint John for damages on behalf of
his client, Mrs. Horace C. Keirstead, in connection with an'accident suffered by her on the
City steps leading from Main street to Murray Street, be received and filed.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he had inquired of the Director
of Police if the report 'requested from him May 2nd last regarding breakage of public
property by five children had been sent to City Hall, and ws told it had been submitted
to the Executive Director last week. The Executive Director stated that he had received
a report from the Director of Police concerning a case where five children had broken
windows, but that the minutes of Common Council had referred to a case where five children
had broken street lights at Rockwood Park, therefore he felt it was not the report which
the Council had requested.
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Alderman Teed stated that the report he desired was regarding
breakage of windows at Princess Elizabeth School and at the house of Mr. Murray Sargeant.
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The Executive Director advised-that in the case referred to by
Aldernan Teed, the five children were caught by Mr. Sargeant, the principal of the school,
and the cost of the damage involved was $15.00. The Police Department were called in on
the case by Mr. Sargeant and the Police laid information against them for the Juvenile Court,
and the parents of the children concerned asked the Police why Mr. Sargeant had laid charges
against the children without notifying them. The School Board desired to look after the case
themselves and not refer it to the POlice, and asked that the case be dropped because it was
the children of the school who broke the school windows. The Juvenile Court, upon being
contacted, knew nothing about the case. Mr. Walsh stated he learned the attitude of the
parents on the matter - the parents being irate about Mr. Sargeant having taken the matter
before the Police. Finally, the School Board and the parents settled the matter between
them and the parents concerned paid the necessary cost of the damage.
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should be brought to court if they have done so more than once, in order to impress upon them that they
must not do it. He felt that it has a demoralizing effect on the work of the Police Department to be
called in on a case and the case not prosecuted. .
Alderman Harrigan commented that the Director of Police had stated there was
pressure brought to bear in the case referred to at the Council meeting of May 2nd last, and the report
was asked for 'on that case, therefore it ,has not.been done as yet. Alderman Harrigan stated he desires
the report from the Director of Police.
Alderman Harrigan questioned the Executive Direc'tor regarding the set-up of
, the Coronation Committee and the status of the Primrose Club as to who was being responsible for the
operation of the games being held at the Forum. The Executive Director advised he had obtained the Primrosl
Clu~ as a sponsor as requested by the C?mmon Council, and they were operating within the law.
It was decided that the next meeting of Common Council will be held on Monday,
June 1st, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Saturday, the thirtieth day of May, A. D., 1953, at 9.00 o'clock a.m.
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Ernest W. ~atterson, Esquire, Mayor'
Aldel'll1enBelyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone '
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,Messrs. E.D.Walsh, Executive Director, and F .S.Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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'On'motion of 'Alderman 'Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman
Teed'
RESOLVED that minutes of COlDlllon Council of May
same having been furnished each Member of the Common
nineteenth last be confinned, copies of
Council.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, RESOLVED that the tender of the Canadian
Brass Co., Limited, Galt, Ontario, for supplying one portable air-driven p~pe saw forcutting
cast iron and steel pipe 8 inches to 60 inches diameter and one extra blade for cast iron,
be accepted, as follows:-
Net Each
1 only type R Ilb Fein automatic pneumatically driven
Pipe Saw.................................,....
1 only extension chain'to allow cuts in pipes from
32" to 63" diameter ..........................
1 only spare saw blade for cast iron pipe ...........
1 only saw blade with hard metal teeth..,....,."...
$ 1,032.00 '
45.00 ,
40.00
94.10
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All prices are Federal Sales Tax included; tel'll1s: net 30 days,
f.o.b. Galt, Ontario; delivery: 4 to 6 weeks.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Limited, Saint
as follows:-
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the tender of W.H.Thorne & Company
John, N. B., be accepted for the supplying of Police revolvers and 'handcuffs,
12 only, Colt Police positive special revolvers, ,38 calibre
~ th 4 inch barrel, blued finish ................. $
12 pairs Peerless handcuffs, blued steeL"".,.....,..".
67.45 each
20.60 per pair
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Above prices include Federal Sales Tax, but not Provincial
Sales Tax: purchase order to be made in triplicate re revolvers,
in order that import may be made less Excise Tax.
On motion of Aldennan MacOillum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the matter of policy relative to
City Market stalls which become vacant in future and the leases of same surrendered, be laid
on the table until the next meeting of the COlDlllon Council.
/ On motion of Alderman Teed
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/dddt /1 BE 0 that the request 0 the rector of the
t6. C'I::..,~ .f2am,? , Fire Department for pennission to advertise for tenders for a new ladder and pump truck for the
1:a~ff ~- 'h' Fire Department be laid on the table until the nextC,onunon Council meeting. ,
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Earl Russell
offering the sum of $300.00 for the purchase of Lot 1396, north Broadview Avenue, which is
assessed at $600.00 and measures 40 by 102.8 feet more or less, and the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors regarding this offer, be received and filed and Mr. Russell offered the lease
of this lot for the purpose of lndscaping only, with the stipulation that no building is to be
erected on this lot - the said lease to be for a term of seven years at a rental of $24.00 per
annum,
Read a letter from the Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department
relative to the length of service of metal or concrete sewer pipe as compared to a wooden sewer,
such information having been requested by the Common Council at the May 19th meeting in
connection with the Rodney Street sewer,
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the wooden sewer on Rodney Street,
West Saint John, from Market Place to Ludlow Street be renewed with a 36 inch concrete pipe
at an estimated cost of $8,500.00 - same to be a capital expenditure:
AND FURTHER that the correspondence in the above matter from the Superintendent
of the Water and Sewerage Department, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that tenders be called for the erection
of a permanent' 'concrete retaining wall on Chesley Street, between Chittick's Cement Plant am the
City's Asphalt Plant, to replace the present deteriorating wall, in order that estimates of cost
may be obtained from private contractors,
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that 'the replacing'of the deteriorating portion of tre
retaining wall on ChesleyStreet, between Chittick's Cement Plant and the City's Asphalt Plant, by a
permanent. concrete retaining wall constructed on City property and the widening of the street on' the west
side in order to maintain the present street width of 30 feet, plus sidewalk - all at an estimated cost
of $10,400.00 including wall construction, re-alignment of street and paving - be proceeded with as early as
possible by the- Works Department, this being a capital expenditure.
Question being taken on the amendment to the JIIOtion, same was declared carried with
Aldermen MacCallum and Teed voting "nay" as they felt that the estimate of the City in this connection is
high, and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Whitebone, Belyea and Harrigan voting "yea".
The Common Clerk advised that the matter of renewal of a portion of the wooden crib'
retaining wall on north Rock Street was laid on the ta ble at the last meeting of Council.
Alderman Whitebone stated he believed there is a policy which was adopted by previous'
Common Councils relative to the City's liability to maintain retaining walls in the city, He felt that if
this wall was erected by the City on City property for the purpose of protecting private property, the City
is not liable in this case; also, that the City would be establishing a precedent if they undertook to renew
this wall in view of the fact that other requests have been refused.
The Common Clerk, when asked if the City is responsible for renewing theretaining wall
on City property to prevent the land from falling on private property, replied that the City is responsible
as it was erected by the City, but if the wall was undermined through the action of a person digging a
cellar, etc. the City would not be responsible,
On motion of Alderm~n Teed
Seconded byAlderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until the
next meeting of Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the following reports be taken from the table
and filed: - Cash Receipts, Departmental Accounts, Monthly Expenditures, Building Inspector's Report and the
Ferry Traffic Report:- all for the month of April last:
AND FURTHER that the Comptroller's Report for April last be received and the amounts paid
as recommended.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Annual Reports for the year ending December 31,
1952 of the Saint John Housing Commission and the Comptroller, be now taken from the table and filed and
entered in the Year Book.
Read a lett.er from City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486, negotiating committee,
further to the matter of classification for the employees which they represent and salary increases'.
Alderman Whitebone moved that a small committee of Common Council be appointed t.o
negotiate with the said Union on the matter and report to Council, but there was no seconder.
The Executive Director advised that the Union has asked the Directors of thevarious civic
Departments to classify the employees of their respective department.s, and recommended that. the Corrnnon
Council go on record as stating that when the Union have completed t,he compilation of these figures, the
Council will negotiate with the Union,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the City Hall Employees Federal Union No.
486 be advised that the Common'Council have been informed that the Union have requested the various
Department.al Directors to classify the employees in their owri Department.s, and that when the Union have
received their report from the Directors, the Common Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole and
discuss the matter with them: '
.Beeut'1i!e:l)/reeror. AND FURTHEll that the Executive Director advise the Directors of the various Civic Depart-
ment.s to comply with the request of the Union regarding classification of their 'employees.
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Read a letter from the Saint John Fire Fighters'Association, Local Union No. 771 request-
ing that the wage scale as submitted with their letter be adopted for the members of the Fire Department as
of January 1st, 1953.
The 1953 Working Agreement for the Police Department, embodying the recommendations as
set forth by the Arbitration Board and ordered to be included in the 1953 Agreement,' was' submitted' to the
Common Council.
Read a report from the Common Clerk request.ed by the Corrnnon Council on May 19th last
showing what was offered the Policemen's Association by the City, what was asked for by'the Association,
what the Arbitration Board ordered on the matter, and the over-all picture of how much the increased wages
etc. will cost the City of Saint John, the latter item being in the amount of $34,197.80, composed of
$18,517.40 to the Fire Department and $15,680.40 to the Police Department.
On motion of Alderman Harrig;an
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the salaries of the Police Department'be
adjusted according to the order and directions of the Board of Arbitration and the 1953 Working Agreement
Signed on behalf of the city of Saint John and carried out as per the order of the Arbitration Board.
Alderman Teed request.ed that the Common Council be notifirl in ~mple time so'that .
the Council can decide whether or not to, continue with this working agreement.
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;/ . ,0. ~ /j/~ be grant'ed the Fire Department personnel as that granted the Police Department, on the basis as
,cy/;rer.s.. I7.s..:s.tlC, outlined in the letter from the Saint John Fire Fighters' Association, Lo'cal Nnion No. 771 dated
!May 20th last:
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
A~D FURTHER thatthe said letter be received and filed.
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Alderman Harrigan moved in amendment that the motion as so moved by Alderman
Whitebone and Alderman'MacCallum be considered to be for the life of the present Common Council,
b~t there was no seconder.
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Alderman Teed moved in amendment that the amounts originally granted to the
. Fire Department personnel by the Common Council in Conmittee of the Whole under date of February
20th last - which were the increases the Council were agreeable to granting the Police Department -
be,now granted to the Fire Department. There was no seconder to this amendment.
,~A ~ Alderman' Belyea stated he felt that wh~n the Fire Department were given the
~ working hours they requested it was to be in lieu of increased wages. He went on record as
stating that the City of Saint John, immediately if not sooner, should cease being a charitable
organization, and noted that if any Civic employee deserving an increase in salary receives it,
it has been the practice for other Departments to request increases as well.
Question being taken on the motion,same was declared carried with His Worship
the Mayor, AM ermen White bone, MacCallum and Harrigan voting "yea" and Alderman Teed voting "nay"
as he did not agree with the wage increas;s of the two above named Departmerits being considered
together.
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,esC!//J //Jf:../7l./J. jtJ/l RESOLVED that the resolution of
,h:r~_~r adoptedon January 31st, 1944, ordering that the salaries 'of the Fire and Police
'71;//ct? ~e,?T. be equalized, be rescinded, effecti'Te this date.
His Worship the Mayor and Alderman Whitebone spoke in support of the increase
in wages granted the Fire Department, stating they feel that due to the hazardous nature of their
duties, they are deserving of such an increase.
Common Council
Departments should
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Common Clerk
relative to the matter of Police Arbitration, be received and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
Itbase "'{lit Hi1a/lce RESOLVED that permission be gran ted Household Finance
/} /' /' .J. Corpol!ll;ion of Canada to erect two signs, one being an ordinary painted sign and to be erected in the
,~tJ.rfJ.' ,0:: L4I?CY(/(d arcade to the City Market, Charlotte Street, immediately above the entrance to the elevator
~ and stairway to the second noor, the other being a facia sign and to be erected facing King
,.., Y/lS, Square ... subject to the Executive Director making certain that such signs will not interfere
/It:rrl-er with existing signs at this location.
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M' h /7.d: Miss Ethel Coles \'as present at the meeting and urged that, in view of the
I'/ISS. ;ct;, el.Go 1"s shortage of housing in this city, that Victoria and Centennial Schools be not torn down but sold
ffiICS'int:7 to private indiViduals or taken over by the City and made into apartment houses. She stated she
J does not believe the City should allow any building that is still in good enough condition for
housing to be torn down. '
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the suggestion as outlined by
pertaining to the use of Victoria and Centennial Schools be forwarded to the School
their action or consideration.
Miss Cole s withdrew from the meeting a t this time.
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Read a letter from Margolian I s shoe store requesting permission to install
a marquee on the store at No.5 Charlotte Street and to re-open the already existing shute
from the sidewalk in front of the store for the purpose of receiving merchandise,
Alderman Whitebone noted that some years ago the Common Council of the day
adopted a policy whereby no opening would be allowed in sidewalks 'in cases such as that under
discussion. He advised that he is opposed to permitting an opening in the street for the purpose
concerned.
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RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the
Commission for a report regarding the re-opening of the chute in the street.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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J/t?j?r rJs/1erles, RESOLVED that the Department of Fisheries,
(;:eel.) Ottawa be granted permission for their engineer and work crew to enter upon the property owned
.lit-t/e-;z(/'//er._ by the City of Saint John to effect the necessary repairs at the darn at Little River Reservoir
-;1iiese'r:t/tl/r as outlined in the letter of May 21st last from Mr. Stewart Bates, Deputy Minister.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Children's Aid Society
of the City and County of Saint John petitioning the Mayor and Common Council to expedite the building of
low-rental houses and urging that steps be taken immediately to clean out t,he, slum areas and provide decent
living quarters for families so housed, be received and filed and the Society advised of the long-range
programme of the Common Council regarding slum clearance and the re-housing of the lower income groups.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. J. A.. McNulty to purchase the lot
of land located in the rear of his residence on A.lexandra Street for the sum of $100.00, such lot having a
lOO-foot frontage on Edward Street with 52 feet fronting on Reserve Street and 54 feet along a common lane
in Lot 6, be accepted:
AND FURTHER that the resolution of Common Council adopted under date of July 30th, 1951
sellingland at Edward Street (Court) to Mr. Thomas S. Stephen for the sum of $500.00 - of which the above
named lot forms a part - be rescinded,the sale not having been completed by Mr. Stephen.
On motion of Alderman Teed
small corner lot
Lot 11-37-1:
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mrs.
bordering on her property at ~20 Lansdo~e Avenue,
~Argaret McAlary be ~old for $25.00 the
such lot being known on the tax ~p as
AND FURTHER that the corre"Spondence from Mrs. ~cAlary and the Chaiman, Board of Assessors
in the above matter be received and filed.
Mr, P. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary, Town Planning Commission, who was present at the
meeting, recommended that this land be allowed Mrs. McAlary who desired that it be given her free of cost.
On motion of Alderman V~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harri@an
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. Stanley Chesworth to purchase
for the sum of $400.00 each,two lots situated in the new development of Somerset Street, be received and
referred to the'Assessment Department and the Town Planning Commission for a report and recommendation.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by ,Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter frcm Mr. William H. Kingston offering
the purchase of Lot 29, Block 6, Hill Street, l.ancaster which is now leased to him
$16,00, be received and filed and the said lot offered Mr. Kingston for its assessed
the sum of $125.00 for
at an annual rental of
value of $250.00:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Chairmn, Boa rd of Assessors in this connection be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman, Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr, Edwin T. Puddington, proprietor
of Ed's Radio Taxi, requesting that he be granted a lease for a portion of the parking lot on Elm Street,
running north from the old North End Police Station, comprising a section 42 feet long by 18 feet wide, be
recei ved and filed and Mr. Puddington offered the said land at a yearly lease for the sum of $20,00 per
month. '
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Myron E.Zegarchuk advising tha t
he has found that he will be unable to build on part of Lot 6, Block 25, east Cranston Avenue at the present '
time, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the resolution of Common Council of April 27th last, selling the above
named lot to Mr. Zegarchuk, be rescinded.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone ,
, RESOLVED tha t the follcwing accounts incurred relative to
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the recent Police arbitration be paid:
To:- Professor J.W,Sears, Chai~ of the Arbitration Board
Miss Jean Hudson, stenographer
Mr, Lester G. Hoar, Member of the Arbitration Board
$207.$9 (City's share)
30.00 (City's share)
186.50.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following accounts be paid, as follows:-
To Mr. J. L.Feeney re valuation of Goldberg properties, North,
50-52 and 18-20 Mill Streets with Brief dated December 8, 1952- $100.00
To Mr. John N. Flood re services re report on Solly-Goldberg
property, Mill Street, November 1952
$100.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the action of the Comptroller in paying the sum
of $3,500,00 to Cody's Limited, being the balance due on the account for Coronation souvenii'_ medals, be
approved.
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RESOLVED that the lett.er from "The Cities of New
Brunswick" advising that the next meeting of same will be held in Saint John on June 5th at 10,00
o'clock a.m. in the Admiral Beatt.y Hotel, be received and filed,
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
_C/;a/t:man, IlssesstJr.s Seconded by Alderman Teed
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jt'ttll7_~ noinj'-:__ of Assessors and the Town Planning Connnission, relative to the offer of Mr. Edward J. Boone to
_G-omm/.ss,'on S S .
~ - ~~ purchase a lot on omerset t.reet Extension, be received and filed and as reconnnended, no sales
~t:I(.(/ar:'a: ,/,,_,votJ/le of land in the Somerset Street Ext.ension area take place for at least thirty days until further
investi~tionscan be completed by the said Commission.
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Gl, fltJ/77C'. Read a letter from Mr. George A. Cameron requesting that the City of Saint John
---i5ory'e -' ,. '171/1. auth~rize the Department of Works to pave his parking lot in the vicinity of King Square and Sydney
.rdt/..u::'j.__.. Street with hot mix asphalt. Mr, Cameron stated that he had contacted several firms who do paving
_ ____ _ work and none of their plants will be in operation for some time, whereas he desires that the
work be done at once.
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Alderman Teed and MacCallum felt that as there is a great need for parking
space in the area in question and as Mr. Cameron ;ould be paying the City for such paving work,
t,he City can proceed with same regardless of the fact that it would be therefore competing with
private paving firms. .
The Common Clerk advised that if the City proceeded with such paving work,
it would be faced with Injunction proceedings.He added that it is illegll for the City to do
this kind of work or to sell goods to persons.
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Alderman Harri~n commented that the City is committed to do necessary
paving work throughout the city and stated he is opposed to complying with Mr. Cameron's
request because it would interfere with the 1953 paving programme. Alderman Harri~n moved that
~lr, Cameron's letter betabled until the next Council meeting, but there was no seconder, He
then moved that the requested work be not performed for Mr.Cameron, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.George A.
Cameron be received and filed and Mr. Cameron advised that if he can bring in proof that he
cannot have the requested work done by local contractors that the City,of Saint John will
give his request consideration, and that in,any event, if the City did perform this work,
it would require full payment for same in advance.
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Alderman Harri~n voted "nay" to the above resolution on principle, stating
that he is not in favour of the City performing t.his paving work under any circumstances.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from N .W.Brenan &
Sons requesting that action be ,taken regarding the removal of debris on property on Paradise
Row remaining after the demolition of two old buildings, be received and filed, and Mrs. Mildred
A.Porter, 22 Wright Street, the owner of the property concerned, be forwarded a letter advising
that the site must be, cleaned up imm~diately.
Read a letter from the Provincial Insurance Agency Limited submitting a
further report relative to insurance coverage of the fieet of City vehicles under Policy A-511605,
as requested by the Connnon Council on May 19th last.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea ,
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John increase
the limits of insurance carried with the Provincial Insurance Agency Limited on the fleet of
City vehicles to $300,000.00 on an inclusive coverage basis, such additional annual premium
in this connection amounting to $1,297.32:
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AND FURTHER that the corespondence from the above mentioned firm in this
connection be received and filed.
On 1II0tion of Alderman Harri~n
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Purchasing
Director requesting authority to advertise for tenders on 10 automatic air control valves
1 inch for water mains, t.o be charged to this year's appropriation for Water Stock, be
received and filed and the request. complied with.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the folla-ving reports be received and
filed and copies of sallie distributed t.o each Member of the Common Council, namely: Police Department
Report, Road Engineer's Report and the Water and Sewerage Department Report - all for the month
of April last.
The Common Clerk advised that he had learned from the Works Department thatthe
Board of School Trustees, in addition to the closing of t.he portion of Metcalf Street authorized
by Common Council Order of ~~rch 30th, 1953, also desire that, a portion of 9unard Street be closed
both portions of street being in front of Alexandra School.
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RESOLVED that this matter be referred to t.he Executive
Director for further information,
on motion of 'Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the 1e tter from the Director of Police advising
that instructions have been issued to all ranks, partictuarly the men on the beat which includes Jardine
Alley which runs off Prince William Street, to check the condition of this alley regarding debris and to
report any offenders to Court, be received and filed.
AldenlJan Harrigan commented that the debris rerrained in Jardine Alley for seven days
after he referred to its condition, before the Alley was cleaned up,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman '~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Comptroller advising that
the firm 'of Bell, Gouinlock & Co, Ltd. have sold the present issue of City of Saint John bonds at a price of
96;525, be received and filed and the said price approved and the sale of bonds confirmed:
AND FURTHER that authority be grant.ed the Ccmptroller to arrange for the printing of the
bonds in this connection.
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On mot.ionof Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, \. . RESOLVED that the lett.er from the Road Engineer advising tM:
in order to complete the extension of Mount Pleasant Avenue from Gooderich Street to Seeley Street and
Allison Road from Seeley Street to Davenport Avenue, which are included in the 1953 paving programme, it will
be necessary to purchase theright.-of-\<ay from the Saint John Horticultural Association before construction
commences - the right-of-way necessary being fifty feet, twenty-five feet on each side of the centre line of i
the present travelled road, be received and filed and the said Association be appDooched with respect to
securing the necessary permission to present a Bill at t.he next session of the Legislature to allow the
City to proceed with the necessary work.
On motion of Alderrnn Teed
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Seconded byAlderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recornmendaUon of the Street Light-
ing Comnittee, fourluminaire street lights be installed on the diagonal walks in Queen Square, under the
following arrangement:- Civic Hydro agrees to mount the lights on wood poles and run Neoprene caLle under
the surface, if the City can arrange for its men to cut. and x'eplace the sod and asphalt - t.hecost to the
City to be the standard flat rate of $43.50 per'year per light:
AND FURTHER that the necessary tree branches be trimmed to improve t.he light in this
Square from the two present luminaires,
On'motion of Aldennan Teed'
Seconded by Aldennan I'lB.cCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the committee
to whom were referred thet.enders ,for a print.ing machine, the tender of Kelvin & Hughes (Canada) Limited, Saint
John, N. B. be accept.ed, as follows:-
1 - OzaUd Streamliner combined printer-developer, 42" wide,
for 200 volt AC 60 cycle operation. Printing speed up to 14'
per minute; developing speed 5' per minute ,,;...,........., ~1,950,OO
Plus 4% N.B.Tax, Federal Tax included, F.O.B. Carmarthen St.
Delivery: 1 month or sooner,
On motion of AldermanBelyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per t.he recommendation of the cnmmittee to
whom were referred the tenders for the rental of construction equipment by the City of Saint John for the
year 1953, t.he tender' of Mabee Construction Co, be accepted, as follows:-
Caterpillar D6 Dozer
Caterpillar Grader
Interna tional TD 14 Dozer
Front. End Loader
105 Cu. Ft. Compressor
210 Cu. Ft. It
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Pavement Breaker(less operator)
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1/2 Yd. Shovel
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1 Large Unit Shovel.,& Backhoe
1 Motor Crane
Portable Electric Welder
Low Bed Float
Dump Trucks
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City of Saint John purchase a parcel of land presently owned by Mrs. Margaret E.Donovan,
adjoining the Rifle Range site, in order to make possible the erection thereof of two
additional buildings on land comparatively easy to develop in conjunction with the joint
project. Mr. P,R.Fowler,Executive Secretary of the Commission advised verbally that he did
not believe the City would have to pay more than $300.00 or $400.00 for this land, if tta t
much, and where the City would receive a return of $800,00 from this joint project, he
feU it would, be a good business procedure to purchase this land.
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Seconded by Alderman ~mcCallum
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Planning Commission be received and filed and the said Commission negotiate a price for the
land in question and submit a report on such negotiation to the Common Council.
Mr.Fowler advised that land at the Rifle Range is not being sold as
quickly as it should be and there has been no payment of rent which has caused outstanding
rentals, all of which has been worrying the Federal Government, therefore, it will take a
lot more negotiation with that Government before they approve the second 200 housing units,
He requested authority from the Common Council to go to OttaMl on the matter.
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On motion of Alderw~n Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
.RESOLVED that Mr; p. R.Fowler, Executive Secretary,
Town Planning Commission, be authorized to proceed to Ottawa at his" convenience to discuss
the various aspects of the second 200 housing units at the Rifle Range,
Mr, Fowler withdrew from the meeting.
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The City Solicitor referred to the Order of Common Council of April 27th
last authorizing him to appeal the assessment placed by the PariSh of Lancaster on properties
in the \-later Area of the City of Saint John used in connect,ion with the Spruce Lake Water
Supply, and advised he felt that the elected representatives"of the City wciuld be in a better
position to approach the Parish of Lancaster in this matter than the Civic staff.
Alderman Whitebone entered'the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that
a ppointed from the Common Council to meet with the Councillors
in an endeavour to affect a settlement on the tax bill arrears'
City of Saint John in the said Parish,
His Worship the Mayor named Aldermen MacCallum, Teed and Harrigan to
constitute the above named committee.
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of the Parish of Lancaster
on property owned by the
'Read letters from Mr, Kenneth A, Wilson, Q.C., on behalf of a client,
and from Messrs. Ritchie, McKelvey & Mackay on behalf of their client, the Maritime Allied
Exhibitors Association with regard to the conduct of'blngogames by the Primrose Club in the
City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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submit,a,:~por~,~t'the next Common Council meeting.
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A1Ciei'men Harrigan and MacCallum agreed with the statements contained in
these letters that the bingo games are' considered illegal. Alderman Harrigan advised that
he still does not know who the members of the Primrose Club are and its signing officers
and he questions the right of the executive pf the Coronation Committee to do wnt they have
done in this instance, '
The Executive Director advised that the Primrose Club is a duly incorporated
glUUp and Messrs. Donald Ross and William Lee are its signing officers; and that Messrs,A.N.
Carter, Q.C" B.R~Guss, Q,C. and R.J.Broderick had stated that in their opinion it is legal
for the Club to conduct the games. Therefore, the Club is absolutely clear of the Coronation
Committee sponsoring these games.
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The City Solicitor advised that he had received telephones calls from the
Attorney-General and Deputy Attorney-General asking for information on the operation of
the games, which he supplied, and was advised by the Attorney-General he would have to take
action in compliance with the complaint of Mr. Kenneth A.Wilson, Q.C., on the matter.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with
Aldermen Teed, Whiteborie and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum
voting "nay".
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Raymond Poirier, stating
that his little girl had been hit by a fallen tree on the playground near Rock Street on the afternoon of
May 24th last, and that if the child has sustained serious injury from this accident it is the duty of the
City to look after the case as it was the City's duty to have removed the dead tree, be received and filed
and Mr. Poirier advised thatthe Saint John General Hospital offers free facilities for any persons Who
cannot pay far treatment , and that there is one of the best neurological surgeons on the staffof the Hospital.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman ~AcCallum
,RESOL'lED that the letters from Mrs. J. F, Hazen regarding
a Works Department tractor, and requesting information relative to the Director of the Sanit.ation Department
be received and referred to the Executive Director for reply.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by A~derman Whit.ebone
RESOLVED that the following accounts relative to Coronation
Week and the City's 170th Anniversary observance be paid immediately, as follows:- to the Capitol Theatre,
$1,200.00; to the Phalanx Co?ster Derby $500.00.
A,lderml1n Harrigg.n voted "nay" to thi.s resolution on principle.
On motion of Alderman Whit.ebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Comptroller be a\lthorized to pay during the
week of June 1st next the following account,s totalling $7,200.00 which have been incurred by, the Coronation
Committee, namely:- Float Parade Prize $100.00; Saint John 'Theatre Guild $700; Carriden Choir $500,00;
Doli Carriage Parade $50.00; Bicycle Parade $150.00; Catholic Community Club $700.00; Fireworks $5,000.00:
AND FURTHER that the Comptroller be authorized to pay the necessary wages regarding
decorations and stenographic services.
Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the above resolution on principle,
7.00 o'clock p,rn.
The Common Council decided that the next meeting will be held on Monday, June 8th, at
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the eighth day of June, A.D" 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m,
present
Ernest W. Patt,erson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, l~cCallum and Whitebone
On motion of Alderman HarriS'n
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Seconded by Alderman HacCallllln
RESOLVED that minutes of Common
copies of the said minutes having been forwarded to
Council of May
each Member of
. thirtieth last be confirmed,
the Council.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED That tenders be called for a new
quadruple ladder and pump truck, 750 gallon capacity, for the Fire Department:
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AND FURTHER that the correspondence from the Director of the Fire Department
in the above matter be now taken from ,the table and filed,
Alderman Teed entered the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor and the Road
Engineer be asked for a 'report as t.o whp!th"r or not the wooden crib retaining wall on the north
side of Rock Street, which is in need of renewal, is on private or City property,
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Alderman Campbell and Messrs. E.D.Walsh, Executive Director, and F.S.
Haycox, Assistant. to the Executive Director, entered the meet,ing at this time.
The Common Clerk advised that the matter of policy regarding tenancy of City
'Market stalls whiCh become vacant,had been laid on the table at the last meeting of Common
Council.Alderll'.an MacCallum stat.ed t.hat it is felt that some tenants'in the Market havell!ore
space that can be put to practical use, and he felt it is bad policy for private arrangements to
be made with the stall owners which arethen brou~ht before the Common Council for confirmation.
Aldermen l~cCalllnn and Campbell asked the City Solicitor to prepare a written
report glVkng his opinion as to whether or not, under the Market By-law, occupants of permanent
stalls in the Narket can sell wholesale and retail goods at the same time. The City Solicitor
was requested to supply these Aldermen with a copy of the said report.
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Alderman MacCallum request.ed th;lt he be given a copy of the space alloC'lted
in the Market regarding stalls. The Executive Director advised that this information has been
prepared and each Council Member will receive a copy of same.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Market Clerk be advised that
his duty is to makecertain that the Market is operated according to the by-law relating to same
and instructed that if the rules in this connection are violated, such violations should be
reported by him to the Common Council.
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Alderman Harrigan noted that he had asked sometime ago for a breakdown of
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this information has never been received, The Executive Director stated th,t copies of this
information were made at the time, but would have to be brought up to date now.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that copies of the adjusted schedule of
rentals relative to Market stalls be forwarded to each Member of the Common Council, such
schedule to show the monthly rentals paid and due.
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Alderman l~cCallum advised that he does not intend to take any action at
the present time relative to a reso111tion on a policy for tenancy of Market stalls which become
vacant, but added that he will oppose any private deals if they are made first and then presented
to the Council for confirmation,
The Executive Director requested the Cornmon Council to adopt. a resolution
which would clarify the question of whether the renting of vacant Market 'stalls should be
brought in to Common Councilor whether such matters can be settled by the Market Clerk and
Director of the Market as has been done in the past,
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Alderman Campbell felt there sholud be some contact between the Council and
the operation of the Market and that a Market Committee is the best way to do it. He stated
that the Executive Director only acts as the int.ermediary of the Council between them and the
Market and he has no governing power over the Market, The position of Executive Director is a
buffer between the Council and the pUblic in the receipt of complaints and endeavouring to
settle same, failing which, it would resolve on the Council to settle,
Alderman Campbell moved, and Alderman l~cCallum seconded the following
resolut.ion," That any action taken by the Executive Dir ector from henceforth should be with
the consent of the Common Council",The Executive Director commented that this is cont.rary to
the Act, The City' Solicitor stated in his opinion Alderman Campbell's motion covers too much,
but i.f he confines it to a matter of policy, the Council have full control.The Executive Direct.or
has the authority to carry out t.rewishes and instructions of the Common Council, but a quest.ion of
policy must be decided by the Common Council. '
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Alderman Campbell requested t.hat the City Solicitor give an Opln1.0n on this natter at the
next meeting of Council, Alderman MacCallum request.ed that th~ duties ~f the Market Clerk and the Direct.or
of,t.he Market be included in this report from the City Solicitor.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED tha t th~ following motion be laid on the table
until the next meeting of the Common Council, "That any action taken by the Executive Director from hence-
forth should be with the consent of the Common Council".
R"ad a resolution supplem~ntary to Common C01L11ci,l resolution of May 2nd, last. with
reference to the issue of debentures under the present Bond Issue, The supplementary resolution '.as request~
by Messrs. Daly, Thistle, Judson & McTaggart, solicitors for Messrs, Ben, Gouinlock & Company Limited, bond
agents.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded !Jy A lderman Teed
RESOLVED that the supplementary resolution regarding the Bond
Issue be adopted,
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to this resolution, stating he would like to check with
the Comptroller regarding t.he American exchange to see if the City could now ohtRin a higher price for the
bonds in place of the price quoted the Council on May 30th last,
Alderman Whitebone observed that the bonds h~ve been sold for the price quoted the
Council and nothing can bedone about it, and the Oitywill lose money through a delay in the issuing of
the debent.ures, Alderman Campbell contended that 3 delay in this matter will mean a gain to the City and he
desi,'es to ascertain whether or not this is true,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCalltun
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until the
next meeting of Common Council,
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Comptroller be requested to attend this
present meeting of Council.
Se'feral .~ttempt.s were made to cont.act the Comptroller by telephone, but were unsuccessful.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderm~n Belyea
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. William A. Fairweather of
of part of Lot 6, Block 25, east Cranston Avenue, measuring 48.5 by 100 feet,
posting by Mr. Fairweather of the necessary guarantee regLrding construct.ion
$425.00 for the purchase
accept.ed, subject to the
building on this lot.
be
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the request. of residents of Fegan Court for tre
installation of a stree>t light at the end of the said street, be received and referred to t.he Street 'Li,ght.i .
Committee for a recommend~tion.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman HacCalJ.um
RESOLVED that the letter' from The Monetary Times requesting
that the City of Saint John sponsor an advertisement in their annual report on the Maritime Provinces, be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that th... J....Uer from the Saint John District Labour
Council rel~tive to the 1953 paving and street const.ruction programme of the City of Saint John, advising
of their opposition to the letting of paving or street repair contracts to private contractors, be received
and filed and th... organization advised of the appreciation of the Common Council for their interest in the
ma tter,
, Read a lett~r from the Transporv~tion Committee advising of the opposition of E~erson-
t~eaton, Limited and other properti~s fronting on the side of l{arket Square where it is proposed to erect
a bus shelter.
Alderman Campbell moved that the letter be received and filed, but the!'... was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman TMd
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that th... letter be received and filed and t.he
request of the parties concerned that th~y be allo\~ed to appear befOl'e the Common Council before any defini
action is taken by the Council on the matter, be complied with.
Alderman Harrigan felt that the complaint should have been made to the Transportation
Committee who would then present it to the Council, He ffilggested that the busshelter, instead of being
erected on th... sidewalk at Mark...t Square, be er...cted from the curb out, in front of F"m",rson-;~e(lt.on, Limite<\.
He felt that a satisfactory solution can be found for this IlBtter.
Mr. Haycox, Secretary of the Transportation Committee, explained that the bus shelter
in question >as not recommended by the Cormnittee, but was desired by the Common CounCil, and that is why
Mr, Wheaton is appealing to the Council on the matter~
Question being taken on the above resolution, same was declared carried, wit.h Alderman
Campbell abst.aining from vot.ing.
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Seconded by Alderm~n Teed
RESOLVED th~t the letter from the Transportation
Committee advising tJo.a t they had ,'ldopted the following resolution, "that City Transit,Limited
be directed that at least one child 01" pre-school 'lge, when in the company of a fare-paying
passenger, shall be carried on all regular buses free of charge, regardless of hours involved;
also, babes-in-arms shall be carried free of charge, regardless of hours involved", be received
and filed. '
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLV~D that the letter from Mr, Charles Miller,
consulting engin8er, stating that his services in thiscapacity are available to the City of Saint
~ohn,be received and laid on the table until such time as the Common Council are considering a
change inthe present system of control of the Department of \\forks, and in the meantime, t.he \\fater
and Sewerage Department continue under t.he supervision of l~r, Gordon Crawford, Superintendent,
and roads and other sections of the \\forks Depart.ment continue under the supervision of Mr.
Robert Hannah, Road Engineer.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tJo.at the account submitted by Mr, G,Earle
Logan, Q.C., in the amount of $520.00, being his fee as Sitting Magistrate for 26 days during
May, 1953, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the account of Mr. Donald O.
Turnbull, consulting engineer, submitted by the Harbour Bridge Committee, Saint John Board 'of
Trade, be paid - the said account being in the amount of $2,000.00 for services rendered in
pre~'lring the preliminary design sketches and cost estimates and the report on the proposed
Harbour Bridge, '
Alderman Campbell vot.ed "nay" to this resolution as he felt the City should
have an engineer on staff who would be qualified to prepare the above named report, etc"
regarding the Harbour Bridge, instead of having had to engage a consul tingengineer,
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Comptroller
to arrange for the printing of the 1952 Annual Report of the City of Saint John - copies of same
not to exceed '200 in number,
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderm~n MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Director of the Fire Department, the following salary increases "be granted in order that the Fire
Department be brought up to a parity cow~ensurate with the Police Department;- the salary of the
Fire Alarm Superintedent be increased to that of Deputy Fire Chief, as formerly: the salary of
the Fire Alarm Operator be increased to that of Captain, which will be lower than by former
comparison status; the salary of the lineman be increased to that of Lieutenant, retroactive to
January 1st, 1953.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the reconnnendation of the
Director of the Fire Department, the salary of the Fire Department office secretary be increased
to that of Captain:
AND FURTHER that t),e r,alary of the Director of the said Department be
made equal with that of the Director of Police.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with
Alderman Campbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that in view of the differentiation
between the Fire and Police Departments, an a dditional sum of $200.00 in salary be voted to tll!
Director of Police, in view of the nature of his duties and the fact that this difference in
salary has always existed between the two positions of Director of the Fire Department and
Director of the Police Department.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alder~~n Campbell
RESOLVED that the resolution granting salary
increases to the Director of the Fire Department and the office secret.ary, be rescinded,inas-
much as they have rec~ived increases already in 1953:
AND FURTHEH that the said Director be advised that if he desires t.o promote
a person in his Department, he must submit a request to Common Council for such promotion.
Alderman Camobell with the consent of his seconder, withdrew his motion
granting a $200,00" increase in Salary to the Director of Police,
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Question being taken on the above motion, same was declared carried, with
Alderman Whitebone voting"nay":
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that permission be granted Household
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',Finance Corporation of Canada for the erection of one si~n only on the outside of the City Market building,
Charlotte Street:
AND FURTHER tl1at the City of Saint. John instaTI. a directory on the ground floor of the
said Market Building on which names of all tenants can be placed, and that any small signs inside the
said building be taken down:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Building Ins!'8ct.or in t.his connect.ion be received
and fil ed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purch~s.
ing, confirmation be grant.ed for repairs to fire alarm box No,ll, performed by General Signals Registered,for
the sum of $141.00, covered by this year's a ppropriation for Fire Alarm Repairs.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Y~cCallum ,
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Pur-
ch~sing, confirmation be granted for repairs to fire aErm bcx No.53 performed by Northern Electric Co.Ltd.
for the sum of $105,00 and covered by this year's appropriation for Fire Alarm Repairs.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderrran Whitpbone
RESOL1[ED that in accordance with the request of the
Director of Purchasing, confirmation be granted for t.he emergency purchase of special roller chain, links
andsprocket. from Gill & Co, Ltd., to cost in the vicinity of $250.00 and covered by this year's appropriatim
for Asphalt Plant Repairs,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman YecCallum
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent. of the
Water and Sewerage Department relat.ive to the offer of Mr. William G, McIntyre, client of Mr, Charles F.
Whelly, barrist.er, t.o sell to the City certain lands forming part of the wat.ershed locat.ed on the Third
Loch Lomond Lake, be received and f:i.led and Mr. McIntyre offered the assessed value of t.\1e said propel'ty.
Mr, Gordon Crawford, Superintendent of the above named Department, was present. at the
meeting regarding the above matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Sec~nded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the llt,ter from the Road Engineer advising
that,the estimated cost of laying a sidewalk on the west side of Millidge Avenue starting at Belleview I
Avenue and extending northward approximately 650 feet, wl1ich sideWJ.lk was requested by residents of t.he ,aid
street, is $1,500,00 and recowcmending that a concret.e curb costing an estimated $1,100.00 be inst.alled at
this location if the sidewalk is to be built, be received and filed and the matter laid on the table, and
the recowmendation carried out in t\1e 1954 paving programme.
Alderman Whitebone moved in amendment that the necessary curbing be proceeded with as som
as feasible,and that the sidewalk be decided on at a lat.er date, but there was no seconder.
AlderrrJ3.ll Belyea felt that as this is old work, it can be taken care of under the Con;mon
Council Order respecting same.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Alderman Whitebone
voting "nay".
On motion of Al~erman Teed
Seconded by Alderman YecCallt~
RESOLVED that the report of the Building Insrector for the
month of May last be received and fUed, copies of same having been distributed to each Common Council
Member.
Alderman Campbell inquired if the report regarding land transfers wi thin the city has
been prepared, and the Execut.ive Director replied thatthis report will be ready for the next Common
Council meeting.
and s::ulUng
On motion of Alderman BelyeA
Sec~nded by A lderman Campbell
RESOLVED That the report of Alderman Belyea rela ti ve to rowirn
equipment which'has been acquired by the City of Saint John, be laid on the table for a week. -I
AJ,derIffin Teed moved that the matter be turned over to the Recreation Advisory Committee
but there was no seconder.
AldeI'l!l3n Campbell commended Alderman Belyea -for his efforts with respect to the revival
of the sport of rowing and sculling in t.his city, and stated he feels that the Council should give the
matter of this equipment some thought and make reCGmmendations regarding same by the next Council meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs, Bessie Speight supplying
information regarding rentals received from her property at '628 Main Street, ~ich she },S offering for sale
to, the City of Saint John, be received and filed, and an option to purchase t.his property at it.s assessed
value be taken on same for a period of six months - the option to be $10.00 and the City to exercise the
op.t.ion to purchase within the stipulated t.ime_ if the property is cleared of tenant.s by the owner.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the let.t.er from Mr, F. T, Puddington, proprietor
of Ed's Radio Taxi, advising that the rental asked by the City for the parking lot on Elm Street is too high
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Puddington notified that the Common Council will accept a rental of $10.00 per month - the
said IPEse to be on a monthly basis.
Read a letter from ~lr,C,A.Patterson offering the sum of $400.00 for
the purchase of a lot situated in Ward 10, Block 25, being part of lot 6,Cranston Avenue
measuring 48,5 by 100 feet.
Alderman Campbell moved that a report be obtained from the Town Planning
COJrJ!lission and the Assessors on the above matter, but there was no seconder,
On motion of'Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESCLVED that this matter be referred to the
Town Planning Commission and the Assessors for a report and recomrr,endation,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Alderman Campbell be delegated
to attend the second week of the Canadian International Trade Fair in Toronto on behalf of
the City of Saint John - His Worship the Mayor to attend also on behalf of the City, if possible:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Commissioner of the Saint John Board
of Trade in this matter be received and filed.
'On motion of Alderman YJacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigpn
RESOLVED that the letter from Cards Limited
advising that it is proposed to change the firm name to Shute & Company (Saint John)' Limited,
be received and filed and the said firm advised that the Common Council recognize the said
change in name and will continue on the, established basis of landlord and tanant.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that, the report of Hr. Robert
Melrose, New Brunswick Land Surveyor, relative to' the parcel of land forming part of the
Spruce and Ludgate Lakes watershed, offered for sale to the City of Saint John by Mr, Kenneth
A.Wilson, Q.C., on behalf of a client,be received and filed and an offer of $5,000.00 be made
by the City for the purchase of the block of land in question.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the account of Mr. Robert Melrose,
in the amount of $75,00, for professional services relative to a valuation survey 'and report
on land on the Spruce and Ludgat.e Lakes watershed, be paid,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
whom were referred
the committee, the
Seconded by Alderman Teed
R~SOLVED that the verbal report of the committee to
the tenders for a Police car be received and as per the recommendation of
following tender be accepted:-
J, Clark & Son Limited - one 1953 Chevrolet 4-door sedan with
five 6.70 x 15-4 ply tires, H.D,rear springs; oil bath
cleaner
Extra for 6 ply tires
flea ter & Defroster
H,D.Generator
Less trade-in on 1950 Meteor Sedan
$2,238,00
30.00
77 ,05
75.00
$2,425,05
485.00
1,940.05
77.60
$2,017.65
Plus 4% Provincial Tax
TOTAL PRICE
_ prices subject to change without notice.
_ this being the lowest bid received.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the verbal report of the committee
to whom were referred the tender for trucks and station wagon for the Water and Sewerage Department
be received, and as per the recommendation of the committee, the following tenders be accepted,
same being the lowest bids received:-
Saint John Motors L~ited - 1953 Dodge Suburban equipped
with: H.D,sp;ings; five 650 x 16-6 ply tires; Pre stone;
Heater - air conditioning and defrosters; Solex glass;
H.D. oil filter
Less trade-in on 1947 9hevrolet sedan delivery
Plus 4% Provincial Tax
$2,585.45
600.00
1,985.45
~9.42
$2,0 4.87
TOTAL PRICE
Delivery: approximately 10 days.
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6 ply truck type tires, front-rear-spare 3-speed
heavy duty transmission; 8 foot body; recirculating heater;
dome light; heavy duty springs, f.ront - rear; auxiliary
springs; full length running boards, F.O,B. Saint John, N.B,
Less Fleet Discount
TOTAL PRICE
$2,254,75
199,41
2,055.34
525,00
1,530.34
61.21
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model 13-14 with five 6.00 x 16-6 ply tires;
cleaner; H.D,rear springs
Heater and defroster
! ton pick-up
oil ])a th air
Less trade-in on 1949 Fargo express - ! ton
Plus 4% Provincial Tax
(-vehicles to be dark green in colour)
TOTAL PRICE
1,790,00
45.50
1,835.50
450.00
1,385.50
55;42
$1,440.92
Tenders were opened for gravel and sand.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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tPe.t'lye_!!l:t6ee.
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that tenders for gravel and sand be awarded as
George Mabee - Pit Run Gravel with binder materihl - V;aximUID figures
(a) 1500 c.y. Not loaded at pit .04 60,00
(b) 1500 C.Y. Loaded at pit .24 360,00
(c) 1500 c.y. Delivered to City
streets proper .80 1,200.00
(d) 500 c.y. Delivered to West
Saint John .70 350.00
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(a) o c,y. Not loaded at pit .04, .04
(b) 450 c,y, Loaded at pit .24 108,00
(c) 100 c,y., Delivered to City
streets proper ,~O $0.00
(d) 50 c.y. Delivered to West
Saint John .70 35.00
Jl-ineral Filler - Maximum figures
150 tons Delivered to City Asphalt Plant 9.1,0 per ton $1,410,00
Mineral Filler - Minimum figures
30 Tons Delivered to City AsphaltPlant 9.40 per ton $ 282,00
George C. Chitti~ - Pit Run Gravel - l-I.aximum fieures
(a) 1500 c.y. Not loaded at pit ,02 30.00
(b) 1500 c.y. Loaded at pit ,25 375.00
(c) 1500 c.y. Delivered to City
streets proper .72 1,080.00
(d) 500 c.y. Delivered to West
Saint John .70 350.00
Pit Run Gravel - Minimum figures
(a) o c,y. Not loaded at pit .02
(b) 450 c.y. !'oe,ded at pit ,25 112.50
(c) 100 c.y. Delivered to City
streets proper .72 72.00
(d) 50 c,y. Del.i.vered to West
Saint John .70 35.00
Crushed Gra vel - J.'.aximurn figures
(a)3000 c.y. Loaded at pi t .90 2,700,00 ,
(b) 500 c.y. Delivered to City
streets proper 1.45 725.00
(c) 500 c.y. Delivered to West
Saint John 1.40 700.00
Crushed Gravel - Jl-inimum figures
(a)l400 c.y. Loaded at pit 1.05 1,470,00
(b) 150 c.y-. Delivered to City
streets proper 1. 55 232.50
(c) 100 c,y. Delivered to West
Saint John 1.50 150.00
Crushed Gravel for Asphaltic Mixes - ~laximum figures
Coarse Aggregate
(a)4500 c-,y. Delivered To City
Asphalt 'Plant 1.47 6,615.00
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Asphalt Plant 1.52 2,2BO.00
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Aspha),t Plant .90 2,160.00
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Tenders were opened regarding street construction.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be
laid on the table lmtil Tuesday, June 9th at 3,00 o'clock p,m. when the Common Council will meet
to decide on same.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan '
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Seconged by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the tenders for a street roller,
grader. and, surface heat.er.for the Works Dep~rtment be notopened until the above named meeting.
Tenders were opened for t.he erection of a grandstand at the Allison Play-
grounds.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Secon~ed by Alderman Harrigan ,
RESOLVED that the tender of Fred Warnan '"
Co. Ltd. in the amount of' $2,970.00 for the erection 'or' a -grandstand at the Allison Playgrounds
according to plans and sp,ecifications prepared by Mr': p',' D, Goguen of the Town Planning Commission,
be accepted _ the said price not including painting and treating with Pentox - this expenditure
to be paid for by a bond ;issue. . .
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Question being taken on the resolution, same was carried by the unanimous
vote of all the Members of the Common Council, approving of such work and thecost entailed
therewith,
Alderman Campbell stated that the painting of the grandstand can be performed
by employees of the City.
Tenders were opened for the purcha se and demolition of the house on Loch
Lomond Road,
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the tender of Mr, Joseph P,
Wood offering the sum of $150.00 for the purchase of the caretaker'sbuilding on Robinson
Lake, .and ,to remove the wilding from its present sfte as per the tender specifications, be
accepted:
MlD ~URTHER that the cheques of ' the unsuccessful tenderers be returned.
Tenders ,'"ere opened for the supplying of a Fire alarm truck and station
wagon.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the following tenders be accepted
station ~~on, these being the lowest bids received
for the supplying of a Fire alarm truck and
on each vehicle:-
J,Clark & Son. Limited - one 1953 Chevrolet 4-door station
wagon Model l2-62F equipped with five 6,70 x 15-4 ply tires
Extra for 6-ply tires
Heavy DItty Springs
Fuel and ,,"-CUUlll pump booster
Air 90ndiUnn Heater and Defroster
Roller bearing siren with flamer
Tire chains
Lettering
$2,932,00
30,00
5.60
14,35
77.05
5B.50
13.50
10.00
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Plus, 4% Provincial Tax on net difference
subject to change without notice~ :
Saint John Motors Limited - 195~ Dodge! ton panel truck
equipped with five 4-ply tires; H,D.springs; heater and
defroster
Less trade-in of ! ton G,M.C, Truck
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200.00
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Subject to 4% Provincial Sales ~ax.
Delivery from stock subject to prior sale.
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The Executive Director stated that~ll Members of the Common Council are invited by the
Director of the Fire Department to inspect the old Fire truck, at the Millidgeville Airport, this being the
vehicle he desires to be replaced because of ' its dangerous condition,
- Alderman Harrigln stated that in 'recognition of the services rendered to the City of
Saint John by the Mayor and Members of the Council, they should be permitted to deduct an amount up to
$100.00 from their City taxes.
On nrtion of His Worship the l-Iayor
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Mayor and each Alderman of the City of
Saint John be allowed an expense allowa~ce in the city up to the amount of $25,00 weekly, effective June 1st
1953.
Question being taken on the above motion, same was declared carried with Alderman
Whi tebone voting "nay",
The City Solicitor referred to Section 13 of the City Government Act and stated that
in his opinion, the above resolution is not legal, -according to the Act.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr, Kenneth p. Lawton, barris-
ter, on behalf of his Client, Mrs, Horace G. Keirstead, requesting the sum of $200.00 from the City of Saint
John in full settlement of Mrs, Keirstead's claim with respect to injuries sustained by her on the City
steps leading from Main to Murray Streets, be received and flied and no action taken, the City denying any
liability in this matter.
Alderman MacCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the assessed value of the property situated
near the intersection of Barker Street and Military Road, be offered the Donnolly Estate, owners of the said
property:
AND FlillTHER that the letter from the Director of Works in this connection be now taken
from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallnm
RESOLVED that the meeting of the Conunon Council in
Committee of the Whole with the representatives of Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited be held on Friday,
Jlme 12th next, at 12 o'clock noon.
The Common Council decided to hold the next meeting of Comrllon Council on Monda"', ,June
15th at 7 o'clock p,m,
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint
John, on Tuesday, ,the ninth day of June,A.D., 1953, at 3 o'clock p.m,
present
Ernest W, Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbeli, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and
White bone
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Assistant to the Executive Director.
The Common Clerk read a letter from the Canadian National Railways
regarding the agreement covering overhead steam line crossing at Gilbert's Lane, and referring
to resolution adopted by the Common Council on October 22nd, 1952, authorizing the Mayor and
COllllllon Clerk to execute the said document upon posting by the Canadian National Railways of
the necessary Bond of Indemnity, The letter further stated that the standard indemnity clause
could be used by the Canadian National Railways in the license document and this would be in
lieu of the indemnity bond as requested if it were agreeable to the Common Council,
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
. ' RESOLVED that the letter from the
Canadnn National Railways be received and filed and the agreement covering overhead steam
line crossing at Gilbert's Lane, with the standard indemnity clause included in same, be
executed by the City of S~~nt John.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following resolution be
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adopted, namely:-
"WHEREAS by Resolution passed by the unanimous vote of the Mayor and
each of the Aldermen, being all of the Members of the Common Council of The City of Saint John,
at a mpeting of the said Common Council duly callp.d and held on the 2nd day of May, 1953, The
City of S'3.int John authorized the issue of Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of
$1,179,436,85 payable in not less than fifteen years and 'not exceeding twenty years with interest
not exceeding Five per cent per annum, payable h'3.lf-yearly, and it is desirable that the said
Debentures to the principal amount of $1,179,436.85 be :l..ssued in the currency of the United
States of America and be made payable as to both principal and interest in such currency:
AND WHEREAS none of the Debentures, included in the said principal
amount of $1,179,436.85 are to be issued under the ~uthority of the Acts of Assembly 12 George
VI 1948 Chapter 138:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVti;D AND ORDERED as follows:
1. THAT the said Debentures of The City of'Saint John shall be issued
in the principal amount of $1,179,436,85 in lawful money of the United States of America and
that the principal thereof and the, interest thereon shall be payable in lawful ~oney of the
United States of America at the Agency of The Bank of Nova Scotia in The City of New York in
the Unitp.d States of Americ'3.. '
2. THAT the said Debentures in the principal amount of $1,179,1,36.85
in lawful money of the United States of America shall be dated the 15th day of May, 1953,
shall bear interest from the 15th day of May, 1953 at the rate of Four per centum per annum
paY'dble half-yearly in like money on the respective 15th days of May and November in each
year of the currency of the said Debentures, and shall be payable on the 15th day of May,
1968, provided that The City of Saint John shall have the right to redeem the said Debentures
as a whole or in part on May 15th, 1958 or on any interest payment date thereafter prior to
maturity at the place where and in the money in which the said Debentures are expressed to be
payable upon payment of the prinCipal amount thereof together with interest accrued to the date
of redemption, plus a premium of 2% of such principal amount if redeemed on or before May 15th,
1963, or plus a premium of 1% of such principal amount if redeemed thereafter and prior to
maturity, and upon giving previous ~otice of such redemption by advertising once in The Royal
Gazette and once in a daily newspaper of general circulation publised in The City of New York
in'the United States of America, such notice to be advertised as aforesaid at least sixty
(60) days before the date fixed for redemption.
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3. THAT the said Debentures shall be substantially in the form hereto
annexed marked with the letter A,
4, THAT the said Debentures shall be signed by the Mayor and be cOlmter-
signed by the Common Clerk of the said City and the Corporate Seal of the said City shall be I
affixed thereto and the cou!~ns for interest attached thereto shall bear the lithographed
,.fa.c,siJl\ilp. s,igna,ture of the .5!l~d Common Clerk of the said City,"
question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of
all the Members of the Common Council. '
On motion of Aldernan Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
.. . , . RESOLVED that the following be the form of bond and
coupons in connection wHh the above mentioned issue:
, (FORM OF BONDY"
NU!nber CANADA Dollars
THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK 4It
The Municipal Corporation of The City of Saint John under the
authority of Chapter 27 of the Acts of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for the year
A.D. 1889, entitled 'An Act to UnUp. The City of Portland with The City of Saint John, in The
City and The County of Saint John, and to Amend the C~er of The City of Saint John and The
Law Relating to Civic Government,' as amended, and the Municipal Debentures Act, and pursuant
to Resolutions of the said Corporation passed on the 2nd day of K~y,A.D,1953 and the 9th day
of June,A,D. 1953 promises to pay to the bearer (or if registered to the registered ho~der
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hereof) at the Agency of The Bank of Nova Scotia, in The City of New York, in the United States of America,
on the. fifteenth day of May, A.D, 1968, or on SU,ch earlier date as this debenture may be redeemed in accord-
ance with the redemption provisions hereinafter contained, the sum of
DOLLARS
in lawful money of the United States of America, and further promises to pay interest therecnfrom the fif-
teenth day of May, A.D. 1953 at the rate of four per centum per annum payable half-yearly at the said Agency
of The Bank of Nova Scotia in like money on the respective fifteenth days of May and November in each year
of the currency of this debenture in accordance with and upon presentation and surrender of the interest
coupons hereto annexed as they severally mature.
This debenture is one of an issue of One Million, One Hundred and Seventy-nine Thousand,
Four Hundred and thirty-six Dollars and Eighty-five Cents ($1,179,436.85) in lawful money of the United StateE
of America, issued undFJr the statutory authority above mentioned. The City of Saint John reserves the right
to redeem the debentures of this issue as a whole or in part on May 15th, 1958, or on any interest payment
date thereafter prior to maturity at the place where and in the money in which the said debentt~es are
expressed'to be payable upon payment of the principal amount thereof together with interest accrued to tre
date of redemption, plus a premium of 2% of such prjncipal amount if redeemed on or before May 15th, 1963,
or plus a premium of 1% of such prinCipal amount if redeemed the~eafter .and prior to maturity, and upon
giving previous notice of such redemption by advertising once in The Royal Gazette and once in a daily
newspaper of general circulation published in The City of New York in the United States of America, such
notice to be advertised as aforesaid at least sixty (60) days b~fore the date fixed for redemption,
Dated at The City of Saint John this f.ifteenth day of May,A.n. 1953.
(SEAL)
IN TESTIMONY liHEREOF the said The City of Saint John
has caused this debenture to be signed by its Mayor
and countersigned by its Common Clerk and its Corporate
Seal to be hereto affixed,
'-CommOllCaerk
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(FORH OF COUPONS)
"COUPON FOR HALF-YEARLY PAYI1ENTS FROM
NOV~rnER 15, 1953 TO ~MY 15, 1958,
INCLUSIVE
The Municipal Corporation of The City of Saint John, N.B"
will' pay the bearer on the fifteenth day of 19 ,
at the Agency of The Bank of Nova Scotia in The City of New York,
in the United States of America 'the sum of
Coupon
No.
$
Dollars
in lawful money of the United States of America, being six months'
interest then due on the debenture numbered as in margin.
Debenture
No,
Co~;;:;" Clerk------
COUPON FOR HALF-YEARLY PAYMENTS FROM
NO~1BER 15, 1958 to ~~y 15, 1968,
INCLUSIVE
The Municipal Corporation of The City of Saint
will pay the bearer on the fifteenth day of
at the Agency of The Bank of Nova Scotia in The'City of
in the United States of America the sum of
John, N .B"
19,
New York,
Coupon
No.
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Dollars
in lawful money of the Unit.ed States of America, being six months'
interest then due on the debenture numbered as in margin, unless
said debenture shall have been previously redeemed.
Debenture
No.
C'o;;;;non Clerk
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Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the MemberE
of the Common Council~
The matter of amrding the tenders for concrete curbing and rough grading was discuss'3d I
at length, Alderman Whitebone moved that the estjc,~tes as presented by the Works Department be' accepted and
they be authorized to proceed ,lith the work, but there, was no seconder to the motion.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the contract for rough grading be a,arded to
Mr, George C.Chi.ttick, this being the lowest tender received, as follows, n9.mely:-
Item (1)
Rough Gradil}.g Total
100,000 sq.yds. at ll~ per sq.yd.....,.,..."..".,.,.$llOOO.OO
Item (2) Rock Excavation
200 cu,yds, at $6.00 per cu.yd........",."",.,..... 1200.00
Item (3) Clay.Excavation
1000 cu.yds, at $O~ per cu,yd,............ .... ... ...... SOO.OO
Item (4) Gravel Fill
2000 cu.yds, at 95i per cu.yd......................,... 1900.00
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5100, lin.ft, at 40, per lin,ft. of single track,.,.$2040.00
AND FURTHER that the che~les of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned.
Question being taken, Alderman Whit.ebone voted "nay",
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderm.n Teed
RESOLVED that the contract for curbing be awarded
to Mabee Construction Company, this being the lowest tender received,
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the tender for curbing be awarded
to Mr, Harry A, Clark,
Alderrran Harrigan arose and asked that the Mayor give a ruling as to
whether Alderman Campbell's amendment was not out of order. His Worship ruled that the
amendment was in order.
Question being taken on the amendment., Aldermen MacCallum, Campbell and
Belyea' voted "yea", and Aldermen Harrigan, Whitebone and Teed voted "nay", and His Worship
the Mayor cast the deciding vote of "n3.Y", the amendment was declared lost,
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Question being taken on the motion, Aldermen MacCall~, H3.rrig3.n and Teed
voted "yea", and Aldermen Campbell, Whitebone and Belyea voted "nay", and His Worship the Mayor
casting the deciding vote of "nay", the motion was declared lost.
Alderman Campbell moved that the tenders for curbing be laid on the table
for one week, but there W'cl.S no seconder,
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the contract for curbing be a,;arded
to Mabee Construction Company, ,this being the lowest tender received,
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the contrA.ct for curbing be awarded
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Question being taken on the amen~~ent, Aldermen Campbell, Belye~, and
MacCallu.'Il voting "yea", and Aldermen Teed, Harrigan and Whitebone voting "nay", and His
Worship the Mayor voting "nay", the amendment. was declared lost,
Question being taken on the motion, Aldermen Harrigan, and Teed and
His Worship the Mayor voting "yea", and Aldermen HacCallum, Belyea,Qampbell and Whitebone
voting "nay", the resolution was declared lost.
Alderman Whitebone st.ated that in principle he was opposed to awarding
the contract to other than the City Works Department.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the t'mders for curbing be laid on
the table until Monday.
Question being taken, Aldermen Campbell and Teed and His Worship the Mayor
'Toting "yea", and Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum, Whitebone and Belyea voting "nay", the resolution
was declared lost.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
rrESOLVED that the lowest tender for curbing
be accepted, namely that of ~~bee Construction Company,
Moved in amendment. by Alder!!!'ln C3.mpbell
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RESOLVED that Mr, HarryA'.Clark be awarded the
contract for curbin g,
, Question being taken on the amendment, Aldermen Belyea, MacCallum, Campbell
voted "yea", and Aldermen 'Ilhitebone, Harrigan and Teed and His Worship the Mayor voted "nay",
the amendment was declared lost,
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Worship the Mayor voted "yea", and Aldermen Belyea, HacCallu.rn, Campbell and l'lhitebone voted "nay",
the resolution was declared lost.
Alderman Teed now stated that this matter had to be 'settled and that he
was preps,red to support the awarding of the tender to Hr, Clark in order to have,the work
proceeded with. A discussion ensued regarding a ballot being taken and whether it should be'
secret 'or 'open: ' . , . , .
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that
tender bei.ng a s follows, namely'-
Mr. Harry A. CLark be awarded
the co~t.r:a~~ for ~ur~D:g" ,th~
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$18,900.00
34,830,00
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(1) 10,000 lin,ft,
(2) '27,000 lin.ft,
Concrete Curb where rock excavation OCCUr's at
$1.89 per 1 in . ft I ~ . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . > , > .
Concrete Curb where no rock excavation occurs
at $1.29 per lin.ft..........................
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600 lin.ft, Concrete Curb circles where rock excavation
'occurs at $1.90 perlin.ft.................. $ 1,140,00
1,200 1in.ft, Concrete Curb circles where no rock excaVdtion
occurs at $1.60 per lin,ft................, 1,920.00
1,000 lin,ft, Granite Curb reset.ting where rock excavation
occurs at 6o~ per lin.ft.................. 600.00
2,900 lin.ft. Granite Curb resetting where no rock excavation
occurs at 604 per 1in,ft,.,.."""".,... 1,740.00
AND FURTHER that the cheques of the unsuccessful tenderer;; be returned.
Question being taken, Aldermen Campbell, Teed, loI.acCallum and Belyea voted "yea", and
Aldermen Harrigan and White bone and His Worship the Mayor voted '''nay'', the resolution was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of opening tenders for street
loader and grader be laid on the table until Nonday.
On motion of Aldermn Teed
Seconded by Alderman V~cCallum
RESOLVED that the contracts for rough grading and curbing
be prepared but that the work be not proceeded with until the contracts 'are signed.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that under no circumstances will extras be
allowed beyond the scope and terms of the tender call and specifications pertaining thereto.
The Conunon Clerk read a letter from the Saint John District L:l.bour CO\mcH submitting
, , a resolution 'advising of the dissatisfaction of the action of the Conunon Council in its plan to promote the
#II/dfel// //e building of the housing !'roject at the Millidgeville Airport Site, and suggesting that im!!ledi8.t.e action be
/1,' t- 'lItaken by the City to supply suitable shelter for the 57 families, who are, in the,very near fut'".." to be
Ir/JtJr jlo/ec evicted fro!!! t.heir homes at the East End Grounds, The Labour Council also req\!ested inform.ation regarding
heye/:7ctl wh~t prO'.'),8l0n was made for the tenants evicted from the buildings demolished at the corner of Paradise Row
;f, ./ and Wall Street for erection of a Service St<ltion in that area, In view of the present situation regarding
oa$/'':/ housing, the Labour Council requested the Common Council to take inunediate action to construct sufficient low
rental houses for those famHies living in slums and sub-standard homes; to make available low cost building
lots, comparitive in price to the $100;00 being paid the City by Conununity Enterprises Ltd, for each lot at
-the MillidgeviTIe project; that these'homes be supplied with all necessary services, (light, water and sewerag
facilities); and that no evictions be contemplated from the ,East End Grounds or Millidgeville nntil decent
homes are made available for these' families.
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John District
Labour Council be received and filed,
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to this resolution.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, he,ld?- t t.he City Hall, in t.he City of Saint
John,. on ,~ol1qay', t,he, ,fifteenth day' of June, A ,D, 1953, at 7,00 o'clock p,m.
pre sent
Ernest W, Patt.er,soll;, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, 'Campbell, Harrigdn, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E.D,Walsh, Executive Director, and F.S.Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
Copies of minutes of Common Cmmcil of June 9th last were di.st.ributed
to the Council Members.
On mot.i,on of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigln
RESOLVED that minutes of Common Council
of June 8th last be confirmed, copies of same having been furnished each Member of the Common
Council.
On motion' of Aldennan Harrigan
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
'RESOLVED That the resolution of Common
Council of June 8th last regarding an expense allowance in the city to each Member of the Common
Cou~cil of $25,00 weekly, be rescinded.
, On the question, Alderman Harrigan advised that he is now of t.he same
oplnJon as the City Solicitor, that t.he I!'.ot.ion of June 8th referred to was illegal. Alderman
Campbell inquired of the City Solicitor why such a resolution was i:j.legal. The City Solicitor
replied that ther e is nothing in the CityGovernment Act t.hat will give the Council Eembers any
'authority to take anything beyond their salaries, and that by resolution the Council cannot add
to or take away from a statute.
Alderman Campbell advised that he did not intend to do that, but he is
in favour of a nominal expense allowance to Council Kembers, He feels that they should be reimbursed
for out-of-pocket expenses the same as any member of any Civic department.
Alderll!l n Harrigan stated that if a substantiating '0 ucher could be supplied
on any expense of that nature incurred by Council Members, it would be legitimate, The City
Solicit.or advi"sed that i.s correct, '
Alderman Campbell stated that as the seconder of the motion of June 8th
presently under discussion, his impression was that the Counci:j. was opening the door to an expense
account being allocated up to the amount of $25.00 for legitimate expenses incurr'ed by Council
Members in the performance of their duties in the city. In such case, he questions the City
Solicitor' s interpretation.
The City Solicitor advised Alderman Campbel:j. t.hat they were talking at
cross-purposes on the matter,
Alderman Belyea stated that at the time the question was put tot.hemotion
on June 8th, he was in the chair as Deputy Mayor and he did not vote on the matter, He feels t~~t
since the Council, Members are attending a greateI;' number ofreetings per month than originally
they should receive higher remuneration.
Alderman MacCallum entered the meeting at this time,
The Mayor explained the Council's reason for having adopted the motion
in question and observed that a certified voucher Hould naturally be attached to any expenses t.hey
would be asking for, but after hearing the City Solicitor's analysis on the matter, he stated he is
accepting such explanation,
Quest10n being taken on the motion by Deputy Hayor Belyea, same was
declared carried, Hith His Worship the ~Jayor, Aldermen Teed, JfJacCallum, Harrigan, and Whitebone
voting "yea", and Alderman Campbell voting "nay".
'On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded 'by Alderrran Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the Common Council
meeting of ' June 9th last be confirmed, copies of same having been supplied each Council Member.
_'2E.2>cU//;eat"-O/7 Messrs.R.D. Wheaton and C,B. Horton Here present at the meeting in connect.ion
C. ..7J. ;70r&/7 with the proposed erection of a bus shelter on ~larket Square in front of the premises of Emerson-
-(1_' r..7,;,:/' Ai' 1".,11 Wheaton Limited, Mr, Wheaton, as President of the Retail Merchants' Association, and on behalf
~//l - t1/J/J /';elz;"/;/>'-?{,S' of the particular merchants in the area concerned and for himself as an individual tax payer, read
_ ~_ I?$,SCJ.C'.__ a resolution adopt.ed at the meeting of the Saint John Herchants'Association held t.his morning
_Em8r.>0/7,-,.ti-j~4~'" vo~Cing' their' opposition' t.o t.he erection of bus shelters in front of any store windows in the city.
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Mr. Wheaton commented on the suggestion that the bus shelter in this
location be erected from the curb into the roadway, expressing the view that it would i.11\pede
both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and that it. would not oe a very sightly edifice on the
streets. He stated that each merchant contributes a shelter of sorts to the public which
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serVlce they are glad to provide, All the merchants feel that a bus shelter in front of their
stores would be detrimental to business, but they would be pleased to see bus shelters put where
they are really needed, that is; on the public squares, etc,
Mr, Horton submitted a letter on the subject under discussion.
Alderman Campbell advised that the Council are greatly concerned with t.he
welfare of thecitlzens and their prime concern is to cater to the best interest.s of the majority
of the citizens, If t.he merchants concerned are willing to ".ave the fronts of their stores used
as bus shelters, he can see no reason to change this method. The Council's feelingWlsmt to erect
board ~helters Hh~ch would obstruct the views of the interior of the stores, but it was thought
some klnd of plen-glass could be used Hhich would not. have a detrimental affect. on the appearance
of the stores,
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED That the letter from Mr, C. E. Horton relative
to the proposed bus shelter for Market Square, be received and filed.
,~~~~~~e~~s~ Messrs. Harry G, Stevenson, proprietor of the Riviera Restaurant, and John N, Flood,
contractor, entered tile meeting and were heard with respect to the loading zone and right of way which is
~~~_~~a~ desired in the rear of premises on the south side of King Street, running between Charlotte and Ger~~in
/, Streets. Mr. Flood, speaking on behalf of Mr, Stevenson, advised that such a loading zone would serve most
_~t1.a.al'o/_.zO/7e of the properties from the Bank of Commerce around to the Stram Theatre. A few establishments on the King
Square corner have acceSs in the rear of Green's.
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right out to the curb and whenever they do that, it will provide ample shelter for those
The VJayor advised the delegation't.lat their views on the matter will receive con-
sideration of the Council, and the delegation withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of AlderrrJan Harriman
Mr, Flood stated that the suggestion was to use the right of way betwe61the White
and Willet properties -and acquire by some method the land in the rear of ,these properties and a porti.on of
I the'S.M.T, vacant land back of the King Street terminal and a portion of Mr, Stevenson's land back of the
i Restaurant.From Hr._ Stevenson's point of view, the situation is critic,'l, he having recently made many
improvements to his restaurant. There was a possibility of using the Church of England property along with
the Willet property, and he was assured that the right of way would be developed andconsequently, he
proceeded with the development of his property, but there is no "ay he can use the rie)1t of way.
Alderman Campbell commented that the Council agreed to see that a corrlP.on right of
way would be established in this area to protect Mr. Steveneon. Mr. Flood replied that this was not done.
Alderman Teed referred to the Council meeting of last fall on the matter, when he understood that the cost
would be on a pro rata basis among the merchants concerned, and that it would (lot cost the City anYthing,
The Executive Director advised that the work regarding the water installation
approved by Council in this connection, has been proceeding, This right of way comes under the Town Planning
Co~~ission who have submitted their plan and it has been tentatively agreed to. What Messrs, Flood and
Stevenson require is for the City to go on record legally authorizing expropriation of this property under
the ruling of the Town Planning Commission.
Mr. Flood advised all the Council has to do is to file a plan on this and it will
be a self-liquidating project which will cost the City nothing and it will be liquidated over a period of
years. The basis for the take-over is in the Town Planning Act,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
_-tt:bYcf/~__20/7.e RESOLVED that to facilitate the provision of a common
right of way for the merchants in the Germain, King and Charlotte Streets area concerned, and to provide
_~Vle~_,~S~a~ direct access to the rear area of ~he Riviera Restaurant, that the Common Clerk and the Executive Director
cilnr be authorized to negotiate with the parties concerned, with power to act, and failing to arrive at a satis-
L -- ,-- -~-; factory conclusion, that expropriation proceedings be instituted innnediately with the consent of the Common
AxeC'afll/e...LLl.ceC'~r. Council, under the terms of the Saint John Town Planning Act.
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Alderrran Campbell stated he wants it clearly understood that Mr, Stevenson in good
faith, went ahead with the improvement of his property and that should be taken into consideration in the
whole right of way, Mr. Flood advised that Mr, Stevenson, in the improvement of his property, used some
of the area concerned, but he did not Know just how much. A plan of the proposed right of way was shown
to the Council by Mr. Flood,
Me s'srs , Steenson and Flood thanked the Council for their consideration of the matter
and withdrew from the meeting,
Mr. G, L,Wisted, whose tender bid on the construction of a grandstand at the
Allison Playgrounds, was the lowest submitt.ed, w"s present at the meeting for an explanation as too why
the tender wasawarded to Fred Warman & Co, Ltd. on June 8th last, whose bid was the next lowest, He felt that
discrimin~tion had been shown by the Council in this instance.
Aldermen Whitebone and Belyea advised thatthey had been under the impression that
the Warman bid was the lowest. Aldennan Campbell st.Cited the reason the Warman firm got the contract was that
he had done work previously for the City and was therefore known, while Mr. Wisted lW.S unknown to some
Members of the Council. He noted that,the reason was adopted unanimously by the Council on June 8th, award-
ing this cont.ract to \Jarman, and that it requires a bond issue, therefore, he did not feel the Cotmcil could
do anything about it now,
Mr. Wisted felt that the,Warman firm is newer in the business than himself, and
that he is quite capable of fulfilling the cont.r~ct. H" added that it would be paid for out of public funds,
'lnd that he is a tax payer in this City and a contractor, and he would like to have something done ab)ut the
IDa tter as he was the lowest tenderer.
Alderman Teed offered the same explanation as that of Alderman Campbell on the
matter, Alderman Whitebone observed that nothing could be done about the I!9.tter now, for if the CouncU
where to change the resolution, the same objection would probably be r2ceived from Mr. Warman, He added t.hat
it is unfortunate that this situation occurred.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Hi s Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that Mr,G, L,Wisted be advised that the
Common Council regret that in their decision relative to the awarding of the tender forthe construction of
the grandstand at the Allison Playgrounds, he, as lowest tenderer did not receive the contract, and that he
be assured the Council's 'decision was not motivat,ed by any thoue.,ht of favouritism, and the Council express
the hope that this will not re-occur in the future. '
Mr, Wisted thanked the Council for their explanation and withdrew.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan ,
RESOLVED that the report of Aldernan
Belyea regarding rowing equipment be now taken from the table and filed and no action taken,
Alderman Campbell stAted that the ROJ~l Kennebecasis Yacht Club and the
United Commercial Travellers are interested in forming a group to take care of the racing
shells under deed from the City.
Hoved in amendment by Aldeman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman ,Teed .
RESOLVED that the matter of the disposition
of the racing shells, ,etc. be left in the hands of Alderman Belyea in conjunction with His
Worship'th'e']'!ayor ) with power to act.
AND FURTHER that. the report of Alderman Belyea regarding rowing equipment
be' now"taken from the table and filed.
Alderman Whitebone commented he did not feel the Council should be
concerned with the promoting of rowing clubs,
Alderman Belyea replied he felt that those citizens who were spectators
at the rowing events on Coronation Day were well satisfied with the expenditure of the money
necessary to promote the revival of the sport, Alderman Belyea stat.ed his intent was to make
this a community effort. He added if the School Board adopts the sport for the schools, the City
will have to provide the funds, He advised that the gear of theboats belongs to him.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared
carried.,
The Cowmon Clerk advised that Alderman Campbell's motion relative to
the Executive Director had been laid on the table at the meeting of June 8th last. He read
a report prepared by himself as City Solicitor, ,as to the duties and powers of the Executive
Director, Alderman Campbell advised that this report was not what he desired, but that he wanted
the City Solicitor to word the resolution so that it would come within the confines of the Act
and yet have the effect desired.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that any action taken by the
Executi,ve Director from henceforth should be with the consent of the Common Council.
Alderman Campbell commented that on matters of policy on which the
Executive Director is given authority to proceed he can do so, but on the other hand, he is
not to presume he has authorities which are not recognized by the Council, as for instance,
the matter of rental of City property on Elm Street.
Alderman Belyea stated he is quite satisfied to leave matters in the
hands of the Executiv!' Director as they are now and he is confident t.hat the Executive Director
is capable of carryingout his duties. He felt that the leasing of stalls in the City Market
is within the province of the civic officials whose duty it is to look after such matters,
Alderman Teed asked the City Solicitor. if ,the motion is cont.rary to the
Act, who replied. that the motion is not precise enough, as it covers too much.
Alderman Campbell requested the City Solicitor to frame the resolution.
The City Solicitor suggested that it be as follows, "That no action should be t'l.ken by the
Executive Director from henceforth unless with the' consent of the Common Council, or unless it
is within the scope of his authority under the City Government Act,"
Alderman Campbell stated that is~the way the Executive Director inter-
prets the Act, and he does not agree with it, Alderman Whitebone commepted that the only way to
change the powers of the Executive Director is by seeking amending legislation to the Act~ He
wished it known that any opposition he has had to the appointment of an Executive Director and
any action taken:by him to limit the powers of such Director is not personal and he is supporting
Mr. Walsh and will continue to do so because he feels that he is correct in carrying out his
duties ~s Executive Director, Alderman Whitebone felt that the motion is entirely out of order
because it is directly in conflict with the Act.
Question being taken on the motion" same was declared lost with Aldermen
Campbell and MacCallum voting "yea", and Aldermen Whi tebone, Belyea, Teed and Harrigan voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the City Solicitor
relative to the dutiesand powers of the Executive Director, be received and filed and copies
,furnished each Common Council Member"
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The Common Clerk advised that awarding of the balance of the work
regarding street construction had been laid on the table at the meo.ting of June 9th last, He
read a letter signed by five of the Council Members, authorizing and instructing him to withhold
the contract for curbing awarded to Mr. Harry A. Clark until the next regular meeting of Council
to be, held, on June 15th, due to the fact that Mr. George 14abee, a tax payer who had the lowest
tender, would like an explanation on the matter.
Aldennan Harrigan adv:i,sed that he still feels thatthe two lowest tenders
should be accepted for the two remaining items to be decided.
Mr. C. F. Whelly, barrister, was, heard on behalf of Mr. George Mabee,
stating that Mr. Mabee has done curbing uork allover the Maritimes and in this city and he is
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Alderman Teed explained that he personally at the meeting of June 9th was in favour
of the lowest tenderer receiving the cont.ract and he is still in favour of that, but it was felt thCit
Mr, Clark did excellent work on the curbing programme lCist year and had asked for no extras and on the basis
of that, the Council felt he was the logical person to do the job again, Alderman Teed thereupon changed
his vote from awarding the contract to the lowest tenderer to awarding it to Mr, Clark.
Mr, George Mabee, who was present, stated that as yet, he has not asked the Council
for any extras, He ~entioned the contract awarded to him at the Rifle Range and stated trat the matter
about which he appeared before Council recent1:y in that connection was not an extra, He stated that he has
performed one-half million dollars worth of work for the City satisfactorily,
For the record, Alderman Campbell asked Mr. Mabee regarding the Rifle Range
contract, and extras on same, and stated' that the Common Council wish to be assured that the total amount
to be expended on that work will not exceed the estimated cost of $165,000,00, Mr. Mabee replied that he is
prepared to complete this work under the estimates, and wi,ll probably be a few thousand dollars und.er.
Alderman Whitebone felt this discussion to be entirely foreign to the question
before the Council at the present time. A.lderman Campbell commented that he is simply endeavouring to
clarify the matter of extras, The Mayor stated that if the matter broached by Alderman Campbell does not
have reference to the contract under consideration, he must rule him out of o~ler for introducing it,
On motion of Alderman Whitebo~e
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the motion of June 9th last awarding the
curbing contract to Mr, Harry A.Clark, be rescinded.
Mr, D. M. Gillis, barris~>er, spoke on behalf of Mr. Harry A, Clerk requesting that
Mr. C1Cirk's position be considered, He advised that as a result of the resolution of Council aWOlrding the
curbing work to him, Mr. Clark had taken certain action to proceed with the work and has turned down other
work through no fault of his, Mr, Gillis suggested that if the motion a"""rding Mr, Clark t.he work is
rescinded, it would be very 1tnwise and unfortunate insofar as Mr, C1rk is concerned,
Alderrnn Whit"bone stated he understands that no cont.ract has been signed with Mr.
Clark by the City and if that is true, Mr. Clark has not been injured b"cause he has been advised not. to
take any action on the matter.
The Common Clerk advis8d he talked with Mr, Clark on the 'phone re the matter and
advised him a contractis to be signed and he would let him know when it would be ready, but before the
contract was drawn the lett.er was written by the four Aldermen and lo\ayor on the matter.
Aldennan Teed felt that cont.ractor's should not consider a resolut.ionof Council as a
contract. and nothing should be binding on the City until a cont.ract would be signed. The Common Clerk advised
he told all the contractors that.
Mr, Gillis stated that it is a question of what Mr, Clark was told on the matter.
Alderman Campbell Cidvised Mr. ~labee that there must be no extras legally payable by
the City on contracts unless the Director of the department concerned and the contractor are agreed on such
extras, He asked if Mr. Mabee has anything to say to dat.e about receivi.ng any extras on the RiHe Range
contract, The Mayor again rlued Alderman Campbell out of order,
Alderman Campbell advised t.hat he wanted it on the records t.hat Mr, Mabee's contract'
will not exceed $165,000.00 and that no extras will be paid unless with the consent of both the Director
and contractor, Alderman Whitebone reminded Alderman Campbell there is a resolut.ion of Common Council '
providing for this, Alderman Campbell stated lis reason for questioning this is the fact that extras have
already been paid on the Rifle Range contract with the firm of Mabee Const.ructLon Co, which were not
confirmed by the DirecDor concerned. He has seen the estimates, He added that he is concerned with the
policy regarding extr~s on contracts, and charged the Mayor to investiga.te that on April 30th and June 9th
last estimates were submitted to t.he Finance Department and paid - both estirnl:.es being without t.he com ent
of the Director of the departrent concemed.
The Executive Director advised those accounts were paid with the consent of himself
and the Road Engineer, ALderman Campbell cont.ended that this was not so.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried, with Aldermen White~
bone, Harrigan, Teed and Belyea voting "yea", and Aldermen Campbell and MacCallum voting "nay".
Alderman Campbell commented that the rescinding of this motion is opening the door to
the exploitation of the City's finances.
Alderman WhEebone requested information explaining why there was such a large dis-
crepancy in the figures tendered by the City Works Department on the street const.ruction pr-ogr-a'W!le comp3.red
with those of private contractors,
Mr. Angus McLeod, representing labour, spoke in support of the street work being
aw~rded the City Works Department; He asked that if the City awards such work to private contractors that
a fair-,age clause be inserted in the contract to guarantee the workers a W'dge that is fair and decent. He
requested the CouncH to state definitely what wage they mean - whether a fair-vlage or the prevtiling W'lge,
The Mayor assured Mr. McLeod that the City will see to it that a clause will be inserted in the contract
to safeguard the workers in the city. Aldennan Whitebone referred to the specifications, and stated that
the Union rate of pay means the City rate, Alderman Teed did not agree as the City does not j~y the Union
rate of pay but well above it; and because the City pays more than the Union rate does not say that the
contractor will have to do so.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Secorrl ed by Alderrran J'lacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of the curbing cont.ract be
allowed to lie on the table ~ntil 10 o'clock a.m" Tuesday, June 16th and the Director of Finance and the
Road Engineer be asked to attend such meeting of Common Co~ncil with all substantiating documents apropos
the existing contracts and contractor5and payments paid accordingly,
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen Campbell,
MacCallum, Harrigan and vlhit.ebone voting "yea" and Aldernan Belyea vot.ing "nay".
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tender on the street work be available for the above named meeting,
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLV@ that all T1\3.tters pertaining to
the street construction work with the exception of the contractor for rough grading be laid
9ver, contingent upon the above matter.
On motion of Alderman \ihitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the contract with Hr, George
C. 'Chittick for rough grading work be signed.
Read a letter from the Director of the Fire Dep~rtment advising th~t the
tender bid of Saint John Motors Limitedrelative to the Fire alarm truck did not follow the
specifications for same,' A letter from O'Brien Hotors Limited was read in the same matter,
On motion of Alderm~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the action t.aken with regard
to awarding the Fire alarm truck tender to Saint John Motors Limited at the meeting of June
8th last be recinded temporarily until sllch time as a committee set up by the Mayor brings in a
recommendation to the Common Council according to the specifica,tions:
AND FURTHER that the letters from-the Director of the Fire Depart~ent
and O'Brien Motors Limited regarding the matter be referred to s~ch corrmittee.
Alderman Campbell, the
His Worship stated the following committee will act on the above matter:-
Executive Director, and the Directors of the Purchasing and Fire Departments.
Read,Report of the COIDmitte~ of the Whole
(as follows)
To the
COMMON COUNCIL
of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee begs to report that it sat on June 12th last at 12.00
o'clock noon, in the Mayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present "fuyor Patterson, Aldermen
Harrigan" MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone, Messrs. E,D.Walsh, Executive Director, F.S.Haycox,
Assi,stant to the Executive Director, L,A;Cooper, Chairmari, Board of Assessors, and Mr, J. A,
Gairdner, President, Senator;> ,A,H/ixd"n, Vice-President and Secretary, Honourable D, L. VJacLaren,
Director, and Mr. A.F, Blake, Manager, of the Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited, and your
Committee begs to submit the following report and recommend~tion:-
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That the following resolution be adopted, namely:- '
WHEREAS the City of Saint John has been receiving since 1942, and
will receive for a period of twelve years, the sum of $8,000.00 l~r year from the Atlantic
Sugar Refineries Limi~ed in lieu of all hxes and water rates, b,:t not .including school t'l.xesl
AND WHER.EAS this period .of fixed taxation expires on the 1st day of
January,A.D" 1954;
AND WHEREAS the Common Council deem it expedient and advisable that the
said company increase the amount of thei~ fixed tax;
AND WHEREAS the representatives of the said Atlanti.c Sugar Refineries
Limited hav~ requested a fixed tax for a further period of t.en years, and a fixed assessment
for school purposes for a like period; ,
AND WHEREAS the Common Council ha....e decided upon t.he amount of such
fixed t.axat.i.on and h'"ve m~de an offer to the said company which the representatives of the
said company have accepted:
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the fixed taxation on the Atlantic
Sugar Refineries Limited, for aperiod of ten, years frO!!l the 1st day of January, A.D. 1954,
for all taxation purposes including water rat"", but not including school hxes, be the sum of
$12,000.00 for e3.ch and every year:
AND FURTHER that the assessed valuation for school purposes for the
said period of ten years be the sum of $1,300,000,00:
AND FURTHe:R RESOLVI:i;D that the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare
a Bill for presentation at the next session of the New Brunswick L"'gislature to provide for
the said fixed tnation of $12,000.00 which shall be due and payable without discount t.o the
City of Saint John on or before the 31st day of March in each year during the continuation
of such Legislation, the first of such payments to be due and payable on or before the 31st d~y
of "urch, A,D. 1954,
Yours respectfully,
Saint John, N, B.,
June 15th, 1953.
(Sgd,) Ernest W, Patterson,
Chairman,
On motion 9f,Alrterman ~3cCallum
Seconded by Alderman T",ed
RESOLVED that the said report be adopted,
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On motion of Alde~~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderm~n Harrigan
RESOLVED that Miss Mary McKean and Mr. Murray Sargeant
be re-appointed as commissioners of the Free Public Library for further terms of five and four years respect-
ively.
On motion of A).derm9.n Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Merchants'
Association Ltd. expressing satisfaction with the eJfurt,s of the commlmity Coronation .'leek promotion and enter-
tainment and ,the hope th~t an effort of this type will continue annually, and advising they are prep9.red to
give their support to any future efforts of this mture, be r"ceived and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVE;D that an up-to-date account of all expenditures
to date and all anticipated expenditllr'lS owing as of the date of the next Common COlIDcil meeting, by the
Coronation Committee, be submitted to the Council at the s9.id meeting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alde~~n 14acCallum
RESOLVED That this Common Council lend every support
to the Saint John Housing Authority in the effort to hqve the desired corrections made in the system of sub- I
economic rentals, and that they be notified that the COllncil are in whole-hearted support of this matter:
t\.ND FURTHER that. t.h" lett"r from the Department of Industry and Development,
Fred"ricton, in the above matter be received and filed.
Alderman Campbell comment.ed that he had asked the Saint John Housing Commission .for
a complete statement ,of. expenditures a,nn receipts for last year, but he and the other Council Members have
not received it as yet,
On motio~ of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldennan Whitebone
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay The Eastern
Trust Company the sum of $5,550,00 for the purchase by t.h" City of Saint John from Tttrnbull Real Estate Co,
of 37 acres of land at the Rifle Range and to adjust the taxes on this land as of January 1st, 1953,
AldeI'Iffin Campbell asked if the report from the Executive Director on certain matters
on which Mrs, J, F. Hazen requested information is ready. The Executive Direct.or replied that this report
will b" submi.tted 'is he now has all th" data for same, AldermanCampbell requested that e'ich Member of the
Council be supplied with acopy of this report,
Alderman Teed requested that the Building Inspector investig'ite the smoke nuisance
at the corner of First Street and Cedar Grove Crescent, the name of the offender in this case to be
supplied by The Eastern Trust Company, Alderman Campbell felt that Mr, Reynold MacKenzie, the Deputy Fire
Marshal, sholud also accomp'iny the Building Inspector on su?h investigqtions,
Alderman Campbell, who represented the City of Saint John at the Canadian
International Trade Fair this pastweek on Toronto, gave a verbal report on this att.endance, He stated that
the City's booth at the Fair IHS felt by Mr, J .R, Dudley, Co!lll!lissioner of the Saint John Board of Trade,
to be probably the most successful of any year and he ras had definite inquiries from at least three sma~l
indus t.r'ips who are intprested in establishing in this city and he will follow through on thpse. One firm's
represent.atives, whom Alderman Campbell saw at the Fair, 11ill be in this city on the Friday and Saturday
of this week and he felt the Council should be available to meet with same. Another firm which had 'negotia
with the ~lunicipality and the City before, 11ill have represent.atives in this city wHhin t.he next two weeks,
A third firm in Montreal intend to have representatives CO!IB to Saint John also, AldermanCampbell advised
t,hat he will submit a writ.t.en report on this whole matter to the Mayor, giving the names of the firms
c:Jncerned, and t.he dates on which their representat,i yes \'f,ill arrive,
Alderman Teed referred to the fact that the firm of Angus-Niller Ltd, have been
in possession of their office space in the ,City V~rket for a month and they have as yet paid no rental and
have no le'lse. The Executive Director advised th,lt the delay is being caused by toe architects, \>InO are to
give the proper info:rma.tion !.''3garding such office sp:;ce in order that thA le'lse ml.Y be drawn I Alderman
Teed inquired how near to completion t,he leases for '"larket of.fJ,ces are.
The Common Clerk was instruct"d to arrange a meetingwith Irving Pulp and Paper
Limited officials reg~rding water rates,
On motion of Aldeman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVI>D that the Executive Director be asked to investi-
gate the matter of tourist informationtnntrol and report to Council at the next meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the followine reports .for the month of i~y
last be laid on the table until the next meeting of the COffi.'llon Council, namely: - Comptroller's Report,
Cash Receipts Report, Departmental Account.s Report, and the Monthly Expenditures Report:
AND FURTHER that the following report.s for the month of May be received and filed:-
those of the Fire Department, Police Department and Ferry Traffic..
Copies of all the above named reports were distributed to the Common Council Members
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive
Director advising that the inforrrntion regarding properties purchased by the City during t.pe
y"ars 1948 to 1953 i"cl",dve, is now being compiled and will be furnished the C,ommon Council as
soon as it is completed, be received and filed,
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RESOLVED that Mr, L. A, Cooper, Chairman, Bo~rd
of Assessors, be authorized to attend the National Association of Assessing Officers Annual
Convention to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the week of November 8th to 12th:
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr,Cooper in this connection be received
and filed.
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Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to this resolutio[l 'lS he felt a civic
employee should not be sent such a dist8,nce for this purpose.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED thatthe recommendation of the
Chairrm.n, Board of Assessors that Mr. A. O. Pope be sold a frontage of 40 feet. on Wright Street
to a depth of 50 feet immediately adjoining his property for the sum of $430.00 which "lOuld be
the assessed value of this parcel of land should it become privately owned, be adopted,
On motion of Alderm~n MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors, advising that the lot of land which t~r. C,A,Patterson wishes to our'chase
on Cranslon I\venue is the same lot which was sold to Mr, William A. Fairweather for'$42~.00
be received and filed and Mr. Patters;n so advised. .
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors, in connection with the offer of Mr, Stanley Chesworth to purch~se two lots
on Somerset. Street, referring to the fact that the sale of land in this area has been held in
abeyance for a period of thirty d:~ys in order that a complete investigation regarding t.his
district ~y be made by the Town Planning Commission, be received and filed and Mr, Chesworth so
advised.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that Mr. Robert S. McConnell
be paid. the sum of $850.00 for the purchase of land owned by him and required by the City of
Saint John for the widening of Elm Street, and the conveyance to him of part of a lot owned
by the City in this area, be authorized:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor in this
matter be received and filed,
Aldermn Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution as he felt the
Council 'should receive a report on the assessed value of the lfmd in question,
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Second2d by AlnerJ!l'l,n 1~'l.cCallum
RESOLVED that as per the ,'ecommendation
of the Director of Police, authority be granted to advertise for tenders for a neW car to
replace Car No.5, with trade-in of old.
0'1 nrt.ion of I\lderm'in Belyea
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RESOLVED that the request of the Recreation
Advisory Com!nittee be granted, namely: - payment for this group be set at $10.00 per month,
not to exceed $120,00 yearly for each commissioner.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared lost with
Aldermen Belyea, Whitebone and Campbell voting "yea", and Alde:nnen MacCallum, Teed, Harrigan
and the Mayor voting "nay".
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The Common Council requested that they be supplied with copies of
the minutes of the meeting of the Recreation Advisory Committee referred to in their letter
submi t ted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the County
Secretary relative to the Insurance Committee of the l~unicipality and requesting the appoint-
ment of three additional members of the Common Council to sit' on same, be received and filed
and the County Secretary advised that in the opinion of the Common Council it is not necessary
to appoint additional City members to this Committee, and that he be requested to supply
copies of the proceedings of the forthcoming July meeting of this Committee to the 14embers
of the Common Council,
The Common Clerk advised that the City of Lancaster and the Parish
of Simonds have appointed the following represent.atives who will act on the committee to meet
regarding water rates problems, namely: - Aldermen Mitchell and Doherty and Councillors Chard
and Whit.ebone of the respective cOlI1'1lUnities, Alrt.ernan Teed suggested that this !!leetlng be held
on Saturday morning, June 20th, at 10 o'clock,
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On motion of A.lderllBn H-nrigan
Seconded by Aiderman Teed
RESOLVED that the let.t.er from Mr. E. T. Puddington,
proprietor of Ed's Radio Taxi accepting tile terms of the lease of the Elm Street parking sp,ce, and submit-
ting a cheque in the amount of $5.00 covering the rental of this property to June 30th, 1953, be received
and filed and the said cheque accepted.
The Corrnnon Clerk advised that he had received a No~ice of Appeal from City Transit
Limited from the decision of the Transportation Committee relative to bus fares for children of pre-school
'age.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
authorized to h~ve a
Seconded by Alderm~n Harrigan
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor's depl. rtment be
representative att.end the hearing of the Motor Carrier Board in the above matter,
On motion of Alderman C~mpbell
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVSD that the letter from Mr, Kenneth A. Wilson,
Q,C" on behalf of his client, advising that the City's offer of' $5,000.00 for the Spruce and Ludgate Lakes
land is not acceptalbe but that his client would accept. $8,500.00 for such land, be received and filed and
a final ,offer on behalf of the City of Saint Johnof $6,000,00 (the assessed value) be made to Mr. Wilson's
client.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the offer of Mrs ,Rita Pauline Fudge
to purchase a lot of land located at Lakewood Heights, Saint John County, for the sum of $300.00, be
~eferred to the Water ~nd Sewerage Department for a report and recommendation.
On motion of Alderrn~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the
purchase Lots 491, 492 and 494, Brooks Ward - presently under lease to
for the,sum of $10,000, be accepted,
offer of Saint Jude's Church to
the church by the City of Saint John-I
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On motion of Alderrn'ln Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum~_
RESOLVED that the letter from the District 'daterfront
Council ,relative to the action of the Com~on'Council on June 8th last in adopting a resolution gr~nting
$25.00 allowance to the Council Members, be recei vecl and"filed,
relative to Mr. and
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Children's Aid Society
Mrs, Mason and family, of 20 Egbert Street, be received and filed and no action taken in
QU'3stion being taken on' the motion,' s~me W3.S dechred lost with Aldermen Campbell,
Belyea, and Harrig~m voting "yea", and His Worship the Mayor and i\1dermen Teed', H3.cCallum, and Whitebone
voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that this fami.1y be evicted from the said
premises, '
Question being takEm on the motion, same w:~s decl,'lred carried wi~h Aldermen Teed,
HacC3.llum, Belyea and Whitebone voting "yea'lI and Aldermen Harrigan and Campbell voting "nay".
Alderman Campbell stated this is against the Com titution of the City,
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint
John, on Tuesda,y, the sixteenth day of June, A.D., 1953, at 10 o'clock a,m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, 'Esquire, ~~yor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed,
and Whitebone
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Messrs, E, D,Walsh, Executive Director, and 'F.S, Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
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Messrs, Gcrdon Crawford, Superinteriden~,Water and Sewerage
Departreent, Robert C, Hannah, Road Engineer, Works Department,
and Arthur C, Burk, Director of Finance.
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The matter of awarding the curbing contract was discussed, A resolution
awarding this contract to Mr, Harry A. Clark was adopted at a meeting of Connnon Council held on
the 9th of June last, but at last evening's meeting, this resolution was rescinded. .
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Mr. Burk supplied Alderman Campbell with the requested material.
Alderman Campbell noted that Estimate No. 10 was marked in red letters "void", and there was
a substitution to Estimate No, 10 for a sum of approximately $17,000,00, He stated that it did
not bear any certificaUon of approvaL
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Alderman Campbell
10. Mr, Hannah replied thathe did
of Works' direction.
asked Mr. Hannah if he approved of the revised
not approve of it, butat that time, it was under
Alderman Campbell noted that the statement dated June 9th last
was for the sum of $6,000.00 and over. He asked Mr. Hannah if he approved of this invoice
and Mr. Hannah again replied tl>.at he did nothave anything to do with i,t as it was not under
his department, HI', Crawford stated he was not appro'1.ched about it.
Alderman Campbell stated that $8,000.00 has been paid to Mabee
Construction Company, and that it has created a breach of trust toward the City.
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The Executive Director pointed out that these payments have not
been made. Alderman Campbell t.hen asked Mr. Burk if they had been paid, Mr, Burk replied
tha t they had if they were stamped "paid".
The Executive Director asked Mr. P.annah if he had made out the
amount as set forth in Estimate No. 10, and Mr. Hannah stated he had only under the direction
of the Executive Director.
Alderman Olmpbell asked Mr. Hannah about the extra gravel fill.
Mr. P.annah said that where the gravel fill is it is of no use to the City.
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Alderman Belyea asked Mr. Hannah why the gravel fill i.swhere it
is. Mr. Hannah stated it was there to facilitate the work on a sewer.
The Executive Director asked Mr. Burk asto whether or not Mr, }~bee
has been raid anything over his cont.ract price. ~lr, Burk replied "no".
Mr. }\.abee spoke to the meeting at this time and stated that at the
Director of Works' request he put the gravel back on the pipe and then after it was done, the
Director of Works denied having requested this, He stated he had no notice from the Common Council
as to whom he should take orders from.
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The Executive Director stated that when the material is brought on
the job, it will be paidfor, He maintained that this is a proper estimate, and stat.ed that
nothing is paid until the work is completed, and it was done in this case,
Alderman Harrigan asked if this estimate was not brought before the
Common Council for approval. He stated Mr, Mabee did come before the Council and ask for ~n extra.
The Executive Director agreed that this estina te was brought before
a Council meeting at that time and was ordered not to be raid because of the location of the
gravel. ' , '
Alderman Campbell again referred to the fact that no signatures of
Departmental heads Were on the estimate and it was over and above what wasstated'inthe contract.
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The Executive Director said it was not over and above the contract.
He stated this contract had not been handled too well. He then read a lettc,!' that had been sent
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to Mr. }~bee about this contr~ct, He asked Mr. Crawford'if he were in agreement l<ith the request, that is
to have the work done by the City, Mr. Crawford replied that the work should have been done as stated in
the contract, but during the conference referred to b~ the Exec~tive Director, he did agree.
The Executive Director stated that he thought he had given enough explanation
regarding this matter.
Alderman Campbell referred to the estimate over $6,000.00 and said that the
quantity unit basis, Mr. Hannah advised that they were paying 'on a unit price
specifications called
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The Executive Director st., ted again that from the beginning this contract was
handled in a poor manner, In the first place, this l!'~t'ter had been laid on the table for a ..mile at his
direction, because it could not be done on a basis of hiring equipment from Mabee ConstrucUon Company as
the City had a contract with !'Ir., Ch~ttick. He(Mr.Walsh) acted as Director of Works' when Mr. Godfrey left the
employ of the ~ity. '
Mr. Charles F, Whelly, Solicitor for Mr, ~~bee, spoke and read certain parts
of the specifications in this connection. He stated the price was to be arrived at byDepartmental heads,
AldennanCampbell asked Mr. Whelly' if he, ; were referring to the amount of work
I covered by this: invoice, that is, during the time }!r., Godfrey left the employ of the City and June 9th.
,Mr. Whelly repli.ed that he ms not referring or implying anything of this nature.
I Alderman Campbell stated that the Executive Director exceeded his authority in
, writing to Mr, Mabee. He felt that the Executive Director could not have the authority for hiring of equipment,
The Executive Director replied that in certain instancesbefore the Director of Works'wordWls law,
Mr,Whelly stated that he did not come before the meeting to talk about this
former contract, and pointed out how can there be an extra if nothing over the contrH.ct price hasbeen spent.
Contract,
specif~ed
'His Worship the Iflayer asked if there were any irregularities in payment of this
MT, Burk replied that ther~ were none and that Mr. Mabee will not be paid more than what is
in the contract.
Alderman }~cCallum asked what amount has been
that approximately $10,000.00 is left plu~ t~e hold-back on this contract.
paid to date. Mr, Burk advised
Alderman Campbell felt that there appears to be a definite irregularity which
involves the City and because the Executive Director acted on his own.
Alderman Carr~bell moved that the Executive Director be dismissed from his
position effective immediately, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Teed stated he could see why Alderman Campbell moved the above as he
has spent a lot of time and effort in CheCking these items, but felt that the contract amounts paid are with-
in the contract formula and as this work is done there is nothing out of order in this matter, Therefore,
he could not support Alderman Campbell in this connection,
Alderman Harrigan disagreed with the Executive Director when he said he is the
Director of Works. There are two efficient men in the Works and Water and Sewerage Departments and he felt
that the signatures of these men should be placed on any vouchers submtted to Mr. Burk.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that while Messrs. Robert C. f-l.annah and
Gordon Crawford are acting heads in the i'iorks and Water and Sewerage Departments, that no voucher be issued
, by the Director of Finance unless their signatures are on said voucher in addition to the Executive Director'
sigp.a ture.
as the Director of Works,
Alderman Harrigan again stated that he does not consider the Executive Director
On motion of Alderntan Harrigp.n
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be instructed to
adver'tise for a competent person to fill the vacancy caused by Nr. \Hlliam R, Godfrey, the Director of 'Works,
having left the employ of the City.
. The Executi,ve Director stated that under the set-up for his office as laid doW'l
by the Common Council provision WBS made for the employment of a Technical Adviser and that he felt that it
would be more preferable to engage a person to fill this positi,on rather than employ a new Dir'ector of Works.
Aldel"ll'.an Belyea stated that the 'work of the \fater and Sewerage Department and
Public Works Department is being carried on very efficiently. If there is any appointment to be rrade he
asked that a Teclmical Adviser or Consultant be employed.
Alderman Teed reminded the Members of the Council that Mr. Godfrey is available
at any ti~~ as a consultant.
Alderman Belyea felt that if the City wanted to carryon the business the best
~~y possible, he would suggest that two Directors be ap~ointed.
Aldennan Whitebone stated that he is not satisfied witl1 the work of the I\'orks
Department and is going to support Alderman Harrigan' 5 motion, He felt this Department has to have a Chief
Ehgineer.
be' obtained to act with the
Technical Adviser,
Alderman Teed agreed with the Executive Director that a Technical Adviser Bhould
W~rks Department. Alderman Harrigan stated that }.Tr. Walsh is acting as a
At the request of the Common Council, the Common Clerk read again his letter to !
the Council outlining the duties and power of the Executive Director of tt,e City of Saint John. The letter
stated that the Executive Director is a General Officer as well as the Common Clerk with regard to Civic
matters.
Alderman Belyea stated that he was opposed to the appointment of Mr. Godfrey
as Director of liorks. He felt that two Engineers are required for the Iforks and Water and Sewerage Depart-
ments. Messrs. Hannah and Crawford can carryon in these departments very satisfactorily.
, Question Deing put to the resolution, Aldel"ll'an Belyea voted "nay", and His
Worship declared the motion carried.
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Alderman Campbell now felt' that the tenders for curbing should be
awarded, He 'thought Mr. Harry A. Clark was entitled to the contract as his previous work for
the City has been satisfactory, He stated he would reaffirm the original decision and award the
tender to Mr. Clark.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mr, Harry A. Clark be
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The Common Clerk then read a letter from Teed, Palmer, O'Connell &
Hanington, Barristers, on behalf of their client, ,Mr, H; A. Clark, respecting a contract for
curbing which was awarded to him by the City on the 9th day of JW1e :Last.
Alderman Teed asked the City Solicitor if the City might be liable
to Mr. Clark in this connection, but the City Solid tor replied that in his opinion there is no
liability re this matter,
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
curbing be accepted,
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the lowest tender for
namely the tender of Mabee Construction Company, as follows:-
(1) 10;000 lin,ft.Concrete curb where rock excavation
occurs at $1.45 per lin. ft.
(2) 27,000 lin.ft.Concrete curb where no rock excavation
occurs at $1.2B per lin, ft.
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34,560.00
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'(3) 600 lin.ft.Concrete curb circles where rock exca-
vation occurs at $1.55 per lin. ft, 930.00
(4) 1,200 lin,ft.Concrete curb circles where no rock
excavation occurs at $1.3B per lin. ft. 1,656,00
(5) 1,000 lin.ft,Granite Curb resetting where rock exca-
vation occurs at $1.30 per lin. ft. 1,300.00
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2,900 lin.ft,Granite Curb resetting where no rock '
excavation occurs at il,15 per lin, ft. 3.335,00
Total -e56,2Bl.OO
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AND FURTHER that the cheques of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned.
Alderman Whitebone stated that he would like to see the l<<>rk carried out
by the Engineering Department of the City of Saint John, in view of the large number of people who
have him as their representative on this Council as well as his labour supporters he felt he must
'support the lowest tenderer.
Alderman Campbell asked the Mayor if the amendment was out of order.
His Worship ruled the amendment in order.
Mr. George F. O'Connell was present at the meeting and spoke in support
of Mr. Harry A. Clark. He stated that he did not agree with the City Solicitor as to the legal
position of the City. He would like to point out the position Mr. Clark has been put in by not
having this previous motion teaffirmed, If the contract is taken away from him the affect it
would have on him in the eyes of the public would be bad, He will suffer considerable financial
loss as he did not tender on another job which he might have been successful in getting.
Alderman Belyea submitted a statement Which he requested be placed in
the minutes, as follows: "When 'I make a mistake and find it out, I immediately offer redress,
monetary or apology. Re Clark, a contractor, who has done exceptionally good work for the City,
if he loses this Contract there is no reflection as to his honesty, or ability, and I want this
Statement placed in the Minutes and the Press should in fairness to all concerned print this."
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Mr, Whelly spoke about the proposed contract, and stated that Mr.
Mabee has been carrying out this work throughout the Province, and his work is known. He spoke
with regard to the contract of Mr, Harry A. Clark, and stated that he never heard of the lowest
tender not being accepted. He felt Mr, Mabee should be awarded the contract.
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, Alderman Harrigan advised that he has no prejudice with regard to the
awarding of this contract and 'he is not casting any reflection on anyone. He only wants to
save the City some money. There are no personalities entered in this matter.
Question being put to the amendment to the motion, Aldermen Harrigan,
Whitebone, Teed and Belyea voted "yea", and Aldermen Campbell and MacCallum voted "nay", the 'said
amendment was declared carried.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Teed, Palmer,
O'Connell & Hanington, Barristers, be received and filed,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the tender'su1:mitted by
Stephen Construction Company for paving be accepted, the said tender being as follows:-
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(2) Crushed Gravel
5,500 cu, yds. 3t $2,00 per cu. yd. 11,000.00
(3) N. B. Primer'
30,000 gallons at $,32 per gallon 9,600.00
(4) Binder Course
11,000 Tons at $8.00 per ton 88,000,00
(5) Surface Course
7,000 tons at $9.00 per ton 63,000.00
(6) Peelin!(. Burning & TaclLQ.o.'!ting fg..r,Jl~1!I'faci'2&
11,000 sq. yds. at TIo per sq, yd. S.500.00
Total $182,100,00'
Alderman ,Whit ebone stated that while the City Engineering Department I s figures may
be correct, they would be coming back for extras as other contractors do.
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AldenIlan Teed stated that if an outside contractor does the work the City las a
'guaranteed cost but if the City does the work, there may be no limit,
Alderman Belyea said he was satisfied with the specifications and that they were
clear.
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Mr. Hannah stated that the specifications were drawn to the best of the Department~
Questi,on being put to the resolution, Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, and Teed voted
"yea", and AldermEn MacCallum, Harrigan and Whitebone voted "nay", and His Worship the Hayor cast the decid-
ing vote of "yea", the resolution was declared carried.
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quest.ion was answered.
Mr. James T. Steen was present at the meeting and asked if there were any specified
laid. The Connnon Clerk then read the specifications in this connection, and his
Mr. Steen asked if the City is going to be well protected. He is not satisfied wifu
the streets referred to in the City, He hopes that someone cOlnpetent will be placed at the head of the
Engineerin g Dep> rtmen t,
AldenIlan Teed stated that an independent engineer will be obtained to look after
the mix according to specifications, This is included in the contract for cur'bing also.
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are lifted, Several years ago when street cars were being abolished the rails were left and it ~as decided
to leave the rails in and pave over them, but this has proven impractical. He claimed tr.at this happened
on City Road, that is the rails were left in and hence the pavement is now cracking, Aldern>an IIIhitebone
felt that the rails in certain streets should be removed.
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The Executive Director stated this matter forms part of the budget resolution.
Alderman Campbell spoke regarding City RQad and stated regarding negotiations
with the Provincial Government to cover two-thirds of the cost. The Executive Director stated the Govern-
ment has agreed to one-h~lf but he will contact them about this matter,
Alderman Teed felt the City should notify Fredericton before the work is cOillnenced
on City Road So that it can be placed in next year's budget.
,Alderman Belyea felt the City should not be responsible for taking the rails up.
Mr, Chittick has this contract.
His Worship the Mayor stated this matter will be dealt with at the next meeting of
the Common Council, which is to be held on June 29th.
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Tenders for street roller, grader or heater were submitted at this time.
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RESOLVED that the tenders for street roller, grader or
heater be not opened and returned to the tenderers.
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Alderman Teed asked what the City is saving by not accepting these tenders and
was advised approximately $30,000.00,
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Saturday, the thirtieth day of ~lay, A. D.,; 19~3
present
Ernest ,W. Patterson, :E;squire, Mayor
Aldennen Belyea, Harr1.gan, MacCallum and Teed and Mr, G. A. Crawford,
,Superintendent of the City of Saint John Water and Sewerage 'Department
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Aldermen W. A. 'Golding, B. W, Heustis, p. D, Mitchell, E. C. Seeley,
T. A. Doherty and Mr, D. H, Garey, City Clerk, of the City of Lancaster
and Councillors John Chard and T, A. Macleod and Mr. H. J, Sullivan,
Assessor, ,of the Parish of Simonds
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Mr. A, B. Gilbert, Q.C., County Secretary
His 'Ilorship the Mayor stated that this meeting had been calleti. for the purpose
of fixing the \~ater Rates for, the City of Saint John, the City of Lancaster and the Parish of
Simonds, as provided for under the provisions of the "Saint John Water and Sewer.age Act, 1914"
and the "Lancaster City Charter, 1952", and amending Acts,
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The ,Aldermen and Councillors of the said City and Parish are entitled to sit
in at 'this lIeeting and vote on such rates as apply to their own respective City ,and Parish.
On motion of Alderman Mitchell
Seconded by Councillor Macledd
R~SOLVeD that ~he Water Rates for the City of
Saint John and the Assessment DisLricts of the City of Lancaster and the Parish of ::>imonds com-
prised in the Water District as defined by the "Sa,int Joh'o l~ater and Sewerage Act, 1914" and the
"Lancaster City Charter, 1952", and amending Acts be fixed and ,detennined as follows:-
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(Schedule as submitted by Chai~n, Assessors)
"1953 Water Rates
Saint John and Lancaster and Parish of Simonds
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Each family within the Water District
Each boarding house and lodging house
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$ 5.50
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family rate)
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1.40 upwards
5.50
4,50
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14,00 upwards
14.00 "
14,00 "
4.50 II
1.50 each
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Each water closet
Each urinal
Each bath
Each set wash bowl
Restaurants and dining rooms
Photo studios
Hand Laundries
Stores, work shops, offices
Horses and cows
Barber chairs
of Assessments,
For other uses the rate shall he determined by the Director of the Department
METF.R RATES:
The Director of the Department of Assessments may cause any premises to be
supplieQ by meter and impose meter rates in lieu of Schedule 'C', in whole or in part.
Supply by meter will be fUrnished when approved by the Director of the Department I
at the following rates, P"Y'lble monthly: .
FOR GENERAL USE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED OR AGREED:
" The rate shall be fifteen cents per thousand gallons, the minimum charge to be
one dollar and fifty cents per month, and meter rent, less discount of 5% if paid within ten days
of date of the bill. '~
In metered services to two family houses or apartment houses, with two or more
apartments, the minimum rate shall be one dollar and fifty cents per month, plus meter rent for
,~~ch,apartm~~t"less,disc9unt of 5% if paid within ten days of ~ate of bill,
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FOR MANUFACTURES ~?E:
The rate shall be 7,5 cents per thousand gallons and meter rent, the minimum
charge to be three dollars per month and meter rent.
The Director of the Department of Assessments shall determine who shall be
entitled to this special rate.
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The special rate for supply to buildings owned by or the title to which is vested in,
the Dominion Government, or for supply to dredges, or water boats which retail water to Shipping, shall
be thirty-seven and one-half cents per thousa~d gallons and meter rent, Minimum charge to be one dollar
and fifty cents per month and meter rent,
The rate for steamers taking water from the Public Wharf at Indiantown shall be
thirty-seven and one-half cents per thousand gallons but no charge to be less than five dollars,
The rate for supply building purposes ~hall be fifteen cents per thousand gallons plus
meter rent. Minimum ch,rge being one dollar and fifty cents per month and meter rent,
All other rat,,:sstian'be determined by agreement with the Director of Assessments,"
the Common'
Lancaster,
Question being taken the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of the Members of
Council present and Aldermen Golding, Huestis, Mitchell, Seeley and Doherty of the City of
and Councillors Chard and Macleod of the Parish of Simonds who were in attendance.
............. .. . .Alde~an Mitchell stated that the former Parish of Lancaster, now the City of Lancaster,
and the City of S,int John have had difficulties in the past regarding water and there are outstanding
accounts owed by each body to the other at the present time. He believes that the two cities should meet
together and I!P over these accounts to see if a proper settlement can be arrived at. There is one problem
facing the Lancaster body as one responsible person there wants to open up a sub-division and has approached
the City of Saint John re same, but the City of Saint John stated thlt it would have to be guaranteed by
the City of Lancaster, which is not in the Ac.t. . In past years, it was agreed by the City of Saint John and
Parish of Lancaster that all these guarantees would be.carried out strictly under the Act, but this year the
request under discussion was refused,
The Common Clerk advised tha t 'in the past the guarantee has been given by the Pari she s
concerned, but Alderman Mitchell is correct that there is nothing in the Act saying so, but on the other
hand, there is nothing saying that the City of Saint John should not insist on the guarantee being given by
the Parish and City concerned. It was for the purpose of convenience that the City of Saint John called on
the Parishes to guarantee water installation payments, otherwise the City would have had to obtain a
guarantee from each separate individual requiring water.
Alderman Mitchell stated th, t the Parish of Lancast.er policy was to try and get water
in the old settled water areas where it h,d not been installed and the costs of that were bourne by the
com"lunity '3.S a whole, but 'Ilhen any new development came up, it was entirely up to the individual property
owner to make their arrangements, which has been done in tqe past, The Aldermen of Lancaster feel it is
not the responsibility of that City to guarantee this project.
The reason the bills sent by' the City of Saint John have not been paid-by Lancaster is
that there are many instances of which no guarantees were given by Lancaster, Mr, Mitchell stated. As soon
as those account.s can be straightened out, .the City of Saint John will receive the money for those on which
there are guarantees,
The County Secret?ry referred to the Limerick Report of 1925 relative to the policy
regarding guarantees, and stated he felt that the policy of the City of Lancaster whereby the person pro-
moting the sub-division should be the guarantor, is the sound policy,
.., .... .......... ....Alderman Teed did not feel that the City of Saint John should take the risk of developin
Lancaster~ and explained that the City of Saint John is merely inserting a stipulation regarding guarantees,
whiCh is not illegal under the Act.
Councillor 14acleod advise!i that over a year ago, it was decided at a meeting of the
Water Commissioners th,.t a committee was to be appointed by the Mayor of Saint John to meet relative to
water rates, and this was never done. He urged that such a co~~ttee be now appointed and carry out such
duties.
Alderman Mitchell and Councill~r Chard felt that if such a committee were appointed and
met, that the problems of each body could be solved,
Alderman Mitchell inquired if something could be done regarding the application for a
water extension to the sub-division under discussion, namely, that of Mr. A. Carle Smith at Anderson Heights.
The Common Clerk advised the meeting that he had suggested to the City of Lancaster that
they give the necessar.' gu'lrantee in this connection "under protest" in order to have the sub-division
corrnnenced,
On motion of Councillor Macleod
Seconded by Alderman Mitchell
RESOLVED that a co~~ttee Composed of two representatives
from each of the Cities of Saint John and Lancaster and from the Parish of Simonds be appojnted to meet
with regard to water rate problems existing among the said bodies.
John on the said
.himself will act
Mayor Patterson appointed Aldermen Teed and Whitebone to represent
committee; and stated tWLt if Alderman Whitebone is not willing to be
on the committee,
the City of .Saint
a member on same, he
the City of Saint
until a report is
Alderman Teed felt that the matter of policy can be left with the
John cannot change its decision regarding the instal];l.tion of water
received from the committee on the matter.
co~~ttee set up and
for this sub-division
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Mitchell
............... ... .. ....... . RESOLVED that the policy regarding guarantees on the cost
of water installationsmade'by the City of Saint John in the City of Lancaster and the Parish of Simonds be
left 'Ilith the committee appointed to meet with respect to water rate problems:
AND FURTHER that there be no change in the decision of the City of Saint John with res-
pect to the request of Mr. A. C"rle Smith for water installation at Anderson Heights sub-division, Lancaster,
until the report of the above named committee is received on the matter by the Common Council.
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of Saint John to deal with the report of the said committee, stati.ng he believed the' body to deal
with the report is the Water Commission, Mayor Patterson replied that it is the prerogative of
the Saint John Council to deal with the report, and requested the other bodies to appoint their
representatives to the committee.'
Alderman Doherty stated that the refusal of the Saint John Council to give
Hr. Smith the water for his sub-division is establishing a precedent and the Council is discrim-
in~ting against this group.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Saturday, the thirtieth day of May, A. .0, 1953
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
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Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, and Teed
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Water Rates for the City of Saint
Jor~ for the present year be fixed and determined in accordance with the resolution, as set out
in the minutes of the meeting of the Common Council attended by Aldermen Golding, Huestis, Mitchell,
Seeley and Doherty of the City of Lancaster and Councillors Chard and Macleod ,of the Parish of
Simonds, <\nd held this day.
Question being taken, the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of the
members of the Common Council present.
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The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Saturday, the thirtieth day of May, A, D. 1953
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
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Aldennen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Aldermen Golding, Huestis, Mitchell, Seeley and Doherty of
of Lancaster
the City
On motion of Alderman Mitchell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Water Rates for the portion
of the City of Lancaster comprised in the Water District for the present J~ar be fixed and deter-
mined in accordance with the resolution set out in the minutes of the meeting of the Common
Council attended by ,Aldermen Golding, Huestis, Mitchell, Seeley and Doherty of the City of
Lancaster, and held this day.
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Question ':Jeing taken the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of the
members of the Common Council present and Aldermen Golding, Huestis, Mitchell, Seeley and
Doherty of the City of Lancaster, who were in attendance.
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The meeting adjourned.
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At a'Common Council" held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Saturday, the
thirtieth day of May, A. D. 1953
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, ~ayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Councillors Chard and Macleod of the Parish of Simonds
On motion of Councillor Chard
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Water Rates for the portion of the
Parish of Simonds comprised in the Water District for the present year be fixed and determined in accordance
with the resolution set out in the minutes of the meeting of the Common Council attended by Councillors
Chard and Macleod of the Parish of Simonds, and held this day.
Question being taken, the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of all the members
of the Common Council present and Councillors Chard and Macleod of the Parish of Simonds, who were in
at1;-endance,
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Monday, the twenty-ninth day of June, A.D".1953 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest \.J, Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, Maccallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E~ D. Walsh, Executive Director, F. S, Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director, and P. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary,
Town Planning Commission.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common
Council of June 15th and 16th last be confirmed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the following reports be taken from the
table and filed:- Cash Receipts, Monthly Expenditures and Departmental Accounts - all for the month
of May last:
AND FURTHER that the Comptroller's Report for May be taken from the table and
filed and the amounts paid as recommended, the said report reading as follows:-
To the CaU~ON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
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The Comptroller
reports
"........,.....,....~our Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts
.for the month of May:
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Land, Buildings and Ferry Depts.
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex Provincial
Purchases, subject to 4% S. Tax)
2,717.44
6,090.53
5,563.31
324.79
9,075.13
3,002.65
2,120.95
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28,968.26
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of May last
amounting to $598,860.30 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Saint John, N. B'
June 12, 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd). Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
Mrs. Marion B. Buchan, agent for the Dr. lv, T. Donnelly property at 69
Moore Street, appeared before the Common Council in response to a notice given by the Building
Inspector, to show cause, if any, why a dilapidated or dangerous building situated at this .
address and a garage on the southerly side of Moore Street, should not be removed or destroyed,
as provided for by Section 10 of the Saint John Building Act 1925.
Mrs. Buchan advised that last September she took over the supervision of
this and other properties owned by Dr. Donnelly, her uncle I?-nd she has been endeavouring to
improve the properties gradually. The property under discussion is vacant and the people living
in the neighbourhood have caused destruction in it. She stated that the price quoted by a carpenter
for improving this property is between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00 which she realizes is merely a
starting price. Mrs. Buchan advised that she had asked the Building Inspector for a'little time
in which to improve the property, as the other properties have been undergoing improvements. Mrs I.
Buchan added that., her uncle comes to Saint John from Montreal in August each year, and she was
waiting for his arrival before taking any steps to improve the Moore Street property. She stated
that if her uncle does not decide to make repairs, it will be demolished,
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that Mrs. Marion B, Buchan be granted
a deferment until the last of August next relative to the demolition of property situated at 69
Moore Street and a garage on the southerly side of the said Street in order that she may interview
Dr. W. T. Donnelly the O\n1er of such property at that time regarding improvements to this property:-
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must be demolished,
The Building Inspector advised that since last fall, he and the Fire
Department have been endeavouring to,have something done about this property; there have been
promises made but nothing has been done.
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Alderman Teed stQted it would appear that there has been ample opportunity for repairs
to have been made on the property since the Building Inspector and Fire Department made their first report
on the condition of same, and he could see no reason for allowing the property to remain as it is and so
endanger the public. Alderman Campbell advised that last year Dr. Donnelly approached the Council with the
view of the City aCquiring this property and the others, and the City was not interested, and so to
facilitate the improvements to the property in question, he felt the matter could be delayed until Dr,
Donnelly arrives from Montreal.
The Building Inspector then advised that the property is in bad condition and he would
not like to say people would not be hurt as a result. He feels that it is past repair. Alderman Teed
advised that in that case, he cannot support the motion. Alderman Campbell requested that Mrs. Buchan advise
the Building Inspector what action is to be taken regarding this property by her uncle, and she agreed to do
this.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried, with Alderman Teed voting
"nay".
Mr. Joseph Zed was present at the weeting, stating that several weeks ago, he asked the
Town Planning Commission for permission to build on the City-owned Foley lot on Prince Edward Street, but he
was told his request was refused, pending decision of the Common Council. Mr. Zed inquired why his request
was refused and what the Town Planning Commission intends to do ,rith the lot. His intention was to erect a
building which would house eight tenants and he was prepared to spend a large amount of money in this
connection.
Mr, P. R. Fowler,' Exe'cutive Secretary of the"said Commission, advised that he desired
any questions on the matter be forwarded' to the Town Planning Commission for their meeting next week. Mr.
Fowler referred to the housing project involving the clearance of the sites in the Prince Edward Street
area and the erection of houses at the Rifle Range, and stated that the City has purchased a considerable
portion of land in the former area, but a great section of it still has houses on it and his Commission have
not been able to build houses or to get these people off the required land.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a communication go forward from this Comnlon
Council to the Town Planning Commission requesting that they advise the Council as to why private individuals
cannot build on vacant lots in the East End, provided resulting buildings conform to the Commission's over-
all policy of reconstruction the said district.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board'of Trade relative to the recent awarding of the
paving contract, expressing the opinion that upwards of $60,000.00 of the taxpayers' money is being wasted
in this connection by the City not doing the paving work, and that the said contract should be reconsidered
and the figures, as submitted by the Public Works Department checked as to their accuracy.
Read a letter from the Saint John Real Estate Owners' Association in support of the
above named letter, stating that whereas the City was the lowest tenderer, this contract must be reconsidered
in the interest of the taxpayers.
, the Deputy Mayor.
The Mayor assumed a seat in Common Council and his place in the Cha~r was assumed by
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor.
RESOLVED that the letters from the Saint John Board of
Trade and the Saint JOllll Real Estate Owner's Association with respect to the recent awarding of the paving
contract, be rec eived and filed.
On the question, Alderman Teed stated he is very much surprised to find that a body suc
as the Board of Trade would undertake at a date such as this to openly criticize the actions of the Common
Council in this matter which waS debated by the Council for four weeks before a definite conclusion was
arrived at. During that time, all the pro's and con's were set forth, and he feels that the Board of Trade
had ample time to make constructive criticism instead of the derogatory criticism now being made. After due
deliberations, the contract was aWR~ed, and the Council did not waste the taxpayers' money.
Alderman Teed added that the President of the Board of Trade (Mr. P. D. Mitchell; has a
personal spite against the successful tenderer, Mr. Thomas S. Stephen of the Stephen Construction Company
and therefore he should not bring the matter out in public in such a manner. He noted that Mr, Mitchell did
not mention in the letter that the City would have had to purchase certain equipment costing approximately
$40,000.00 in capital costs in order to perform the paving work. Alderman Teed believes that Mr. Mitchell
was the influence in the resultant letter from the Board of Trade, as there were only about fourteen or more
of the entire Board present at the meeting at which the resolution was passed, crIticizing the Council.
Alderman Teed stated that he respects the members of this Board and their decisions, but he believes they
were led in this matter by Mr, Mitchell who was not fully acquainted with the matter, and the Board acted
very hastily in making this criticism of the Common Council before obtaining further information.
Alderman Teed commented that Mr. Mitchell has been a worker to promote projects which
would involve the expenditure of money of the City of Saint John on many projects, one of which was the Falls
View Drive project, and only recently he has made endeavours to have this Drive completed. The fact that
the City of Saint John would have to pay the greater portion of this cost does not bother Mr. Mitchell in
the least because the Cjy of Lancaster would have to pay ohly a small portion of such cost. There are many
instances of this sort, all of same being of benefit to Mr, Mitchell and his own city's interest.
this connection.
Alderman Teed stated that he severely citicizes the Board of Trade for their action in
Alderman Belyea referred to the condition of City Road and stated that this is due to
the fact that the street-car rails have not been removed. He inquired where the Board of Trade ,rere in not
seeing that these rails were removed before the paving job was comrr~nced by the Stephen Construction Company
on the said street.
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contract to the Stephen Construction Company, stating that the Council has acted in good faith in
this connection. He advised that the Council of the day was responsible for the street..-car 'rails
not having been removed on City Road before the paving was performed there by the Stephen
Construction Company. The resolution of Council regarding this current paving contract ensures
:that the job will be satisfact'ory and there will be no extras, and he feels that the Council has
entered into a good contract.
~ec/.V"'I7_~{'~~h1 Alderrr~n MacCallum advised that he opposed the awarding of the contract in
question to a private contractor and he is still of the same mind, his reasons being that the City
submitted the lowest tender, such work was performed by the City before, and becauRe the equipment
, which the City would use in this connection is lying idle. The City Works Department did not press
their figures and he feels that it was due to want of confidence on the part of this Department.
If this is the case, the personnel responsible should be replaced. Alderman MacCallum stated he
agrees with the Board of Trade in this matter and asked to be placed on record as still being
opposed to the contract' as awarded.
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Alderman Teed felt that any contractor in the city could equal the work of
the City Works Department in connection with paving. He advised that the City's equipment referred
to by Alderman MacCallum is working today and it w~ll not be idle as the maintenance work is being
carried on and will go on at a better speed than in recent years. Alderman Teed asked where the
Board of Trade arrived at the figure of $20,000.00 regarding overhead and depreciation, etc, He
felt' the most that could be, written off is $5,000.00. The Executive Director advised there is no
foundation for the statement of the Board of Trade in this connection. He added ~~at the City is
wBpairing sidewalks now and the maintenance plant is doing such work,
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,Alderman Campbell stated that his reason for awarding of the contract to the
successful tenderer was not to cause a wasteful extravagance of public monies, but to effect a
saving; the estimated cost of the current works programme can now be reduced to $255,000.00 from
the original estimate of $355,000.00 which was authorized by Council, due to the awarding of the
contract in this manner. He feels that time will prove that the Coun cil was correct in their
action.
Alderman Campbell continued that as a member of the Council and as Warden of
the MuniCipality, when any member of the Municipal Council is criticized he must to the best of
his ability defend him. During his office'as Warden, Mr. Mitchell has been most co-operative in
~il respects and as a result of his endeavours, progress has been made in certain fields.
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Question being taken on the motion by Deputy Mayor Belyea, same was declared
carried with Alderman MacCallum voting "nay".
His Worship the Mayor resumed the Chair in Common' Council.
JJwntMl1hre M~~' ' ' Read a letter from the Saint John Fire Fighters I Association, Local Union No.771, I
J?ssoe 4eQ,(.. 7.7/ advising that through some misunderstanding only part of the resolution of Common Council of May 30th
. -3; ~' - - pertaining to the increases in wages for Fire Departinent personnel was carried out, namely, a general
h/ aCl,~/es, increase to all personnel, but no adjustment has been made to the officers' salaries as listed in the
~~e,I1CCeQ7Se scale adopted by the Common Council. The Association requested thQt the proper interpretation of the
'?ire ~~~ said resolution be given to the proper authorities so that the resolution will be carried out in its
entirety.
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from the Council to deal with the above named Association and himself, to go into the matter, due
to the difference arising from the difference in the ranks of the Fire and Police Departments. He
stated that the Fire Department consider the rank of Lieutenant in that department to be equivalent
to the rank of Sergeant in the Police Department, which is not correct; also the Fire Department
incorrectly rank their Captains on a level with Police Inspector. Alderman Teed commented that it
was the understanding of the Council that the standing of the Fire Department personnel was to
remain as last year and the salaries were to be increased on that basis.
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Alderman"Hhitebone stated he considers the Fire Department Lieutenant to be
on the same footing as the Police Sergeant, and added that when he moved the resolution of May
30th referred to by the Fire Righters' Association, his motion was that the adjustment was to be
made as per the Association's letter and that was his understanding at that time. The Executive
Director advised that when the wage negotiations were commenced, a Fire Department Captain
equalled a Police Sergeant.
Alderman Teed moved that the wage increases of the Fire Department apply
to the comparative standing between the Fire and Police Departments personnel that'was in effect
when wage negotiations were originally commenced in January last, but there was no seconder.
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Seconded by Alderman Hhitebone
RESOLVED that a committee of three be appointed
from the Common Council to consider the matter of salaries for the Fire Department personnel and
equalization of 'rank between the Fire and Police Departments.
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His Worship appointed Aldermen Teed, MacCallum and Harrigan to constitute
the above committee, to meet with the Executive Director and to report back to the next meeting
of Common Council.
The minutes of the meeting of the Joint Tourist Bureau Committee held on June
12th last, were read.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the minutes of the Joint Tourist Bureau
Committee meeting held on June 12th last be received and filed and the action taken by the Committee
endorsed by this Common Council.
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that one person be designated to whom they can direct all housing correspondence and with whom they can,'deal
regarding the matter of the S8-unit housing project and the 200-unit project now under construction, at the
Rifle Range.
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the matters referred to by the said Department and he has been 'doing so. The reason for the recent delay in
correspondence ws due to the fact that l1r. P. R. F01,ler of the To~m Planning Commission was out of the City,
and certain information had 'to be delayed pending his return.
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I Read a letter from the Department of Industry and Development, Fredericton, relative to
_~I7.t<CY.~-~a~/~ the rentals charged at the 88-unit housing project at the Rifle Range, expressing the belief that dissatis-
'~ factions in this connection have been due to a large extent to a lack of initial information made available to
,_~,/rvec,. the public generally and the tenants in particular, as to the basis upon which this housing accomodation has
been,made available and is now in operation in the City of Saint John under terms of an agreement with the
City. The letter requested the fuli co-operation of the Council in restoring the confidence of the public
and tenants in the housing projects in Saint John. A second letter, dated June 26th was read in this
connection:
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the
correspondence relative to
Department of Industry and Development,
housing projects to the Executive Director
requested to send their
Saint John in future:
AND FURTlIER that the letter from the said Department in the above matter be received
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Alderman MacCallum stated that he and Mr. P. R. Fowler attended a meeting of the HousiJ
Authority at which there was present a committee of the tenants association. He advised that the difficulty~
has been under the rental' formula, and the tenants are now withdral<ing their Brief in view of the Authority'~
suggestions. Mr. Fowler advised that an endeavour is being w~de to straighten the matter out and it is
p~ssible to give some publicity on the workings of the rental system.
the Council suggest
to see if something
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Hr. Fowler advised that he will be submitting a letter to Common Council requesting that
that a three-level meeting be held between the Federal, Provincial and Civic authorities
can be done about the Carver-Hopgood scale of rentals,
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RESOLVED that the letters from the Department of
Industry and Development, Fredericton, 'be rec~ived and filed.
A letter from the above named Department was read, relative to the resolution adopted
by the Common Council on June 15th last pertaining to rentals in the City of Saint John. A letter from the
Saint John Housing Authority was also read in this connection,
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_~~CL~~q_ch~ Secretary of the Town Planning Commission, the Common Council suggest to the Federal and Provincial
Low/u/-bhn//7.!l_ authorities that a meeting be held between the Federal,Provincial and~ Civic ,authorities to see if some
_ _ Um/71/ss Jon agreement can be made regarding the Carver-Hopgood scale of rentals:
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./J. ' ,. ~/L 0/'/21 Saint John Housing Authority in the matter be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
On motion of Alderman Teed
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_~;nr ~/7/1'(J~l RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Horticultural
_Ct/I-raral. 7'lsso~ Association advising that they will give the City of Saint John the right-of-way being 50 feet, twenty-five
~j1l.SzL=O~-aY~41 feet on each side of the centre line of the road presently travelled between Seely ,Street and Mount Pleasant
/7// -z/~ Avenue, as well as the Allison Road and necessary permission is given to facilitate the City in presenting
_/:;//a.son /la., a Bill at the next session of Legislature, be received and filed and the necessary action taken by the City
3)// -hr /=/814- in this respect.
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On motion of Alderman HacCallum
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professional
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, , " RESOLVED that the letter from the Association
the Province of New Brunswick urging that the Common Council appoint a qualified
engineer to fill the office of Director of Works, be received and filed.
of Professional
registered
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED 'that the Common Clerk be authorized to insert in
Halifax Herald and the Financial Post the same advertisement for a Director of IIorks as that appearing in
local ne,~pipers.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Milk Fund
requesting that a member from the Common Council be designated a member of the Board of Directors of the said
Fund, be received and filed and the matter of appointment of a representative of the Council in this connectior
be referred to His Worship the Mayor,
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e:reomett( /7nclO'sO/1 , d th 't f th t., 11
/ the cormnittee appointed April :27th last ,to view his property an e S1. e or e re a1.nlng wa
he is desirous that the 'City build. 'The Common Clerk advised'that the cormnittee is composed of
the Mayor and Aldermen Teed and MacCallum. Alderman Teed advised he had viewed the site and found
that the property on which the desired retaining wall would be built be. longs to the City and that
is why the request of Hr. Anderson was not acted on previously, He appreciates Mr. Anderson's
desire to have nice surroundings, but he does not feel it should be done at the City's expense
where the City did not deem it necessary to erect this wall.
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Alderman Teed moved that Mr. Anderson's letter be received and filed and
he be advised that the land (adjoining his property) on which he desires that the retaining
wall be built, is O,lIled by the City and at the present time the City do not see the need for
erecting this wall on the said property. There was no seconder to the motion.
Alderman'Teed noted that at the present time there is no sidewalk on
either side of this street, and stated he would agree to there being a sidewalk on one side.
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Mr. Anderson was present and spoke in support of his request, asking that
some kind of a wall be erected on safety grounds as well as for appearance.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that the Members of tlw Common
Council view the site in question and make a re~rt.
Alderman Teed 'withdrew from ,the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. Filliam J.
King requesting an extension of water and sewerage facilities from the 'present terminal, which
is approximately 100 yards distant, to the vicinity of his home at 194 Rope Walk Road, be
received and filed and ,the water and sewerage facilities installed as requested - same to be
paid for as a capital,expenditure.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
7iJ;;ri.sb,_cS;inonds RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of
~ss ~~r.enr"'~~~ Simonds relative to the desire of Hiss Florence McNamara for a water extension to service a
ItI-~' u .. ." further housing development in the Lakewood area, be received and referred to the cormni ttee
Wolter e,ri!ens/on appointed to discuss water'rates problems.
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! Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
flepL !#<11/ciat/~i RESJLVED that the letter from the Department
/(?JS;" /7 / ~ of MuniCipal Affairs, Fredericton, with respect to the 1953 School for Assessors which is to be
7' . JfS'sessors , held at the University of New Brunswick, ,Fredericton, from August 24th to 28th inclusive, be
.. '" __*htl.d./ _ .. received and filed and authority granted for the attendance of one junior member of the P.ssessment
Department.
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On motion of Alderman MacCcllum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Little League Baseball ~roup with respect to financial assistance for the 1953 season, be received
and filed and the sum of $100,00 be granted to this organization.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from John Flood & Sons
Limited ~dvising that they are Prepared to negotiate with the City of Saint John for the acquisition
of the northerly end of Frederick Street in order to create additional space for 'storage and office
purposes in conjunction, with their plant presently located in this area, be laid on the table and
the Coun cil advised of the assessed value of this land and also its status.
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The Cormnon Clerk advised that Mr. C. R, Nelson, the owner of the land in the
vicinity of Spruce and Ludgate Lakes, for whom I1r. K. A. Wilson, Q.C. has been negotiating with the
City, will sell such land to the City for $8,000.00.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESODlED that the above matter be laid on the
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table until the next Common Council meeting.
The Executive Director advised that a report is being prepared on the land
around that of Mr. Nelson, and this report will be submitted to Council.
Alderman Belyea referred to the fact that valuable timber exists on the
City's Spruce ,Lake watershed, and he felt that it could be cut by the City's men and along with
purchases of timber from various old condemned wharves, could be used to fix up Rodney Wharf
during the two months the ferry is not in operation. This would increase the revenue from the
ferry because vehicles could once again use Rodney Wharf. Alderman Belyea moved that a cormnHtee
be appointed to look into this suggestion and proceed immediately and if it is found feasible, that
the Council be requested for endorsement and the necessary authority granted to carry on that job.
There was no seconder to this motion.
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but there was no seconder.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that a small committee be set up from the Council
to negotiate with the National Harbours Board relative to an alternate landing site on the West Side for
the ferry "Loyalist".
The Mayor appointed Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum and Belyea to constitute this
committee and report back at the earliest opportunity.
Alderman Belyea suggested that a juvenile police force, consisting of those who reside
in the vicinity of Lily Lake, be formed by those in control of Rockwood Park to prevent the vandalism which
occurs therefrom time to time. He stated he does not believe this park or any public place is a fit place
for minors under 16 years of age to be without parents or guardians, and he felt there should be a 10 o'clak
curfew in this area if they are not accompanied by such persons.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderm 'an Campbell
RESOLVED that the Saint John Iron Works Limited be asked to
submit in confidence to the Co~~on Council a price for the erection of a bridge to connect the small islands
at the Reversing Falls with the mainland.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by His Horship the Mayor.
RESOLVED that the Executive Director be authorized to
negotiate with the Department of National Defence relative to the possibility of erecting a Baillie bridge
in the vicinity of the islands at the Reversing Falls.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of ,Luxor
Temple Shrine Patrol, permission be granted for the operation of the King Bros, and Cristiani Circus on
July 30th at the Barrack Green subject to payment of the required fee and for the holding of a street
parade, subject to proper police supervision and approval.
On motion of Alderman l1acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Milne, Gilmore &
German, naval architects, relative to the provision of a fireboat for waterfront use in Saint John Harbour,
be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees
of Saint John relative to the suggestion made by Miss Ethel Coles regarding the use'of Victoria and
Centennial Schools as apartment houses, be received and filed and the said Board requested to defer any I
contemplated action with respect to de~~lition of the said schools pending further consmeration on the part
of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Belyea ,
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Town Planning
Commission relative to the sale of 40 feet of Gooderich Street to the south of Wright Street to Mr. A. O.
Pope for the purpose of erecting garages, recommending that such sale take place and ad vising that the
Commission do not feel that legally the full street can be closed as the resident on the opposite corner
of Gooderich Street to Mr. Pope uses this street for a thoroughfare, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
AWl? ?4/717/>'7,j' RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Town
~ n7/s~"O/7 Planning Commission re~ommending that the loading chute on the side-walk on Charlotte Street for the use of
~/n ,- " Margolian' s Shoe Store be provided with the following legal guarantees being given by the said store:
"J);z.el7l1:fJl1slile4 (1) that this loading chute will be used only between 9.00 and 11.00 in the morning; (2) that a bond be
~1)J{J!I~I7; _ . provided by the said store covering any possible damage to pedestrians caused by this chute - covering not
_~I.7;e,cS'~,~eo only the time the chute is in use but also the period when the chute is closed; (3) that the said store be
required to have one of their employees guarding the site at all times during its use:
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John for such a chute.
Question being taken on the motion by Deputy Mayor Belyea, the motion was declared
carried with Aldermen Campbell, \.Jhitebone and MacCallum voting "nay", His Horship the Mayor and Deputy
Mayor Belyea and Alderman Harrigan voting "yea" and His Worship exercising his prerogative of voting a
second time, ,casting the deciding affirmative vote.
On rilotion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Uhi tebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q.C,
Sitting Police Magistrate, urging that Hessrs. Thomas M, Todd, City and Police Court Clerk and his
assistant, Bryden V. Little, receive an increase in salary similar to that granted to members of the Police I
and Fire Departments, and that the increases be made retroactive to January 1st last, be received and filed
and the said increase of $174.60 be granted to each of the above named persons retroactive to January 1st
last:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Associa-
tion, Local No. 61 requesting that Mr. Little receive an increase in wages and retroactive pay, be
received and filed. t
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the question of increases in wages
and retroactive pay to January 1st last for Hessrs. Thomas H, Todd, City and Police Court Clerk
and his assistant, Bryden V. Little, be referred to the committee appointed at this meeting to
consider matters pertaining to salaries for the Fire and Police Departments.
On motion of, Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Maccallum
RESOLVED that the letter from The Progressive
Conservative Party of Canada, National Headquarters, relative to the, relief of municipal taxation
be received and filed and copies of same furnished each Hember of the Comrr~n Council.,
On motion of Alderman Hhitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCalJ.um
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the
sum of $103.50 being the premium to May 31st, 1954 on Bond No. 3J0484 with the Toronto General
insurance company, covering City of Saint John 'employees and the Saint John Housing Commission employees
submitted by the firm of J,M. & C.H. Hope Grant.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by ,Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the
Provincial Insurance Sgency Limited the following premiums:- $11,789.59 to March 12th, 1954,
Canada Accident Policy No A-511605i $1,002.82 to March 12th, 1954, Additional premium, Endorse-
ment No.1 -- totalling $12,792.41.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of air valves.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVEE that the following tender be accepted
for the supplying of 10 automatic air control valves with iron bodies brass mounted, screwed one-
inch pipe connections, for water mains, namely:-
T. McAvity & Sons. Limited - 10 one-inch #6461 McAvity IB.B.M.
screwed air and vacuum valves at $41.75 each net
Federal Sales Tax included. Plus Provincial Sales Tax,
Prices: current. All quotations are made, and all orders accepted
with the understanding materials will be invoiced at prices in
effect at time of shipment.
The Common Clerk advised that he had received from the Saint John Motors.Limited
a letter relative to the tenders for the Fire Department truck, the awarding of which to the said
firm has been temporarily rescinded by the Common Council. The envelope of this unopened letter
stated that the contents are a revised tender in this connection,
Alderman Carnpbell moved that this letter be 'referred to the committee appointed
to submit a recommendation on the tenders according to the specifications, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Harrigan stated that in all fairness to the other tenderers, whose
prices have been made known, this letter should not be considered. Alderman Campbell suggested
that the letter be returned,
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Aldel~n MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the 'Saint John Motors
Lim ited subnutting a revised tender relative to the supplying of a Fire Department truck be returned,
unopened, to said firm.
On motion of AldermanHhitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED,that the Fire Department Report for April
Electrical Inspector and the Reports of the Road Engineer and Water
month of May last, be laid on the table until the next Common Council
last, incorporating that of the
and Sewerage Department for the
meetin g.
Copies of the said 'reports were distributed to the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by His Horship the Mayor
RESOLVED that as per the requestof the Director
of Purchasing, authority be granted to purchase a carload consisting of about 120 returnable cylinders
containing 150 pounds each of liquid chlorine from Canadian Industries Ltd. as before at $9.00 per
hundred pounds plus freight and tax, if applicable, and covered by this year's appropriation for Hater
Treatment.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted for the emergency purchase of 4 or possibly 5 cars of asphalt for
street repair maintenance from the Imperial Oil Company who were the successful bidders on asphalt
last year. On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Ris Worship the,Mayor RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
of Purchasing, aut~ority be granted to advertise for tenders for 6 Qnly 1 inch, 4 only I-t inch and 4 only
2 inch water meters, to be charged to this year's appropriation for Water Maintenance.
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;l/efe/:/~rT.s Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a qU'J,ntity of replacement parts for
, Neptune Meters from the Nepture Meter Co. through their local agent, G. S. Dearborn, to cost in the vicinity
of $500.00 and covered by this year's appropriation for Fater Maintenance.
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On motion of Alderman lihitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that permission be granted for the necessary
to be proceeded with on the property located at 80 Sheriff Street by Mrs. Robert W. Carson, the
the said property having been damaged by fire on June 12th last:
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referring to the adjacent buildings at 94-96 Sheriff Street, owned by Property Finance Lim ited, be received
and filed.
The Executive Director advised that the Building Inspector had sent a letter to
Property Finance Limited regarding this, property which has been condemned as beyond economical repair, but
he has as yet received no work from the company.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector,
relative to the letter dated June 1st, 1953 from the New ffrunswick Cold Storage Company, advising that when
the brick wall on the west side of the building of the said company was built, it was built against and
around the wooden building to the west and this has left a depression of about 2 inches the shape of the
wall and that in the demolition of the wooden building, nothing has been removed from this brick wall,
therefore the City of Saint John would not be responsible for any repairs which the company would request,
be received and filed and the City Solicitor requested to advise the company accordingly.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Street Lighting
Committee advising that they have requested the Power Commission of the City of Saint John to move the
present light on Fegan Court from Pole No, 2 to Pole No, 3 and to swing the light at the street entrance to
a better position - in response to a request made by residents of the said Court for a street light, be
received andfiled.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent of the
Water and Sewerage Department relative to the offer of Hrs. Rita Pauline Fudge to purchase a lot of land
located at Lakewood Heights, Saint John County for the sum of $300.00 - the ,said lot having been originally
leased to Mr. Robert Bishop - advising that this lot forms part of the watershed of the Little River Reservoi,
and recommending that the lands around the reservoir beheld so that the City would have control of this '
watershed and be able to use this source of supply in the future, be received and filed and the lot retained
by the City and leased as preViously, that is, for $50.00 per year, rene,mble annually
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by His Worship the Hayor
RESOD!ED that as per the request of the Director of
Police, authority be granted for the complete motor overhaul of Police Transport No.7 (Willys jeep) at an
estimated cost of $?60.00 by Starr Motors Ltd,
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship'the Mayor
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Sanitation advising that thebid of the Saint John Iron Works Limited in the amount of $265.00 including sales
tax for the emergency installation of a new screen and frame for the incinerator spark arrester, this being
the lower of'two bids received, be received and filed, the action of the said Director in this matter approve
and the above account paid.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the request of the Director of Police for
permiSSion to attend the Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Detnoit,
U.S.A. for four days, comn~ncing September 14th next and to attend the 48th Annual Conference, Chief
Constables Association of Canada which will commence on September 26th next in Vancouver B.C., taking part,
of his vacation for travelling time if necessary, be granted.
Alderman Calupbell moved in amendment that the Director of Police be granted permission
to attend the conference in Detroit only, but there was no seconder.
voting "nay".
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Alderman CamPbell
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship the Hayor
RESOLVED that the report from the Road Engineer
advising that the area on which the wooden retaining wall on the corner of Rock and Richey Streets would be
erected, would be entirely on City property, be received and filed and the proper measures taken by the Works
Department to pro~ect City property and the life and limb of those who use Rock Street, the estimated cost
being $2,100.00, and this being a capital expenditure,
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Seconded by Alderman MacC~llum
RESOLVED that the report of the committee to
whom were referred the tenders for beds, springs, pillows and repairs to mattresses for the
Fire Department, be received and the reco~nendations contained therein adopted, as follows:-
that as no tenders were received for 3
spring, the purchase of these be left in the hands of
~est possible price;
new beds with springs only and one
the Purchasing Office to obtain same
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that a pproxima tely $2 pillows be purchased from R. J, Currie L td, a t a
pair, plus 4% Provincial Sales Tax, this being the lowest tender received:
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to 18 mattresses,
the repairs to be
that the tender of the Main Street Furniture Repair be accepted for repairs
not to exceed their estimate of $170.00 this being the lowest tender received -
made per instructions to be received from the Director of the Fire Department.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution as he does not Believe
that separate pillows are required for the personnel of the Fire Department.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan, Mr, Thomas Shiels of the Sanitation Department
be retired on pension as of July 1st, 1953, Mr, Shiels having received already the usual number
of months leave of absence as per Common Council Order of June 2nd, 1952,
, On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan, Mr, John W, Lawless, Police Constable, be
retired on pension as of August 1st and that the usual number of months leave of absence as per
Common Council Order of June 2nd, 1952, be granted him.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the, letter from Mr. Charles F.
Whelly, barrister, offering on behalf of a client the sum of $60.00 per month for a lease of
Stall 15 and Shelf 12 in the City Market, be received and referred to the Director of Sanitation.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of Mr. David
M. Lunney, he be granted permission to appear before the Common Council in private session relative to
a"proposed building project.
Read a letter from Mrs. J. G. Hart relative to her resignation as Librarian
of the Saint John Free Public Library. Alderman Belyea stated that apparently there is conflict
in the management of the Library and the ohly thing to do is ask for the resignations of those
on the Board and appoint a Board which will fall in line with what is required in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. J. G. Hart be
laid on the table and Mrs. Hart asked to reconsider her resignation and the Saint John Free Public
Library Board asked to give all possible co-operation.
Alderman Whi~ebone stated that the Common Council have no right to interfere
with the operation of the various boards as they were appointed to deal with the matters relating
to each. He feels it is the problem of the Library Board in this instance and should be solved
by them. Alderman Belyea did not agree, as he feels that any matter pertaining to the City of
Saint John is a matter for the Council to be concerned with. He expressed the opinion that if
more satisfactory work can be obtained only by retaining the services of Mrs. Hart and releasing
the Board from their duties,; this should be the procedure.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that s joint meeting be held by the
Co~non Council with }Irs. J, G. Hart and the Free Public Library Board in an endeavour to find
a solution regarding the matter of book selection,
Alderman Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the S~int John
Free Public Library Board of Commissioners requesting the consideration of the Common Council
relative to certain necessary capital expenditures in the Library, be laid on the table until
such time as the meeting above mentioned is held.
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, ".u.l1tJlt.s..~___ will recommend to the insurance companies involved to pay $3,000;00 tb the City in this connection, be
Jfisard/lee..e6/m received and filed and payment of the claim in the amount of $3,000.00 be requested by the City.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. L, H, Green offering the
sum of $75.00 for the purchase of lot 17, section 1, Millidgeville, be received and referred to the Assess-
ment Department and the Town Planning Commission for a report.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman ~1acCallum
, RESOLVED'that the report of Tourist Activities commencing
April 1st, 1952 and ending March 31st, 1953, be laid on the table until the next Common Council meeting.
Alderman Campbell inquired if the Coronation Committee report is ready, and the Executive
Director stated that he had expected to submit it at this meeting but was unable to do so as there were
certain figures he had to obta~n from the auditing committee.
Alderman Harrigan noted that "Daniel's Greater Shows" is still operating in Saint John
and will be doing so for another week, and inquired if this show is paying the rnquired fee for the second
week. The Executive Director replied that this show is paying the minimum fee of $450;00 which covers both
weeks. Alderman Harrigan stated 'that this show is liable for the required fee for the second week. The
Executive Director advised that he was authorized by the Mayor to circularize the Common Council and get a
decision from at least four Members on the matter last Friday, and his instructions were that the $450.00 fei
would cover both weeks. Alderman Harrigan stated that his answer to the Executive Director on Friday was
"no" but he would go along with the decision of the majority of the Council on the matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Council request a fee of $25.00
per car per day from "Daniel's Greater Shows" for June 29th and the remainder of their stay in the City of
Saint John.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
'Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the action of the Executive Director in this
matter be endorsed.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same \<as declared carried with
Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and Hhitebone voting "yea" and Aldermen ~arrigan and MacCallumvoting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that the copy of the Brief presented' by the
Municipality of the City and County of Saint John, the Cities of Saint John and Lancaster, the Saint John
Board of Trade and the New Brunswick Safety League, at the hearing of the Board of Transport Commissioners
for Canada held in Fredericton, N. B. this date, relative to railway grade crossings, be received and filed.
On motion of Aldernan Harrigan
Seconded by Alde1nan Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from H.M.C.S.. "Brunswicker"
suggesting that the City of Saint John contribute $200.00 towards the cost incurred by them during
Coronation Week when receptions were held for officers of the visiting United States and French naval ships,
be received and filed and no action taken,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Beverley L. Ferris
registering a complaint regarding the amount of rental demanded for his premises at 32 Spar Cove Road, be
received and referred to the Saint John Housing Commission for investigation under the terms of their Act.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mr. p, R, Fowler, Executive Secretary of tIE
Town Planning Com mission, be authorized to commence investigation concerning the clearance of the south
side of Main Street, from Long Wharf to Acadia Street, basing the request for such clearance on a Municipal
public purpose in that this area is required for street widening purposes:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the above named Commission in this connection be recei~
and filed.
Mr. Fowler advised that the Town Planning Commission had submitted a scheme for 1,000
houses in Saint John over a period of seven years. '
The 200 houses now being completed will take care of the existing bad cases and alleviate emergency housing
considerably, and the Commission now feel they are in a position to go ahead with the Prince Edward Street
housing. The Government is prepared to provide fifty per cent of the cost of land, etc. and the usUal
procedure will be fbl1o,~d in this connection,
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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ori"record-as favouring the building of 200 more houses on the Rifle Range, which will
necessitate the City's agreement to the clearance of the Erin street area in accordance
"~th the amendment tb the National Housing Act:
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Commission in this con nection be received and filed.
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Seconded'by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from'the
Saint John Town Planning Commission advising that the price asked by Mrs, Margaret E.
Donovan for her lot of land approximately 100 feet by 300 feet, which is required by the
City of'Saint' John 'in connection with the Rifle Range, is $1,100.00, be received and'filed
and a counter-offer of $700.00 be made to Mrs. Donovan for the purchase of this land.
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The City Solicitor submitted various oills pertaining to the claim
of }trs. Edna Bryden in the amount of $2,002.73 for damages caused by the flow of water into
her property at 82 Adelaide Street, as per the request of the Common Council on May 19th last.
On motion of Alderman MacC~llum
Seconded bY,Alderman Whitebone '
RESOLVED that this matter be tabled until
the next meeting of Common Council.
Copies of the requested report pertaining to City property purchases
since 1948 were furnished the Council Hembers b;W the Executive Director.
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Seconded by P~derman HacCallum
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
thirteenth day of July, A.D., 1953 at 7.00 o'clock p.m,
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCAllum, Teed and Whitebone,
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Messrs. E, D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F, S, Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director,
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the Common Council meeting of June
29th last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been furnished the Common Council Members,
Copies of the proceedings of the 46th annual convention of the Union of New Brunswick
Municipalities were furnished the Members of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the Fire Department for April
last, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector, and the reports of the Road Engineer and the Water
and Sewerage Department for May last, be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by P~derman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. C. R.Nelson, who has offered to sell to the
City of Saint John land owned b y him in the vicinity of Spruce and Ludgate Lakes for the sum of $8,000.00
be advised that the Corncmon Council are not prepared to offer more than $6,000.00 for such land,
The proposed acquisition by John Flood & Sons Limited of the northerly end of Frederick
Street was discussed, and a letter from the Executive Director was read, advising that the area of the land
in question is approximately 10,900 sq. ft. and were it privately o\;ned, would have an assessable value of
$1,900.00. A letter from the Town Planning Commission was read, stating that they would have no objection
to the closing of the northerly end of this street in order to create additional space for storege for this
firm, and that the closing of this end of the street is in conformity with the Saint John Master Plan and in
their opinion would have no injurious effect on any other properties. The west side of this street is
owned by Cullinan Transfer Company, who do not require Frederick Street at this point to servioe their
property,
Mr. John F', Kirk, manager of Cullinan Transfer Company, was present at the meeting and
stated he would like to have an opportunity to ascertain whether or not the proposed plan regarding
Frederick Street would interfere with the operation of his company.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the proposed acquisition by John Flood & Sons
Limited of the northerly end of Frederick Street lie on the table until the next meeting of Common Council
so that the Cullinan Transfer Company may have an opportunity to ascertain whether or not such proposal
would interfere with the operation of their business,
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of Tourist Activities commencing
April 1st, 1952 and ending March 31st, 1953, be now taken from the table and filed and the question of
renewing the present system of tourist information service be tabled until the next Common Council meeting.
Alderman Teed, chairman of the special committee appointed from Common Council to consid-
,er matters pertaining to salaries for the Fire and Police Departments, reported verbally that this committee
had met this date.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the committee
appointed to consider matters pertaining to salaries for the Fir" and Police Departments, the salaries of
Messrs. Thomas M. Todd, Police Court Clerk, and his assistant, Bryden V. Little, City Court Clerk, be
increased by the amount of $174.60 per annum each retroactive to January 1st, 1953 - such increases being
in the same amount as those granted to patrolmen of the Polfce Department recently:-
AND FURTHER that the correspondence relative 'to the above matter be received and filed.
Alderman Teed then reported verbally that the committee had considered the matter of
salaries for the Fire Department personnel and equalization of rank between that Department and the Police
Department, and advised that the majority report of the committee was to the effect that the ranks of these
Departments be equalized on the basis of a Captain of the former equalling a Sergeant of the latter.
Alderman Teed reported that there was one negative vote on this committee report, this ~ommittee consisting
of Aldermen MacCallum, Harrigan and himself. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the corr~ttee
appointed to consider the matter of salaries for the Fire TIepartment personnel and equalization of rank
between the Fire and Police Departments, the ranks of same be equalized on the basis of a Captain of the
former equalling a Sergeant of the latter.
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issue as to the interpretation of the resolution of Common Council of May 30th, which resulted
f'fom:,a' letter dated Nay 20th which was submitted to Council by the Saint John Fire Fighters'
Association; Local Union No, 771, and nis opinion -was that. a "strict interpretation of the
, Nay' 20th letter should be given by the resolution, which would mean that the Firemen would
be granted the increases as set out in the 'said letter~ Alderman Teed stated that the majority
of the corilmittee did not go along' With the said Nay 30th resolution of Council as prior to
that-time', the Police and Fire Departments were negotiating on the basis of 1952 equivalent
ranks and'it was not the intention of any Arbitration Board or committee of Council to increase
the ranks.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above matter be 'laid on
the table until the next meeting of Common Council.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared
carried, with Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum, Teed and Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldennen Belyea
and Whi tebone voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded'by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Building Inspector, Nr. S. Millington be paid in full for the demolition of the buildings
located at 666-672 Nain Street, such work having been completed and the lot cleaned up to the
satisfaction of the Building Inspector.
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RESOLVED that authority be granted to
transfer to Her Majesty The Queen in the right of New Brunswick and Central Morgage and
Housing Corporation the land purchased by the City of Saint John from the Turnbull Real Estate
Company of 37 acres more or less, required.for"the 20Q-unit Project, F.P. 2.at,the Rifle Range,
and for His j{orship :the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute "the Deed in this connection on behalf
of the City of Saint John,
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor in the
ab ove matter be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay to
the Police Athletic League the sum of $100.00, which sum has been allotted the said organization
under the 1953 budget of the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Read a letter from the Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department
relative to Common Council Order of June 29th last and the installation of water and sewerage
on the Rope Walk Road, advising that the estimated cost of laying a sewer a distance of approximately
2,200 feet to connect with the present Rifle Range sewer is $27,000,00 - about 75% of such excavation
being through solid rock - and tnat the estimated cost of laying a water main only, to supply water
to these houses would entail an extension of 500 feet of 8-inch ;~ter main, a distance of
approxi~tely 500 feet through solid rock, is $5,500.00 and that no sewer main would be laid in
this trench.
Alderman Campbell advised that his ~otion on June 29th was that the
water installation only be proceeded with 'and he desired that the \,fords "and sewerage facilities"
be deleted from the motion which would give the motion as desired by him, as he would like to have
the families in this area supplied with adequate water facilities.
A letter was read from Mr. William J. King, who requested that the water
and sewerage facilities be installed in the section of Rope ~Jalk Road under diSCUSSion, thanking
the Council for their action of June 29th in this connection,
Alderman Belyea suggested that the City install the water as requested if
Mr. King and the other families involved install spetic tanks to serve their homes, Aldermen
Harrigan and MacCallum stated that when this matter was discussed at the last meeting of Council
they did not anticipate that sewerage installation would be so costly, and Alderman Harrigan
inquired why same would 'cost the amount, "'. stated above while ,~tcr 'installation would
only cost about $5,500.00. Alderman Teed asked for information as to the breakdown of the costs involved
in such installations and the amount of money the City would receive in assessment from such an outlay.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above matter be tabled until the
next Common Council meeting and the' work in connection with such installation be not proceeded
with in the meantime.
Question being taKen' on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed, Whitebone and Belyea voting "yea" and His Horship the Mayor and
Aldennan Campbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Willimm J. King
relative to the installation of water and sewerage facilities from the present terminal to the
vicinity of his home at 194 Rope Walk Road, be received and filed.
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of June 29th last concerning private individuals building in the East End and in particular co~cerning the
Foley site, is answered by the Council minutes of the same date whereby the Council went on record as favour-
ing the building of 200 more homes on the Rifle Range which necessitated the'City's agreement to the clearance
of the Erin Street area in accordance with the amendment to the National Housing Act.
A letter from the Board of School Trustees of Saint John waa read, relative to the so-
called Foley lot on Prince Edward Street which Mr. Joseph Zen wishes to purchase from the City, outlining the
plan for this area and the new Prince Charles School and urging in view of same that this land be not sold to
Mr, Zed under the present circumstances,
Mr, Zed ,,as present at the meeting and spoke in support of his request and his proposed
project on the Foley lot.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESJLVED that the portion of the so-called Foley lot
which has a frontage of 50 feet on Prince Edward Street and extends back 100 feet and which is adjacent to the
lot presently owned'by Mr. Joseph Zed on the said street, be sold to him at assessed value provided the plans
and specifications submitted to the Town Planning Commission would conform with the future plans of the said
Commission for the area:
AND FURTHER that the letters from the Town Planning Commission and the Board of School
_J'4bo.d/.:lJoard Trustees of Saint John in this matter be received and'filed.
Alderman Campbell commented that if the report from the plans and specifications of Mr.
Zed is negative, the Council can go into the question at that time,
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_~~aC~S~.lnlOr~ Alderman Belyea, referring to tourist information serv~ces in the City of Saint John,
t- ' s er(//(.e, noted that no provision has been made for same at the entrance to the city from the north easterly direction
-- Jon. and he felt that some action should be taken by' the Common Council to establish a tourist information bureau
in the vicinity of the One Mile House, similar in style to the Bureau located at the Reversing Falls. He
requested the Council to consider this suggestion and he will again broach it at the next meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
.,.2>tpT. ..L/7dasrr~ 'RESOLVED that the following accounts submitted by the
.:7Jeve4;:>/71en r I Department of Industry and Development, Fredericton be paid, same being the share of the City of Saint John
~' of expenditures, including interest, for the quarter ending March 31st, 1953:-
I_.-,r;;;:s:;;tnj'e Re the 88-unit housing project at the Rifle Range $3.62
Re the 200-unit housing project at the Rifle Range $10,896.94:
AND FURTHER that the covering letter from the Town Planning Commission be received and
filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
__ofct?ool':00~~ RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees
klc/Qrla ~cl5ool1 of Saint John ,nth reference to the use of Victoria and Centennial Schools as apartment houses, advising that
/i j. 'I J; 15 I' the Board has no alternative ,nth respect to demolition of the present Victoria School, and that it is
.~ntl'nnkY C 00 anticipated that the Board will have to use Centennial School building for school purposes for approximately
.;1/;S$Dl5eltbk..> another year, but that if the Council wish to discuss the use of this building again, at a later date, the
Board will be quite willing to give the matter further consideration at that time, be received and filed.
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Read a letter from the Board of School Trustees of Saint John submitting a copy of a
.as'c6po/ :;?oard letter received from Mr. William McDevitt, relative to the condition of '.candy Point Road and requesting that
/1/ A1.~ early action be taken to effect repairs on toe said Road.
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The Executive Director stated that he had inspected this Road this afternoon and that
it is in very good conditioh. He felt that there is nothing wrong with it as a country road, but that it
should be straightened and widened and put in first-class condition as there is a good deal of building taking
place in this area. The Executive Director advised that the price for improving this Road properly is
$95,000.00 and for that reason the Common Council of the day decided to improve it piece-meal. He referred
to the 1953 capital expenditures programme in which appears an item for the paving of a section of Sandy Point
Road.
Mr,: ,John F, Kirk, a resident of Sandy Point Road urged that the fill being removed
from the Rifle Range be utilized for the widening of this road.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that more active maintenance be kept up on the
Sandy Point Road and that it be properly bUshed, ,and ,There there is a deterioration in the said road, that it
be repaired:
AND FURTHER that the Works Department grader operate on the aaid road at least once a
week:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Board of School Trustees of Saint John in the above
matter be received and filed.
The Saint John Free Public Library Board was present at the meeting, those present bei~
Mr. G. Earle Logan, i).C., Chairman, Mrs. 1. F. Harding, Mrs. Joseph Gray, Miss M. L. Lynch, Miss Mary K.
McKean, and Messrs. Murray Sergeant, A. Norwood Carter, Lawrence T. Allen and J. Harold Stafford, members,
Mrs. J. G. Hart, Chief Librarian was also present. The problem to be discussed ,;as the method of book
selection presently employed by the Library Board.
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Association, the Maritime Library Association and the New Brunswick Library Association
and Mrs. A. D. Campbell of Lancaster, N. B. expressing the hope that an early settlement
of the difficulties concerning the authority and duties of the Chief Librarian and
Library Board of the Saint John Free Public Library, may be reached.
Mrs. Hart spoke, outlining the book selection problem, and stated
that it was this difficulty which led to her resignation as Chief Librarian. She added
that in cities across Canada, book selection is in charge of the Librarian, but in smaller
centres, it is done by the Library Boards.
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Mr. Logan then spoke, stating that Mrs. Hart's competence and
capability as a librarian are not an issue at this meeting and the Library Board have had no
difficulties whatever ldth Mrs. Hart with the exception of bookc'selection. Mr. Logan
referred to section 6 of the Free Public Library Act passed in 1883, stating that under
this section, the Library Commissioners have the authority to operate to the best of their
ability the internal economy of the Library and to appoint or dismiss any person, or persons
they feel to be detrimental to the best interests of the Library operation. He pointed
out that Mrs. Hart was not dismissed but resigned of her own accord. Mr. Logan also referred
to section 2 of the said Act which states that the Library CoIDmissioners shall, have the general
powers and privileges by law incident to corporations. He commented that apparently the
Common Council has had confidence in the ability of the members of the Library Board as only
recently, two members were re-appointed to same. Mr. Logan added that as Chairman, he is
bound to support the Commissioners who have voted to continue the present method of book
selection, although he is not familiar whatever with the matter of such selection.
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Mr. Carter spoke on behalf of the Book Committee, advising that the
Committee has been fUnctioning since the Library was established seventy years ago, and
only between 1950 and 1952 was their authority curtailed. During the time of functioning,
the Committee carried out their duties well. This Committee hold regular meetings, the
book circulation has been maintained and all requests of the public have been dealt with.
,They give considerable attention to the recommendations and suggestions of the Chief,
Librarian regarding book selection. Mr, Carter proceeded to read the number of the various
types of books which have been ordered and received by the Library, and advised that the
Librarian was given, at, the beginning of this year, full authority to purchase juvenile books
without the authority of the Book Committee, while the Committee looked after the purchase
of fiction and other book selections. On June 29th, the Librarian was given authority to
purchase fiction in order to retain the services of Mrs. Hart, but she was unable to agree
to remain as Librarian under these conditions. Mr, Carter advised that this Committee have
worked conscientiously under the management of the Library Board and they feel they have
more than' justified their existence.
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The members of the Library Board withdrew from the meeting at this
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Mrs. W. K, Ryder asked who is in authority over the Library Board to
make the Board aCquiesce to the lvishes of the public, and the Common Clerk referred to the
1883 Act which established the Free Public Library and Board to answer this question,
noting that the Act does not state that in the interim, between appointments of the Library
Commissioners, th~t their offices can be terminated. He advised }lrs. Ryder that in his
opinion the citizens are entitled to ask the Common Councilor the Library Board itself to
acquiesce to their wishes regarding Library matter~, but whether the Council would accede
to the request ,is a matter for the Council to decide. The Board was set up as a corporation
and has the powers of a corporation, in his opinion.
Alderman Teed observed that the directors of a corporation can be
removed by the majority decision of the shareholders. Alderman Campbell felt that the
Council, as a representative of the people, appointed the Commissioners to the Library Board
and they can therefore remove thcm from office if they feel it is necessary. Mrs, Ryfler
advised that the citizens share this view and if this procedure is not being followed, urged
that it is time sornething is done about it, '
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Mrs. Hart again spoke, explaining the procedure which has been followed
by the Library in the matter of book selection, resulting in the complaint by the public
that books which are desired are not available.
, ~r. C. F, Inches, Q.C., advised that he was amazed that a body of the
intell~gence of the Library Board could not have solved the problem of book selection before
this. He referred to the fact that Mrs, Hart is considered as outstanding in her profession
,as librarian by the public, and that she is the general manager, so to speak, selected by the
corporation of the Library, and they have the right to'deal with her as they choose. The only
solution Mr. Inches Can arrive at is that the Board should give Mrs. Hart a free hand in the
selection of books and the Board itself also select any books they feel are necessary. Mr.
Inches stated that if the Common Council desired him to act as "mediator to the Library Board
in this matter, he would be very glad to do it, Alderman Campbell having suggested that the
support of the Council be given Mr. Inches in this suggestion.
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}Irs. 'Hart and Mr. Inches withdrew from the meeting.
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Read a letter frem the City of Lancaster advising that Mayor HorsIer has
appointed Aldermen Mitchell, Seeley and Huestis to represent that city to meet with represent-
atives from the, Saint John Common Council to discuss a division of cost agreement should Falls
View Drive be completed, as per resolution of Municipal Council on ~1ay 12th, and requesting the
names of the Saint John committee members in this regard so that a meeting may be arranged.
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Alderman ~11itebone went on record as, being absolutely opposed
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S'econded by AldermanMacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Lancaster be
received and filed and no action taken.
Aldermen Campbell and Harrigan voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Read a letter from the City of Lancaster requesting that immediate action be taken on
the installation of water services in that city as a result of the committee meeting of representatives of th.
City of Saint John, Parish of Simonds and the Cit'y of Lancaster, held recently,
'Alderman Teed, chairman of the said committee,advised that they are agreeable to
recommend to the Council that the Smith project at"Anderson Heights should n ot be held up because the City
of Lancaster refused to make the necessary guarantee in this connection. Mr. A. Carle Smith is willing to
make a cash deposit with the City of Saint John relative to the water installation for this project. Alder-
man Teed further advised that this committee make this recommendation only with respect to the Smith
property, and they have not as yet completed their deliberations on the matter of water rates problems.
Alderman MacCallum suggested that Mr. Smith deposit the necessary money with the City of Lancaster who would
then negotiate with the City of Saint John regarding the water installation s, and so continue the general
policy which was established with the Parish of Simonds and former Parish of Lancaster in the past regarding
guarantees.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the guarantee offered by Mr. A. Carle Smith
regarding water installations to'service his housing project at Anderson Heights, Lancaster, be accepted.
Question being taken on the motion, Alderman Belyea and Teed voting "yea" and His
Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Harrigan, Whitebone, MacCallum and Campbell votin g "nay" same was declared lost.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman }fuitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Lancaster
relative to installation of water services in that city, be received and filed and the said Council advised
that thcir request will be complied with as soon as they furnish a guarantee to the City of Saint John
relative to the cost of water installations, as has been the previous policy:
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4ND FURTHER that the said Council be advised that water installations to the Smith
project at Anderson Heights, Lancaster, will be proceeded with when the Lancaster Council provide the
necessary guarantee as has been the custom in the past regarding such installations:
~~r~~t.n/FJ.i_ AIID FURTHER that Mr. A, Carle Smith be informed of the decision of the CommonCouncil
which will apply in his case also.
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESODTED that as per the request of the Board
Trustees of Saint John, the Common Council approve the borrowing by the Board of $90,000.00 for the
construction and furnishing of the new Princess Anne School which will replace the present Victoria
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by All erman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Electric
Power Coinmission relativeto their efforts to keep smoke from their plant in Saint John to a minimum, be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman lihitebone
RESOLVED that the letters from Salter's Agencies,
North Sydney, N. S, and the Deer Island-Campobello Mail Service, Fairhaven, N. B. relative to the placing of
a fire boat in Saint John Harbour, be received and filed and complete specifications for the ships in
question together be obtained with a price from the said companies, and that this information be fo~rded
to the Federal Government with a strong recommendation that the City of Saint John be furnished with a fire
boat at the expense of the said Government.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, RESOLVED that the account of Mr, G, Earle Lo-gan, Q.C.
in the amount of $520.00 being his fee for 26 days during June 1953 as Sitting ~~gistrate, be paid.
On motion of, Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Merchants'
Advertising and Tourist Service in the amount of $1,242.00 be paid, such sum being composed of $1,080.00 for
6,000 copies of the "Key to Saint John" supplied at the Saint John booth of the Canadian Industrial Trade
Fair, 1953, plus a charge of $162.00 for overseeing, responsibility, etc. in this connection.
A lengt.hy discussion ensued relative to the matter of book selection at the Free
Public Library. Alderman Campbell suggested that His Worship exercise the prerogative ofthe powers ofillEctYire
mdedv:i.sethe Library Board that it is the wish of the citizens that Hrs. J. G. Hart be retained as Chief
Librarian. The Mayor advised that he will do this and as Chief Magistrate of the City he will contact Mr.
C. F. Inches, Q.C. and request him to act as mediator between Mrs. Hart and the Library Board as suggested
by Hr. Inches earlier in the meeting.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that a further grant of $50.00
be paid the Saint John Little League Baseball group in payment of their account of $150.00,
$100.00 of which was granted by the Common Council on June 29th last.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESODTED that a1'1thority be granted to pay
the sum of $294.40 to J.M. & C.W. Hope Grant, insurance agents, being the amount of the
premium.}to July 14th, 1954 covering employers' liability policy #93252 on boilers and pressure
vessels throughout the City.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea .
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the
bill of costs amounting to $212.20 relative to the appeal of the City of Saint John against
a decision of the Court of Revision on Irving Pulp & Paper Limited water rates,
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESODTED that as per the re1uest of Saint
Jude's Church, Lot 493, Brooks vlard be included in the list of lots authorized to be sold to
the said Church under Common Council Order of June 15th last, for the arranged sum of $10.00.
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Alderman Belyea commented on the condition of the south side of Suffolk
Street, West Saint John, in the vicinity of Saint Jude's Church, and requested that the
Executive Director investigate same.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Jos. A. Likely,
Limited requesting permission to utilize the public portion of South Street for possibly the
next five weeks for the purpose of storing pipe to be supplied the Provincial Public Works
Department and the City of Saint John, be received and filed and the request referred to the
Executive Director with power to act:
AND FURTHER that a charge of $25.00 be made for the use of this land by the
said company for the stipulated period ?f five weeks.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the offer of Mrs, Jean E. Carson
to purchase a small piece of land on Manners Sutton Road, Millidgeville, lying on the east side
9f her property, and measuring approximately 40 by 100 feet, f9r the sum of $50.00 be received
and referred to the Town Planning Commission for a recorrunendation.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the re1uest of Calvary United
Baptist Church for permission to lease the City-owned vacant lot or lots at the corner of
Sheriff and Brook Streets on which they propose to erect a building, be granted until such a
time as the Council consider the removal of the building is necessary.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCalltun
RESOIJlED that the above named request be
referred t9 the Town ?lanning Commission and the Assessment Depart~en~ for a report at the
next" Common Council meeting.
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared
carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the resolution of Common Council
of August 13th, 1952, authorizing the sale to Mr, Robert Setzke of Lot 438, Pitt Street, be
rescinded, and the letter from Mr, Charles F. vlhelly, Mr . Setz~els solicitor, be received and
filed.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. ' RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. H~ B. Kingston
requesting that he be refunded the $200.00 building guarantee deposited by him with, respect to the
purchase of ~ot 1954, st. James Street for the sum 9f $600.00 which was authorized by Common
Council resolution of May 9th last, be received and filed and Mr. Kingston returned the said
deposit if he will return the said lot to the City for the price of $600.00 paid by him, otherwise,
the situation mll,remain the same.
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The Common Clerk explained that Mr. Kingston requested the return of his
building deposit du~ to the fact that he is experiencing financial difficulty in,the construction
of same.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. A. McNulty, to whom
was sold on May 30th last Lot 1, Edward Street, lying between a common lane: and a reserved street, for the
sum of $100.00, advising that due to the Tact that Edward Street whenCBveloped will indent the said lot to
such an extent that it is doubtful the balance of the rocky lot wil~be suitable for building purposes, he
now offers ~~25.00 for the said balance of Lot 1 and $50.00 for one-half of adjoining Lot 2, be received and
referred to the TOlnl Planning Commission and the Assessment Department for a price and recommendation,
Tenders were opened for the supplying of water meters,
On motion of Alderman',~itebone
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RESOLVED that the tender of G. Sherman Dearborn, the only bid
accepted for material as follows, namely:-
Trident cold water meters, straight
Gallons, complete with connections
6 only 1" Trident frost-proof meters
4 only l~." Trident style :3 meters
4 only 2" Trident style 3 meters
reading registers in Imperial
$47.12 each
85.68 each
128.52 each
Plus Federal Sales
Shipping weights:
Tax 10%.
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2" meter
Plus N.B. S.S. & E.
26 Ibs.
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- 61 Ibs.
Tax 4%
Tenders, were opened for a Police car.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the tenders received for the supplying of
a Police car, be referred to a committee for a report and recommendation
His Worship the }~yor appointed the following committee in the abovematter:-
Aldermen Campbell, Teed and MacCallum and the Executive Director and the Directors of the Police and Purchas-
ing Departments.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of asphalt.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the tender of Imperial Oil Limited for the
supplying of approximately 500 tons of Imperial 85/100 penetration asphalt, in tank car lots, sales tax
included and F.O~B. City Asphalt Plant, Chesley Street, Saint John, N.B. at a price of $36.00 per net ton
be accepted, this being the lower of two bids received, subject to the following clauses in relation to the
quotation: (1) prices shown ex refinery do not include any local, municipal or provincial taxes; (2) all
prices quoted, including contracts and tenders, are subject to market changes; (3) all tank cars are allowed
48 hours free time for unloading (Sundays and Holidays excepted), after delivery, and for unreasonable
detention beyond such free time, the company reserve the right to assess such per diem charges as are
currently in effect; per diem charge is in addition to standard demurrage charges as assessed by the railway~
according to tariffs established by the Canadian Car Demurrage Bureau.
On motion of AJd erman 1-~itebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the reports of the Police Department, Building
Inspector and Ferry Traffic for the month of June last be received and filed and copies of same furnished
the Common Council Members.
Copies of the above named reports were distributed to the Council Members.
Copies of the Annual Report of the Power Commission of the City of Saint John for the
year ending December 31st, 1952 were distributed to the Members of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Power Commission of thl
City of Saint John for the year ending December 31st, 1952, be received and filed and printed in the Year
Book.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that all correspondence relating to the retaininl
wall which Mr. George W. Anderson requested be erected on Visart Street, be received and filed and no action
taken.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded b y Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John City Hall
Employees Federal Union No. 486 advising that they are now prepared to meet with the Common Council in
Committee of the Whole at the earliest possible date relative to the matter of classification of employees
and salary in-preases, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the said Union be advised that they will be heard by the Common Counci
in Committee of the IVhole at 6.30 p.m, on Monday, July 27th next:
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advised that they will be heard bJ~he Common Council in Committee of the Whole at 6.00 p.m.
.on )-1onday; July 27th next:
AND FURTHER that the next regular meeting of, Common Council be
held at 7.30 p.m. on the above named date.
On motion'of'Alderman Belyea
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RESODlED that the letter from Mr.
S, R. Kelly, solicitor for Mrs. ~mrgaret E. Donovan, advising that as the Town Planning
Commission proceeded with their work on the property at the Rifle Range without consulting
his client in respect to the matter, the counter offer of $700.00 made by the City of Saint
John is not sufficient for the amount of land taken, be receiveD and referred to the Executive
Director for a report as to whether or not the employees of the City have entered upon the land
in question owned by Mrs. Donovan.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Lot 17, Section 1,
Millidg~ville, be sold to Mr. L. H. Green for the sum of $100.00 the assessed value, subject
to the posting by him, ~th the City of Saint John of the necessary building guarantee of
$200,00;: ..
: AND FURTHER that the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors,
reporting on the ab ove matter and the letter from the Town Planning Commission, recommending
that this lot be sold as' it would have no injurious effect on a large subdivision and would
mean a new house in the city area, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman }fuitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. E.
McInerney, solicitor for the heirs of the H. D. Gordon Estate, advising that his clients offer
for sale to the City of Saint John a lot of land being part of Lot 1011, Queen Street, as shown
on City Survey Sheet 12, and which is assessed at $1,200.00, be received and referred to the Town
Planning Commission and the Assessment Department for advice as to whether or not the property
in question is of any use to the City~
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESODlED that the request of Mr. D. M.
Gillis that water installation be authorized for a dwelling he proposed to'construct on Lingley
Lane, Sunset Heights, Lancaster, be granted.
. Alderman Campbell felt this motion to be.o~t.of order and contrary to
the policy which has been esta~lished regarding guarantees of water installation costs. His
Worship ruled the s?id motion out of order,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr, D. M, Gillis
making application for water installation for a dwelling he proposes to construct on Lingley Lane
Sunset Heights, Lancaster aDvising of his willingness to guarantee an annual return of 10% of
the costs of such installation until such time as other residences are constructed on the Lane,
be received and filed and Mr. Gillis advised that his offer is contrary to Common Council policy
on such matters, and that he can apply through the regular channels, that is, the Council of the
City of Lancaster, who in turn will contact the City of Saint John in this regard.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with His
Worship the Hayor and Alderman Campbell and Teed voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum
voting "nay" and Aldermen Belyea and ]'fuitebone abstaining from voting.
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, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George C.
Chittick relative to necessary repairs to the railway siding serving the Ready Hix Plant and the
City Asphalt Plant, Chesley Street, requesting thatthe City bear half of the estimated cost of
$506.00 in this connection, be received and filed and Mr. Chittick offered 25% of the said Cost.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. L. }Ice.
Ritchie, Q.C., relative to the meeting to be held between the,City of Saint John and representa-
tives of the Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited to discuss the 1953 amendment to the ~ct relating to
the said company, be received and filed and the said meeting be held on July 22nd next at 12.00
o'clock noon.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Board of Trade reaffirming in its entirety their letter dated June 25th last and submitted on
June 29th last to the Common Council relative to the recent awarding of the City of Saint John
paving contract, and protesting the criticism of their president, Hr. Parker D. Mitchell, made
at the said Council meeting, be received and filed.
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Seconded by Aldelwsn }fuitebone
RESOLVED that the letter' from the Redemptorist Fathers
requesting that the sewer line from their property on Douglas'Street Extension be connected with the main
sewer on Clarendon Street, which would cost an es~imated $1,600.00, be received and filed and the request
complied with, the cost in this connection to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Members of the Common CounCil, approving of such work and the estimated cost thereof.
Alderman Belyea advised that since Coronation Day, two racing meets have been held in
connection with the revival of rowing, and it is proposed that another such meet will be held in August.
He added that the City is now indebted to a considerable amount regarding the building of the boats, etc.
and he does not know whether or not the various firms and persons who furrlshed materials in this respect
and who were connected with the building of the boats will expect reimbursement.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Common Council place an additional
allowance of up to $1,000.00 supported by proper vouchers at the disposal of Deputy Mayor Belyea and His
Worship the Mayor and the Executive Director in connection with expenses for the revival of rowing in the
City of Saint John.
Alderman Whitebone objected to the afore going ~esolution as,he felt the Common Council
in authorizing a Member of Council to expend money in this connection, would be subject to criticism by the
public. He felt that it is a legal question ana the Council would become liable Ullder the City Government
Act if vouchers have not been submitted to the Council for these expenses, The Executive Director noted
that the vouchers in this connection have to be passed by the Council,
Alderman Belyea stated that he believes the additional allowance of $1,000.00 will
cover expcnses incurred'to date and the August ro,Qng meet.
, Question
Hayor and Aldermen Campbell"
and'l1acCallum voting "nay",
,Alderman Belyea suggested that His Worship extend an invitation to the band of a
military regiment at present undergoing training at Camp Utopia, to give a band concert in King Square,
,West Saint John, in the vicinity of the flag pole, and in King Square', City proper,
being taken on'the motion, same was declared carried with His Worship the
Belyea and Teed voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and l.Jhi tebone
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Belyea be adopted.
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVto thatthe afore going suggestion of Alderman
The Executive Director advised that he had been infoImed by the Department of
Hunicipal Affairs, Fredericton, that Messrs. L. A. Cooper, Chairman, Board of Assessors, H. C. McLean
F. E. Kane and R. D. Munro of the Assessment Department, have been included by them in the lecture groups
to be held in connection with the 1953 School for Assessors, and suggested tha~ these civic employees be
authorized to attend the School in place of the junior member of the Assessment Department.
On motion of Alderman HacC~llum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following persons be authorized to attend,
during the'days on which their allotted lecture periods',are scheduled at the 1953 School for Assessors to
be held in Fredericton from August 24th to 2$th inclusive, in place of the junior member of the Assessment
Department which the Common Council authorized on June 29th last, namely:- Messrs. L. A. Cooper, Chairman,
Board of Assessors, H, C. MacLean, F. E. Kane and R. D. Hunro of the Assessment Department,
The Executive Director subrrdtted a statement on Coronation Week and 170th Anniversary
expenses, prepared by the Coronation Finance Committee and signed by Hr, Reginald Delany, and advised that
the statements are supported by vouchers. He advised that the total cost was $46,518.46, plus $1,841.90
for inter-departmental expenses. The amount which the Committee recommend for payment is $27,729.$7. There
are three bills totalling $255.00 in addition to this amount, but with various incoming sums as a credit,
these bills are taken care of, The Executive Director added that the City has close to $10,000.00 in assets
in decorations from these observances,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
~OLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until
the next meeting of the Common Council and Members of the Council be supplied with copies of the submitted
audited statement, plus a detailed statemcnt of expenditures previously authorized by Council, plus a
breakdown of the payroll, etc.
Alderman Harrigan stated he would like to know where the executive of the Coronation
Committee of the Committee'as a.whole were told they had the authority to over-expend by the amount of
$16,000.00 the amount authorized by Council, and declared' that they had no authority to spend that much
money.
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Council the matter of a proposed building project, and submitted a letter in this connection
w!1ich was read. He also submitted a plan of the area in which the said project would be
located. ' Aldermen Harrigan and Campbell advised that they have information that other parties
are interested in this ,area as well.'
Alderman Teed inquired if the interests represented by Mr. Lunney are
local or, outside, and Mr. Lunney replied that it co',ld be either; he is the ggent for these
interests, but those he is speaking for at this meeting ~re all local.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter be referred
to the Town Planning Commission and the Assessment Department for a,report.
Mr. Lunney withdrew from the meeting at this time, the Council advising
him that he will be advised by letter whether or not the Coun cil will accept his offer regarding
an option on the land in question.
On motion of Alderman ;lhitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESODTED that as per the request of the
Board of School Trustees of Saint John, the Common Council of the City of Saint John hereby
consents to the proposed issue of debentures totalling $800,000,00 by the said Board of School
Trustees, to be Gated August 1st, 1953.
Copies of the petition to be presented by the School Board to the
Lieutenant-Goveinor-~n-Council in the above matter ,rere distributed to the Members of the Council.
Question being taken on the motion" Aldermen ~[hitebone, MacCallum, Teed
and Belyea voting "yea", His ,iorship the Mayor and Alderman Campbell voting "nay" and Alderman
Harrigan abstaining from voting, the motion ,was declared carried.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESODTED that the letter from Mr. Paul Barry,
solicitor for Mr. ParKer D. Mitchell, relative to a comment recorded in a newspaper report,
supposed to have' been made by Alderman Teed concerning Mr. Mitchell at' a meeting of the Common
Council held on June 29th last, requesting that the report be either confirmed or denied, be
received and filed and Mr. Barry advised to consult the minutes of the meeting in question for
confirmation or denial of the matter in question,
On motion of Alderman }lacCallum
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RESOLVED that Mrs. Edna Bryden be offered
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the sum of $500.00 in full settlement of her claim against the City of Saint John in the amount of
$2,002.73 for damages caused by the flow of water from Adelaide Street into her property at 82
Adelaide Street.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with His
Worship the Mayor, and Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum and Wh:itebone voting"yea" Aldermen Teed and
Harrigan voting "nayl1 and Alderman Belyea abstaining from voting.
_-2Jt1O::Y/d: Geoeh Alderman MacCallum advised that, Mr; Donald French claims he was assured
of employment by the Recreation Advisory Committee and as a consequence, lost other employment,
and as he di~ not secure work with the City, he intends to take action against the City. The Executive
Director advised tha~ the Recreation Advisory Committee cannot engage the services of employees and
Mr. French cannot take action against the City~ and added that he will endeavour to find employment
for Mr. French in the City service for the summer months.
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At a COllllllon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,
the twenty-seventh da~ o~ J~y,.A.D., 1953, at 7.30 o'clock p.m.
present ,
, Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed andWhitebone
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Messrs. E, D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
, RESOLVED that minutes of the COllllllon Council meeting of
, July 13th last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having b~en furnished the Common Council Members.
Alderman Teed referred to remarks he made at the COllllllon Council meeting of June
29th last criticising regarding persons who levelled criticism at the Common Council with respect to the
awarding of the 195.3 paving contract, and advised that the remarks reported made by him concerning City of
Lancaster Alderman P. D. Mitchell, who is the President of the Saint John Board of Trade, were not intended
to cast any reflection on the personal honesty and integrity of Alderman Mitchell.
On motion of Alderman CamPbell
Seconded by Alderman ~~itebone
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--z;:bp.e_~//(7?d 194 Rope lialk Road, in accordanc~ with the request of Mr. Willi8JJl J. King, which would involve" the laying of I
. ~/j/j//ia/1,,-;T/(/:nj ~~ ~i~c~o~~;ra ~~~/~~s~~: extension of 500 feet through solid rock, at an estimated cost of t>5,500.00 - to
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Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Members of the Common Council, approving of such work and the estimated cost thereof.
Read a petition from citizens of Saint John requesting that the Mayor exercise his
powers to effect the re-appointment of Mrs.J. G. Hart as Chief Librarian of the Saint John Free Public Libra
and stating that they believe that in, the best interests of the reading public of this City, theChief Librar-
ian should have the authority to pUrchase books of her selection for the Library wi thin the limits of the
budget established.
Read a copy of a letter forwarded by His Worship the Mayor to the Chairman of the
Commissioners of the Free Public Library, recommending that they give immediate serious consideration to the
reinstatement of Mrs. J. G. Hart to her former position as Chief Lib rarian and endeavour to arrive at some
medium of compromise which would enable the Library to function in a business-like manner and in the best
interests of all citizens. '
On motion of Alderman Whitebone'
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above ll8.Il1ed petition be forwarded
to the Commissioners of the Free Public Library and all correspondence relative to this matter be now taken
from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the request of the Saint John Fire
Fighters' Association, Local Union No. 771 regarding wages be granted, that is, that classifications set
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Question being taken, the motion was declared carried, with Aldermen Whitebone,
Belyea and Harrigan voting "yea", Aldermen MacCallum, Teed and Campbell voting "nay", and His Worship the
Mayor casting the deciding affirmative vote.
'Copies of the statement relative to Coronation Week and 1'70 Anniversary expenses
were furnished each Member of the Common Council. The Executive Director stated he recommends that the out-
standing accounts totalling $26,719.90 be paid.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by His Worship the Mayor
RESOLVED that the accounts totalling $26,719.90
in the above connection, be paid, as per the'list submitted by the Coronation Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was declared lost, with His Worship the Mayor,
Aldermen Belyea and Whitebone voting "yea" and Aldermen CamPbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed voting "nay".
.~,f'mal7am)'k,.fr Alderman C8JJlpbell reminded the Council that he was opposed 'to the Coronation
Committee being given the $.30,000.00 guarantee, but he was in agreement with allowing them $5,000.00, and now
he does not feel that the Council is in a position to vote for any expenses over $30,000.00. Alderman Teed
expressed the same opinion, and noted tnat the Council have not been advised as to why the expenses went over
that amount. He cOnnDented that there ws to be some revenue.
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these expenses; it is not all in yet. He advised that those to whom the bills he recommended for payment are
owed, are pressing for their mon ey. He has vouchers for these bills and they have all been audited.
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did not have the autho~ty to over-expend the sum of $30,000.00. Alderman MacCallum agreed
and stated he felt that these expenditures were not so urgent that the authority of Council
could not have been obteined at the time of incurring them.
. The Executive Dir~ctor advised that there was to h~ve been revenue
coming in regarding the celebrations; but due to certain circumstances, that revenue was
not available and the matter was dropped due to the opposition of certain Aldermen, and
the Committee's plans had to be changed~ He feels that the Committee had discretionary
power so that if revenue would offset certain expenditures to keep the e~penses down to
the authorized amount, i:t wouJ.d pe alright :to proceed. If the Committee had been able to
follow their plans, the cost of the celebrations would not have been anywhere near the
, existing cost. The revenue will now be between $500.00 and $1,900.00 as the medallions v.i.ll
be, sold until the end of,the present year, and there are a certain amount of assets, and
revenue v.i.1.1 be obtained from the newsreel, which is ,being shown in every theatre on the
North American continent. There is !' Coronation film which belongs to the Coronation
Committee, that is, the City and revenue can be secured from the shov.i.ng of it.
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Alderman Teed requested that a comprehensive report showing assets,
be submitted to the Council on this matter, and have such a report available for publication
in order that the public may be acquainted with such facts.
, Aldllrman Campbell moved that the accounts of the Canadian Whitewear
Co. be paid immediately, in view of the fact that further discussions are to take place on
expenses, but there was no seconder.
His Worship the Mayor and Alderman Campbell Withdrew from the meeting
at this time, and the Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair. '
IlkemJillJ:jj/6t't-e.oone Alderman Whi tebone stated that whether or not authorization was given
the Coronation C~ttee to incur these expenditures can be discussed later by the Common
Council, but he' felt that as the accounts were incurred by the Committee and approved, that
the City should pay them now.
Alderman Whitebone moved that the accounts as billed be paid, but there
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the accounts be tabled, and
that a further report of the total assets and receipts that may accrue out of the Coronation
Week and 170th Anniversary celebrations as against'the liabilities in this connection, ,be
submitted at the next meeting of the Common Council. ,
On motion of Alderman Teed
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, RESOLVED that the present system of
tourist information service be continued for an additional period'of two months before a
final. deciSion is arrived at by the COlIUIIOn Council relative to renewing such system:
AND FURTHER :that the Co-Ordinator of Tourist Services of the City of
Saint John be asked to make arrangements for the keeping open of the County CO,urt House
building on Saturdays and Sundays for the benefit of tourists v.i.shing to view the spiral
staircase in particular, and that any necessary remuneration to the staff of this building
in this connection be paid.
Mr. A. S. E, ' Sillett, the said C<>:,Ordinator of Tourist Services, was
present and stated that he has worked on this project since last fall and is now in the fourth
month of this particular tourist period, and be feels that the system should be continued
until Marcb 31st, 1954, therefore he does not feel that he can carry on if the Council v.i.ll
only continue for the next two months and perhaps pass it on to some other person. He stressed
the fact that this is a three-year project and at the present time it is only, thirteen months
old.
Alderman Whitebone stated that he was opposed to Mr. Sillett's appoint-
ment at the time it was made, but he feels now that it was a good move and he would like
Mr. Sillett to know he appreciates the work he has done, He advised that he is convinced
that the past year is the first time the tourist industry in Saint John has ever been handled
on a business-like basis.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman \~tebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea'
RESOLVED that the present agreement concern-
ing tourist information service be continued until the 31st of March, 1954:
AND FURTHER that the' Co-Ordinator of Tourist Services of the City of
Saint John be asked to make arrangements for the keeping open of the County Court House building
on Saturdays and Sundays for the benefit of tourists 'wishing to view the spiral staircase in
particular, and that any necessary remuneration to the staff of this building in this connection
be paid.
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with Deputy Mayor Belyea, Aldermen Whi tebone and Tee~ vO~ing "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and
MacCallum voting "nay".
Read a le"ter from Cullinan Transfer Company advising that with reference
to the proposed' acquisition, by John Flood & Sons Limited of the northerly end of Frederick Street,
they would have no objection to same as it will not interfere with the entrance to the Company's
property.
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On JJlOtion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whi tebone
RESOLVED that the northerly end of Frederick Street,
which is a parcel of land containing approximately 10,900 sq. ft., be sold to John Flood & Sons Limited at
the assesse~ value, $1,900.00, plus the cost pf advertising the closing of thJs portion of street:
AND FURTHER that the customary legal procedure be followed to close the portion of
Frederick Street, and upon expiration of the usual period of advertising - should no objection be made - the
said portion ?f stre~t be closed as a public street:
AND FURTHER that the lett~r from the Executive Director and other correspondence in
the aboye matter be received and filed.
flead Heport of vhe Committee of the Whole
(as follows)
To The CCMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee begs to report that i:t sat on July 22ndlast at 12.00 o'clock noon,
in the Mayor"s office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor Patterson, Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan,
MacCallum, Teed and .!hitebone, Messrs. E, D.Walsh, Executive Director, L. .A. Cooper, Chairman, Board of
Assessors of the City of Saint John, and Messrs'.K. C. Irving, L. McC. Ritchie, Q.C., C.B. Davies, Mill
Manager, and Frank J. Lang, Vice-President, on behalf of Irving Pulp & Paper Limited, and your
Committee begs t? submit the followi~g report and recommendation:-
1. .. That factual background reports be obtained relative to Irving Pulp & Paper Limited,
as well as up-to-date cost sheets, and anticipated cost of the add;i.tional requirements needed at Irving Pulp
& Paper Limited and that same be supplied, to the individual members of t~e Common Council and as early as
possible thereafter, a meeting be held W'ithMr. Irving and his representatives.
Saint John, N.B.,
July 27th, 1953.
Yours re~pectfully,
(sgd) Ernest W. Patterson
Chairman
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adopted.
Seconded by Alderman MacCAllum
. 0 RESOLVED that the report be received and the recommendatil
The Committee of the \fuole having been in session prior to till s meeting of Common
Council, reportea. verbally as follows, recommending namely: -
1. That the request of Civic Employees' Federal Union, Local 18, as follows, namely:-
that the 1953 .Iorking Agreement iIiclude as Section lOA the following, "The employer shall deduct the amount
of monthly dues from the first pay in each calendar month, of each permanent employee covered by this
agreement. The total amount collected shall be turned over to the treasurer of the Union or its authorized
representative not later than the fifteenth day of each mon thO, be complied with, this being the only
change made from the Agreement of 1952.
2. That the Working Agreement for 1953 with Civic Employees' Federal Union, Local 18,
be prepared and executed by the proper officials on behalf of the City of Saint John.
3. That the Executive Director be asked to bring in a report as to the cost of implement-
ing the proposed schedule of' classifacation of positions and wages for the employees covered by a working
agreement between the City of Saint JOhn,and City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486:
AND FURTHER that the Brief submit-ted by the said Union in this matter be received and
filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
adopted.
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report be received and the recommendations
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Fire Department,
Chiefs Conference
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of the
authority be granted him to attend the International and, the Dominion Association of Fire
to be held at Toronto, September 14th, to 18th inclusive.
On JJlOtion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on 5 carloads of coarse salt relative to snow
control, included in this year's appropriation for Sundries.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacC"llum , ,
. RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority. be granted to advertise for tenders on one pneumatic pavement breaker for the Water
Department - this being covered by this year's appropriation for New Equipment.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCAllum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the P!:lrchase of one Eat of'p1e:tf'onn scales fur the Water DGPagIJlflnt
f"rom the Canadian Fairbanks M rse C . for th um of ,174 25 n \ldi Gov nt ins e tio nd Felll~ra ' Tax
olliS ,Provincial Sales Tax., de~i1l:erea at t!le atJorin"i~~on f>1ant-tt~s ~~ing t~!ower o~ two ~i~s rece1.ve ,such
cosv oe1.ng covereal5y ~~ year s aporopr1.at1.on ror hater~~reatment. '
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1PG7. 'i/~ 6.,.t of the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of 500 books containing
- 1 'te{S'f- j ,/7 - ()tJ 3' 50 copies each stores requisition forms for the Stores Department from the Moore Business
, Forms Ltd. through their local agents A.T, Snodgrass as before to cost $9.22 per thousand,
plus taxes and freight, and chargeable to this year's appropriation for Office Supplies.
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Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission advising that they hold no
objection to the sale of the lot on Manners Sutton Road which Mrs, Jean E. Carson has offered
to purchase from the City. Mr. P. .R. Fowler, Executive Secretary of the Commission, advised
verbally that he had learned that Mrs. Carson is a widow llith two children and that she proposes
to use this land for a garden in order to help her meet expenses. Alderman MacCallum noted that
Mrs. Carson had appealed this. year to the Court of Revision and had been granted a reduction in
her property tax and commented he does not Ilee why she should purchase mora land if she cannot
pay the taxes on her present property. ' .
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On motion of Alderman Wbitebone
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Seconded by Deputy Mayor Belyea
1!ESOLVED that the lot on Manners Sutton Road,
lying on the east side of the property of Mrs, Jean E. Carson, and measuring a pproxillll. tely 40
by 100 feet, be sold to Mrs. Carson for the sum offered by her, namely $50.00.
Question being taken, the motion was declared carried Yith Deputy Mayor Belyea,
Aldermen Whitebone' and, Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen MacCallum and Teed voting "nay".
Ck;F;WIJ,.,&seSSt1/J' Read a letter frOIii. the Chairman, Board of Assessors, relative to the offer of
the H. D. Gordon Estate to sell a lot of land on Queen Street to the City, advising that the lot
in question was purchased by the late Mr. Gordon at a real estate tax sale on December 6, 1951
for the sum . of $145.52 and that he can see no reason' why the City ShoUld' nave any use for this
parcel of land. A letter from the Tow Planning Commission, also stated this view.,
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded ,by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letters from the Chairnan,
Board of Assessors, and the Tow Planning Commission relative to the offer of the H. D. Gordon
.//'7) rf'ordo/7_4tt. Estate to sell to the City a lot of land being part of Lot 1011, queen Street, as shown on City
Survey Sheet 12, be received and filed and no action taken.
Ck/r:/1:I::I17, .I2SSE'.sJo/1, Read a letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors, lith reference to the
request of CalVary United Baptist Church for permission to lease the vacant land at the corner
{biliary Un/tea:: of Sheriff and Brooks Streets, stating that these lots have a frontage of 56.6 feet on Sheriff
---k'_ j.' +- c;/ reA Street and 100 feet on Brooks Street and the assessed value is $000.00. A lette r from the Town
JC'lfltISt--/7.a Planning Commission advised that a report in this' connection will be forwarded to Council
immediately following the n~ meeting of the Commission.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the ToWn Planning
Commission concerning a further infringement on the property owned by Mr. fuery Hyslop on the
Sandy-Point Road by the new houses being built, recommending that the City of Saint John purchase
the remaining portion of this property from Mr. Hyslop for $1,500.00, be received and filed and
the said recommendation adopted.
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The Mayor and Alderman Campbell re-entered the meeting and His Worship resumed
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the sum of $800.00 be offered Mr.
fuery Hyslop by the City of Saint John for the purchase of the remainder of the parcel of land,
owned by him on the Sandy Point Road, in question.
Aldermen Whitebone and MacCallum voted "nay" to the above amendment to the
motion whiCh was carried.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
{btLllft. J1,em~r. RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy County
. _ ,. 'J'-. '- 'Y Secretary advising of resolutions adopted by the Municipal Council relative to the development
_&!/ers/ '?f !::-c;)/s of the Reversing Falls Park site as a tourist attraction, be received and filed and the requests
_~~Jf contained therein complied with, namely:- that the Common'Council open negotiations with Murray
and Gregory Ltd. for the removal of lumber from such site and determine whether or not the
1.;/ J: ~ r Council will provide the Municipality with a long term lease on the property in question; and
.l/l/tJr S_ ;0' that the Engineering Department of the City of Saint John be requested to co-operate with the
_,!!t(OiC!/~I/zfj' Municipality in superviSing the construction work at the said site.
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-IJ/uniel'pdLCoanci/ 'advising that at its meeting on July 21st, the Municipal Council passed a resolution that the Cities of Saint
/i' . John and Lancaster and the parish of Simonds nominate representatives to comprise a committee to consider the
_vommltf<<:J'err.<ih>c matter of the, curtailed transportation services noy being provided, and requesting that he be advised of the
~tOrh-fiol1_.fervice Cityof Saint John representatives in this connection, be received and filed and the matter of appointment of
~nci51st'er {}z:t, such representatives be referred to His Worship the Mayor. '
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
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on motion of Alderman'Harrigan
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Faculty of Lay,
The University of Ney Brunswick, the narroy asphalt path surrounding the Lay School building be repaired by
the Works Department of the City of Saint John, the cost in this connection to be paid for out of maintenance.
Read a letter from Mr. J. M. Robinson relative to the distribution of City of Saint John
tourist information literature from the Trading Post, and suggesting that he be reimbursed for his services
to the City in this connection.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. M. Robinson be
and no action taken.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Bd yea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that Mr. J. M. Robinson be granted the sum of
$100.00 for his services for the 1953 season relative to the distribution of City of Saint John tourist
literature at the Trading Post. '
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared lost with
Aldermen Belyea and Campbell voting "yea" and His \{orship the Mayor, Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum voting
"'nay" and Aidermem, Tee.dand W~teb~ne abstai;ing from' ;oting. ".- , .
Question being taken on the motion, same \l8S declared carried with His Worship the Mayor,1
Alderman MacCallum and Wld tebone voting "yea", Aldermen Belyea and Campbell vot~ng "nay" and Aldermen
Harrigan and Teed abstaining from voting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Junior
,__to/nrn,ef:'c..e., Chamber_of Commerce with regard to the continuance of'a central tourist office in the-City of Saint John~
__/Oar/st i/7/'o/:mCl- the establishment of tourist information bureaus ~nd booths in the area, and the development of Fort HOIre as
f;' t a public park, be received and filed and 'the organization ~nanked for 'their interest and advised that they
-' ./OI1__ce/.l re will be called upon Yhen the time is right for the furtherance of such projects.
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Read letters from the Department of Industry and Development , Fredericton, and Central
Mortgage and Housing Corporation relative to the meeting of July 15th held betyeen representatives of the 'I
_..2J~T::Z;;dusly'>' Federal and Provincial Governments and the, Ci ty of Saint John respecting the housing project known as F.P .1/50
_fletlelo'p'07enr and also the 200-unit housing project Saint John and the Carver-Hopgood scale of rentals. The Executive
. a z'I i.:.M 't2 Director stated that he is preparing a complete report regarding the meeting and the matters discussed, which
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the above named letters be laid on the table
from the Executive Director is submitted in conjunction with same at the next Common Council
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman. MacCallum
RESOLVED that the communication from the New Brunswick
Competitive Festival of Music thanking the City of Saint John for the assistance rendered them in connection
with the Festival held recently, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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. , -A ?'-/.'-f!5.:. Derby be received and filed.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Alpha Chapter, Phalanx
the City of Saint John for the support rendered them in the recent Coaster
On motion
of Alderman MacCallum
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I...mr1f!.J:r._P'JI/lfl1Y RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Charles F. Whelly, barrister,'
_ilsSeJ'S/7lMT~Ii, offering the sum of $50.00 for the purchase of Lot 16, Block 14, Minnette Street, Brooks Ward, this being
z;. '2?1 ' the assessed value of the said lot, be received and 'referred to the Assessment Department and the Town
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. W. E.
Anderson assuring the Common Council that the development of the Reed property, purchased
by him from the City of Saint John, will be carried out in accordance with the terms contained
in his application for its purchase dated October 3, 1951 and the resolution of Council of
February 11, 1953, authorizing delivery of t he Deed, be received and filed.
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Read a letter from Mrs. Rita Pauline Fudge, making application for the
purchase of a small portion of the lot at Lakewood Heights, Parish of Simonds, (formerly
leased by the City to Robert Bishop) for the purpose of building, and assuring that the
property will not be a menace to the lake which lies some distance from it. The Common Clerk
referred to resolution of Council of June 29th last in this connection, resulting from the
recommendation,of the Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department that this land be
retained by the City as it forms part of'the watershed around the reservoir.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Mrs. Fudge be advised that
the City is unable to sell this land to her.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED 'that officials, of the Water and
Sewerage Department be asked to investigate this matter further and report to Council regarding
the lot which Mrs. Fudge wishes to purchase.
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Alderman Teed stated he does not feel that the City should dispose of
its water rights, no matter how far the land in question might be from the water sUpply. He
felt it would be a bad pol~cy to commence.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, Aldermen Campbell and
MacCallum voting "yea", Aldermen Bd yea, Harrigan, Teed and Whitebone voting "nay", same was
declared lost.
Question being taken on the motion, Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, Teed and
Whitebone voting "yea", and Aldermen Campbell and MacCallum voting "nay", same was declared
carried. '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Margaret F.
Driscoll offering,the sum of $600.00 for the purchase of the leasehold land situated at 131 _
Elliott Rowand 14 Crown Street, be received and referred to the Assessment Department and the
Town Planning Commission for a report.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the account submitted by
Limited in the amount of $137.28 for the supplying of ferry tickets, be paid.
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RESOLVED the. t the Monthly Expendi tures Report and
the Departmental Accounts Report, for the month of June last, be laid on the table and copies of
same distributed to the Common Council Members.
Copies of the above named reports were distributed, also the Breakdown
of the Comptroller's Report.
Read Report of the Comptroller
(as follows)
To the CCMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
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The Comptroller reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts
for the month of June:
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
water Department
Land, Buildings and Ferry Deptli.
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex Provincial
'Purchases; subject 1$ S. Tax)
2,534.26
6,091.91
8,780.61"
289.14
21,735.72
1,575.28
2,511.35
22.12
$43,540.39
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Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of June last
amounting to $557,219.89 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
RespectfUlly submitted,
(sgd) Arthur C. Burk
Comptroller
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July 27th, 1953
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recetved and the amounts paid as recommended:'
AND FURTHER that the Breakdown of the said Report be laid on the table.
Tenders were opened for the extension to the Police Headquarters bUilding.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tender of Mooney Construction Company for
the extension to the Police Headquarters building, King Street East, advising that they will supply all
plant, labOur, and material necessary to carry out this extension, according to the plans and specifications,
for the sum of $6,000.00, be accepted, this being the lowest bid received.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a Ledder and Pump truck for the Fire Department.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplyihg of a Ledder
and Pump truck for the Fire Department be referred to the committee appointed to consider the tenders on
cars, with the addition of the Director of the Fire Department to same, for a report and recolllIllendatioh.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of The Board of School
Trustees of Saint John, the Common Council of the City of SaintJohn hereby consents to the proposed issue of
debentures totalling $800,000.00 by the said Board o~School Trustees, ~o be da"ed Augus~ ls~, 1953 and to be
paya..bleas to both princiJ:e.l and interest in lawful money of .the United States of America as prOVided in the
Res~lution of the said Board of Scho.ol ~rustees passed on the loth day of July, 1953:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said Board in this matter be received and filed.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution
On Illotion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be granted to refund to Mr. John F.
Kirk, Administrator of the Estate of William Kirk, the sum of $2,022.71 relative to the sale of property of
the said Estate to Josephine' Griffin at the 195:> Tax Sale.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Exhibition Association
of :the City and County of Saint John relative to their need of fire hydrant installation on their premises
at Exhibition Park to protect their buildings and reduce the insurance rate and risk, be received and referred
to the Executive Director and the Superintendent of the \.Jater and Sewerage Department to supply the
inf?rmation required to the said Association.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. John R, Friars
req~esting that he be sold for $200.00 Lot 15 which adjoins property purchased by him on Allison Avenue, such
lot having an area of approximately 150 by 180 feet, which he proposes to landscape, be received and filed,
and the request granted - Mr. Friars to provide his ow access to this property: .
received and filed.
AND FURTHER that the letter from the TO\m Plimning Commission in the above matter be
On. motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
_7t'?j'a'SSIYe,tl/7i RESOLVED that the letter from the Progressive Conservative
....A . e '/) ~ I Party, New Brunswick, requesting permission to hold an open air dance on Cabot Court for the benefit of the
. .S'el:l/cltJItc..~~ <y,' people of Portland Place and the Rifle Range, some evening during the week of August 3rd to 8th inclusive,be
_/t., B. received and filed and the request ,granted.
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Seconded by His Worship, the Mayor
_$/:,$,_3. r?/bbJ RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. B. Gibbs requesting
I" // {lJ.. that action be taken relative to the hill on lower Sewell Street, be received and filed and the Department of
_..J.e.we/La/l, Works asked to ensure that the work in connection with this street is completed before thl. s fall:
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On motion of Alderman "~tebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr, Lyman F.D.
Purnell, barrister, advising that Mr. William H. Kingston offers the sum of $100;00 in full
settlement of ground rent arrears owed by him to the City of Saint John on Lot 29, Block 6,
Hill Street, Lancaster which total $270.00 to July' 31st, 1953 in order ,that he may complete
the purchase of the said lot for $250.00, offered by the Common Council under date of May 30th
last, be received and filed and the offer to settle'the ground rent arrears accepted:
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AND FURTHER that the Deed for the' said 'lot be prepared and executed and
delivered to Mr. Kingston upon receipt by the City of the $250.00 purchase price, and $100.00
ground rent arrears.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Lyman F .D.
Purnell, barrister, on behalf of the City of Lancaster, adviSing of the desire of that City to
purchase from the City of Saint John a strip of land adjacent to the property owned by the
Canadian Pacific Railway in the City of Lancaster, for resale, be received and filed and the
Lancaster City Council advised that the Connnon Council of the City of Saint John are not inclined
at the present time to dispose of the City's assets in Lancaster,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED truat the report of the committee appointed
to study tenders for a Fire alarm truck be received and filed and the recommendation contained
therein adopted, as follows, namely: - that the tender of the Saint John Motors Limited be
accepted, this being the lowest tender received:
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1953 Dodge - t ton panel truck equipped with'five 6-ply tires:
H.D. 'springs; heater and defroster $2,204.00
Less trade-in of t ton G.M.C. truck 200.00
2,004.00
Plus 1$ Prov. Sales TaX 80.16
2,084.16
AND FURTHER that correspondence relating to the above matter be now taken
from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the report of the committee
appointed to study tenders for a Police car, recommending that the tender of J. Clark & Son,
Ltd. be accepted, this being the loyest tender received, be received and filed and the said
reconnnendation adopted, the bid being as follows:-
one 1953 Chevrolet 4-door sedan with
tires, H'.D. rear springs
Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Extra for 6 ply tires
Heater & defroster
H. D. generator
(5) 6.70 x 15-4 ply
$2238.00
30.00
77.05
75.00
2425.05
400.00
2025.05
81.00
$2106.05
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Net difference
Plus 4% Provincial tax on net difference
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letters from the Building
Inspector requesting and recommending that permission be granted to call for tenders for the
demolition of one following City-owned houses:- situated at'Nos. 48-52-60 and 61t Erin Street
and 58 Erin Street, be received and filed and the recommendations adopted.
Alderman \.Jbitebone commented on the appearance of the runways at the
former Millidgeville Airport, advising that they are strewn with'debris. '
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Alderman Wbitebone referred to the fact that pedestrians are still using
the traffic lanes on the Mill Street Viaduct at the Main Street end, and suggested that a
hanging walk or something of that nature as a continuation of the sidewalk already on the
Viaduct, be provided for the use of pedestrians at the Main Street end, such walk to be
located on the outside of the traffic lane. The Executive Director advised that a price can
be' obtained for such a hanging sidewalk.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Executive Director be asked
t.o submit. a report on the above matter as early as possible.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the proposed agreement between the Canadian
Pacific Railway Company and the City of Saint John relative to the routing of buses owned by City Transit
Limited over part of the Saint John Yard of the said Company at the Main Street section of the Mill Street
Viaduct, be approved and executed by the proper officials on be~lf of the City~ '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by His Worship the Msyor
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector
relative to the condition of floors in the Saint John Free Public Library building, advising that the
estimated cost of work to rectify same is approxime.tely $3,000.00 be received and referred to the capital
works budget for 1954.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, ' RESOLVED that the letters from the Road Ehgineer and the
Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department relative to the estimated cost for improvements to '
Sandy Point Road from Hawthorne ,Avenue to Kennebecasis Bay broken down into 1,000-foot sections and covering
ditching, grading, straightening, etc. but no payement, and relative to the estime.ted cost of installing
water and sewerage to the Sandy Point and Fisher Lake Roads in Stanley Ward, be received and referred to
the capital budget for 1954.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallUlll
RESOLVED that the accounts submitted by the Department of
Industry and Development, Fredericton, representing the share of the City of Saint John in expenditures on
both the 88 unit and 200 unit housing projects now under construction for the quarter ending June 30th, 1953
be paid as follows:- '
City of Saint John share of expenditures, including
re 88 Unit housing project
City of Saint 'John share of expenditures, including
re 200 unit housing project
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$1,732,59
interest
$27,494.65
The Executive Director advised that Community Enterprises Limited have experienced a
great deal of trouble relative to the installation of septic tanks at the proposed Millidgeville Airport
site housing project, due to the fact that the Saint John Board of Health are opposing such tanks being
installed, with the result that the mortgage companies refuse financial assistance. The Company now desire
the City to instal the water and sewerage facilities for each lot, and instead of the company paying $100.00
for each lot as formerly agreed, that they Pay $460.00 each, with such services supplied which would give
the City a return of $92,000.00 for 200 lots. The Executive Director stated that it would cost the City
$87,000.00 for such capital costs, and the sewerage from the site would be processed through a disposal plant
He suggested that the Council meet with the company representatives to reconsider the whole matter on that
basis.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a meeting be arranged between the officials of
Community Enterprises Limited and the Common Council, to be held during the week of August 3rd next.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Ritchie, McKelvey &
Mackay; barristers, on behalf of the James E. White Real Estate Co. Ltd., relative to the proposed loading
zone in the rear of Charlotte, King and Germain Streets, be received and filed and immediate action be taken
to issue the necessary notice of expropriation of land required for the said loading zone.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. McL. Prescott,
barrister, advising that his client, Mrs. J. F. Hazen, is willing to accept the offer of $1,000.00 in full
settlement for all damages occasioned to the building used as a dance ball, and located on Rothesay Avenue,
but that there were further damages to the dwelling house and premises adjoining it estimated at $1,500.00
and unless settlement of this claim is lllB.de within one month, he will commence proceedings against the City
of Saint John be received and filed and Mr. Prescott advised that the City denies any and all liability in
this matter.
AND FURTHER that Mrs, Hazen again be offered withOut prejudice the sum of $1,000.00 in
full settlement of all claims made by her against the City,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer,
O'Connell & Hanington advising that they have been directed by Mr. R. A. Clark to me.ke a claim against the
City of Saint John in the amount of $20,000.00 for damages resulting from the cancelling of the curbing
contract and to bring suit if necessary to effect settlement, be received and filed and Mr. Clark advised
that the City of Saint John denies any liability in this me.tter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Murray & Gregory, Limited with
respect to the development of the Reversing Falls area as a park and tourist attraction, requesting that they
be advised regarding the plans in this connection as it will be necessary for further negotiations to take
place between the company and the City, be received and referred to t.l1e Executive Director and the City
Solicitor for investigation.
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The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Tuesday, the eleventh day of August, A. D. 1953 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
, Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan and Teed
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Messrs. E. n. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by' Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common
Council of July 27th last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been forwarded to
the Council Members,
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Mr. W. p, Logan, Manager of J, Clark & Son Limited, spoke with reference to
the tenders for a Fire truck which a committee appointed by Council are considering, and to
the_req~est made some time ago by the Saint John Automobile Dealers Association to the
Council of that time regarding allocation of th~,City"s business among the automobile
dealers. ,He reminded the Council that his firm, one of the largest taxpayers in the City
of Saint John, is the only taxpayer doing business in th~s city which tendered on this
particular truck and they cut their bid to a minimum, consistent with good business. Mr.
Logan stated that his firm feel they should be given every consideration in this instance,
from a taxpayer's point of View,. He withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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A letter from the Congregation Snaarei-Zedek was submitted to the CounCil,
in which a request was made for the enactment o~ a by-law re~ting to the sale of Kosher
meat, Mr. Wilfrid ,E. Clarke, barrister, representing a client; requested that the matter
be laid on'the table'indefinitely by the Common Council so that it ,may be reviewed by the
members of the Congregavion and again submitted to the Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigao-_SO'VED that th t f th C t'
tlli :u e reques 0 e ongrega ~on
Shaarei-Zedek relative to the enactment of a by-law concerning the sale of Kosher meat,
be laid on the table indefinitely.
, A supplementary petition to that submitted to the Common CoUncil on July 27th
,last, relative to tile resignation of Mrs. J. G. Hart from the staff of the Saint John Free
Public Library, was considered.
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Alderman Teed stated he believes the 'whole matter is now out of order as the
Council have done all possible regarding recommending to the Board of Commissioners of the
Library what action they might take, and he fails to see how Mrs. Hart, after resigning,
can be reinstated. He commented that the Council would be only too happy to see Mrs. Hart
reinstated, if it can be arranged, but if the Board do not feel that it will work harmon-
iOUsly, they are at liberty to act in the manner they consider fit. If the public feel
that the Board are not acting in the best interests of the City, they can arouse sufficient
public sympathy to object to the 'way the Board is operating, Alderman Teed reminded the
Council that the Board is a corporate body, with authority to hire or dismiss employees
as they see fit, and moved that the petition be received and filed and no further action
taken. There was no seconder to the motion.
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His Worship noted that the Council have no lmowledge that Mrs. Hart would
return to the staff of the Library if she were asked to do so. Mrs. K. W. Ryder advised that
those responsible for the ,petition would never have commenced it if they had not received
the assurance of Mrs. Hart that she is willing to return.
Alderman Campbell felt that if any board appointed by the Common Council
are derelict in their duties, they should take the consequences. Under the circumstances
in this particular case, it is not just one person involved, but the Council are abiding
by the express wish of those signing the petitions, and he feels it calls for definite
action on the part of the Council and he sees no other way but to endorse the petition
and send it along to the Board of the Library, and if the Board wish to come before the
Council again, they may do so.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by,Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Common Council receive the
supplementary petition and forward it, with the endorsement of the Council, to the Board
of Commissioners of the Saint John Free Public Library and that the Council request that
Mrs. J. G. Hart be re-engaged as Chief Librarian and that she be given the responsibility
of book selec~io~ ~ conjunction with the Book Committee in an advisory capacity.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Campbell and Belyea voting "yea", Aldermen Teed and Harrigan voting "nay" and His Worship
the Mayor casting the'deciding vote of "yea".
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the following reports for the
month of June last be now taken from the table and filed, namely:- Breakdown of the
Comptroller's Report, Monthly Expenditures Report and the Departmental Accounts Report.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Commissioners of the
Saint John Free Public Library relative to necessary capital expenditures concerning the Library fUrnaces
and steel shelving, be now referred to the capital works budget for 1954.
A letter from Irving Oil Company Limited was read, relative to their freehold property at the
corner of King Square south and Sydney Street. Mr. J, F. H. Teed, Q. C., was present on behalf of the
company, and distributed copies of the letter, also attached plans, to the Council Members. Mr. F. A.
Morgan was also present on behalf of the company. Mr. Teed stated that the company, because of an Injunction
Order instigated by Cameron Properties Limited, cannot complete removal of the old four-storey building on
this property, and they now propose to use all the land now cleared of buildings, also the land on which the
remains of the old building still stand, as a parking space for cars; also they propose to erect a small
temporary building of plate glass, measuring 12 by 6 feet, to house attendants and heating for winter and to
instal facilities for replenishing oil and gasoline. Tbis would not be a service station and the building
would be a temporary one. The company ask the Common Council for permission to proceed with this parking
space as outlined. Mr. Teed felt that the permanent project, approved of by the Common Council in 1950,
could be proceeded with in a year, and the temporary parking space, etc, would be in operation only as long
as the litigation regarding the Court Order would last.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the project proposed by Irving Oil Company
Limited for their freehold property at the corner of King Square south and Sydney Street be referred to
the Town Planning Commission for a recommendation.
Messrs. Teed and Morgan withdrew from, the meeting.
Letters were read from the Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, Local No.
61, 'and the Director of Police with regard to salaries of Patrol Sergeants, the Union requesting that same
be brought up to the same standard as those paid to Captains of the Fire Department. The Union also
requested that a meeting be held, at the earliest opportunity, with the Common Council Members, the Executive
Director and the Director of Police to discuss violations of' the 1953 Working Agreement with the Union.
Mr. J. F, MaCMillan, president of the Union, advised that another matter which they wish to discuss at
such a meeting is Section 6 of the Working Agreement regarding seniority.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named letters be laid on the table
until the next meeting of' Common Council, when the Council will meet with representatives of the Saint
John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, Local No, 61, the Executive Director and the Director of
Police at 6,30 o'clock p.m., prior to the Council meeting.
Mr. MaCMillan and other members of' the Union wi-chdrew f'rom -coe mee-cing at tllis time.
Alderman MacCallum entered the meeting.
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7/fO/71SS: J're;l"~e". Agency Limited relative to the leasing of three City of Saint John vehicles to the contractor, Mr. Thomas S.
~ /~mel7~ Stephen, be received and filed and the recommendation contained therein regarding a policy in connection
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cash for the use of' these vehicles, whether they are used or not, until the job is f'inished; also, the City's
operators operate the machines and the construction company will pay them their wages at the City rate. The
City men are in charge of the maintenace of the machines, but the contractor must pay for such maintenance
work, and also f'or the necessary gasoline and oil to run these machines. This is on the same basis as that
employed by the Federal Government or any private contractor. The Executive Director stated that his
intention was to bring the contract in to Council in this matter, but the insurance company had to be con-
tacted f'irst. Alderman Belyea desired to ensure that the contractor would not use this machinery in such
a manner as to enable him to f'inish his contract in less time than if' .he were renting it from another source,
and so save on the cost of' rental. The Executive Director replied that this clause would be inserted in
the contract.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of The Thistle-
United Commercial Travellers Fall Fair Committee, they be granted permission to hold their Annual Fall Fair
in the Thistle Curling Rink, Dufferin Avenue, from Saturday, September 19th to Saturday, October 3rd, 1953
inclusive, and to hold, on the opening evening, a parade of automobiles and band from the head of King
Street ~o the Rink, starting at 7.15 p.m.
On motion of Alderman MacCallUIll
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of Simonds advising that
they guarantee the agreement of' Miss Florence McNamara to pay the necessary percentage of the cost of
installing a water extension to service a housing development in the Lakewood area, be received and filed
and the said guarantee accepted; and the necessary work proceeded with:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Superintendent of Water and Sewerage advising that the
estilnated cost of laying a two-inch copper pipe to service the above named development is $2,500.00, be
received and filed.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Greta G. Ryan
and Lloyd C. Ryan, joint owners of vacant land on. Nelson, Street, offering to lease such
land to the City for use as a parking space for the sum of $15.00 per month until such
time as it could be used for some business purpose, be received and referred to the Execu-
tive Director for a recommendation at the next meeting of Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Miss Audrey Turner
requesting that an arrangement be made with the City Works Department whereby three broken
bridges on the Tucker Park Road be replaced and the cost borne by the Turner family, be
received and filed and the request complied with if the cost in this connection is agreeable
to the Turner family.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Faculty of
Law, University of New Brunswick, expressing their appreciation relative to the matter of
repeirs to the asphalt path surrounding the Law School building, be received and filed.
Read a proposed agreement between the City of Saint John and City Transit,
Limited with respect to bus shelters, to be erected on the Mill Street Viaduct by the
company. Mr. F. S. Haycox, secretary of the Transportation Collllllittes; submitted a copy
of the plan for such bus shelters.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be asked to
negotiate with City Transit, Limited for the revision of Section 6 of the above named
Agreement in order to exclude the City from any liability regarding replacement of glass
except in cases of vandalism:
AND FURTHER that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
Agreement.
On motion of Alderman Teed
. Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. R. W.
Merryweather relative to th~ escape of smoke and other niu~ances from the ,stacks of the
plant of the New Brunswick Power Commission, advising that such nuisances cause property
damage and if allowed to continue, will result in demands for reduction in property valuation
due to inability of owners to paint and keep their premises in good condition, be received
and filed and Mr. Merryweather advised of action already taken by the Common Council and
replies received from the Commission on this nuisance.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr.
G. Earle Logan, Q. C. in the amount of $520.00 being the fee for his services as Sitting
Magistrate for the month of July - 26 days at $20.00, be paid.
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Tenders were opened for the supplying of salt.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
, Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tender of Bluewater Fisheries
Ltd. for the supplying of salt, be accepted, as follows:- 5 carloads of No. 4 Malagash
, mesh coarse salt pecked in 100 pound bags, delivered and piled in City warehouses on
, Rothesay Avenue, Portland Street and Queen Street, West, starting on or about September
15th, 1953, at 93~ per bag - all cars to be of 50 ton capacity re this price (should
this necessitate a greater tonnage of salt than required, total lower tonnage is
acceptable to company); price subject to sales tax if applicable.
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Tenders were opened for the demolition of Erin Street buildings.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tender of Foote Bros. enclOSing
cheque for $50.00 for the purchase and demolition of houses at 48, 52, 58, 60 and 60t rear
Erin Street as per tender specifications, be accepted.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
of Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of one new cylinder
for the Buda engine of one of the large trucks from Sicard Inc. at a cost of $103.02
and included in this year's Stores Department appropriation for Snow Control Truck
Repairs,
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On motion or Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the'request of the Director of Purchasing,
confirmation be granted fqr the 'purchase for the Water Depart~ent of a set of one and one-half ton chain
blocks from the Keith Brokerage Co. for the sum of-$133.00'plus tax covered by this year's appropriation for
Water Maintenance Contingencies.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted to purchase for the Water Department 5,000 feet of t-inch copper service
pipe, in addition to 10,000 feet purchased by tender from Canadian Fairbanks Morse Ltd. at the current price
for Municipalities, to be charged to this year's Water Stock Account.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Sanitation,
authority be granted to replace immediately the burnt out mesh and warped frame of the spark arrestor at
No. 1 incinerator, Pokiok, and accept the bid of Saint John Iron Works Limited for the job complete at a
price of $270.00 - this being the lO1o1er of t1o10 bids received.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Sanitation relative
to the need for the purchase of an electric portable vacuum cleaner for use in the Charlotte Street Market
building, such machine to cost approximately $126.00 to $180.00, be received and filed and the Executive
Director requested to secure bids on such a machine.
Alderman Belyea commented on the fact that there is poor ventilation in this Market. The
Executive Director outlined the measures 1o1hich have been taken in an effort to overcome this situation, and
suggested that the Council receive the report from the Director of Sanitation relative to same.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of Sanitation 1o1ith
respect to ventilation in the City Market be submitted to the Common Council.
Alderman Belyea noted that the ladies' public lavatory in the Market building is not avail-
able on Saturday afternoons or Sundays and felt that this situation should be rectified.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea, '
RESOLVED that the account from the Wilson Roofing Company in the
amount of $438,00 covering emergency'repairs to the Germain Street Market building roof, be paid:
AND FURTHER that the covering letter from the Director of Sanitation be received and filed.
Copies of the Road Engineer's Report and Report of the Fire Department which incorporates
that of the Electrical Inspector, for the month of June, and the Report of the Building Inspector for
July, were distributed to the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED,that the Report of the Road Engineer be received and
filed,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Report of the Fire Department and that of
the Electrical Inspector,' and the Report of the Building Inspector, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the audited statement of receipts and payments of
the Juvenile Court for 1952, prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. as per resolution of Common Council
of January 26th, 1953, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the T0101Il Planning Commission advising
that an application has been received from Mr. Raymond Parker to purchase and utilize Ne\llllB.ll Street between
Albert and Cunard Streets, and that as the properties fronting on Newman Street are in some cases utilized
for garages, etc. this street should not be sold and used for wood piling or other purposes, be received
and 'filed and Mr. Parker notified to this effect.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the reports from the Town Planning Commission and
the Director of Assessments relative to the offer of Mr. Charles F. Whelly to purchase Lot 16, Block 14,
Minnette Street, West Saint John, for the sum of $50.00, be received and filed and Mr. Whelly requested to
advise his intention regarding the use of such land.
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Margaret F. Driscoll to purchase the leasehold property at 131 Elliott Rowand 14 Crown Street for
the sum of $600.00, recommending that in view of the fact that these properties are being
brought up to minimum standards for housing in conjunction with the policies of the Saint
John Housing Commission, this land be sold to Mrs. Driscoll. A report from the Director of
Assessments stated that this land is assessed at $1,515.00, is leased to Mrs. Driscoll at
an annual rental of $39,00 and two portions of the lot are sub-let by her for total annual
rental of $70.40.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named letters be received
and filed and no action taken,'
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that the reports from the Town Planning
Commission and the Chairman, Board of Assessors, recommending that Mr. J. A. McNulty be sold
portion of Lot 1 on Edward Street and one-half of adjoining Lot 2, for the sum of $75.00, be
received and filed and the recommendation adopted, providing Mr. McNulty deposits with the
City the necessary sum of $200,00 reiative to construction of a building on such land, and pro-
viding the City will not be put to the added expense of having this lot surveyed after it
has been sold.
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Cb. ~ It(Cl/k, of the Fire Department advising of the resignation of Mr. Charles N. Callan from No.2
" ~~_es_ -.- - -an Salvage Corps and Fire Police at the August 3rd, 1953 meeting of the Corps and requesting
Sc51~l?, a51"Y-'Y that Mr. Callan's warrant be cancelled, be received and filed and the request complied with.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that consideration of the letters from the
Road Engineer relative to the 1953 works programme be deferred until Friday noon, August
14th, when the Common Council will meet with the Road Engineer in attendance.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
of the Fire Department, authority be granted to purchase the following approximate fire
alarm equipment required to provide necessary protection for the new housing units being
developed in the Rifle Range, and to make the necessary installation - such equipment to
cost between $1,000.00 and $1,200.00 and to be paid for as a capital expenditure:-
400 Ibs. No. 10 weather-proof semi-soft drawn wire
25 only 2 pin cross arma
25 " 'through bolts 14" & 16" long, galvanized,
50" square washers, galvanized
25 " lag screws, t" x 4"~ galvanized
25 " carriage bolts, 3/8" x 4-t" galvanized
50 " green glass insulators
50 " pins for cross arms
25 " cross arm braces
160 ft. No. 10 rubber covered wire
2 only 6 ft. gr9und rods
2" t" pipe insulators
2 " (3 fold) Fire Alarm boxes, non-interfering, succession,
sectional outside case
60 ft. t" diJ.uminum pipe.
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Alderman Belyea advised that there have been requests made that the Queen
Square, City proper, lighting be improved. The Executive Director advised that a report
is being prepared in this connection and will be submitted to Council.
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Seconded'by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of
the Street Lighting Committee, seven 400 watt luminaires be placed on Poles 26, 30, 34,
38, 42, 46 and 50, on Cranston Avenue, replacing the present 200 watt lights between
Rockland Road and Sixth Street, and one 200 watt light be placed on the New Brunswick
Telephone Company pole which is opposite the church on Second Street.
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on Spring and Summer Streets, advising that the addition of one light on Pole No.6,
Would improve the upper end of Spring Street. His Worship the Mayor advised that this
light would not be sufficient, but that at least two or three would be required.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the matter of street lighting
on Spring and Summer Streets be referred to His Worship the Mayor and the necessary
number of lights be installed'as he may decide are required.
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His Worship referred to the fact that Hydro poles are now located toward the middle of Mount
Pleasant Avenue, which obstructs traffic, and that such poles should be moved to their proper location.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a revised plan showing the new location of the curb
line on Mount Pleasant Avenue be submitted to the Power Commission of the City of Saint John in order that
they may place the Hydro poles now in the street, in compliance with such plan.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letters from Mr. Milton Reid, offering the
sum of $150.00 for the purchase of Lot 5, west Douglas Avenue, having a 39-foot frontage, and from Mr. James
S. Hoyt, offering the sum of $250.00 for the purchase of the same lot, be referred to the Town Planning
Commission and the Assessment Department for a recommendation.
The Executive Director distributed to the Common Council Members copies of the report
regarding assets and expenditures for the Coronation and Old Home Week celebrations.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the payment of the account of the Canadian Whitewear
Co., totalling $1,283.78, for decorations supplied relative to the Coronation and l70th Anniversary cele-
brations, be ratified.
Alderman Belyea advised that the washroom facilities for the employees of the City at the
barn on Rothesay Avenue are a disgrace to the City and requested that some action be taken to improve this
situation. Alderman Campbell suggested that this matter be left in the hands of the committee which investi-
gated this City property, and added that, the committee's report will be submitted to Council as early as
possible in this connection.
A lengthy discussion ensued concerning the above named report of the Coronation Committee.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the outstanding accounts in the amount of $26,719.90
(less the Canadian Whitewear Co. account which has already been paid) relative to the Coronation and 170th
Anniversay celebrations, be paid and the report regarding assets and expenditures in this connection be
received and filed.
Alderman Harrigan asked for an explanation of the item of $1,000.00 for the Forum and $200.00
to the H.M,C.S. "Brunswicker". The Executive Director replied that the amount for the Forum was for retain-
ing the building for a week for use in case of poor weather, however, the building was not used as the week
was fine. The amount to the "Brunswicker" was granted for entertaining the visiting navies during the week,;
Alderman MacCallum stated that the City had entertained the officers of the visiting navies and therefore
he could see no reason for the entertainment of the navies at "Brunswicker", and the "Brunswicker" were not
justified in asking for such a grant. He commented that the City should provide entertainment for the
ratings of visiting navies, instead of the officers only receiving such entertainment.
The Executive Director stated that he resents the fact that apparently an attempt is being
made to show that there is something crooked about the expenses in question, and advised that he is quite
prepared to stand behind the figures on the reports. He commented that the members of the Coronation
Committee are all reputable citizens of Saint John and no member of such Committee received any benefit from
the week's celebrations with the exception of Mr. A. V. F. Duffy, who was in charge of decorations.
Alderman Campbell noted the amount of over-expenditure above the $30,000.00 allowed by
Council, and stated that the citizens have to pay these expenses, and he feels that it is wrong.
The Executive Director advised that the meetings of the Coronation Committee were all adver-
tised in advance, were all public meetings, and the Admiral Beatty Hotel did not charge for the rooms used
for such meetings.
Alderman Harrigan stated that when he questions any item or anything taking place in the City
he does so as a representative of the people, and he takes serious objection to the Executive Director
stating that he resents the Council Members or any citizens asking any questions. Alderman Harrigan contendS
that there is an over-expenditure regarding the Coronation, etc. celebrations, which was not authorized by
this Council. His Worship the Mayor stated he feels that the celebrations were a good advertisement for
the City of Saint John, which justifies the expenses, and that the City JIlUst pay the accounts outstanding.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried, with Aldermen Belyea and Teed,
and His Worship the Mayor voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, Campbell and MacCallum voting "nay" and His
Worship the Mayor casting the deciding vote of "yea".
Alderman Campbell referred to the claim of Mrs. J. F. Hazen against the City of Saint John,
and the City Solicitor stated he felt that discussion of this matter should take place in legal session of
Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named matter be referred to legal
session of Common Council.
Messrs. Richard Pare, partner, and Scott J. Babin of Community Enterprises Limited entered
the meeting and were heard relative to the proposed housing project at the former Millidgeville Airport site.
Mr, Pare advised that his company are unable to proceed with the project as authorized by the Common Council
due to the fact that the Provincial health authorities will not allow the installation of septic tanks to '
service the houses. Suitable sewerage disposal facilities would cost about $65,000.00, according to figures
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obtained from Laurie & Lamb of Montreal, which capital expenditure thl!' company is not prepared
to make. Also, the company were unable to procure mortgage loans at this time. They suggest
that if the City is interested in developing this area, the company, instead of paying $100.00
for each lot as originally agreed, pay the sum of $325.00 for each lot (serviced) plus $100.00
as originally agreed, at the time of selling the house and lot, which would mean that each lot
would be sold for $425.00 by the company. It would take six months to procure the equipment
necessary for a filtration plant. The firm would be agreeable to pay $425.00 for each lot
taken up by them, but they would, not agree to a speculation of building 200 homes unless they
were certain they would sell. The company propose that the City undertake the capital expendi-
ture necessary to service the area with water and sewerage, etc. and they would guarantee to
build so many houses in one year, and if in the next year, they were not in a position to
build, then the area could be thrown open to anyone to take up the lots at those prices.
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Mr. Pare. assured the Council that his firm are not backing qut of any original
agreement, out they were 'interested in developing the area providing they could instal septic
tanks, which they were unable to do. The company is'still interested in the project.
The Executive Director advised that it would cost the City $82,000.00 for
water and sewerage, unpaved streets, and a small sewerage disposal area.
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Mr. Pare referred to the price which the company would ask for each house,
advising that they found that due to the lower income average, which exists here, they would
have to build cheaper houses, and in the project there would be an adjustment downwards to
zone the area in order to keep the better priced houses in one section, and the less costly
houses in another section.
Alderman Campbell noted that the finding of an alternative site is still a
possibility for the building of the houses by this firm. Alderman Teed noted that the
problem of deciding what area will be opened up for building now rests with the City, and
suggested that the matter of services be referred to the 1954 capital budget ~eetings.
Alderman Harrigan left the meeting at this time.
Messrs. Pare and Babin withdrew from the meeting, His Worship advising that
Community Enterprises Limited will be advised of further'developments on the matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the engine repairs to the ferry
that is, a new main engine cylinder, be approved to the extent of approximately
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Campbell, Belyea and His Worship the Mayor voting "yea" and Aldermen Teed and MacCallum
voting "nay".
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, At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Friday, the
fourteenth day of AugUst, A. D. 1953; at 12.00 o'clock noon
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor'
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
'Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive 'Director, F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director and C. R. Hannah, Road Engineer
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Messrs. J. F. H. Teed, Q. C. and F. A. Morgan, representing Irving Oil Company
Limited, and P. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary, Town Planning COllUDission
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Messrs. G. C. Chittick, George Mabee and T. S. Stephen, contractors
The Committee of the Whole having just been in session, reported verbally, as follows,
recommending namely:-
1. That the application of
of King Square south and Sydney Street,
Council. '
Irving Oil Company Limited relative to their property at the corner
be laid on the table until the nex~ regular meeting of Common
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Road Engineer in the above matter, be received and filed.
3. , That as per the recommendation of the Road Engineer, the holdback and deposit of Mr. George
Mabee relative to his contract for work at the Rifle Range, awarded to him by COllUDon Council resolution of
September 24th, 1952, be refunded if proper'written guarantee is received from Mr. Mabee that he will com-
plete the contract at the prices contained in his tender, and at such a time as the City requests him to do
so:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Road Engineer in this matter, be received and filed.
4. That the letter from the Road Engineer relative to additional expenditures necessary to con-
tinue the Street Department in operation on street maintenance work until the end of the present year, be
laid on the table until the next regular meeting of Common Council. '
Alderman Campbell withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted.
. On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that section 2 of the report be adopted.
Question being taken on the motion, Aldermen Teed and Belyea and His Worship the Mayor voting I
"yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum voting "nay", same was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded'by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that section 3 of the report be adopted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that section 4 of the report be adopted.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Fish and Game
Protective Association requesting permission to hold their second Annual Sportsmans Fair at St. Andrews
Curling Rink on the week of September 14th or 21st, be received and filed and permission granted the said 'I
organization to hold the Fair on the week of September 14th, due to the fact that The Thistle-United Commer-
cial Travellers Fall Fair will commence on September 19th.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of Mr. Daniel C. O'Reilly,
the present lessee of Stall No. 15 and Shelf No. c 12 in the City Market, south side, he be granted permisffion
to transfer to Mr. Herbert Attoe his rights to the said stall and shelf:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Attoe be accepted as the lessee of the above named stall and shelf.
On motion
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At a Connnon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Wednesday,
the twenty-sixth day of August, A. D. 195~, at 7.30 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director ' ' ,
On motion of AlderIDan MacCallum
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Seconaed by Alderm~n Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Connnon Council
of August 11th and 13th last be confirmed, copies of the'said minutes having been forwarded the
Members of the Common Council.
Messrs. Edward Charlton,. chairman, and George R. MelVin, Louis Doyle, J. Richard
Shiels and Earle Penny, were present on behalf of the Saint John Trades and Labor Council.
Mr. Charlton, spokesman for the delegation referred to the recent curtailment of service by City
Transit Limited buses on Chesley Street and stated that this curtailment is a definite hardship
for the, residents of the area. He advised that a delegation which appeared before the transporta-
company ,in protest"were told that if the service on this street was maintained as preViously,
the fares would have to be increased: The residents of the area feel that as they reside in the
City, they'are entitled to the service they received before ,the curtailment. He pointed out that
the need for such service must have been evident on the street, otherwise it would never have been
instituted. Mr. Charlton referred to the figure of $20,000.00 which the company claim they have
lost through operation of buses along Chesley Street, and stated that he could not credit same.
Mr. Melvin suggested that one-half of the West buses which no./ travel along Douglas Avenue, be
routed along Chesley Street, which would not cost the company more money.
Illder.m::1n$cl~iILl17 ,Alderman MacCallum stated he wished to be placed on record as supporting the delega-
tion and he felt they have a legitimate complaint and that the Council should do something to
rectify the situation.
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by the Council to ascertain what can be done to remedy the situation, and the delegation withdrew
from the,meeting.
The application of Irving Oil Company Limited concerning their property at the corner
of King Square and Sydney Street was discussed, Mr. J. F. H. Teed, Q.C. and Mr. F. A. Morgan
appearing on behalf of the company, and Mr. Ian P. Mackin and Mr. Gerry Farren, appearing on behalf
of the Saint John Service Station Operators Association. Messrs. Mackin and Farren stated that the
Association have no objection to the permanent office building and service station which the company
propose to construct on this land, but the majority of them are opposed to the erection of the
crystal station and pumps at the proposed parking space because such temporary measures sometimes
become permanent ones and they feel that there are more than enough service stations in the city
to take ,care of the needs of the district. Mr. Farren connnented that the service station operators
in the Association are paying a turn-over tax and they do not wish to compete with a temporary
structure which would not pay in anything to the City. Mr. Farren advised that he had been re-
quested by the president of the Association to appear before the Council on this matter.
Mr. Teed submitted letters signed by approximately 28 service station operators stating
they have no objection to the company being granted permission to proceed with the temporary pro-
ject for the land in question. He added that the assessed value of this land is over $16,000.00.
Mr. Mackin on reading the letters submitted by Mr. Teed, noted that five of the signatures are
those of residents of Lancaster, two are considered as independent station operators and all are
lessees of Irving Oil Company Limited.
Mr. Robert Young, representing Mr. George A. Cameron, advised that it is expected that
.-lithin the next thirty days Mr. Cameron and the company Ylill settle the matter of the Injunction
Order to the satisfaction of all concerned.
Messrs. Teed, Morgan and Farren withdreYl from the meeting at this time, the Mayor
assuring them that, the Common Council will give serious consideration to the matter.
The matter of additional expenditures necessary to ,continue the Street Department in
operation on street maintenance work until the end of the present year was then discussed, the
Executive Director advising that the balance left of the money appropriated for such street Ylork
will allow this Ylork to be carried on only to the end of the present month, and that an additional
$50,000.00 would be necessary to carry the Department until the end of the year. $8,000.00 at
, least will be required for sidewalk work.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the major street maintenance work be
carried on under a proper budget programme and that an additional over-expenditure be permitted
up to the amount of $20,000.00 for this purpose 1-1ith the provision that all sidewalks will be
provided in conjunction with the capital works programme - the cost in this connection to be paid
'for by a bond issue: .
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Road Engineer in the above connection be now taken
from the table and filed.
Question being taken, the resolution Ylas carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Conunon Council Members, approving of such work and the method of payment thereof.
Read a letter from the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Saint John Free
Public Library, relative to Mrs. J. G. Hart and the method of book selection in the Library.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of
the Saint John Free Public Library advising that the Board, after giving consideration to the letters,
resolutions 'of Common Council and petitions forwarded to the Board relative to Mrs. J. G. Hart and the
matter of book selection at the Library, is not prepared to depart from its existing policy in the selection
of non-fiction books, be received and filed and the action of the said Board approved on the matter.
Mrs. W. K. Ryder inquired if the citizens should submit a petition asking that the Library Board
resign, stating that she feels they would be within their rights to do so.
Alderman Whitebone stated he does not believe the Council have any right to deal further with
the matter and so far as he is concerned, as a Council Member, he \v.ill not listen to any further discussions.
He commented that the members of the Library Board were appointed by Council, and if the taxpayers do not
, feel that the Board or the Council have the best interests of the citizens in mind, they can only take one
course of action. Alderman MacCallum advised that he has obtained opinions on the question of dismissing
Library Board members and was advised that they cannot be removed until their terms of office expire. Mrs.
Ryder requested that it be placed before the Library Board that they are not pleasing the citizens and that
they be asked to voluntarily resign. '
On the question, Alderman Campbell asked to be placed on record as saying that in his opinion
the action of the Library Board in this instance is both arbitrary and arrogant in the extreme. They have
not only ignored the petitioners but also the endorsation of the Council to the last of the petitions. He
feels that the end result of this situation is that added staff will have to be acquired at the Library at
added expense to the citizens which will come before Council at budget time. He noted that replacements
are already being considered, for the position of chief librarian at an increase of from three to six thousand
dollars. If that is so, because of the position taken by the Library Board on this matter, he will take
the opportunity to oppose the granting of the Board's budget to cover same, when the matter comes before the
Council at budget time.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen Whitebone, Teed,
MacCallum and Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and, Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. D. Newel of the Copp Clark Co.
Limited, Toronto, relative to the resignation of Mrs. J. G. Hart from the position of chief librarian of the
Saint John Free Public,Library, be received and filed and forwarded to the Board of Commissioners of the
said Library for their information.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the said letter be received and filed.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen Tee~!
Whitebone, MacCallum and Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay".
The following letters were read relative to the proposed by-law with respect to the sale of
Kosher meat in the City of Saint John:- from Mr. Ian p. Mackin, barrister, on behalf of his client, the firm
of M. Gordon & Sons Limited who consider such a by-law to be a definite restriction of trade which would
create a monopoly in the Kosher meat business in this city and therefore oppose the enactment by the City of
any such by-law; from Mr. Wilfrid E. Clarke, barrister, advising that his clients withdraw any oppostion
to the proposed by-law; from the Congregation Shaarei-Zedek requesting that the proposed by-law be presented
to the Common Council at this meeting.
Alderman Teed felt that the Common Council would be out of order in enacting a by-law preventing
anybody from buying or selling any type of meats providing it is in conformity with the laws of the land.
He inquired why anybody should be given a monopoly, which is being asked for under the proposed by-law,
and commented that it is a matter of principle and he does not feel that the Council have the power or
authority to enact this by~law.
Rabbi A. Green, representing the Congregation, stated that they do not want a monopoly in any
sense of the word for anyone butcher to sell Kosher meat; if the butchers would apply, they would have the
right to sell this meat providing they would do so within the laws of the Jewish religion.
Mr. MaCkin, accompanied at the meeting,by Mr. Edward Gordon, advised that the meeting of the
Congregation held with respect to the proposed by-law was highly illegal as very few members of same were
present and that Mr. Gordon feels that the problem of the by-law was one for the Congreation and no-one else.
Mr. Gordon feels that they have gone far beyond their scope as a Congregation in bringing the matter before
the Council. At the meeting they held, there was no mention made of bringing the matter before the Council
to have it enacted as a by-law. Mr. Gordon requested that the matter be referred back to the Jewish Congre-
gation as an internal matter.
The Common Council advised the delegations that further discussion on the matter will take place
among the Council Members, and Messrs. Green, Gordon and Mackin withdrew.
The Executive Director advised that he and the Director of Police investigated the possibility
of circular traffic in the Thorne and Rothesay Avenues area, but it was proven to them by City Transit
Limited that it could not be done, and the only solution to the problem is the use of the reserved street.
Alderman Whitebone suggested that a three-way traffic light would solve the problem. The Director of
Police replied that the Traffic Committee recommended that three years ago, but it was not adopted by the
Council because it would cost $6,000.00. He advised that he considers the reserved street to be the solution
from an over-all picture, but if the City is not going to have the, reserved street, the suggested traffic
light would correct the situation in this location.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the system of utilizing the reserved street connect-
ing Thorne and Rothesay Avenues be given a trial for sixty days and that the said reserved street be graded
and oiled only' and signs provided in this connection, at the present time:
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traffic situation at the junction of Thorne Avenue and Rothe say Avenue, be received and tiled.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.,
chartered accountants, be engaged'as auditors for the Board of School Trustees of Saint John for
the current school year - July 1st, 1953 to June 30th, 1954:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said Board be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of The New Brunswick
Scottish Regiment, permission be granted to them to hold a parade, etc. as outlined in their
letter of August 20th in connection with their recruiting drive, which will be held during the
period September 19th to October 3rd.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Charles F. Whelly
advising that his client, who wishes to purchase Lot 16, Block 14, Minnette Street, West Saint
John, will, not reveal his intention regarding the lot, but that he can purchase another lot
suitable for his needs in the area, be received and filed.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Gerard J. Driscoll,
offering the sum of $300.00 for the purchase of the freehold of Lot 574, Germain Street, West
Saint John, presently leased to the Estate of John Jennings, and the letter from the Town Planning
Commission recommending the sale of this lot to Mr. Driscoll, and report from the Chairman, Board
of Assessors, be received and filed and the lot sold to Mr. Driscoll at the assessed value,
namely, $340.00, providing clearance is first obtained from the said lessee and providing Mr.
Driscoll, deposits with the City the required sum guaranteeing that a building will be erected on
this lot.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from 11r. Robert J. Arseneau
offering to purchase Lots 9 and 10 and part of Lot 8, ~rest Cranston Avenue for the sum of $300.00
for landscaping purposes, and the reports from the Town Planning Commission and Chairman, Assessors
be received and laid on the table until the next meeting of Common Council and referred to the
Town Planning Commission for a report as to whether or not this land is connected, with the
project proposed for the Somerset Street and Wellesley Avenue area.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Town Planning
Commission, the application of Mr. J. G. Henderson to purchase 100 feet by 60 feet of Suffolk
Street, West Saint John for $100.00 be tabled until after the, next meeting of the Commission on
September 8th.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letters from Mr. Howe Cowan, on
behalf of his client, offering the sum of $50.00 for Lot 99, Wright Street; from the Chairman,
Assessors, advising that the assessed value of same is $300.00, and from the Town Planning
-;0, .;P,0. nt7 Commission recommending the sale of this lot, be received and filed and the lot sold to Mr.
otJ/::, '/7/7/j Cowan I s client for $150.00, subject to the necessary deposit with the City of the stipulated
.0.0/TJml.sSlon ,amount guaranteeing construction of a building on same:
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of this lot for assessment purposes.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. Paul Barry, barrister,
on behalf of his client, Mr. Edward Furness, offering to purchase the lot measuring 50 by 100
feet on the southerly corner of Block C on Union Point Road in Lancaster, which is presently
leased to Mr. Furness, and the reports from the Chairman, Assessors and the Town Planning
Commission in, this connection, be received and filed and the Assessment Department requested to
submit what they feel is a fair selling price in ,view of current market conditions.
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On motion of Alderman ~1acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer, O'Connell &
Hanington, barristers, relative to Lots 278 and 279, Elliott Row, leased to Mrs. 11argaret F.
Driscoll, which Mrs. Driscoll has offered to purchase from the City, be laid on the table
until information is received from the prospective purchaser as to what freehold portion of this
land she desires to acquire.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the reports from the Town Planning Commission
and the Chairman, Board of Assessors relative to the offers of Messrs. Milton Reid and James S.
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Hoyt to purchase Lot 5, west Douglas Avenue, be received and filed - the Chairman recommending that as
Mr. Reid has definitely expressed his intention to erect a home on this lot and whereas Mr. Hoyt has not
stated any such intention, that it be offered to Mr. Reid for the sum of $250.00, the amount offered by
Mr. Hoyt for same - and the said recommendation adopted:
AND FURTHER that it be understood that the sale price in way affects the value of the land for
'assessment purposes.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Greta G. Ryan and Lloyd C. Ryan, owners of vacant
land on Nelson Street which they offered to lease to the City for use as a parking space, be advised that
at the present time the City has no interest in this property:
AND FURTHER that the report of the Executive Director be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Valmont J. Savoy offering the sum
of $40.00 for the purchase of the building now under the control of the Recreation Advisory Committee and
situated at the Lancaster Street Playground, West Saint John, with the intention of removing the said
building himself, be received and filed and the offer accepted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor be authorized to pass for payment
the accounts for the various band concerts held during 1953.
Tenders were opened for building repairs and improvements to the City Fire Stations.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tenders on the above named work be received and laid
on the table and referred to the next capital works budget.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of PurChasing,
authority be granted to advertise for tenders on coal as required for another year by various Departments.
Alderman Teed stated he felt that the City should call for tenders, in connection with the
examination of the Public Works building, for an oil-firing stoker unit, ~nlich could be used in any building
besides the said Works building. Alderman Campbell advised that the committee will submit their report at
the next meeting of Council relative to this property and suggested that the matter of the stoker be
referred to the committee for inclusion in their report.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing
authority be granted for the purchase of 4 sets of integrator and recorder clocks for the Water Department
for Venturi meter guages for replacement of old ones, to cost $155;00 per set plus tax and duty, from Keith
Mercer Reg'd. who are Canadian agents for these machines - the amount being chargeable to this year's appro-
priation for Water Maintenance Meters.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a new radiator core for the Stores Department for the
Caterpillar grader from Tractors & Equipment Ltd. for emergency replacement, to cost in the vicinity of
$l25.00 and being chargeable to this year's appropriation for Vehicle Repairs.
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To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the follOWing Departmental Accounts for the month of July:
16,546.94
6,068.37
11,459.66
361.67
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833.77
4,507.78
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Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of July last amounting to $595,917.52
as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Land, Buildings and Ferry Depts.
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex. Provo
Purchases, subject 4% S. Tax)
Saint John, N. B.,
August 24, 195:3.
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(sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the amounts in the Comptroller's Report be
paid as recollUDended and the Breakdown of the said Report be laid on the table untii the next
meeting of Common Council, also the Departmental Accounts Report, Cash Receipts Report and
Monthly Expenditures Report - all for the month of July last - copies of each report having'
been supplied the, Council Members. '
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded ~ Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation Committee
advising that they have surveyed a site for a permanent bus shelter on Market Square, City, and
have requested City Transit, Limited to proceed with the erection of a permanent shelter on a
location selected by the Committee, be received and filed.
Read a letter from the Director of Police concerning proposed excavation to supply
additional stora8e space under the new addition presently being constructed at Police Head-
quarters and also to construct an additional storey to the said addition. A letter from Mooney
Construction Company quoted a total of $5,510.00 as the cost of such additional work, which is
over and above the contract awarded to them on July 27th last for $6,000.00.
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On motion ~f Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above named letters be received and
filed and no action taken - the original plan for the addition to the Police Headquarters
building to be proceeded with for the present.
The Committee'of the Whole having been in session at 6.30 o'clock p.m. this date
with the Executive Director, the Director of Police and representatives of the Saint John
Policemen's Federal Protective Association, Local No. 61, the following ,resolution was adopted.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that decision on the matter discussed with the
above named Association in'Committee of the Whole this date be deferred until a meeting is held
for consideration of the matter on a day to be arranged during the week of August 31st next.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that permission be granted Irving Oil Company Limited
to proceed with the following project, namely:- to use the company-owned property situated at
the corner of King Square south and Sydney Street as a parking area and in connection with such
use, to erect a small building as a shelter for attendants and in connection with its use as a
parking lot, to instal retail gasoline outlets - this project to be a temporary one only and to
be in operation only until matters relating to the Injunction Order restraining the company from
completing the demolition of the old Lansdowne House are settled by the parties concerned which
will allow the company to proceed with the construction of the permanent building on this land:
AND FURTHER that the letters submitted by the said company and J1rs. Irene B. Key be
received and filed.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen Whitebone,
Teed, MacCallum, Harrigan and Belyea voting "yea" and Alderman Campbell abstaining from voting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letters pertaining to the proposed
Kosher meat by-law be received and filed and the by-law, entitled "A Law to Regulate the Sale
of Kosher Meat in the City of Saint John", as proposed by the Congregation Shaarei-Zedek, be
read a first, second and third time and that it be passed and ordained and the Common Seal
affixed thereto:
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AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the immediate preserva-
. tion of the public health, public safety and public peace, the same shall go into' effect and
operation as of this date.
The City Solicitor advised that he does not like to see this by-law enacted due
to the fact that the above named Congregation is not in complete accord on the matter, and
felt that the Council is on very dangerous ground in this respect.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen White-
bone, MacCallum, Campbell a~d Harrigan voting "yea", Alderman Teed voting "nay" and Alderman
Belyea abstaining from voti~g.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Transportation Committee be requested
to direct the City Transit,JGimited to restore the bus service on Chesley Street on its former
basis.
Alderman White bone inquired regarding the report which was to have been submitted
by the Executive Director on the requests for classiflcation of employees submitted by the City
Hall Employees Union. The ~ecutive Director replied that the report will be ready for
submission at the next Council meeting.
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Read a letter from Mr. Frank S. Cliff, barrister, advising that the sum of $800.00, offered by
the City to his clie.nt, Mr. Emery vi.. Hyslop, for, th.e purchase of the remainder of the parcel of land on the
Sandy Point Road, is not acceptable to Hr. Hyslop, who asks $1,500.00 for such land.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Secotrled by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John expropriate the above named
property of Mr. Emery W. Hyslop in order to settle this matter.
Alderman MacCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Secotrled by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Dr. P. L. Pratley relative to the account
of the Richard & B. A. Ryan Ltd., relative to the construction pf the 11111 Street Viaduct, which the said
company claim is owed them by the City of Saint John, be received and filed and Dr. Pratley advised that
this Common Council accept no responsibility.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that Miss M. O. Magee be offered the sum of $117.94 in
full settlement of all claims against the City of Saint John.
Alderman Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating he does not believe the City has any
liability to provide catch basins and if they become blocked with debris it might be caused by the precipita-
tion involved in the case.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Secpnded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that tenders - to close on or before September 8th, the date
of the next Common Council meeting - be called by the. City of Saint John for the immediate repairing of the
basement floor of the Saint John Free Public Library building; such repairs estimated by the Building
Inspector to cost approximately $3,000.00 which covers the laying of a cement floor and asphalt tiles to
match the section already done:
AND FURTHER that the particular area of the said floor which is in a dangerous condition be
fenced off and the public excluded from same until such repairs are made:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Chairman of the Board of Conmdssioners of the Library,
enclosing a letter from Mr. S. Roy Kelly in the above matter, be received and filed.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Tues- ,
day the 'eighth day of September, A. D. 1953, at ,9.30 o'clock p.m~
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, 14ayor
Aldermen CampbeJ.l,Harriga~,l1acCallUIjl, Teed and l'lhitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. 'S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director, and C. R. Hannah, Road Engineer of the Department of Works
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that minutes of the Common Council
meeting o~ August 26th last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been furnished the
Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Breakdown of the Comptroller's
Report, the Departmental Accounts Report, the Cash Receipts Report and the Monthly Expenditures
Report - all for the month of JUly last - be now taken from the table and filed.
110ved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell ,
RESOLVED that the above named reports be now
taken from the table and filed and no further overtime be paid to City Hall employees and any
previous Orders in Council inconsistent with or repugnant to this resolution be hereby rescinded.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried,
with Aldermen Teed and Campbell voting "yea", Alderman vlhitebone voting "nay" and Alderman
MacCallum refraining from'voting.
Alderman Belyea entered'the meeting at this time.
Alderman Cronpbell noted that extenuating circumstances relative to the above
amendment to the motion can be brought before the Council by the Executive Director for consideration.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that the application of Mr. George C.
Chittick to purchase certain lots on Cushing Street, Lancaster, be again laid on the table until
the next meeting of Council.
Read a letter from Mr. Ian p. Mackin, Barrister, on behalf of the Service
Station Operators' Association relative to the ~-law relating to the early closing of automobile
service stations in the City of Saint John, advising that the Association wish to present a more
up-to-date by-law.
The Common Clerk stated that His Worship the Mayor had been contacted by
Mr. F. A. Morgan, solicitor for Irving Oil Company Limited, \iho requested that any further dis-
cussion on this matter be deferred until the next/Council meeting, when their counsel, Mr. J. Paul
Barry, who is out of the city at present, may have an opportunity to study the proposed by-law.
His Worship advised that he had agreed to defer the matter as requested by Mr. Horgan.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the action of His Worship the
Mayor be ratified in this connection.
Mr. Mackin and members of the above named Association who were present at the
meeting, withdrew.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
H. /if ' 71 /~ ._D Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
I,/r.s. l'.I::1r/On.o. .L//.u..7kIIJ RESOLVED that Mrs. Marion B. Buchan be granted
7Jer>Jo/ition .0 -f" permission until the end of September, 1953 in which to complete demolition of the house at
bu//dinj 69 Moore Street and the barn on the south side of the said street - these properties belonging
J3-.cyer';'_- tb'1:t1-tJrE to the Estate of l1ary Gormley:
~t: ~h/~rnfkJ AND FURTHER that the letter from Mrs. Buchan in this respect be received and
J J I filed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the matter of placing the Ferry
"Loyalist" in service again be tabled until the end of the present month.
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To the COMl40N COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
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Your Committee begs to report that it sat on September 4th last at 12.00 o'clock
noon, in the Mayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor Patterson, Aldermen Belyea,
Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone, Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, F. S.
Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director, J. J. Oakes, Director of Police, and John F.
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1. That from this date, the provisions of Section 212 of the Rules and Regulations for the Saint
John Police Force be strictly adhered to.
2. That as per the request of the Board of School Trustees of Saint John, authority be granted to
close St. Patrick Street, between Richmond and Clarence Streets, for the undernoted periods to provide
interim play space for the school children of the new Prince Charles School until other space is provided
for this purpose, the required periods being:- 8.45 - 9.00 a.m.; 10.30 - 10.45 a.m.; 1.15 - 1.30 p.m. and
2.30 - 2.45 p.m.; - the School Board staff to provide for the erection and removal of the necessary barricade!
during the stated periods.
3. That His Worship the Mayor appoint a committee, consisting of Aldermen Whitebone, Harrigan and
Teed and the four Members of the Legislative Assembly from the City of Saint John,' to meet with the City
Engineer and obtain estimates of costs and figures and, in turn, to meet with the Provincial Government for
trie said Government to share in the cost of City Road:
AND FURTHER that the work on City Road be postponed until ,the said meeting is held.
Saint John, N. B.,
September.8th, 1953.
Yours respectfully,
(sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson,
Chairman.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the report be received and filed and the recommenda-
tions contained therein adopted.
A delegation representing the Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486, composed of
Miss D. Nixon and Messrs. T. G. Mullaly, President, H. R. Sewell and T. D. Owens, was present at the meeting
for further discussion of classification of positions. The Executive Director advised that it would cost
the City $55,654.00 per year if this were put Into effect, up to the maximum wages requested by the Union.
t'!r. Mullaly advised that the Union would be prepared to accept the adjustment in wages necessi-
tated by the setting up of the Classification, over a period of three years rather than in one year, as they
formerly requested - the increases to be divided into three equal ports, one for each year, until the maxi-
mum amount would be reached. If this is not acceptable to Council, the Union woUld be prepared to negotiate
further on the matt'er. Any increase this year would be retroactive to the first of 1953.
The Executive Director stated that if increases were granted over the suggested three-year
period, the cost to the City per year during that time would be $18,666.00.
On motion of Alderman \1hitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the proposal as submitted by City Hall Employees Federal
Union No. 486 be accepted, which means the acceptance of the following:- (1) the classification of positions;
(2) the minimum wage scale pertaining to same; (3) the maximum wage scale pertaining to same; (4) the said
maximum wage scale to be reached over a three-year period, commencing January 1st, 1953.
Alderman, Teed advised that he is in hearty disfavour of the granting of any increases to civic
employees of any departments during this year or any other year he may be in office as he feels that going
any farther regarding same woUld be out of order and reason.
Moved in amendment by Aldennan Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that this matter be tabled until the next regular meeting
of Cownon Council for further study.
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Teed, Harrigan, MacCallum and Campbell voting "yea" and Aldermen Whitebone and Belyea voting "nay".
Read a letter from the Saint John District Labour Council requesting information with respect
to a fair wage clause which was to be embodied in every contract of the City of Saint John that was let out
to private contractors for street paving and street repair work. The letter also referred to the contract
of Mr. George Chittic~, for rough grading, claiming that he has been paid extras on this contract. Refere'nce
was also made to the use of City owned equipment by a private contractor.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named letter be received and filed and a
general reply be given by the Executive Director and Common Clerk to the queries contained in same.
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone '
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade Council
requesting information regarding City owned construction equipment which is presently or has been used by
private contractors during 1953, be received and filed and the requested information furnished the said
Board by the Executive Director and Common Clerk, and a co~ of such report be furnished the press.
Alderman Campbell requested that the Common Council Members be supplied with copies of the above
named report to the Board of Trade.
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On motion '.of Alderman IVhitebone
Secended by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the copy of the Notice of Appeal made to
the Motor Carrier Board by City Transit, Limited from an order .of the TransportatienCemmittee
made on August 31st, 1953 instructing the company to rest ere the bus service on Chesley Street
on its former basis, be received and filed.
The Council instructed the City Soliciter to have a member .of his 'department
present at the hearing in this cennection.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee relative to bus routes and rates .of fare of City Transit, Limited in the City .of
Saint John, and in particular, the Chesley Street bus service, be received and filed.
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Alderman Whitebone felt that the Council, as representatives of the people, have
te adopt some kind of a policy if the transportation company is going to be allowed to reduce
the service in all the districts where they do net shrn~ a profit. He noted that the company
guaranteed adequate service to the City when the operation of the bus system was granted them,
and cemmented that he 'does net feel they are giving adequate service to the City. In order to
do so, they have to service the non-paying routes as well as these 'shewing a prefit. Alderman
White bone added that the City has never been able to determine what the company means by
"adequate" service.
On metion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter frem the Saint, Jehn District
Labour Council advising of their strong objectien to a further increase in bus fares by City
Transit ,Limited 'in the City of Saint John and fringe areas,' and to the curtailment of bus
services by the said company at any time, be received and filed.
Read a letter from The Saint John Law Society recommending that an additional storey
be built on the addition being made to the Pelice Court building to supply a room adjacent
to the Saint John City Ceurt for the use 'of solicitors and their clients and witnesses. Alderman
Campbell moved that the letter be received andfiled and the Society advised they can take out
of the expanded space whenever practical, but there was no 'secender.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the recommendation be adopted.
The Executive Director felt that this action is a little late' as the foundation
would have to be laid to take care of the sec.ond storey. It would be necessary for him to '
procure a new estimate.
Moved in ameooment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that any further additions to the Saint John
Police Headquarters building be referred to the 1954 capital works budget.
Question being taken en the amendment to the motion, Aldermen Campbell and Teed
voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan, Belyea, MacCallum and White bone voting "nay", same was
declared lost.
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Alderman Campbell moved in amendment that the matter be tabled until the next
Council meeting and the Council l.ook into the matter further, but there was no seconder.
Question being taken on the metion, same was declared carried with Aldermen White-
bone, 'Harrigan, MacCallum and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Teed voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman White bone
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RESOLVED that the work relative to building an
additional storey to the new addition at Police Headquarters be paid for as a capital expendi-
ture, not to exceed $5,000.00.
Questi.on being taken, the motion was declared carried with Aldermen Whiteb.one,
MacCallum, Belyea and Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Teed voting "nay".
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The City Solicitor advised that a capital expenditure would require payment by
bond issue.
Alderman Campbell moved that the City call for tenders for the above named new
addition, but there was no seconder.
On motion .of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Saint' John
County Little League baseball, they be granted permissien to hold a Chicken Barbecue on
the grounds and inside the Thistle Curling Club, Dufferin Row, on Thursday, September 10th
for the boys who make up the teams of the League.
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Seconded Qy Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. Milton Reid, the purchaserof L.ot 5, west
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AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. Reid in this connection, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George A. Cameron relative to
the building programme of Irving Oil Company Limited for their property at the corner of King Square and
Sydney street, be received and filed. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Atlantic Auto Parts requesting that
consideration be given to the relocation of the newly established bus stop on the west side of Wall Street
to its former location, i. e., closer to the corner of Paradise Row, be received and referred to the Execu-
tive Director for action, if possible, through the Traffic and Transportation Committees.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
R,SSOLVED that the account submitted by Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C.,
in the amount of $520.00, being his fee for services as Sitting Magistrate during August, 1953 _ 26 days at
$20.00, be paid. ,
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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- G/E/rtnan, HSJ'eS.f{i1J RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors relative
,.(dWdrd /Urness to the offer of Hr. Edward Furness to purchase a lot, which is presently leased to him by the City, size 50
by 100 feet in Block C, Union Point Road, Lancaster, be received and filed and Mr. Furness offered the said
lot for $300.00:
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AND FURTHER that the previous resolution of Council of JUly 27th last, regarding non-sale of
City-owned land in Lancaster, be waived in this instance.
Read a letter from the Road Engineer in reply to that of Mr. Gibbs, 25 Sewell Street regarding
Sewell Street hill. The Road Engineer outlined the steps which could be taken to improve this street. The
Executive Director stated that there is a parcel of land which Property Finance Limited has offered to deed
to the City free of charge, in order to change this street line and the Road Engineer is now preparing a
plan in this connection.
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above named letter be laid on the table until the
Road Engineer submits the plan now being prepared, regarding same.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Superintendent of the Water
am Sewerage Department, he be granted authority to attend the annual convention of the Canadian Institute
on Sewerage and Sanitation to be held,in the General Brock Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ontario, on October 26th,
27th am 28th.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that authority be granted to proceed with the painting of
the steel lighting standards on the Viaduct, the lowering of the four bracket lights over the stairways at
the Union Station about four feet, and the installation of a bracket attached to the side of the Viaduct
in order to light the walk from the pedestrian ramp to Mill Street - such alterations to cost approximately
$250.00, plus cost of painting:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Electrical Inspector in,this regard, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RFBOLVED that copies of the following reports be distributed to
the COImnon Council 11embers and the reports be laid on the table until the next meeting, namely:- Water and
Sewerage Dep'l.rtment Report, Fire Department Repol't incorporating tha.t of the Electrical Inspector, Road
Engineer's Report and the Police Department Report - all for the month of JUly last.
Alderman Belyea requested that the Executive Director have a hole in the sidewalk, north King
Street, repaired.
Alderman Teed stated that he had noticed that asphalt applied to the sidewalks this season does
not appear to be as fine in texture as that applied in other years, and that when used on main streets in
the city, spoils the appearance of the sidewalks for visitors. Mr. Hannah advised that the finer material,
sand seal, is more expensive for the City to produce. The Executive Director stated that he \1111 investigate
the increased price for sand seal coa.ting on these sidewalks to see what can be done about applying it for
the balance of the season.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman 14acCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of PurChasing,
authority be granted to advertise for tenders on 150 gallons of permanent anti-freeze for the Stores Depart-
ment for.use in the City motor vehicles and chargeable to the various Departments through Stores, as before.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a directory board to show the location of
tenants in the Market building, of the same style as that in City Hall, from the local agents,
Flewwelling Press Ltd., to cost in the vicinity of $150.00, also to purchase 150 to 200 white
letters and numbers at $10.40 per hundred.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the
advising of repairs required to the City Fire Stations, be received and filed.
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/ LU' /~, ' RESOLVED that buildings owned by Property Finance Limited,
1J-Pf1ert): hnanre //d which are located at 58 and 60 Prince Echtard Street and which are in a dangerous and dilapidated
?rtJ/,er~ .98'</ to condi tion, be demolished:
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Tenders were opened for the supplying of coal.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the tenders for the supplying of coal for
the various civic departments be referred to the committee which is' studying the matter of
heating at the Department of Works buildings on Rothesay Avenue.
Read report of the committee appointed to study tenders for the Fire hose and ladder
truck.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the committee be adopted.
Mr. Harry Thompson, the representative of Bickle-Seagrave Limited, one of the companies
which tendered a bid on this equipment, spoke in support of his firm's fire apparatus, outlining
the various points regarding same, and stated that they are the only 100 per cent' Canadian builders
of fire fighting apparatus.
The Director of the Fire Department entered the meeting at this time and a discussion
ensued regarding the' type of vehicle necessary to meet the requirements of the City in this regard.
In reply to queries, he advised that both Bickle-Seagrave Limited and the LaFrance Fire Engine
and Foamite Limited equipment have been used by the City and have Deen satisfactory; but the City
several years ago had a four-wheel drive vehicle which was most unsatisfactory.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared lost with Aldermen Campbell,
Teed and MacCallum voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, Whitebone and Belyea voting "nay" and His
Worship the Mayor casting the deciding vote of "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter be tabled.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared lost with Aldermen Teed,
MacCallum and CampbelL voting "yea", Aldermen Belyea, Whitebone and Harrigan voting "nay" and
His Worship the Mayor casting the deciding negative vote.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that no action be taken at this time regarding
the purchase of this equipnent and that an investigation be made relative to the idea of addiilg :
front two-wheel brakes to the present equipment.
Question being taken, the motion was declared lost, with Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum
and Teed voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, Belyea and White bone voting "~" and His \10rship the
I~yor casting the deciding negative vote.
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Alderman Harrigan moved that the lowest tender be accepted, but there vms no
seconder.
On motion of Alderman Teed
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Building Inspector in ,this connection be
received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. W. K. Ryder and Mrs.
J. F. Edgecombe on behalf of the petitioners, relative to the ,Board of ,Commissioners of the Saint
John Free Public Library, be received and filed and the recommendations contained therein adopted
in the order in which they are recommended.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. W. K. Ryder and
Mrs. J. F. Edgecombe on behalf of the petitioners, relative to the Board of Commissioners of
the Saint John Free Public Library, be received and filed.
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Teed, MacCallum and Harrigan voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Belyea and Campbell voting
"nayll.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Telephone Company,
Limited relative to the need for a by-law prohibiting the attachment of signs and posters of various kinds
on telephone and power poles due to the hazard created by same to their employees, be received and filed and
the by-law required in this connection be prepared.
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Read a letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council off~ring a strong protest on behalf
of the Ennters and Decorators Union, Local 1151, against the City of Saint John firemen performing the
painting of the various Fire stations which is not in line with their duties and is an infringement on the
rights of the painting trades. Alderman Whitebone moved that the request of the Union be complied with and
instructions be issued the Director of the Fire Department that the members of the Fire Department are to do
no further work in and, about the Stations which is done by ordinary tradesmen, but there was no seconder.
On motion Of Alderman Teed
Seconded by, Alderman MacCallum , .
RESOLVED that the letter be received and filed.
, Alderman Whitebone voted "nay" to this resolution.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum,
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. William J. King relative to the
installation of water facilities from the present terminal to the vicinity of his residence at 194 Rope
Walk Road, be received and filed.
The Executive Director stated that he will advise Hr. King that the work of installation has
commenced.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman vihitebone ,
RESOLVED that Mr. John A. I1cNulty, the purchaser of City lots off
Edward Street, be allowed to make a deposit of $50.00 with the City of Saint John in place of the usual
$200.00, guaranteeing the construction of a building on the said land, commencine; next spring:
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. I1cNulty in this connection be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Paraplegic Association,
Maritime Division, requesting that the City of Saint John make a grant to the Association in aid of their
work, be received and filed.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the ",bove resolution.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John accept from property owners of
City of Lancaster, who wish water installed on their premises, any one of the following guarantees:-
A cash deposit of the amount of the cost of installation of such water.
2. A bond of a reputable insurance company guaranteeing payment of the cost of installation of such water.
3. A guarantee from the person requiring \1ater, signed also by two other property owners of the City of
Lancaster, each of whom rn~ real estate in an assessed,value of, at least double the amount of the required
guarantee, guaranteeing payment of the cost of installation of such water and such real estate to be free of
liens and encumbrances to at least i~an amount doubled that of the required guarantee; such guarantee and
guarantors to be subject to the approval of the Executive Director, the Common Clerk and the Director of the
Department concerned of the City of Saint John.
4. The guarantee of the Lancaster City Council guaranteeing payment of the cost of such water.
Alderman Belyea called the attention of the Council to the need for a boat house and club house
at Lily Lake relative to the City's rowing equipment, but commented that there has, been no agreement entered
into with the Saint John Horticultural Association as yet in this connection. He moved that the Common
Clerk prepare an agreement, satisfactory to both parties, wherein the City will be able to erect a boat house,
should they so desire, or to move anything they erect at this location to s'ome other location. There was no
seconder to this motion.
The Executive Director believed that the Association have agreed to a spot where the boat house
can be built, and to the City removing it if desired from this location. The boat house would be built
from salvaged lumber from Chesley Street.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
, . RESOLVED that no action be taken on this matter until a letter is
received fram the secretary of the Saint John Horticultural Association, signifying the Association's
agreement to the plan as outlined by Deputy Mayor Belyea regarding rowing equifIIlent.
The Executive Director advised that he woUld write the Association, asking for the above named
letter.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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Alderman Whitebone withdrew from the meeting at this time.
The Executive Director advised that the meeting of the committee appointed by the
COllUDon Council sitting in Committee of the ~Ihole on September 4th last, with respect to City
Road, had met.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted:-
WHEREAS the City of Saint John is proceeding with the rebuilding of City Road by
paving a 46 foot roadway;
AND viHEREAS the said City Road is a through highway for the Province;
AND WHEREAS the tentative estimated cost is $45,900.00 made up as follows:-
4,000 lin. ft. single track and ties removal
1,000 cu. yds. concrete backfill
Burn, peel and tack-coat 11,000 sq. yds.
Pave 2,500 tons asphalt
Engineering and supervision
$1,600.00
12,000.00
5,500.00
22,500.00
4.300.00
'$45,900.00
@ 0.40
@ 12.00
@ 0.50
@ 9.00
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Highway Act provides for a sharing of cost of through
highways with municipalities up to two-thirds of the cost;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial budget has been compiled for 1953:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government be requested to contribute fifty
per cent of the cost to the said City of Saint John and provide for same in their 1954 budget.
Mr. Hannah, the Road Engineer, advised the meeting that in compliance with Connnon
Council resolution of August 14th last he was present to report on monthly progress with the
rough grading work. He stated that the amount of the contract was $16,900.00 and the Council
granted an additional $10,000.00 on August 14th, but at too end of August the estimate
amounted to $27,233.87. The West Side work is now completed and the contractor is working
in the North End. Mr. Hannah stated that the contract is about one-third completed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that an additional expenditure of $15,000.00
be authorized for rough grading on city streets.
Question being 'taken on the motion, same was declared carried with His Worship the
,Mayor, Aldermen Belyea and Teed voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum voting "nay"
and Alderman Campbell abstaining from voting.
Mr. David M. Lunney and Mr. p. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary, TO\<Tn Planning
Commission were present at the meeting. Mr. Lunney read a letter from his principals in
Montreal, who request that some decision be reached regarding their proposed project regarding
a shopping centre at the Rifle Range, by the middle of the present month. The purpose of
the option which they desire on the land they require is for them to continue with their
engineering survey which woUld cost a considerable amount of money - several weeks of engineer-
ing work already having been completed. They have tentative plans prepared for the site, and
they have no alternative site in mind for the project.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that at the first meeting of the Connnon
Council in October, Mr. David M. Lunney be given an answer in this connection.
Mr. Lunney withdrew from the meeting.
Correspondence from the Town Planning Commission and from Simpsons-Sears Limited
was read relative to the firm's building project proposed for the City of Saint John in the
Rifle Range area, or in the ~min Street area. Mr. Fowler did not believe that this firm woUld
have an opinion ready by October 5th on the site for their project, unless they would send
their engineer here immediately to obtain his report. The Common Clerk was instructed to
arrange a meeting between Common Council Members and representatives of this company in
Montreal on September 22nd or 23rd to discuss the matter.
Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission advising that Mr. A. H. Dickie,
who had approached the Connnon Council in May last regarding his proposal to erect a super-
market in the Rifle Range on the business location, has submitted a plan for a super-market
which is satisfactory to the Commission. A plan was submitted >lith the letter showing the
area proposed for the cOllUDercial centre in this area, and the letter stated that if the
Council approve of this location, permission could be given to obtain the concurrence of the
Province and Central Y~rtgage and Housing Commission in the housing agreement immediately.
Mr. Fowler advised verbally that Mr. Charles O'Keefe, who had made application
at the time Mr. Dickie made his application, for permission to proceed >lith a modern groceteria,
has submitted no plans as yet to the Commission. Hr. FO>ller further advised that Mr. Dickie's
project would have no bearing on that of Mr. David M. Lunney. The Town Planning Commission
recorrnnend that the lot fronting 300 feet and having a depth of lOO (sho>ln in red on the
submitted plan) be retained for Mr. Dickie who has the money ready to proceed with his
project.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. Dickie be given authority to proceed
with his project, subject to the approval of the proper authorities.
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The matte r of the claim of Mrs. .J. F. Hazen against the City of Saint John ~ras discussed.
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the 13th day of April last.
Moved in ame.ndment by Alderman MacC'allum
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Mrs. Hazen be offered a settlement of $1,000.00 as of
_t!lC$,JF !4un
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mrs. Hazen be offered a settlement of $1,000.00, in full
settlement of all claims against the City of Saint John up to the date of execution of the Release in this
connection.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Belyea and Campbell voting "nay".
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,Nrlt 07 atl?l11O!lJ solicitor for Hrs. Horace C. Keirstead, relative to her 'claim against the City for damages suffered by her,
K7J .l.CJWtfOh and had submitted an Appearance in this connection to Mr. Lawton, on behalf of the City.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
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the City of Saint John in th'e abOve named action.
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Read a letter from John Flood & Sons Limited advising that they are not prepared to complete the
purchase of the portion of Frederick Street' as authorized by Common Council under date of July 27th, and
outli.ni.ng their pro,po,sal in thi.s .regard.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the Executive Director, the Chairman, Board of
Assessors and the City Solicitor meet with John Flood & Sons Limited in an endeavour to arrive at a suitable
sale price and submit a recommendation in this connection to Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that fhe 'City of Saint John approve
scale of rentals for the new 200-unit development on the Rifle Range:
in fUll the Carver-
AND FURTHER that the City agree to the amendment concerning the amount paid by children under
twenty-five year~ of age:
AND FURTHER that correspondence relative to this matter be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
hl?cuti~ZJ/;'~o~ RESOLVED that the Executive Director, City Solicitor and Executive
. 17i4' J'o/'c/tor Secretary of the Town Planning Commission draw up the proPer press release showing the scale of rentals in
, 70uJn ';P4nni'J' the City of Saint John under the Carver-Hopgood scale.
(jrnmission
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The Common Council decided that the next Council meeting will be held on Monday, September 14th
at 12.00 o'clock noon.
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:J, EI/7e.ed, .Q,C. Association; represented by Mr. Ian P. Mackin, Barrister, WlS present at the meeting in support
t70.-0 :l3. a of the proposed new by-law relatine to the early closing of automobile service sta,t.ions in tne
- ~en a/I Oll:'""e City of Saint John. Mr. l-!ackin submitted a Brief on behalf of the said Association in this
,C_Etf/he/.y matter, also a petition signed by 36 service station operators requesting that the present
(J..t/szal.5erl//ffiJ'zdi(;;/r by-law on the matter be revised and brought up to date. Mr. Mackin urged.that the Council arrive
-0E ~ -at a decision 'at this meeting, and em ct the new by-law, whichwould benefit'the motoring public;
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JrarltJl? Whelly, Barrister, on behalf of the Crystal Service Station; R.E.Logan, Barnster, on behalf
/fJ - (), b, of the Rothessy, Avenue Service Station; and Messrs. W.A.Gibbon, E.M., O'Brien, J.D.Farper and
;1; {)({,t:>1? W.G.Power, solicitors appearing on behalf of unnamed clients, requested that further discussions
,.;,/? ..urlen relative 'to the proposedby:-law be deferred for atl...ast two weeks in order that they, who have
:Z--2? ~rj?er. not as yet seen the proposed by-law, may have an opportunity to study it. Messrs. O'Brien and
f1( (? JJower Harper advised that tl1eir clients had signed the said petition without being aware of its
contents.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday; the fourteenth day of September, A.D., 1953, at 12.00 o'clock noon.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan,. Teed.' and Whitebone
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Hessrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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Copies of the minutes of the meeting of September 8th last were distributed
to the Common Council Members. '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the said minutes be laid on tl1e table
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Alderman ~~cCallum entered the'meeting.
Alderman Teed suggested that the Council defer this matter until the next
meeting, noting that the proposed by~law could not be enacted, at any rate, in view of the
opposition registered,
Messrs. F. L. Shannon, president of the Association, Fred Farren, Gera,ld
Farren and R. Warnock, service station operators, spoke in support of the proposed new by-la'l.
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The Common Clerk referred to sections 6 and 7 of the proposed by-law which
would impose on him the duties of receiving applications from station operators desiring to
remain open, and of drawing up a rotation schedule in this connection. He did not believe
that the onus'should be placed upon him to do this, but u\xm the service stations operators
t.hemselves, and he felt that t.heproposed by-law should be changed in this respect before being
re-submitted to Council.
Alderman Campbell stated that when a majority of' people of t.he city desire
some form of action, the Council has no alternative but to accede to their request, and When
36 out of 40 service station operators indicate it is their desire that a new by-law is ,
desired, he would belacking in courtesy as an Alderman if this proposed by-la\~ is"not' passed.
The Mayor advised that at the present moment it is not the desire of the
Common Council to give a decision on the matter, and the delegation ....>ithdrew from the meeting.
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On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from ~lr. D .A. Riley,
offering to purchase City owned lots numbered 28, 9A,9 and 10, east Cushing Street, Lancaster,
for their assessed value totalling $2,3l0.00, be received and filed and the said lots offered
to lolr. Riley at the said price:
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AND FURTHER that the previous resolution of Council of July 27th last,
regarding non-sale of City ownd land in Lancaster, be waived in this instance.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George C.
Chittick, offering the sum of $2,000.00 for the purchase of Lots 28, 9A, 9 and 10, Cushing
Street, Lancast.er, be now taken from the table and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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, RESOLVED that the following report.s for the
month of July be now taken from the ta ble and flled: - Water and Sewerage Department Report, Fire
Department Report incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector, Road Engineer's Report and
Police Department Report.
The Common Clerk advised that the request of the Saint John City Fall Employees
Federal Union No. 486, regarding classification and salaries had been laid on the table until this
meeting. Alderman Campbell commented that he had asked the Executive Director for a comparison
between the salaries paid to Provincial and Federal Government employees and those paid to and asked
for by the City Hall Union. The Executive Director replied th~t he has these figures. He noted that
this matter will come up for arbitration on October lOth if the Council do not decide in favour
of the Union, the Union having served official not.ice in this connect.ion.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until
October 5th, the next meeting of the Common Council, for a complete report from the Executive Director
reg'drding same.
Alderman Whitebone voted "miy" to the above resolution, corranenting that this Union
desire a classification now.
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, ' RESOLVED that a special meting be held by the Council before
October lOth T'egarding the request of the Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 on
classification of positions and increased salaries, if, due to a lengthy.' agenda, the IJl9.tter cannot be
considered at the October 5th Common Council meeting.
On mot~on of Alderman Belyea
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of Imperial Oil Limited,
they be granted permission to instal new pipelines of all-weld construction to replace four existing lines
going to the wharf at their marine terminal at Courtenay Bay, as sltown on the plan submitted.
On motion ~f Alderm9.n Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Alphonse Cormier offering the
sum of $325.00 for the purchase of the lot on east Somerset Street, measuring 40 by 215 feet approximately
and kno"n on the tax map as No.lO-33-39, on wr.ich he intends to erect a house, be received and filed and
Mr. Cormier offered the said lot for $400.00, ,the assessed value, subject to t.he approval of the Town
Planning Commission, and subject to the necessary deposit being made by him with the ,City, guaranteeing
constrUction of a building on this land.'
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On motion of Alderw~n ~mcCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVF.Jl I'hat the bill of Angus-~liller Limited for public
liability insurance on the Ferry "Loyalist", in the amount of $595.50 - beinga renewal for three years expir-
ing in 1956 - be paid and charged to the Ferry insurance appropriation.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the account of the Rosco Metal & Roofing Products
Ltd., in the amount of $605.00, be paid - the said amount belng the cost of 50 "Irosco" street name sigp
assemblies, economy series.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of PurchaSing,
confirmation be grant.ed for the emergency purch~se of one governor assembly from laFrance Fire Engine Co.
for the sum ~f $l53.90 Tor the Fire pumper, King Street East.
On motion of Alderman l-mcCallum
Seconded by Alderman ,Belyea
RESOLVED that as per therequest of the Director of Police,
authority be granted to send Const.able J. H. Trenholm to Ottawa for the six-\1eck identification COlirse
conduct.ed by the Identification BrJDch of the R.C.M.P., from October 19th to November 27th, 1953.
,On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
HESOLVED that the letter flom the Premier advising that
the resolution of Common Council of September 8th last relative to-rebuilding City Road will receive all due
respect,and consideration from the Provincial Government, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
EESOLVED that the report of the Building Inspector for the
mont.h of August last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
Un motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Horticultural
Association advising of their willingness to' provide a site 'for a boathouse at Lily Lake, in connecHon with
rowing equipment owned by the City of Saint John, and that t.hey are agreeable t.o the removal of such a
building to some other site, providing the said removal would involve no cost t.o the Association and
providing, in the event of such removal, tbat t.he ground is restored t.o its original state, be received
and filed and authority granted for the construction of a boathouse at Lily Lake on the site to be provided
by the said Association - the building to be constructed of salvaged llnnber from Chesley Street.
Moved in amendment by Alderman P4trrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that permission be granted for the constrliction of a
boathouse at Lily Lake on the site to be provided by the Saint John Horticultural Association - the building
to be constructed of salvaged lumber from Chesley Street, and any money to be spent on this project to be
taken from the money already allocated for rowing:
AND FURTIER that the letter from the Saint John Horticultural Association in the above
matt.er be received and filed.
question being ta ken, the amendment to the mot.ion was carried.
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RESOLVED tha t the offer of Mr. Edward C. McCarron
to purchase the City owned lot of land located on the east side of Gilbert's Lane, between the
parking lot and property owned by a Mr. Gordon, for the sum of $300.00, ,with the intention of
building a restaurant on same which would comply with Town Planning specifications, be received
and referred to the Town Planning Co~mission and Assessment Department for a report.
Alderman Belyea reported that the season regarding the sport of rowing is
now over. His primary intention was to promote school boy and girl rowing, and the three Il'.ajor
schools in the city have now adopted this sport. It is now a public effort and should bekept
as such as much as'possible ~~lrout coming to the Council for financial support. 'Alderman Belyea
thanked those who had given him support regarding this project.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Y~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Power Commission
of the City of Saint John advising that they can perform the painting of the steel lighting
standards on, the Viaduct, on acost basis, but that the lowering of the four bracket lights and
the installation of an additional bracket cannot be carried out by their employees, be received
and filed and the said Co~mission authorized to proceed with the reqUired painting and electrical
work in this connection.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of anti-freeze.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman V~cCallum
RESOLVED that the tender of International
Harvester Company of Canada, Limited be accepted for the supplying of l50 gallons of International
Harvester Eth~Glycol Permanent Anti-Freeze at-$2.77 per gallon, delivered to the City stores on
Rothesay Avenue - such price including all Federal sales and excise taxes, but not including
the 4% Provincial tax - immediate delivery from stock, either in portions or all of City's order...
tpis being the lowest bid received.
The Common Clerk advised thatf'ive tenders had been received up to this time
rela tive to the' no'or of the, Free Public Library. The tenders had been advertised originally
to close at 4.00 p.m. this date, but in view of the Council meetingat noon,had been changed to close
at 10.00 a.m.' '
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the above named tenders be opened at
4.00 o'clock p.m. this date by a committee composed of F.is 'Worship the Mayor, t.he Executive
Director, the Common Clerk and the Building Inspector, and .that such committee have power to act.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the proposed hew by-law relating to
the early closing of automobile service stations in the City of Saint John be enacted as submitted
by the Saint Jo!m City and County Service Station Operators' Association.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldeman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on
the table until the next Council meeting and'the Service Station Operators' Association advised
that the Coriunon Council desires.that they endeavour to arrive at a solut.ion among themselves,
and that the sections in the proposed by-law wit.h respect to the Common Clerk be amended to meet
wi th hi s approval.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was declared carried with
His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Teed, ].I.acCallum, Harrigan and Whit.ebone voting "yea", and Aldermen
Belyea and Campbell voting "nay".
Mr. T. C. Higginson, president. of Eastward Industries Ltd., entered the meeting
and was heard relative to taxation on the premises of this firm, which is located on the site of the
old New Brunswick Power Company car barns, Carrna.rthen Street. He stated that. he su'anitted a letter
in 1949 to the Assessment Department of the City, out.lining the taxation which the firm could pay,
but he had never received any written conmitment from the City in this respect. Mr. Higginson
expldned the loss he has suffered in renting portions of the premises through taxation of his
tenants by the City. If he can get a definite written assurance from the City regarding taxation,
he will turn the space involved into a fairly large furniture factory, othex-wise, t.he business
.Jill be moved from this city immediately.Mr. Higginson requested the'Council Members to visit
his present plant to see wb.at they are doing industrialy. He stated that this firm has a payroll
yearly of $90,000.00. The amount of taxes the firm was to pay to the City, as proposed in his
letter of 1949, was $500.00 the first year, to increase annually until it would reach $900.00.
On motion of AlderIT8n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Common Council meet.: '. in Committee
of the Whole at the plant of Eastwdrd Indust.ries Ltd. on October 2nd at 12.00 o'clock noon.
Mr. p. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary, Town Planning Commission, entered the
meeting and a letter from the Executive Director relative to the re-building of the ~uper Service
Station at the intersection of Gilbert's Lane and City Road wasdiscussed, the letter advising
that it is desirous that tl,is corner be ,rounded in accordance with the plan attached to allow
for a freer aCCess into'the said Lane, and recolIlIlending t.hat t.he corDer be rounded as rer the plan.
The letter further stated that the rounding of tre corner is agreeable to the SUferline Oil
Company provided there is no cost to them in this connection. Mr. Fowler advised that the moving
of Hydro poles, which will be occasioned by the rounding of tie corner, will cost about $500.00
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CtIdE'rt,; .-fane that the comer at the intersection of Gilbert's Lane and City Road on which Super,Service Station Ltd. are
{/'~jf ~~~ re-bUilding their station, be rounded in accordance with the plan submitted, be adopted:
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AND FURTHER that the entire cost of this project be borne by the City.
Read a letter from Mr. William A. Gibbon, Barrister, on behalf of a group of citizens,
offering to purchase part of the land formerly used as an airport at Millidgevil+e in the City of Saint
John for the sUffi'of $25,000.00, such land being shown coloured in green within the red boundary on the plan
submitted. The letter also offered to purchase the whole of, the land enclosed within the red bouneary for
the sum of $28,000.00.
The Executive Director advised that the land on the Airport site is assessed at $28,650.
and the buildings are assessed at $43,200.00. The proposal is that the buildings and the land under them
be eliminated from the sale and the'blank space (shown on the plan in green) sold for $25,000.00 and access
to the road be provided. Mr. Gibbon advised that his principals intend to us~ part of this land for a housing
project later on, and the project in view for the present wOlud be commenced this year for opening by the
first of April, 1954. There is no question of speculation involved, as this is a bona fide offer. The
purpose of these projects is to bring further industry into that area in order to give further work, which
would be done by union help in both cases. Alderman Belyea moved tp~t the offer be accepted and Alderman
Whitebone moved that the matter be referred to the Town Planning Commission for a recommendation, but there
was no seconder to either motion.
Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting. .
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that providing the Town Planning Co~mission approves
the sale of the portion of the so-called Millidgeville Airport property marked'on the submitted plan, ~nd
providing the City decides to sell the said property, Mr. William A. Gibbon's principals be given first
option' to purchase same at the price offered, namely, $25,000.00:
AND FURTHER that sufficient area in and around the premises of Wayside Games Limited be
'reserved for entrance and exit to the property and the proper carrying on of the ccmpany's work:
AND FURTHER thAt the letter from Mr. Gibbon in this connection be received and filed.
Alderman Belyea refrained from voting on the above resolution. Alderm3.n Harrigan re-
entered the meeting,
'A discussion ensued regarding the possibility of the City acquiring the premises of the
Saint John Motors Limited, adjacent to the present City Repair Plant, which would be occupied within a very
short time. A letter from J. Clark & Son Limited was also considered, offering to purchase ~n additi.onal
25 feet or more of the present City Repair Plant property, should it become availahle, at a price to be
decided on. The price asked by Saint John Motors for their premises is $250,000.00. Letters were read from I
the New Brunswick Board of Underwriters outlining necessary corrections which must be made in the electrical!
systf>.ID at the Repair Plant to conform with their regulations. Mr. F. J. Travis, Director of J.!aintenance
'lnd Supply, and Mr. A. C. Burk, Director of Finance, were present. Mr. Burk advised of the present bonded
debt of the City and commented that it would have to be decided by the Council and by expert advice whether
or not the building which is offered for sale to the City would be adequate for the City's purpose.
. Alderman Harrigan s~ated he ~s not prepared to ~te on the matter today and that ,he , .
would like to vi~w the premises' in, question- to ascertain 'what assets the City would be purchasing. Alderman'
Jf.acCallum moved that the, above:-naiIied letters be laid on the table until the next Council meeting on this I
matter, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderm~n Whitebone
RESOLVED that
~~ckin, Barris~er, the names recorded on the petition submitted
for automobile service stations be not publicized.
in compliance with the request of Mr. Ian ~
relative to the prooosed early closing by-la.
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The meeting adjourned at 3.45 o'clock p.m. and reconvened in open session of Common
Council at 5.00 o'clock p.m., ~hen there were present His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Belyea, Campbell,
Harrigan, }~cCallum, Teed and lihitebone and Messrs. E. D.Walsh, Executive, Director and F. J. Travis,
Director of Maintenance and Supply.
The Executive Director stated that there 'are over ll3 pieces of mobile equipment and a
large staff with a lot of work to be done at the City's Repair Plant. The old plant is now at the stage wher~
the City is receiving letters from the New Brunswick Board of Underwriters reglrding its condition as a safet~
hazard. The City in past years has considered the matter of replaCing the plant and over a year ago, had
the opportunity to buy a plant, but did not do so and instructed that plans be preplred relative to construcl'
ting a plant which was to be built over a period of years in sections. Mr. Walsh displayed a plan of the
first. section of the proposed plant which was estimated to cost $77,000.00. The over-all estimate for the
plant wa.5,$387;000~OO~which 'dould take five years to complete. Now, the City has a plant offered to it at
the present time at a price of $250,000.00. The City could be moved into the plant in tbirty days and in
sixty days, be in complete possession. The present buildi'1g has been condemned by the Fire Marshal and Fire
Underwriters and the City has been warned on the gasoline plant, etc. The Council last year voted $5,000.00
for repair work on the plant, but he could not get anybody to do the work for that amount. The Executive
Director noted that if the City were to build a plant it would take a lot of time and money, while this
modern plant next door is available; also, the City could sell the present site and so retrieve the purchase
price of the plant offered. The City could not dispose of the present plant at the present time, but could
sell partof it. He commented that there are drawbacks in the proposed purchase, as it would cost the City
$19,600.00 per year over a twenty year period, but the City is faced with repair work to the present plant,
also a heating plant for same. The City is paying between five and fifteen thousand dollars ~ year in this
connection and getting nothing for it now on the present plant. Even though this price asked may seem high,
it must be remembered that it can be used immediately. The Executive Director advised thqt Hessrs. Tmvis,
Burk and himself feel that the City would benefit more by acquirinB the proposed plant than by building one,
He stressed the urgency of the need for action on the matter. He stated that the proposed neW plant is the
, most modern repair plant in the city at the present moment, and has a h rger area than the City's plant.
Alderm'in Harrigm suhnitted an inventory of equipment, etc. in the proposed ne'l plant
which would be included in the sale price, plus land and building.
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of Council and he asked that it be adjourned because he wished to see the plant under discussion.
He considered $250,000.00 t,o be a lot of money.He does not pretend to be able to put a value
on these items on the inventory. He makes no comment on the amount of money to be spent because
he is not qualified to say. He is going along with thisbecause he has discussed it with J~essrs.
Travis and Chisholm of the ~hintenance Dep3.rtment and he is satisfied that something must be done
about the situation at the present plant. He knows that the old plant is in bad condition, and
he is going along with the purchase because he believes the City has reached the point where.
something must be done, but he is not saying whether he is satisfied or not with the purchase
price because he cannot appraise the property,
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John purchase
the property,of Saint John ,Motors Limited which is adjacent to the present City Repair Plant,
Rothesay Avenue, the purch.se price being'$250,000.00 which includes land andbuildings and
the items listed in the' inven~ory submitted b,jT Alde!'!llan Harrigan - to be paid for by a bond issue.
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Aldernlan Campbell stated that he had an independent appraisal made of this
property which valued it at $300,000.00, so that considering the fact that the City now has
available premises equivalent to that which it contEmplated building, it is saving $137,000.00;
in addition, the City has been approached to'sell land on the side of the present building,
and with the City sellingp3.rt of the present ReJY~ir Plant site, about $200,000.00 would be
saved: altogether. He can see no other alternative but to recommend this purchase, in view of
the over-all picture. Alderman Campbell felt that the Executive Director and the Director of
the departments concerned' should look into the matter of disposing of as much as possible of
the present plant site as early as possible.
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Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of
all the Members of the Common Council, approving of such purchase and the method of payment
thereof,
Alderman Wri tebon e \'Ii thdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Aldernnn Harrig:m
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED th.'t t the cornmunic't tion from the S3.int
John District Council, Civil Service Federation of C3.nada, in connection with their efforts to
obtain the five day week, be received and, filed and a telegram forwarded to the Civil'Service
Commission endorsing the stand of the loc;al members of the above named Federation,
Alderman Belyea refrained from voting on the above motion.
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Seconded by Alderm'ln IhcCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the committee
3.ppointed to study tenders for the Fire hose and ladder truck be received and filed and the
recommendation con'tained therein adopted, namely; - that. the tender of J, Clark & Son Limited
be ac~epted for supplying:- ' , ,
One Model FlOOQT - 840 Imperial Gallon Class
hose and ladder truck, F,O.B. Saint John'
Plus 4% Provincial Tax, if applicable
"A" Quadruole pumper booster
- $29,727..00
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AldermanBelyea moved in amendment that the Council purch'l.se the machine
of 'Bickle-Seagrave 'Limited, but there was no seconder.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by AldermnBelyea
, RESOLVED that the lowest tender be accepted.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was lost with
Aldermen Ihrrigln and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell, J.lacCallum ~nd Teed voting "nay".
, Aldernun Harriean stated that this wili ultimately require a bond issue
and the bond dealers would be well advised to look at this motion when the time cames for 't
bond issue, as itwould be out of order.
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Question being taken;> n the motion, S'l.me was dechred carried, with His
Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Campbell and Teed voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, M'tcCallum 3.nd
Belyea votfng '''nay'' and ,His Worship casting the deciding affirmati~e vote.
Alderman MacCallum sta t:ed 'tha t he would like to h't ve the op1.nJ.on of the
Common Clerk as to whether or not t.he City might: have trouble when issuing a bond issue because
of this motion 3.rid t.he 'lote on it.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the co'~~ttee
appointed to open tenders relative to the floor in the Free Public Library building, and
to w..ake an al,ard in this connection, b'3 received and their action in accepting the following
be ratified and oonfirmed:- John Flood & Sons Limited, offering to remove existing floors
in the indicated portion of the 'children's. room, small lunch room, hall to toilet room and
general room at foot of stairs, also the laying and finish of concrete floors and cover with
asphalt tile as specified, 3.t a cost of $2,860.00 - this being the low2st bid received.
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AND FURTHER that the cheque submitted by the above n'tmed comp3.ny in the
be retained and the cheques of t,he unsuccessful ~ derers be returned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the fifth
day of October, A. D. 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Whitebone
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Messrs.' E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
" RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of the Common Council held
on the 8th and 14th days of September l~st be confirmed, copies ,of same having been furnished the Council
Members.
On the question, Alderman Harrigan, speaking on the minutes of the September 14th meeting,
referred to the resolution which was passed unanimously by the Common Council to purchase the Saint John
Motors Limited property for the sum of $250,000.00, and stated that as far as he is concerned, he cannot
vote to confirm the minutes of the said meeting. He has investigated the matter as well as he can and he
feels that an amount such as that being offered is an over-payment of roughly $ll3,000.00.
Alderman Harrigan moved that the motion to purchase 'the Saint John Motors Limited property be
rescinded, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Harrigan then referred to questions arising from the September 14th meeting in which
certain statements were made by the Executive Director, and advised that as far as he himself is concerned,
he considers the statements grossly inaccurate. He stated that it is incorporated in the minutes on Page 6
of his copy of same that the Executive Director advised that the present Repair Plant building has been con-
demned by the Fire Marshal and Fire Underwriters and that the City has been warned on the gasoline plant,
etc. Alderman 'Harrigan agrees with regard to the gasoline plant, but disagrees that the Fire Marshal or
Fire Underwriters have condemned this building. He read a letter received by him from the Fire Marshal this
afternoon stating that he has no record of condemning the building in question and it has never been condem-
ned by the Fire Marshal's office. With respect to the present Repair Plant premises being sold in order to
recover the City's investment in purchasing the Saint John Motors property, Alderman Harrigan does not ,con-
sider that to be true. Alderman Harrigan stated he voted for this purchase because of the extreme urgency
that was told existed; he never for one moment realized that an amount of $ll3,000.00 approximately woUld
be involved as an over-expenditure.
Alderman Harrigan commented that there are other items he coUld mention at this time, but when
he considers that he sits at this Council table and cannot any longer take the word of the Executive Direc-
tor, he feels that the Executive Director should be dismissed immediately. Alderman Harrigan moved that
this be done, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Harrigan referred to the fact that the public have been asking many questions about
the Executive Director's office and the Department of Works and he believes there is a letter on file to be
read tonight wherein the Board of Trade, which is a group of taxpayers, are asking several questions. As
a Member of the Common Council and as a representative of some of the people, he 'lOuld like some anffi'lers
also.
Alderman Harrigan moved that pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 48 of the Acts of l895 an
inquiry be made or a board of inquiry be set up and that while it is being set up and while investigating
the Executive Director's office and the Department of Public Works' office, that the Executive Director be
suspended from his position forthwith until the 'said investigation has been completed, but there was no
seconder.
Alderman Harrigan explained that on Friday night, September l8th, he sent a telegram to the
City Solicitor in Montreal requesting him to consult with the Mayor and, among other things, to advise the
Executive Director that no action be taken with regard to the purchase of the property in question, and at
the end of his telegram, he stated that if these requests were not carried out, he would have no other alter-
native but to offer his resignation. He has been in consultation with the City Solicitor and other senior
solicitors of the city and has been advised that the law prohibits him from resigning, much .as he would
like to, because there are persons at this Council table with whom he no longer desires to associate as a
Member of this Common Council. He has no other alternative but to remain on the Council until the people
taKe him off. He suggests to the people that the whole of the Council should be re-called; that the Council
should go back to the people for a vote of confidence. He stated that the present system of civic govern-
ment, under the circumstances, is out of date 'and is no longer a feasible system, and is not serving the
Saint John citizens properly. He will support the people in the event they go to Fredericton to ask for
legislation to give a ward system of government to this city of thirteen Councill>lembers, and a Hayor.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen Belyea, MacCallum
and Campbell voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and Whitebone voting "nay", Alderman Harrigan stating that
he agrees with the minutes as they are incorporated but not with the matters contained in them. Alderman
Whitebone advised that he is not objecting to the accuracy of the minutes, but he is objecting to the
items contained in same.
His Worship the Mayor read a prepared statement relating to this matter, and to the Injunction
proceedings against himself and the other Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that a complete statement of the entire transaction
leading up to and subsequent to the p.1rchase of the Saint John Motors Limited property be prepared by the
proper officials of the City of Saint John and space in the local newspapers and the radio stations be
purchased for complete coverage of the statement.
Alderman vlliitebone advised that in making this motion, he feels that in fairness to all con-
cerned the City should have accurate information of both sides of the case, and following that, if he is
satisfied that there has been any misinformation in this matter, he will move that a re-investigation be
conducted by an independent authority.
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Alderman Harrigan stated that although he is a defendant to the Injunction, he
is in complete sympathy with it, and feels it was fortunate that the citizens instigated it
to prevent the purchase.
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried, with Aldermen
\<Jhitebone, Harrigan, Campbell and MacCallum voting "yea" and Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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, , . ._--L(tl:I, Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the above motion which carried. His Worship
_.~pic....,.?Ia./J~ furnished the members of the press with copies of the statement.
Read a letter from Mr. Kenneth A. Wilson, Q.C. stating that as a citizen and tax-
payer, he protests the action of the Council in recommending the purchase of the premises of
Saint John Motors Limited which he is assured are not suitable for the purpose, and that if the
City purposes spending such an amount of money for the accomodation and servicing of Public
\<Jorks equipnent, he feels that an independent engineer should be called in to value the premises
arid to report on their suitability for "the purpose for which they are being purchased. He
"requested that the matter be given further consideration before final action is taken.
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on Mr. Wilson's request, but there was no seconder.
Read a letter from the Real Estate Owner's Association advising that they have
gone on record as being strongly opposed to the purchase of the property of the Saint John
Motors Limited plant by the City of Saint John. A second letter from this group requested
that at any time the Council is embarking on any large expenditures of a capital nature, they
have a thorough investigation and a complete discussion in open Council.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the above named letters from Mr.
Kenneth A. Wilson, Q.C. and the Real Estate Owner's Association be laid on the table in view
of the foregoing resolutions which will bring the facts on this matter to the attention of
the, public and these particular. parties.
Alderman Harrigan stated that he questions that this meeting of Council is legal
as the Council has not c~ed with the City Government Act. He asked the Common Clerk whether
or not the Council has complied with this Act; whether or not there is a penalty in this connec-
tion; and whether or not the Council Members have unseated themselves; also, who is responsible
for calling a meeting of Council.
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, The Common Clerk, referring to the Act, stated that the Council shall meet at
t:oancil /l1eez7~s, least once in each fortnight, and there is no penalty for non-compliance set forth. He noted
that the Council held a meeting, before the Members were leaving the city, on September 8th
and 14th respectively and they were out of the city, and he takes it that it would be a physical
impossibility to hold a meeting unless the Council Members ~lere in the city. The person res-
ponsible for calling a meeting of Council is the Mayor and if he fails to do that, the Deputy
11ayor can do so, or any three Aldermen.
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Council has unseated itself by not holding the meeting within the prescribed time, and the
Common Clerk replied that he does not believe the Council has unseated itself.
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The Common Clerk advised that the request of the Saint John City Hall Employees
Federal Union No. 486 regarding classification of positions and increased salaries had been
laid on the t able until this meeting for a complete report from the Executive Director regarding
same, also that a special meeting is to be held by the Council before October loth in this
matter if, due to a lengthy agenda, the matter cannot be "considered at this meeting. The
Executive Director stated that the figures which he was asked to prepare are now available.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the above mentioned special meeting
be called, at the discretion of His Worship the Mayor, to discuss this matter:
AND FURTHER that copies of the breakdown prepared by the Executive Director be
supplied each Member of the Common Council.
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It was agreed that His Worship woUld notify the Common Clerk the following day
regarding calling this meeting'if he ascertains when Alderman Teed will be back in the city -
~r~~closrn~~_~the meeting to be held before October loth. ,
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DelegatJ.ons were present at the meetJ.ng WJ.th respect to the proposed new early
"7) 171_ L,' closing by-law for service stations in the City of Saint John. Mr. Ian P. Mackin, Barrister,
:tal? r. ~'l."Ie~ I? and the executive of the Saint John City and County Service Station Operators' Association spoke
&lnt-.:7iJI7 L.-/0'- in support of the said proposed by-law, Mr. Mackin having suhnitted to the Common Clerk redrafts
aa.I7F'I.:Jl:rvioi8 of same for his approval, in compliance with Common Council resolution of September 14th. Mr.
J'-tatrPIJ _tJ;1e/Z::ilTdIS Peter Farren advised that the reason the Association requests the enactment of this new by-law
45:;00' is that it will enable them to obtain'the proper help to work at their stations and guarantee
, . a service of twenty-four hours each day to the public, and it will mean that the operators and
their employees will not have to work more than sixty hours per week, as at present.
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Teed, Q.C. who represents the Golden Ball Garage, and who came to a common agreement as to, form but not to
I principle, and Mr. Teed's principals saw fit to withdraw their objection. The various solicitors represent-
i ingparties in opposition to the by-law were advised of a meeting which took place on Saturday last of the
. / : Association, and were sent copies of the proposed by-law which was agreed to by the Association and the
_..6.~/"&c~. V(If.'o/kv solicitor for the Golden Ball Garage. This meeting was also advertised in the newspaper for the benefit of
, 3f?~tI/ee S~'oI1S interested service station operators and the redraft of Mr. Teed and the Association was adopted by this
meeting, thirty voting for it and one voting against it. Mr. Mackin advised that the Saint John Trades and
Labor Council are very much in favour of this proposed by-law because of the Labor attitude toward
co-operation between management and labor. Other service station operators who were not in attendance at
the mentioned meeting have submitted letters signifying they are in sympathy with the enactment of the new
by-law, and several motor dealers in the city have also expressed in writing the same feeling. Mr. J.
O'Brien, president of the Saint John Automobile Dealers Association advised the Service Station Operators'
Association today that his Association knows that it must have a by-law to properly protect its staff and
working conditions and for the general good of the motoring public.
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The City Solicitor stated that he is satisfied that the sections of the proposed by-law referr-
ing to him as Common Clerk are limited, but he advised that Section 11 should conclude with the words "or
any other by-law" being added. Mr. Hackin agreed to do this.
Mr. C. F. InChes, Q.C., appearing on behalf of the Irving Oil ComJ$ny Limited spoke in opposi-
tion to the proposed new by-law and to the present by-law in this connection, and advised that such a by-law
does not exist in Ontario, Quebec or in the United States. Mr. Inches requested that the Council consider
this by-law and why it shoUld or should not be enacted. He requested that the Council study the basis for
the early closing by-law and what other places are doing in this regard. He suggested that the present
by-law be repealed and the proposed replacement be not enacted.
!1r. W. G. Pm.er, Barrister, revealed that the name of his client is Mr. Gerald J. Ryan,
operator of the Haymarket Square service station, and requested that the Council not act with too much
haste on the question. '
Mr. J. D. Harper, Barrister, representing Mr. Kenneth A. Poley, operator of the North End
Service station, Portland Street, noted that the latest draft of t.he proposed by-law submitted by Mr. Mack,in
to Council does not agree with the copy he received which had been agreed to by Mr. J. F. H. Teed, Q.C.
He asked Mr. Mackin if the latest amended by-law was passed by the Service Station Operators' Association,
and Mr. Mackin replied that they did. Mr. Harper read a letter written by him on behalf of his client,
advocating the repeal of the ,present early closing by-law without substituting the by-law proposed by Mr.
Mackin or any amendment thereof.
Mr. E. M. O'Brien, Barrister, voiced his client's objection to the proposed by-law.
~~. W. A. Gibbon, Barrister, advised that he had not received a letter with copy of the draft
by-law enclosed which Mr. Mackin stated had been sent to all interested solicitors. Mr. Gibbon stated he
has several objections to the text of the proposed by-law and that he endorses Mr. Inches' suggestion
relative to the disposal of the present and proposed early closing by-laws.
Mr. C. F. Whelly, Barrister, representing the Crystal Service Station, Union Street, stated he
believes this early closing by-law restricts free enterprise in the city which affects the livelihoods of
many persons. He urged that the City return to free enterprise in this connection and all"" the young man
who is just going into business to have the opportunity to succeed.
!'lr. J. F. H. Teed advised that part of the draft by-law presented to this meeting is not what
his principals approved of in principle, and he feels that the matter is being rushed too much by the
Association. He noted that the by-law as proposed is incomplete and the draft at the present time is
inconsistent and at variance with the Early Closing Act which authorizes it and it woUld not be legal if it
were enacted, in his opinion. He noted that in its present form, the draft by-law says if the stations on
the list for remaining open do not remain open on Sundays, the operator is liable to a fine and imprisonment,
which is in violation of the Lord's Day Act. . Mr. Teed stressed the necessity of the studying by the Council
Members of the proposed by-law.
11r. F. L. Shannon spoke in support of the proposed new by-law.
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and the delegations withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer, O'Connell &
Hanington, solicitors for Mrs. Margaret F. Driscoll, advising that the portion of lqts 278 and 279, Elliott
Rowand Crown Street which their client ,desires to purchase from the City of Saint John, represents the
balance of these lots which are not sublet by her, be received and filed and the said portion of these lots
offered to Mrs. Driscoll for $l,220.00, the assessed value of same.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the ferry "Loyalist" be placed in service on Novem-
ber 1st, 1953.
On the question, Alderman Harrigan noted that the monthly reports relative to the ferry have
shown that the City has been continuously lOSing money through its operation and that the number of passen-
gers has decreased considerably. He inquired if it is good business to keep the ferry in operation. Alder-
man Campbell noted that steps to obtain the necessary certificate from the Department of Transport for the
operation of the ferry will be taken and a report made to Council in this regard. Alderman Belyea felt
that it would entail from eight to twelve thousand dollars to place the ferry in service.
Alderman White bone commented that there is liable to be a considerable amount of work in the
early part of the winter on the West Saint John docks and therefore adequate transportation must be provided
for the workers. He realizes that the ferry is a losing proposition so far as money is concerned, but so
are the city streets, which have no direct revenue, and the ferry is a public service and should be main-
tained as such.
Question being taken on the motion, same -was carried with Alderman Harrigan voting "nay".
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,Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. J. G. Smith with
respect to excessive speeding by vehicles on Douglas Avenue, requesting that same be controlled,
be received and filed and brought to the attention of the Director of Police with instructions
that the regulations pertaining to such violation be enforced immediately.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Trade containing questions relative to
the current City paving contract, the rental ,of City equipment and the sale of asphalt by the
City to private contractors; also to the purchase of a piece of fire fighting equipnent by the City.
On motion of Alderman White bone
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, RESOLVED that the information requested by the Saint John
above mentioned letter be furnished them and copies of the City's reply be
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Board of Trade be received and filed.
Alderman Harrigan inquired if City Road is to be paved over the old asphalt and breaks
or if it is to be torn up again. The Executive Director advised that everything relating to the City
Road work has been discussed by the contractors, the City and Provincial engineers and himself, and
they have been ,in complete agreement on everything done. He stated that he is satisfied with the
job being done on City Road, as are the inspectors. Alderman Harrigan noted that the contractor
who paved City Road before blamed the faulty underlying material for the cracks which developed
in the street, and asked why this street therefore is not being .torn up and the faulty material
removed.
Alderman Harrigan stated he would like an answer as to why Hr. C. R. Hannah who has
been Road Engineer, has resigned, and if he is in ' complete agreement with everything that is
being done on City Road. The Executive Director advised that Mr.. Harulah was in agreement with
this work being done. He knew some months ago that Mr. Hannah was to leave the employ of the
City and he knows why he left and where he is going, but he did not know that he was to leave
this soon as he believed it would be after the first of 1954. Alderman Har.rigan asked the
Executive Director why he did not make provision for an engineer for the City, knowing that Mr.
Hannah was to leave and in view of the fact that Mr. W. R. Godfrey had already left the City's
employ,~hich would leave the Works Department with no ,person to supervise such work.
Read a letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council with respect to the rental
of City-owned equipment to the Stephen Construction Company, requesting that a reply be made to
questions contained in the letter. Copies of this letter were furnished the Common Council
Hembers.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above ,named letter from the Saint
John Trades and Labor Council be received and filed and the requested information be furnished
them within the next week and copies of the City's reply be furnished the ,press.
The Executive Director advised that there is no private business in the City of Saint
John - these questions have been answered before and have appear.ed ~n,the press. There is nothing
secret about anything that takes place in City Hall, and the answers are there for ,anybody who
I'/ants to inquire about them. Alderman lI'hitebone stated he felt that any rumours should be settled
at once and when a responsible organization sends in a letter such as this, it is the Council's
duty to satisfy their inquiry.
Messrs. Angus MacLeod and R. ,D. Evans appeared as a delegation on behalf of the
Saint John District Labour Council, C.C.L. and Mr. MacLeod presented a letter from his organization
with respect to rental of City-owned equipment and wages paid to operators of such equipment,
also, the wages paid to and the hours being worked by, the workers ,employed by the contractors
doing City work. The Labour Council request that the Common Council give careful consideration
to the setting up of an independent commission to examine and investigate the whole question of
awarding and carrying out of these contracts so that the citizens of this city may know what, if
anything, lies behind the rumours regarding same.
The Executive Director advised that the $900.00 rental per month received by the
City for this machinery is apart from the wages paid to the operators by the contractor, and the
gasoline" oil and maintenance work which is also paid by the contractor. The contractor pays
$1.46 per hour to the operator of the asphalt spreader, and the City machines do not work 250
hours per month as claimed by Mr. MacLeod. Mr. Evans replied that the machines might not work
250 hours in the city, but they do outside the city. The Executive Director stated that the
machine was outside .the city only once and that was at the special request of the Parish of
Simonds on Jean Street, which was only for two days. Hr. MacLeod inquired if any city equipment
was used by a private contractor on a private job, outside, the city work, and was it ever used
on the paving of frontage of a garage for a filling station in Lancaster. The Executive Director
advised that it was never used for these purposes, to his knm'lledge. The City does some jobs
not done by the Department of Works, but they are not private jobs.
Hr. MacLeod stated that the chief interest of his organization is in the wages
paid by the contractor and that the workers be protected by the prevailing rate. If the pre-
vailing rates are not followed by the contractor, the clause in this connection might just as
well be taken out of the contract. The organization ask that the City take the same action as
that taken by the Federal Government in thei r contract, which is that a sum be withheld from the
contractor and that if there is any claim that they have paid substandard rates, this sum be
paid to any workers making such claims if it be proven to the Council that it is justifiable.
Hr. MacLeod felt that the only basis for comparison regarding rates of wages for contractors
for the City is that which the City has agreed to pay its employees.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above mentioned letter from the Saint John Dis-
trict Labour Council, C.C.L., be received and filed and the required information be supplied them in writing.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Dr. W. H. MacKenzie, Chairman of
the Royal Corrunission appointed to examine into the Financing of Schools in New Brunswick, advising that the
Corrunission would welcome the'submission of a brief from the Common Council of Saint John in this regard, be
received and filed and a brief be prepared on behalf of the City's interests, by a corrunittee to be composed
of the Director of Finance, the Common Clerk, the Executive Director and the Chairman of the Board of
Assessors.
Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed new early closing service stations by-law,
with the City Solicitor advising that he is afraid the City might get into trouble over the clause relative
to service stations remaining open on Sunday. Alderman Belyea advised that there is only one service station
operator in West Saint John and the Service Station Operators' Association are in agreement that this opera-
tor should not be regulated by the proposed by-law.
On motion of Aldennan Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until the next
meeting of Common Council and in the meantime, the Saint John City and County Service Station Operators'
Association be asked to again review the terms of the proposed early closing service stations by-law and
re-draft same and endeavour, if at all possible, to return to Council with the full support of their member-
ship:
AND FURTHER that copies of the re-drafted by-law be supplied all the interested parties
including the Members of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. D. Harper on behalf of his
client, Mr. Kenneth A. Poley, in the above matter, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council under date of September 29th recommending the appointment of Mr. Archie W. Rickard, 90 Victoria
Street to fill the vacancy on the Board of Health caused by the resignation of Mr. Daniel E. Oram, be
receiyed.and filed and the appointment approved.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council protesting against the sale of the Millidgeville airport to any individual or group for the purpose
of building a Drive-In-Theatre, be laid on the table to be given consideration at any time the sale of the
airport property is considered.
A letter from the Local Council of Women in connection with the same matter was read and in
this connection the Executive Director stated he believed the Organization had been misinformed as it was
the original intention of the City to build homes on the airport'site of considerable value, not low-rental
housing.
At this time Mrs. Edna Steel stated that Mrs. M. A. Oulton and herself were present at Council
as representatives of the Local Council of \10men and on behalf of that organization they wished to protest
any use of the l1illidgeville site other than for housing. She explained that this organization represented
about 5,000 women in the City of Saint John and naturally they were all interested in housing developments
and that they were not under the \vrong impression but they wished to see Millidgeville developed into a
residential area and did not wish the original idea of the Council to be abandoned.
On motion of Alderman Vlhiteoone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Local Council of Women pro-
testing against the sale of the Millidgeville airport for any other purpose than a housing development be
laid on the table to be given consideration at any time the sale of the airport property is considered.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. K. A. Wilson, Barrister, stating
that should the Millidgeville Airport be leased or disposed of he had a proposal for the purchase of same
on behalf of a client, be laid on the table to be given consideration at any time the sale of the airport
property is considered.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the ,letter from the Town Planning Commission request-
ing an extension of time in order to study the application for an Outdoor Theatre on the Millidgeville Air-
port site and bring in a report, be received and filed and the request granted.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the request from the Saint John Fire Fighters'
Association, Local Union No. 771, and correspondence in connection with same to hold a dance in the Admiral
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Beatty Hotel on October 14th next, proceeds for their Benevolent Fund, be received and approved
and their request granted.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. D. A. Riley, Barrister,
agreeing to purchase Lots 2$, 9A, 9 and 10 on the east side of Cushing Street in the City of
Lancaster, at their assessed value, namely $2,3l0.00, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded tw Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Milton Reid regarding
Lot 5 on Douglas Avenue which he offered to purchase but stating that due to excessive cost for
excavation he now wishes to withdrew his offer, be received and filed.
A letter from A. Freedman & Sons, Ltd. under date of September 28th offering to pur-
chase lot of land on Hanover Street was read and in this connection the Executive Director stated
that at present the City is using this land for storing pipe and that Mr. Freedman was willing to
make a counter proposal to the City.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from A. Freedman & Sons Ltd. be
laid on the table until a fUrther report is forthcoming.
On motion of Alderman White bone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the request of Mr. Eric R. Hodges of 116
Queen Street to purchase two acres on St. Marton's Road on which to build a house, be referred
to Mr. Gordon Crawford, Superintendent of Water and Sewerage for a report.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the request of Mr. Harold O'Brien to
purchase lot on the site of the old convalescent hospital at the head of Howe Lake on the Sandy
Point Road for the purpose of building a home be referred to the Chairman, Board of Assessors and
the Town Planning Commission for a report and recommendation.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. F. A. Baxter, 72
Church Avenue, Lancaster, offering to purchase land in Lancaster, Spurr Cove, Block 7, now leased
by him for the sum of $100.00, it being assessed at $1,000.00, be received:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Baxter be offered this land for the sum of $500.00.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Bernard W. Rogers,
499 Main Street, this city offering the sum of $300.00 to purchase Lot 41, Block 22, Ward 11
on the west side of Sheriff Street, this city, on which to build a garage, be received and laid
on the table until such time as a report is received from the Chairman, Board of Assessors and
the Town Planning Commission:
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AND FURTHER that the Chairman, Board of Assessors and the Twn Planning Commission
be requested to submit such reports.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the City Clerk of Lancaster
advising that a resolution was passed by the Lancaster City Council approving water agreements
between the two cities, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the ~etter from the City Clerk,
Lancaster advising that a resolution had been passed by the Lancaster City Council requesting
the installation of water services to the Saint Claire Avenue-Russell Hill Road and The Ferns
districts'as'approved previously, and that the City of Lancaster give the required guarantee
to the City of Saint John for the cost of these installations, be received:
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AND FURTHER that the above work be authorized and proceeded with as per the
agreement.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of Simonds
requesting the City of Saint John to lay a six inch water main to service McLeod Street, the
parish guaranteeing the necessary 10%, be received, and the Water and Sewerage Department
instructed to proceed with this work according to the agreement.
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j'P/'S,o:rae _.if_ his client Mrs. Grace H. Carlson requesj:.ing under an Indenture that her property in the Parish of Simonds be
__._Ck.~l$()n furnished with water, be received and referred to the \vater Department ani the City Solicitor for a report.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
On motion of' Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Chas. F. Whelly offering to sell
to the City a large building centrally located on freehold property for the sum of $150,000.00 be received
and the matter referred to the City Solicitor to endeavor to find out the location, suitability and facili-
ties this building can provide and report back to Council.
Alderman Harrigan wished to be recorded as voting "nay" to this resolution.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation Committee of the
City of Saint John advising that they had received a request from City Transit Limited to eliminate the fare
of 3 tickets for 25i and to implement a straight lOi fare and that they had been directed to advise the
Common Council, be received and filed.
Alderman Campbell asked if any decision had been made regarding this proposed increase and
Mr. F. S. Haycox, the Secretary of the Commission, being present stated that nothing definite had been done
but that it was proposed to have another meeting in the very near future, again, with the City of Lancaster
and the Parish of Simonds Highway Board.
Alderman Campbell stated that he wished to go on record as being definitely opposed to any
change in the present fare structure in the city and that the Transportation Committee be so advised.
At this time Alderman Belyea brought up thematter of the inadequate service to and from West
Saint John by City Transit Limited.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell ,
RE90LVED that the Transportation Committee be instructed to
request City Transit Limited to provide express bus service to and from West Saint John during rush hours in
order that the residents of West Saint John might be provided with adequate service.
On the question, Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacC~llum .
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation Committee advis-
ing that City Transit Limited woUld erect a permanent bus shelter at Market Square as soon as the shelters
on the Mill Street Viaduct have been completed, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
. RESOLVED that the City Solicitor and His Worship the Mayor be
_:6>u S, .sAe/tfer authorized to execute the necessary agreement between the City of Saint John ani City Transit Limited
#7_ L L n regarding a bus shelter at Market Square.
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RESOLVED that the letter from'the Saint John Housing Authority
regarding the establishment of playgrounds for the use of the children in the Rifle Range project, be
received and the matter referred to Alderman Cffinpbell for a report on Tiny-Tot playgrounds.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Housing Authority
requesting the committee, appointed by Council to nUmber the houses in the Rifle Range project, to meet in
the near future, be received and referred to the committee with the request for a report within one month's
time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman ~~itebone
RESOLVED that the correspondence from Mr. Robert J. Arseneau
and the Town Planning Commission with regard to his offer to purchase Lots 9 and lO and part of Lot S,
west Cranston Avenue, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Arseneau be sold these lots at his offer, namely the price of $300.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the committee of the Calvary United Baptist Church
be advised that the City will lease them a lot of land at the corner of Sheriff and Brooks Streets for the
establishment of a temporary Sunday School as per their request for a two-year period at a rental of $1.00
per year, provided the building complies with the terms and regulations of the Town Planning Commission, as
this land may have to be taken over by the city at a later date. '
A letter from the Town Planning Commission was read advising that on October 2nd last Provin-
cial, Dominion and City authorities met regarding tne sale of a lot of land in the Rifle Range project for
the purpose of a proposed store to be built by Mr. A. H. Dickie.
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Mr. Dickie being present, he stated that there has been no price set and Alderman
Harrigan asked if he would make an offer. Mr. Dickie stated that the land was boggy but he
woUld offer the sum of $450.00. The Executive Director pointed out that the reason no price had
been set was that this particular section had not been surveyed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Department of
Works to make the necessary survey of this particular property and that Mr. Dickie be offered
the land at the assessed value, plus cost of any expenses necessary to survey and if price not
acceptable, he to return to Council.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the matter of leasing a portion of
Suffolk Street to Mr. J. G. Henderson be investigated by the Executive Director, he to bring in
a report to the Common Council before this matter is disposed of.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
RESOLVED that the resolutions contained in a letter
from the City Clerk of the City of London, Ontario, regarding railway crossings, be received and
filed and the resolutions endorsed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Free
Public Library expressing appreciation for the prompt action in calling for tenders for repairs
to the basement floors of the Boys' and Girls' Room at the Library, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman \fuitebone
Seconded by Alderman C&npbell
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $13,276.07
submitted by John Flood & Sons Ltd. and approved by Messrs. Alward & Gillies, architects, be
paid, being in connection with the contract for alterations to third floor and transformer room
in the Charlotte Street ~mrket building.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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$Hil?f' .Io/~/s- Logan, Q.C. in the amount of $520.00 being the fee for his services as Sitting Magistrate for the
_ u ,..th:i>re month of September - 26 days at $20.00, be paid.
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RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be authorized to insert
a Public Notice regarding a change in the official Town Plan by creating a loading zone and access
thereto, between Germain and Charlotte Streets in the block between King and Princess Streets in
the city, written objections to the said variation to be in his office for Council by 8.00 p.m.
Monday, December 7th next.
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The matter of the offer of $300.00 by I4r. Edward I4cCarron to purchase a triangUlar
lot on Gilbert's Lane which is assessed at $1,720.00 was discussed and Alderman Campbell suggested
he lease the lot as his offer was not adequate. The Executive Director stated that he had been
talking to Mr. I4cCarron today and he believed Mr. McCarron would now suggest a lease and with-
draw his offer.to purchase.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that ~1r. I4cCarron's offer to purchase land
on Gilbert's Lane be deferred until further word is received from him, and the correspondence
regarding same be laid on the table.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Collections, authority be granted to place tax arrears in the amount of $48,233.03, as listed
in'the statement submitted by him, and which are considered by his Department as uncollectible,
in the Suspense account with the provision that once a year these accounts be reviewed by the
Collection Department:
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AND FURTHER that the above statement be' made available in the office of the Common
Clerk to any interested member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l4acCallum
RESOLVED that the action of the Director of Mainten-
ance and Supply in accepting lower tender of two received from J. Fred Williamson Ltd. and Saint
John Iron Works Ltd., the latter being the lower, namely $225.00 for repairs to No.2 garbage
truck, same being of an' emergency nature, be approved and confirmed.
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-_~cilT/tJn RESOLVED that the letter ,from the Director of Sanitation and Markets
~/J/;' ~ A recorrnnending the purchase of a new 20-ton capacity, Public Scale and also suggesting a new location for same
- - . Ie: "/e.Q) e.. be received and the matter be left in the hands of a committee of three, to bring in a report at its earliest
hec<.(..t"/ve::lJredor, convenience.
'1-:lJIr.ed{)r.f/xnilafldJ His Worship the Mayor appointed the following connnittee: The Executive Director, the Director
/1'L ~ /. 'L ,of,Sanitation and the City Solicitor.
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RESOLVED that ,a report be presented to the Common Council by the
Executive Director regarding the reason or'reasons for the offensive odors from the City Dump.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Sanitation and
Markets regarding the purchase of cinders for icy conditions of streets and hills during the winter months,
be received and referred to the Executive Director for a report and recommendation before any action is taken.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Read Report of the Comptroller
(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the month of
August:
$ 4,924.41
6,060.59
10,705.53
532.54
11,660.38
716.91
3,047.74
59.77
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Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Land, Buildings and Ferry Depts.
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex Provo Purchases,
subject 4% S. Tax)
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of August last amounting to
$663,431.14 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
Saint John, N. B.,
September 25, 1953.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the fOllowing reports for the month of August be
laid on the table until the next meeting of the Connnon Council, namely: Comptroller's Report, Cash Receipts
Report, Departmental Accounts Report, and the Monthly Expenditure Report:
AND FURTHER that the follOWing reports for the month of August be received and filed: those of
the Police Department and Water and Sewerage Department.
The Executive Director referred to Order-in-Council of April 13th last regarding the paving of
a portion of the Westmorland Road as requested by the Parish of Simonds, and stated that due to the resigna-
~ 1int2 tion of the Director of Works, a report had not been forthcoming and that he had written to Councillor
- -CoIf.:7 t7) Ian P. Mackin stating he would have a report ready for the Connnon Council at its next meeting. He then read
_lIostmol::hnd ~ the report of the estimate of cost received from the Road Engineer, amounting to $l4,OOO.OO.
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RESOLVED that the Cormnon Council agree in principle to the paving
of a portion of Westmorland Road on a distribution of cost basis - this to be worked out by His Worship the
Mayor, Alderman MacCallum and the Executive Director, with power to act and to negotiate with the Committee
from the.Parish.of,Simonds.whether, this work is to be done this year or next.
A further letter from Mr. David M. Lunney, Real Estate agent, of this city who was present was
read requesting that theoffer outlined in his letter of July l3th, 1953 be accepted, subject to rejection of
the site b,y the Simpsons-Sears Ltd. and that the option as set out in the above-mentioned letter, take effect
from date of such rejection.
Alderman Campbell stated that while in Montreal, His Worship the Mayor, I>.lderman MacCallum. and
he had an opportunity to discuss Community Centres with Dr. Doris Plewes of the Department of Health and
Physical Education, Ottawa, and who believed that this particular site would be ideal for a cormnunity centre
in this city. He asked l~r. Lunney if his principals would be willing to insert in their proposal "subject
to the rejection of the site by Simpsons-Sears Ltd. and lor a Community Centre" and Mr. Lunney stated he
believed not because his company had selected the site first but being on friendly terms with officials,of
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bring revenue of $50,000.00 per year from the start but if they have to wait months for Conununity
Centre plans to be approved by the Federal, Provincial and Local Governments, they would place
their money elsewhere. He stated he was going to Montreal tomorrow and wished to have an
answer.
Alderman Whitebone stated that if this Council propose building a Community Centre
at this time with the present feeling of the taxpayers, they would certainly find themselves
in trouble. He asked Alderman Campbell why this particular site was required and Alderman
Campbell stated because the City has spent so much.money now on the Shamrock Grounds,etc. and
it was an ideal location.
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Alderman Whitebone stated he was very favorable towards Mr. Lunney's proposal and
thought it should be given every consideration especially when they stepped aside to allow
Simpsons-Sears Ltd. first choice.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Mr. Lunney's proposal be accepted, subject
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to Simpsons-Sears.
On the question being taken, His Worship declared the motion lost.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the matter of Mr. Lunney's proposal be
laid on the table until Alderman Teed's return to the city when a special meeting would be held.
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Mr. Lunney stated he would ask Council for a record of the minutes of this meeting
in order that he could forward same to his clients. He then withdrew from the meeting.
The Common Clerk advised that he had nothing in writing but the Government wished
to appoint a Magistrate for the, City of Saint John but before doing so had to know the amount
of salary that would be paid by the City of Saint John. He said he understood that Mr. Harold S.
Prince, M.L.A. a nominee would not take the appointment until he was advised of the amount of
remuneration.
The Common Clerk also reminded the Council of a resolution passed by them in
February last setting the salary for this position at $5,000.00 per annum with an annual incre-
ment of $300.00 until the maximum of $6,500.00 was reached.
The Executive Director stated the Government would make the appointment at once
if the Council made $6,500.00 the starting salary.
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On motion ,of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, . RESOLVED that the resolution passed on the 28th day
of February, 1953 fixing the starting salary of the City Police Magistrate at $5,000.00 be
rescinded:
AND FURTHER that a salary of l~6,500.00 per year be paid the incoming Magistrate
from the time of his appointment.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to this resolution.
A letter from Messrs. George & Tippett on behalf of their client, Mr. Anthony Belyea
was read, claiming damage to Mr. Belyea's fishing nets and loss in the ,amount of $350.00.
.Alderman Campbell stated that he thought the account should be settled. The City Solicitor
advised he did not recommend payment at this time, as he felt a breakdown of the cost of net
and loss of fishing should first be submitted.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of Mr. Anthony Belyea's
claim for damages be laid on the table pending a thorough investigation of the claim.
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The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Friday, the ninth day
of October, A. D., 1953, at 11 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, 11acCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director
The Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss the matter of the request of
City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 for classification of positions and increased salaries, which had
been laid on the table until October 5th last, but which the Council was unable to deal with due to a lengthy
agenda.
After some time spent in Committee, the
Common Council.
The Committee of the WhOle, having just
Committee arose and the Mayor resumed the Chair in
been in ses~ion, reported verbally as follows, recom-
mending:-
1. That the classi:t:ication of positions as suhnitted to the Common Council by the Negotiating
Committee of the City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 be approved in prinCiple by the Common Council but
that this approval in principle of classification does not necessarily CarFj with it approval of the salary
schedule also submitted by the Union:
AND FURTHER that the Union be advised that the Common Council realize that adjustments in posi-
tions and salaries will have to be made in some instances:
AND FURTHER that these adjustments be made the subject of negotiation between the Negotiating
Committee of the Union and a Committee of the Common Council, such negotiations to include consideration of
the establishment of a minimum and maximum wage scale as applied to the classification of positions:
AND FURTHER that the letters in this connection be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Committee of the Whole be approved and
the recommendation contained therein adopted.
LEG A L Mr. Arthur W. vlhelly entered the meeting and advised the Council he was representing Mr. David
A f/;, /tI~t>ai M., Lunney, who at the present time was in Montreal on business. Mr. vlhelly stated he wanted to make a
,.. . r. Ur.., ~ resume of two or three facts. In the first place, the City canflot build too heavy an industrial building;
next, there is a fifteen-foot right of way for sewerage purposes. It has been years since Simpsons-Sears
Limited has called for this particUlar piece of land. He stated he only ~ants on option in case
Simpsons-Sears do not take it.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Mr. David M. Lunney's proposal regarding a
Rifle Range be approved but only pending refusal of Simpsons-Sears:
AND FURTHER that the letter from ~~. Lunney in this connection be received and filed.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
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-/PI.*~ %Me RESOLVED that the Cormnon Council accept Mr. Lunney I s proposal regarding
... ~~OSdI1S- ~<il.r~ a shopping c~ntre in the ~fle Range su~ject to first refusal of Simpsons-Sears Limited and later refusal of
-. r'. .(f-d, I Connnon CouncJ.l on a commuru ty centre beJ.ng placed there:
/? ,;~ /1~ AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. Lunney in this connection be received and filed.
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Mr. WheUy stated that this has been laid before Mr. Lunney's principals for three or four
months and he wanted to know whether or not he can have this option.
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Campbell, Teed, MacCallum and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen Whitebone and Harrigan voting "nay".
The Council resolved itself into open session of Council at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the Fire Department for the month end-
ing August 3lst, 1953, incorporating the report of the Electrical Inspector, be received and filed.
The Common Clerk read a letter from A. Freedmen & Sons Ltd. stating there must have been some
misunderstanding regarding their offer to purchase a lot of land on Hanover Street, stating they are not
interested in the portion of the lot which the City is presently using for storing'pipe and which is sur-
rounded by a wire fence. The letter further stated all they were interested in was the portion that the
City is not using, and that is from the street line up to the wire fence.
Mr. Walsh stated this does not clarify the matter at all.
land and at present he is awaiting a report from the Works Department to
ahead with the sale.
The City has stored pipe on this
see if it will be all right to go
Aldennan Teed stated that Mr. Walsh had Mr. Freedman confused about this matter. He only felt
that the fenced-off part is all he can get. He coUld not understand the sudden objections the Council were
making.
Alderman Campbell stated Mr. Freedman has spent a lot of money where he is now. Alderman
MacCallum advised that he intends to spend a lot more wherever he goes next.
Alderman Teed only wished to have Mr. Freedman advised of what he is going to have. Alderman
Campbell suggested to offer to sell him any portion the City does not want. Alderman Teed stated he wants
it at a low cost.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that subject to clearance by the Department of
Water and Sewerage of the portion of land requested by th~ firm of A. Freedman & Sons, Ltd., the
Common Council agree to convey the portion of Hanover Street that the said firm is desirous of
purchasing at fifty,per cent of the asse~sed value thereof.
On motion 'of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from Lawson Motors' Ltd. re-
garding the recent awarding of tenders on a Quadruple Pumper and Ladder Truck, be received and
filed.
Alderman Harrigan moved in amendment that new tenders be called fo~ this piece of
equipnent, but there was no seconder.
On question, the resolution was declared carried with Aldermen MacCallum and
Harrigan voting "nay". '
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that an effort be made to ascertain costs of
the necessary repairs to the Ferry "Loyalist" without drydocking her, and needed repairs to
the Ferry approaches at West Saint John as well as the cost of erection of a toll house at West
Saint John:
P~D FURTHER that the letter from the Department of Transport advising that before
a certificate as requested can be given to the Ferry "Loyalist", the vessel must be drydocked
and the repairs completed that were deferred last year, be received and filed.
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Question being 'taken, Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "yea", and Aldermen
MacCallum, Harrigan and Teed voting "nay", with the Mayor voting "yea" and casting the deciding
vote of "yea", the resolution was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
EduEn:I c~arl1l. RESOLVED that the letter from Nr. Edward C. McCarron
~ .', ~ making application for a five year lease, with the option to.renew same, on a lot of land located
c.rre:!!f/ oded PrJ: on the east side of Gilbert's Lane beyond the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation parking
,,-,0, /VtJ((:z.-;>/.>~ lot, at a price of $lOO.OO per year, be received and filed ,and Mr. McCarron advised that the
(P..i53, :;3ooK-(3) Council are willing to sell him this lot for the sum of $500.00, being one-half of the assessed
value thereof.
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Pur-
chasing, authority be granted to purchase a quantity of replacement parts for the Asphalt Plant
from the local agents, Wm. Stairs, Son & Morrow to cost in the vicinity of $220.00, and charge-
able to the appropriation for Repairs - such purchase required by the Streets Department.
Alderman Teed asked what authority was issued to have rotation of traffic re-routed
from the Reserved Street. Mr. Walsh replied that routing the traffic to the said street turned
the road into a mud hole:
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the routing of traffic in the Thorne Avenue
area previously suggested by the Common Council be inaugurated within fifteen days.
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Alderman Harrigan advised the Council that he and Alderman MacCallum went down to
Eastward Industries this morning. 11r. Higginson met them and told them his problems. Aldermen
Harrigan and MacCallum both felt that a committee should be set up by the 11ayor to discuss the
matter with Mr. Higginson and this committee should discuss the matter of his assessment within
fifteen days.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman }acCallum
RESOLVED that a committee be appointed by His Worship
the Mayor to consider the valuation for assessment of Eastward Industries Ltd.
His Worship appointed Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and Campbell to constitute the
said committee.
His Worship also appointed Aldermen Teed, Harrigan and Whitebone a committee to
discuss the City Hall Union matters; but it was decided that the Council as a whole should
meet with them.
It was decided that the Council in Committee of the Whole will meet Union Members
next Thursday, October l5th at 4 o'clock p.m. in the Mayor's Office, to discuss various matters
pending at the' present time.
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On'motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant City
Solicitor advising that Riviera Realties Ltd~ are prepared to accept the sum offered by the
City of $l,OOl.OO for their property required for the proposed loading zone, King and Germain
Streets, and requesting authority to proceed with the purchase of this property,'be received
and filed and necessary authority granted in this connection - the said offer having been
the assessed value p~us ten per cent.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor advising
that offers have been made regarding the proposed loading 'Zone and only one acceptance has been received,
stating it is now necessary to proceed under the Town Planning Act, which will make it necessary to amend
the official Town Plan of the City of Saint John and suggesting that the parties owning properties in this
loading zone be approached for permission to proceed with the levelling, etc. so that the work may be pro-
_ A1 ceeded with before .winter sets in, and advising further ,that it is required that valuators be appointed by
,~~_IJ/~Ol7e~ the City to make proper valuations in this connection, be received and filed and the necessary permission
r.' ...,. Jt1<V1J granted and Mr. E. J. Mooney and Mr. Fred vlarman be requested to act for the City as their valuators in
_/:'.r~~._ . . ::w.:Y17. this connection.
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Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission attaching a copy of a letter from Mr. Hendry O.
McLellan, solicitor, representing the Emery Hyslop interest, concerning the land on the Sandy Point end of
the Rifle Range Development, recommending that this new offer by negotiation be accepted in that ,it is felt
that it might be cheaper for the City to split the difference approximately between their offer of $8OC.00
and Mr. Hyslop's request of $1,500.00 rather than go to expropriation action.
I4r. p. R. Frn-tler entered the meeting at this time and advised that construction of a picket
fence will cost about $200.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in view of the previous offer of Mr. Hyslop to
convey the required property for the sum of $1,500.00, of which the City of Saint John purchased a portion
for $400.00, that the Council go on record as being in favour of offering him the amount of $l,lOO.OO for
all the remaining portion of the land considered in the offer.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the complaint received from Mr. W. Gibbs of 25 Sewell
Street relative to the condition of the hill on lower Sewell Street and the closing off of same during winter
months be referred to the Works Department, and Mr. Gibbs' complaints regarding damage caused by school boys
to properties on this street, and any future use of the unoccupied house at 23 Sewell Street, be referred
to the Police Department.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,
the nineteenth day of October, A. D. 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to
the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that minutes of the.meetings of the Common
Council held on the 5th and 9th days of October last be confirmed, copies of same having been
furnished the Council Members.
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Alderman Whitebone referred to the resolution adopted by the Common Council on
October 5th, instructing that a complete statement of the entir~ t,an~action leading up to and
subsequent to the purchase of the Saint John Motors Limi~ed.property be prepared and released
through the local newspapers and the radio station; and also to the resolutions adopted the same
date by Council instructing that the Saint John Board of Trade and the Saint John Trades and
Labor Council be furnished information, requested by them, one motion carrying with it the
proviso that the report woUld be given within the week - but such report has not been given yet.
On motion of Alderman,Whitebone
Seconded hoc AhEmnan Campbell
RESOLVED that unless the above named reports are given
to the press within forty-eight hours, that this Common Council go along with the request
already made for' the establishing of a Royal Commission inquiring into the complete government
of the City of Saint John.
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On the question, Alderman Harrigan commented that he was advised on this Council
that many of these answers were at ~ certain individual's finger-tips. He inquired why there has
been a delay in the release to the press and the reply to the questions submitted by the above
named organizations.
The Executive Director, referring to the statement regarding facts and figures
being at his finger-tips, replied that he did not state that he had all these figures at his
finger-tips - he was answering a Labour representative on the question of rates of pay. Regard-
ing the paving letter, he asked Mr. Angus MacLeod for a coP1 of the schedule of the Canadian
Construction Association relative to rental of equipment, but 11r. MacLeod did not send it to
him. He has since seen a copy of this schedule and tomorrow night's newspaper will carry a
report on the Saint John Motors Limited matter, sufficient space not having been available
before this in the newspaper.
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Question being taken, the motion was declared carried, with Aldermen Whitebone,
Campbell, Harrigan, Teed and MacCallum voting "yea" and Alderman Belyea voting "nay".;
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Cash Receipts Report, Monthly
Expenditures Report and the Departmental Accounts Report for the month of August last be now
taken from the table and filed:
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AND FURTHER that the Comptroller's Report for August be now taken from the table
and filed and the amounts paid as recommended.
The matter of the proposed new early closing by-law for automobile service stations,
which had been laid on the table at the October 5th meeting of the Council, was then discussed.
Mr. Ian P. Mackin, Barrister, was present representing the Saint John City and County Service
Station Operator's, Association" Mr. Eric L. Teed, Barrister, was present representing the
Golden Ball Garage, and the following Barristers were present representing clients who were
opposed to the proposed by-law:- Messrs. C. F. Inches, Q.C., James D. Harper, William A. Gibbon,
Ervin M. O'Brien and W. G. Povier. A letter from Mr. Harper was read, advising that he was
present representing Mr. George Calvert, the proprietor of the newly-opened service station
and parking lot at the corner of south King Square and Sydney Streets. A letter from Golden
Ball Garage was submitted, and a letter from the New Brunswick Branch of The Lord's Day Alliance
of Canada was read stating that they trust the requirements of The Lord's Day Act will be duly
observed by the Conunon Council when considering the proposed by-law in question and they
would be obliged to oppose any by-law, or any action, that would necessitate or encourage a
generaly opening of service stations on the Lord's Day, thereby depriving many people of the
privileges of worship and rest. A telegram from Superline Oils Ltd., Halifax, was read
expressing their support of the proposed new by-law.
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Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting.
The final draft form of the proposed new by-law was considered and various amend-
ments were made to same. Mr. Mackin advised that approximately forty of the service station
operators have signed a document signifying they are in favour of the proposed by-law - this
list including the Goluen Ball Garage, but four other stations in the city do not agree with
the draft of the by-law.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by A~lerman Campbell
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law Relating
to the Early Closing of Automobile Service Stations in the City of Saint John" which was passed
and ordained on JUly 30th, 1946, be repealed and the by-law entitled, "A Law Relating to the
Early Closing of Service Stations in the City of Saint John" be read a first, second and third
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time and that it be passed and ordained and the Common Seal affixed thereto:
AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the immediate preservation of the
public health, public safety and public peace, the same shall go into effect and operation as of this date.
Alderman Belyea referred to the fact that Mr. Harold Hayes is the only service station operator
in West Saint John and he was advised by the Association that he will not be interfered with, '-lith respect
to the early closing regulations. Alderman Belyea moved in amendment that the above named by-law be further
amended by permitting or deleting the service station of Mr. Harold Hayes from the enforcement of the said
by-law, but there was no seconder. Alderman Campbell advised that the Association contacted Mr. Hayes in
this regard, and learned that he is in favour of the by-law and is prepared to abide by it.
Messrs. Inches and Gibbon spoke in support of their clients' opposition to the by-law.
voting.
Question being taken, the resolution was declared carried with Alderman Belyea abstaining from
Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letters and telegram referred to in the
matter be received and filed and the writers of same thanked for their interest in civic affairs.
above
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aldernlan Teed
RESOLVED that the letters from Messrs. E. J. Mooney and Fred Warman
advising that they will act as valuators for the City of Saint John in connection with the proposed loading
zone, King, Germain and Charlotte Streets, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Veterans Remembrance Day
Committee requesting permission to hold a parade on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11th, 1953 at 10.30
o'clock a.m. and to hold a service in King Square at the Cenotaph and requesting the assistance of the
Police, Fire and Public Works Departments, and also extending an invitation to the Mayor and Council
Members to attend the Service at 11.00 o'clock a.m. that day at the Cenotaph, be received and filed and the
requested permission granted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Prescott M. McLean advising
that her property, situated in the Parish of Simonds, School District 7, which adjoins City of Saint John
property at Loch Lomond ,is offered for sale for the sum of ~p6,000.00, be received and referred to the
Executive Director and the Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department for a comparison with
previous offers, and for a recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer, O'Connell &
Hanington concerning the proposed purchase by Mrs. Margaret F. Driscoll of portions of lots 27$ and 279 at
the corner of Elliott Rowand Crown Streets, suggesting that the proposed sale price of $1,220.00 asked by
the City be reduced to $$00.00, which price Mrs. Driscoll is prepared to pay, be received and filed and the
City's original offer to sell for $1,220.00 stand.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. F. E. Nugent, Secretary of
the former Newman Brook Quoit Club, advising that this Club disbanded recently and that the lease to same,
dated July 13th, 1950 is hereby surrendered to the City of Saint John, be received and filed and the said
lease terminated.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation Committee advising
that'the request of Common Council that the Committee direct City Transit, Limited to provide an express
bus service to and from West Saint John during rush hours, is ,being investigated and when further informa-
tion is available, the Council will be so advised, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation Committee, dated
October 14th, 1953, submitting a copy of a resolution recentiy adopted by the Committee and forwarded to
City Transit, Limited relative to the request of that company for an increase in bus fares, be received
and filed, and the action of the Committee endorsed.
Read a' letter, dated October 19th, 1953, ,from the Transportation Committee advising that they
have n~< been advised that City Transit, Limited will be appealing from an order or directive of the
Transportation Committee, which appeal will be heard before the Motor Carrier Board on October 29th, 1953
at 10 o'clock a.m. The Committee stated that they feel that an appearance shoUld be made when this case is
being heard by the Motor Carrier Board and suggests that this might be done by some legal authority.
The Common Clerk advised that provision for Appearance has already been made by the City
Solicitor's department in this connection.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
-r dI t? hI 1/ /I ,--J. Seconded by Alderman Teed
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/' account sul:mitted by J. M. &
C. W. Hope G~ant in the amo~nt of $375.00, being premium for October 17th, 1953 to
~Stt/"~/.7Ce October 17th, 1954 relative to accident and sickness insurance on Volunteer Firemen,
Salvage Corps and Fire Police personnel of the City of Saint John, Policy No. 1103,
renewed by renewal receipt No. 221769, be paid.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
, Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the Police Depart-
ment for the month of September last be received and filed, copies of same having been, .'
furnished the Common Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request
of the Comptroller, authority be granted to install a new system of making out the City's
payrolls and the writing up of various records connected there~dth - the equipment
required in this connection to cost approximately $200.00 and a year's supply of the
stationery to be used to cost approximately $975.00 for the first year and $750.00 there-
after, this being about $200.00 arinually in excess of present stationery requirements:
AND FURTHER that as per the recommendation of the Comptroller, the said
new system cOllUD,mce the first of January, 1954.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Pur.
chasing requesting authority to call, for tenders on the sale of about 14 tons of scrap
iron' at the Water Department Yard, be received and filed and the said Director be author-
ized to contact such firms or persons dealing in this particular business to obtain bids
on this material, rather than advertise for tenders.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
:lJ/reelpp; ~lt'kSli14 RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
'Zle. . ~ A JI of PurChasing, authority be granted for the purchase for the Collection Department of
17~~e~t or,,"s 50,000 sets of triplicate counter receipt forms as before from the Moore Business Forms
C'ol/echon -Z>~.t. through their local agent, A. T. Snodgrass at the price of $14.91 per thousand, plus taxes,
which is the same price for the same quantity purchased last year and covered by this
year's appropriation for Office Supplies as of August 3lst.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent
of the Water and Sewerage Department" advising that Mr. R. A. Dakin, 126 Charlotte Street,
has requested that his Department install a water line to a lot mined by Mr. Dakin in a
sub-division east of Quinton Heights and adjacent to the New Brunswick Protestant Orphanage
property, Manawagonish Road, and that to install a 6-inch water line to this lot a distance
of approximately 250 feet is estimated to cost $800.00, based on the City of Lancaster
doing all excavation and backfill, be received and filed and permission granted to install
such pipe, in compliance with the terms regarding cost guarantee as laid down under Common
Council Order of September 8th, 1953.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent
of the vlater and Sewerage Department, advising that Mr. E. A. Day, 15 Germain Street, has
requested that his Department extend the main pipe on Sand Cove Road to the sub-division
o,med by Mr. Day, known as the Duck Cove Sub-division, and that to extend the water pipe
in this connection would mean an extension of 8-inch cast iron pipe from the end of the
present pipe in a southerly direction, a distance of approximately 600 feet which would
cost an estimated $3,200.00, be received and filed and permission granted to install such
pipe, in compliance with the terms regarding cost guarantee as laid down under Common
Council Order of September 8th, 1953.
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;? Read a letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors, relative to the request
,t'ha/r/?1aq,1'fSJ'8f?f'PIS of Mr. Harold O'Brien to purchase land at the head of HOIie Lake, advising that the site
IJ tU< -<ali. \'Ihich Hr. O'Brien desires to purchase has an area of approximately 2~ acres and forms a
TTP e, e part of a much larger area comprising approximately 120 acres. The site desired by Mr.
O'Brien was the site of the old convalescent hospital, is a choice location and on the
Assessment Department records has an assessed value of $1,000.00. The Chairman recommended
that this entire area of l20 acres be reserved for future housing development and not sold
in small parcels to individuals.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above letter be received and
filed and the recommendation adopted, and Mr. O'Brien advised that the City does not wish
to sell at the present time.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above named area, comprJ.sJ.ng
acres, be surveyed and laid out as a sub:-division for residential purposes.
approximately 120
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Read a letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors, concerning the offer of Mr. Bernard W.
Rogers to purchase Lot 41, west Sheriff Street for $300.00, advising that this vacant lot has a frontage of
24.$ feet more or less. with a depth of 106 feet more or less and is assessed at $300.00; that the City pur-
chased this lot in 1942 and it was during the early 1940's that the City acquired a number of properties on
this street for purpose of slum clearance; and suggesting that Mr. Rogers be given a restricted lease of the
lot for a period of six months at an annual rental of $20.00 with the proviso that the City could re-possess
same at the end of any six-month period. '
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the
be adopted and Mr. Rogers so advised:
above named suggestion of the Chairman, Board
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Chairman be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Rogers be advised also that the garage he contemplates building on this
lot must be removed at his own expense on notice from the City, on termination of the said lease.
A letter from the Electrical Inspector was read, submitting information relative to the cost of
instal+ing street lighting along Millidge Avenue past the old Civic Airport.
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Alderman Belyea advised that a request had been made for the establishment of a hockey rink on
a portion of the old Millidgeville Airport site which is vacant. Alderman Campbell suggested that the
Municipality provide a rink for the residents of Millidgeville as there is enough revenue from Emergency
Housing to supply same.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named matters be laid on the table until
final disposition is made of the Airport site.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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...7JIrY>'Uot;r/re ~'I RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Director of the
Over-e%jJ..ehdil{u'~ Fire Department, authority be granted to over-expend Item No.1, Fire Alarm Repairs, of the Fire Department
,t:"'ire :lbpr.- Budget to the amount of approximately $1,000.00, same being due to new laterals being installed by the New
Brunswick Telephone Co. Ltd. in their construction SChedule for 1953, and ~so due to the fact that items
included in the 1952 estimates were not received until 1953, which were paid for out of the 1953 estimates.
The Corrunon Clerk submitted a draft of a by-law entitled, "A La.., Prohibiting the Placing of
Signs on Poles in the City of Saint John".
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the said draft be referred back to the Corrunon Clerk
for further consideration and revision with regard to authority being provided the Police Department to
investigate to ascertain who is responsible for the erection of signs or posters referred to in such draft,
and that the revised draft be submitted to the Common Council.
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Copies of the Breakdown of , the Comptroller's Report and of the Departmental Accounts Report
for the month of September last were distributed to the Council Members.
Read Report of the Comptroller
(as follows)
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To the COM}!ON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
September:
Your Comptroller recorrunends payment of the follOWing Departmental Accounts for the month of
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Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Land, Buildings and Ferry. Depts.
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex. Provo Purchases,
subject 4% Tax)
4,192.74
6,130.1$
7,682.4$
154.80
5,051.43
949.3$
1,580.78
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$25,745.00
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of September last amounting to
$522,470.02 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
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Saint John, N. B.,
October 19, 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the
table until the next meeting of Cornmon Council.
above named reports be laid on the
/l/di?rtnan ,lj"rrr: " Aldennan Harrigan noted from the Comptroller's Report that his name is listed for
AI. t. L r.;a expenses to Montreal, and in order to avoid any erroneous thought in this connection, he wishes
.~ej,/ol1 ,~- it- understood that his expenses to Montreal were not used at all. '
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades
and Labor Council expressing their appreciation for the acceptance by the Common Council of their
recommendation of Mr. Archie W. Rickard for membership on the Board of Health, be received and
filed.
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On motion of Aldennan Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John District
Labour Council recommending that Mr. Ralph D. Evans, 128 Adelaide Street, be appointed to fill
the vacancy on the Board of Health (which vacancy was filled by Common Council Order of October
5th last on recommendation of the Saint John Trades and Labor Council) as they feel they should
be given equal recognition with the said Trades and Labor Council by the Common Council in making
recommendations to fill such vacancies, be received and filed and the District Labour Council
advised that the Labor appointment to the said Board has been filled and that Mr. Evans' name
will be considered at the time of the next vacancy for a Labor appointment.
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On motion, of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Cffinpbell
_hee 7JJ~e ~'JrdJr RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Free
Flopr Public Library advising of a delay in the completion of the new flooring in the Children J s Library,
. --~, be received and the matter referred to the Executive Director for immediate action.
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Alderman Harrigan requested the Executive Director to advise him when the reason
for the above named delay is-ascertained.
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Alick C. R. Taylor
requesting that consideration be given to the establishment of a street light on the first pole
on Bayside Drive, at Kane's Corner, be received and referred to the Street Lighting Committee
for a report.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of Simonds
making application for an extension of the water line to service the premises of the Maritime
Paper Box Co. on Rothesay Avenue, and guaranteeing the necessary ten per cent of costs, if
required, and requesting that this work be proceeded with immediately, be received and filed and
authority be granted to proceed ,lith the said work.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Saint' :/OJ,, 7Mce
Federal PNfect'ive Seconded by'Alderman Teed
Ilssot', ;to- 61 RESOLVED that the letter from the President of the Saint
~~ ~ ~~ John Police Federal Protective Association, No. 6l, requesting, in view of Common Council reso-
rt ~Sq? ,~a 7. Ilution of September 4th regarding Section 212 of the Rules and Regulations for the Saint John
A7,J/~af/QI1 ~~ra( Police Force, that the City of Saint John appoint an arbitrator under the provisions of Article
IIlttermi!lJ1 ttlJilebOl1e 9 of the Working Agreement - the existing dispute being over Article 6 of the said Agreement,
~ecat7 ~ir~tbr be received and the matter laid on the table pending further ~iscussion between Alderman
ve Whitebone, the Executive Director and the said Association.
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, /I The Common Clerk advised that the City of Saint John is appealing a Judgment of
~hh~If01~/~.v. Mr. Justice G. A. G. Bridges relative to the action of John E. Harding against City Transit,
/lily 7;01/73/1:../ hzfd..~ Limited and The City of Saint John, and that the insurance companies are appealing on behalf
tlty ~int :7iAI7 of the City in this connection.
A letter from A. Freedman & Sons, Ltd. was read in connection with their request
to purchase a portion of-Hanover Street. A letter was also read from the Superintendent of the
Jk ht-e de...l Water and Sewerage Department relative to this matter, advising that the Order of Common
~~IY 11 n "P, Council of October 9th decided to sell a portion of land on Hanover Street now being used
/(Jater'll aJBtdOh::fe temporarily to store some 36-inch concrete pipe and to shift these pipes, would necessitate
removing them from this location to property owned by the Department near the Little River
Reservoir which would cost an estimated $900.00.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that A. Freedman & Sons, Ltd. be advised
that if they desire to purchase any portion of the property on Hanover Street which is occupied
by the City, aside-from the so-called storage pipe yard, that they shoUld pay the cost of
removing the City's materials on same, in addition to the purchase price stated in the
Common Council resolution of October 9th last:
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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/!dviso'Y" I RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation Advisory Connnittee re-
_.. Comn1/Hee- questing authority for the placing of the tennis court at Shamrock Park, which is being operated by the
~~'/.. -r 7ii/,,,tS I Loyalist Tennis Club (formerly St. Luke's Tennis Club) under the supervision of the Saint John Advisory
.-. /;td' e ~ J'I Recreation Department - the said Corrunittee to continue to sponsor tennis under a competent instructor as
I ,ta:;S -::;'~;~IaJ~ long as the need for the same is apparent - be received and filed and the request granted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
authority be granted to purchase an additional amount of asphalt cement as required by the Streets Department
for paving, from Imperial Oil Ltd. who were successful tenderers for same - the amount to be purchased being
one carloaq.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
1.Jl;;el'infentlenl, Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
III fer.,: .feU/er: ~t1e- . . RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent of the Water and
wa ,- -. //".1 I Sewerage Department adVJ.sJ.ng that a request has been received from the National Harbours Board that his
lYat-tonal /tar - Department re-locate a section of 14-inch cast iron' sewer at the new ,Pugsley Wharf extension at Reed's \1harf,
buars. :lJOClrd and that such work and excavating and laying 150 feet of 14-inch cast iron pipe would cost an estimated
~~e $2,200.00, be received and filed and this work be proceeded with providing the National Harbours Board under-
. c:VE:_ - .1':_- take to reimburse the City for any expense involved therewith.
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Alderman Campbell inquired what progress has been made with regard to the rounding of the
corner on Lansdowne Avenue and Cranston Avenue, purchased by Irving Oil Company Limited from the City under
Common Council Order of January 29th, 1951. He felt that if the City does not see that this corner is
rounded, it will be faced with the possibility of having to buy this portion back.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that this matter be referred to the Executive Director and
City Solicitor for a report.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
_o5k'pefinft?ndel1l RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent of the \'!ater,and
IIv~feIo/Jef(/erd ~ Sewerage Department, relative to ,the request of ~Ir. Eric R. Hodges to purchase a piece of land on the St.
. , ' Martins Road, advising that as his Department is purchasing property in this area whenever the land is
ErIe If? -d~er availab~e, and as, this piece of property, is so near the ,wat~rshed,. he would n?t reco~end that same be sold,
I be receJ.ved and fJ.led and Mr. Hodges adVJ.sed that the CJ.ty J.S not J.nterested J.n sellJ.ng.
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(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Corrunittee of the Whole
reports
Your Corrunittee begs to report that it sat on October l5th last at 4.00 o'clock p.m., in the
11ayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor Patterson, Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan,
MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone, and Miss D. Nixon, and Messrs. T. Mullaly, President, T. Owens and H. Sewell,
representing the Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486, and your Committee begs to submit the
follm1ing report and recommendation:-
1. That a committee be set up, composed of Aldermen Teed, MacCallum and Whitebone, to review and
analyze the classification of positions and increased salaries made by the Saint John City Hall Employees
Federal Union No. 486 and to bring in a recommendation in this connection to Common Council.
Saint John, N. B.,
October 19th, 1953.
Yours respectfully,
(sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson,
Chairman.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed,
RESOLVED that the report be received and the recommendation contained
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Miss Gertrude McDermott, 285 Main
Street, offering for sale to the City of Saint John 87 acres of land at Upper Loch Lomond, be received and
referred to the Water and Sewerage Department fora report and recommendation.
Alderman Campbell requested that in future, when reports and recommendations are asked for by
the Council on land such as the above, that the Assessment Department be asked to obtain the assessed value
of the land for the information of the Council. '
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the petition from residents of Boar's Head Road, request,
ing that an investigation be made into the urgent need of a school bus to transport children to and from
school, during the school term in this area, be received and referred to the Board of School Trustees.
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above resolution as they desire
Alderman Whitebone advised that the change in Route 2 so that it would run through
the central section of the city was due to the fact that the merchants in the city asked that
it be so routed in connection with the tourist trade, and eventually both routes became knovm
as Route 2, even though before the highways were numbered the direct route was by w~ of
Paradise Row and City Road.
.-:lloard .-/rade.- Alderman Teed referred to the fact that recently there was held a meeting by the
Saint ,John Board of Trade expressing their interest in civic affairs and se~y criticizing
the manner in which this city is seemingly operated, and that the meeting passed a resolution
authorizing their executive to prevail on the Provincial Government to establish a Royal
Commission. Alderman 'Deed noted that the said Board is not composed of City of Saint John
citizens only. He stated that he has no objection to this Board expressing criticism insofar
as the handling of civic matters is concerned, but he does not feel that the citizens sfiould,
'baled to believe that the Board of Trade is composed entirely of citizens of this city and
that they act for the good only of this city. He mentioned that one member of the Board is
a citizen of the City of Lancaster, and it could not be expected that his interests could
be Wholly directed to the good of the City of Saint John due to the dual capacity he handles.
Another member lives and operates his business in Lancaster and yet he has been an active
member of the Saint John Board of Trade and he offered criticism and his opinion regarding
the set-up of the Saint John City Council and the government in general. He believes this
man was highly out of order in doing so. The gentleman he refers to has had a lot to say
about business matters throughout Canada. Alderman Teed stated he does not see how any man
outside the city can justifiably publicly criticize the Saint John City Council. Alderman
Teed noted that another man who operates a business in the Parish of Simonds and resides
in East Riverside also criticized the Council, and persons living in Rothesay who perhaps
are conducting some of their business in this city, but who do not reside here and do not
take any active part except through the Board of Trade, also offered criticism. Alderman
Teed felt that these people were going out of their way to criticize and lead the people
to believe that they, as responsible citizens of this city (which they are not) were saying
they do not agree with the manner of administration of the City of Saint John. The fact
that these people are living, doing business and serving governments outside this city
would prevent them from whole-heartedly supporting activities in this city.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Saint
as favouring a County Magistrate's appointment in and for the City and County
the Municipal Council be so advised, and the Attorney General's Department be
and 11acCallum advised that they did not register a vote on the
to look into the matter.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that no matters be discussed in legal session
that are not listed on the Agenda unless the City Solicitor first gives an opinion as to whether
or not they are of such nature as to involve the legal liability of the City.
Alderman Harrigan suggested that the City Solicitor be consulted before a Council
meeting when matters are to be added to the Agenda so that he may be prepared to say whether or
not the nature of same woUld involve the legal liability of the City and he should also ascer-
tain whether or not such matters are so urgent that they may not be held over until the next
meeting of Council.
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Alderman Teed reported on behalf of the committee of Common Council delegated to
investigate regarding the -participation of the Provincial Government tovlards the cost of improv-
ing City Road, advising that they had met recently with Premier Hugh John Flemming, 'Minister of
the Provincial Department of Works and the matter of establiShing the position of Route 2
through the City was discussed. The Department's records shOl; that Route 2 came through Mill
Street, up King and down Waterloo Streets, and they want a copy of the resolution whereby it
was changed through Paradise Rowand City Road.
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Alderman Harrigan advised that he had asked the Common Clerk's department for a
copy of the above ~amed resolution, and a search for sarr~ was made quite recently in the
records, and that department is being asked to search further in this connection.
Alderman Teed stated that the Provincial Government sent down an engineer the day
the committee met the Premier in Fredericton, for the purpose of going over the City Road work
with the City of Saint John Works Department. The Provincial Government are in agreement in
principle on this matter but they desire protection through the records of the City of Saint
John showing that City Road is part of Route 2. The records of the Province have never been
changed regarding Route 2 from showing that it went through the centre section of this city,
because this City has never advised them of any change.
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Alderman Teed suggested that the present committee and the City Solicitor's and
~xecutive Director's offices provide the necessary information and when it is available, that
it be forwarded to Fredericton.
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Alderman Teed felt that the Saint John Board of Trade coUld be called to
account for their doings - those done and those not done. He stated that he was very much
aroused by the criticism received by the Common Council, mainly from people who do not
reside in this city.
Alderman White bone noted that the City has no Director of Works and no quali-
fied engineer for the viater Department, and inquired if aQything is to be done to replace
those heads of departments who have resigned. He felt that out of courtesy to those who
applied for the position of Director of Works, the list of names should be considered and
if one is qualified, he should be engaged. Alderman Campbell suggested that this matter
be looked into further by the Council 11embers, regarding the qualifications of the
applicants, and a recommendation be brought in.
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RESOLVED that the regular meetings of Common Council be now held
weekly .
Alderman Campbell felt that the advisability of fortnightly meetings should be considered in
view of the fact that Council business has been completed quite quickly in spite' of the present fortnightly
meetings, and also in view of the' fact that one Council Member cannot attend every meeting of Council if they
are held weekly. He suggested that the fortnightly meetings be continued for a while with the stipulation
that if the agenda is too long for one meeting, that a special meeting be called. Alderman Harrigan stated
that he is opposed to fortnightly meetings and that he would be happy to see weekly meetings next summer,
instead of fortnightly meetings.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that decision on this matter be laid over until the next
meeting of COllUDon Council and that the next meeting of Council be held on Monday, November 2nd.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was declared carried with Aldermen Harrigan
and MacCallum voting "nay".
Read a letter from Mrs. E. M. Smith advising of a fire hazard to her property and other proper-
ties on Peters Street which exists due to three stove pipe entries at No. 6 Peters Street which do not enter
any chimney, and that in case of a fire, the City will be held fUlly responsible. Mrs. Smith was present at
the meeting and requested that the Director of the Fire Department have the owner of this property brick up
the holes which are creating, the fire hazard. The City Solicitor stated that the person responsible has
been instructed not to put stove pipes in the holes in question (there being no chimney behind them)' and his
contention is that the City cannot make a person brick up such holes if he does not wish to do so.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Vlhitebone
RESOLVED that in the opJ.nJ.on of the Common Council the stove pipe
entries at No.6 Peters Street (behind which there is no chimney) be considered a fire hazard and the Direc-
tor of the Fire Department be requested to issue a directive to the owner of the property concerned immed-
iately to remedy same:
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mrs. E. M. Smith in this connection be received and filed.
Mrs. Smith withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Francis C. Whiting relative to the
of Deputy Mayor, be received and filed.
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Mr. C. F. Whelly, Barrister, entered the meeting at this time. The Common Clerk read a letter
from Mr. Whelly, written on behalf of his clients, Mabee Construction Co. pressing a claim against the City
of Saint John with respect to the Rifle Range Project contract in an amount of $4l,5oo.oo. The letter out-
lined the claim and submitted copies of reports from two independent engineers on the matter. Mr. Whelly
stated that Mr. Mabee approached him last November or December regarding this matter and on the advice of
I'lhelly & Whelly, obtained the reports submitted from the engineers. These engineers express the opinion
that Mr. Mabee was impeded in fulfilling the work, as laid down in the specifications, by the Director of
Works of that time changing the specifications for such work. The Executive Director noted that Mr. Mabee
had warned the City when he made a small claim a few months ago for this work, that there ,lere other bills
regarding same.
Mr. Vlhelly stated that Mr. Mabee is quite prepared to substantiate his claims in Court on this
matter. Action is pending on it and Mr. Whelly desires the Council to know this and Mr. Mabee's reasons for
making the claim. His client believes, and is prepared to prove that Mr. Godfrey made a mistake on this
matter.
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RESOLVED that the above named letter from Mr. Whelly be received
to the City Solicitor's department for information from the engineer employed at the time in
a report'.
The City Solicitor reported that the building centrally located on freehold property which
Mr. Charles F. Whelly had offered to sell to the City for $150,000.00, is located at the Gandy & Allison Ltd.
warehouse at St. Ja'l1es Street, but as to 'suitability of this building, he could not say. Hr. Whelly advised
that it is a huge building and extends through to Britain Street, with an entrance from each street.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the information received
previous correspondence on this matter, be received and filed until such time
the possible acquisition of a permanent building.
from Mr. Whelly, along with the
as the City may be considering,
Mr. Whelly withdrew from the meeting at this time.
Read a letter from The Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Nm, Brun~lick
submitting information relative to Registered Professional Engineers and persons who are undertaking the
engineering work of the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded 'by Alderman 'Campbell
RESOLVED that this matter be referred to the City Solicitor for
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IJ~" ~ ing that the estimated cost of installing a 2-inch copper pipe to Carlson's Motel on Rothesay
lIVafe.r'J':: /!U//!raj'eAvenue is $500.00, based on laying a 2;..inch copper line from the water main 'to the street line.
The Conunon Clerk advised that in 1935, the City entered into an agreement with
the Heirs of Jeremiah Donovan to supply water, 'fre~ of water rates or taxes to the farm owned
qy them. The farm has now been sub-divided and the Carlsons, being assigns, are erecting a
motel and are asking the City to put in water for same. Under the terms of the said agree-
ment, the City is obligated to give the water free, but does not have to install it. The
Executive Director stated that the City installed the water line to the Donovan barn free, but
the people must put in water from that themselves. The Conunon Clerk stated that he, as City
Solicitor, instructed the Superintendent of Water and Sewerage to continue to supply the free
water but not to put in any water pipes. '
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Om/11/,sSIOII RESOLVED that the matter be referred to the Executive
heculive:J;fredor Director for a report' from the Departments of Works and Water and Sewerage for an estimate of cost
1/i/~dfei/llle.j1i'r'rt-sdirelative to complying with the conditions as laid down by the Town Planning Commission in the above
U!J. *- ~ t-. named report. '
'tt~/'. S -:s;,'B,p - 7)...i. Mr. Gibbon suggested that the, whole area be sold to his client and let it, out for
~kr<;/ ~t.i/en;;ye~, housing. He stated that there would be no expense to the City whatsoever regarding water and
sewerage. If this site is developed for a housing project, the roads the Town Planning Commis-
sion refer to woUld have to De developed anyway,'which means there would be no additional expense
anyway.
Mr. Gibbon further advised that his client is quite in agreement with erecting the
theatre and houses at the same time. There woUld be about 200 houses, to be erected at the rate
of 50 at a time. His client might see fit to install water and sewerage providing they have
acquisition of the land.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum'
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor's department
investigate the above matter thoroughly and, if necessary, consult outside legal opinion as
to the possibility of upsetting the above mentioned agreement:
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AND FURTHER'that the letter from the Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage
Department be received and filed and the said Department instructed not to supply any material
or to do any labour in this connection. ' ,
The meeting resolved itself into open session of Council at this time.
Mr. William A. Gibbon, Barrister, entered the meeting at this time. A letter from
the Town Planning Commission was read, relative to the proposed Outdoor Theatre on the Old
Millidgeville Airport site, this being the project which Mr. Gibbon had submitted on September
14th last for the consideration of the Common Council.
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Mr. Haycox telephoned the offices of the Evening Times-Globe, the Loyalist and
radio station C. F. B. C. to advise that the meeting was now in open session. He was unable to
contact Mr. I'f. Smith of the Loyalist.
The Town Planning Commission letter enclosed a plan showing the Airport site, and
an area comprising 16~ acres, outlined in red, in which Mr. Gibbon's client was mainly interested
for a theatre. The letter advised that Mr. Gibbon is willing to carry out further discussions
with the Commission if he is de'sirous' of purchasing the remaining portion of the site for housing
purposes. The letter advised of the two resolutions adopted by the Commission, based on Mr.
Gibbon 's client applying for the lot of l6~ acres, the second resolution outlining the conditions
under which the Commission approve in principle of the application and site property for an
Outdoor Theatre.
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Mr. Gibbon stated that his client would not be willing to pay $25,000.00 for a
portion of the original area requested fo~ purchase. The l6~ acres would meet the requirement
for a theatre, am his client would offer $4,000.00 for, this land. They would be willing to pay
$20,000.00 f?r the rest of the Airport site which woUld be availa?le, for housing.
on motion of Alderman Teed
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Question being taken on the motion, same was carried.
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1 RESOLVED that rather than the Executive Director alone prepare
C'o/11llliHee ::io", replies to the questions submitted by the Women's Forum and Mrs. J. W. V. Lawlor, that such replies be
---l?pro~zfiOI7~eetr framed by the Executive Director together ;dth a Committee of the Whole of Common Council.
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At a Common Council, helu at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the second
day of November, A. D., 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and vlhitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director
On motion of Alderman Campbell
19th day of
Members.
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that
October last be confirmed, copies of the
minutes of the 'meeting of Common Council held on the
said minutes having been forwarded to the Common Council
On mo~ion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Departmental Accounts Report for the month of
be nm< taken from the table and filed and the Comptroller's Report for the same month be now
table and filed and the amounts paid as recommemed.
Mrs. J. lq. V. Lawlor was heard, submitting a letter containing four questions posed by members
of the Women's Forum now in process of organization, and requesting a written reply to same. The questions
deal with the rental of the Forum during Coronation \qeek and the activities of the Primrose Club at that
time in connection with the Forum.
Alderman Belyea entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that
by the Executive
replies to the questions asked by the Women's Forum
Director after scrutinization of such replies by
by Mrs. J. W. V. Lawlor be forwarded
Members of the Common Council. '
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried.
A delegation representing residents in the Mount Pleasant, Cranston Avenue, Portland Place and
adjacent areas, was present and submitted a signed petition protesting against the use of the city-owned
dump near the north end of Cranston Avenue and requesting that immediate action be taken to have the dump
decontaminated, cleared of rats, and permanently closed to any sort of dumping whatsoever.
Read a report from the Director of Sanitation regarding the Cranston Avenue dump, advising that
the present site will be abandoned on or before December, 1954, if a suitable location can be obtained; in
the meantime his Department will complete the fill across the ravine of the present site. When finished,
the whole area will be compacted, graded and cleaned up which must be done before vacating the site. The
Director explained the difficulty encountered in locating another site and described the present problems of
garbage collection and disposal.
_eal14:iiC}l7~edera- Alderman Campbell read a telegram received by him from Mr. George S. 1100ney, Executive Director,
__zf~)?,~j{or!t.~ Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, advising that the land fill method of garbage disposal is
'-- J'/It/Jlc~11 les widely used in the United States and Great Britain but little information is available on its use in
Canadian cities. It is rated by Public Works authorities,as an economical and a satisfactory method.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
'RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor appoint a committee from the
Conunon Council ;dth power to add, so that representatives from the Rine Range area may be added to same, to
meet with the Director of Sanitation to devise means and methods to dispose of garbage at the present Cranstor
Avenue dump site with as little odour as possible and that this, committee be asked to seek an alternative site
for the removal of the said dump from the present area altogether and instructed to bring in a report on this
matter to Council:
AND FURTHER that the petition, report and telegram in the above matter be received and filed.
His Worship the Mayor named Aldermen Harrigan, Campbell and Teed to constitute the above
committee, with pm<er to add.
Alderman Belyea twice moved the following resolution, which was not seconded:. "That any
conununication addressed to the Mayor and Conunon Council of the City of Saint John by persons other than
residents of the City, be returned and not brought to the attention of the Council". Alderman Campbell
stated that in his opinion, this motion is too broad as it would prohibit the exchange of ideas with any
municipality across the country.
. _~()~;I.~tlI10i;1 Read a letter from the Local Council of Women asking that the Conunon Council not allow any-
~meJ? thing to interfere with the development of better housing in the Millidgeville area and advising that con-
':.;..n. -:- T -'r-/ ,~I trary to the belief of some persons, they are not pressing for lower rental homes for this developnent. The
_oJ./t'ule--L 17 / htY<<l!.letter again expressed the disapproval of this organization of the proposed Drive-In Theatre for this area
which would preclude the building of better class homes there, and urged that water and sewerage be installed
without delay'to hasten the development of the area for better homes; and also stated that they are strongly
opposed to relinquishing any part of this land to be developed for any other purpose.
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also read, expressing the view that
to be preferred rather than allowing
Mrs. Edna A. Steel and Mrs. Joseph Goldman, members 'of the sub-,executive of
this organization, spoke in support of the letter.
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
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RESOLVED that the property owned by the City of
Saint John in the Hillidgeville area - the former Airport - be sub-divided into building lots
to be offered for sale to individual prospective home owners under conditions to be set forth
by the proper authorities approved by the Common Council.
On the qre stion, Alderman Campbell stated that he is in sympathy with the desire
of the people to provide homes in the city and he feels that there is a distinct lack of
in-between housing in the thirteen to fifteen thousand dollar bracket. This area is a natural
place for a housing development and the Council should take advantage of everything that comes
its way to take care of every type of housing. He feels that there is no better way to develop
this area than to open it up to private enterprise who will put houses in there at a moderate
price which the average 'person can afford. Whether or not this would fit in with a Drive-In
Theatre he could not say. He noted that the Town Planning Commission have indicated that this
site be developed for a housing area but do not say what type of housing and lately, they say
they are in favour of developing one portion of it as a Drive-In Theatre site. Alderman Camp-
bell felt that Mr. William A. Gibbon, the solicitor concerned with'the proposed Drive-In Theatre
should be asked if a very small portion of this land could be utilized for the theatre and
the remaining area utilized ,for moderate type homes and the problem settled.
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Alderman vlhitebone replied that Mr. Gibbon has already stated before the Council
what his clients are prepared to do in this connection. He noted that presumably the Town
Planning Commission did support the project proposed by Mr. Gibbon but only 6 of 15 members
voted in support of the proposition. Alderman Whitebone stated he opposes the erection of a
Drive-In Theatre because he knrn,s that in any area within the limits of any city, property
valuations have declined very rapidly and people will not build there. He has voted many
times to have this a~ea developed as an in-between housing area where people, could build
according to their, own taste and desire and it is the only area the" city has"left for bUilding.
If the Council permits this theatre to be built in the area, housing development there is
finished.
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Aldermen Whitebone,
MacCallum, Teed and Harrigan voting "yea", Alderman Campbell voting "nay" and Alderman Belyea
abstaining from voting.
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On inotion" of, Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letters from the Local Council of
Women and from Mr. Kenneth A. \~ilson, Q. C. in the above matter be received and filed.
Read a letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors, advising that the portion
e/,ail:!mal1.lk"eS-$o!::f. of the land on Hanover Street wh~ch A. Freedman & Sons Ltd. wish to P';lrchase has a fr01:tage
. , of l59.9 feet more or less on thJ.s street and extends to the rear a distance of approXJ.mately
I!.keedma,,_'ft:.o5:;ns 230 feet, and that it is felt this parcel of land should be surveyed at the expense of the
~t'~, purchaser. The letter further stated that provided the above specified dimensions are correct,
the present assessed value would be $4,000.00.
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Read a letter from Mr. Wilfrid E. Clarke, Barrister, on behalf of an undisclosed
client who offers $3,000.00 for the lot of City-owned land which is situated on Hanover Street
and approximately bounded as follows: - by Hanover Street, Beatty Bros. property, City water
pipe storage property and Freedmans. His client made inquiries some time ago about this
property and the City advised that it was not for sale, but it nrn, appears than an offer has
been made aDd considered for it by the Common Council. In view of previo~s refusals by the
City, !{r. Clarke's client feels that his offer shoUld be considered, or that the City should
call for tenders so that all interested may have the opportunity to bid;
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Hr. Clarke was present at the meeting and urged that the Council follow either
of the above proposals of his client. The purpose for which his client vlOuld be purchasing
the property would not be anything which would be objectionable in that area and he believes
that the Town Planning Commission would look vlith favour on his client's use of the land. He
could not at this time divulge the name of his client, or the use to which the land would be
put. He stated his client would move any City ,pipe on the land at his own expense.
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Alderman Campbell stated that it has been pointed out by Mr. J. Freedman to the
Council that the Market Slip property where his firm is located has been jeopardized through
the action of the water on the wharf. Regardless of any legal liability, he feels that the
Council certainly has a moral liability to Hr. Freedman regarding this matter. !{r. Freedman
had to look around for a new location for his business or go out of business here. Alderman
Campbell feels that the offer regarding sale to A. Freedman & Sons Ltd. is a valid contract
and the Council is under obligation to complete the transaction. The CounCil's offer was
made in view of the difficulties Mr. Freedman has met with his property on the Wharf, in an
effort to keep this business in this city.
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Alderman Belyea advanced a suggestion involving the purchase by the City of
second-hand hard wood timbers, for the saving of South Wharf from further deterioration,
and the participation of A. Freedman & Sons Ltd. End the' Andrew HaJ.colm firm in the cost of
same', one-third each.
At the request of Alderman Harrigan, the Common Clerk read the motions of
Council of October 9th and 19th last relative to the offer of sale to this firm. He stated
that there has bemnothing in writing from A. Freedman & Sons Ltd. to advise of their
acceptance but they have been in to City Hall and indicated they .-rant this land. In his
opinion, the Council has made a definite commitment by these motions, to sell. Alderman
Harrigan stated that he was going on the assumption that any offer of Council can be revoked
in this matter.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Mr. Wilfrid E. Clarke be advised on behalf of his
client that the Common Council, in good faith, have made an offer of sale for the property in question on
Hanover Street to A. Freedman & Sons Ltd., and pending acceptance of the City's offer on the part of the
said firm, l1ithin the next forty-eight hours, Mr. Cli'_rke I s client be given an opportunity to purchase the
said property.
l~oved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
question.
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that tenders be called for the sale of the property in
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was lost with Aldermen MacCallum and
Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell, Whitebone, Belyea and Teed voting "nay".
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Aldermen Whitebone, Campbell, Belyea
and Teed voting "yea" and Aldermen MacCallum and Harrigan voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the price to A. Freedman & Sons Ltd. for the lot on
Hanover Street in question be one-half of the assessed value and all costs of details of transfer of this
property to the said firm, including cost of survey of same and cost of removing any pipe thereon, be borne
by the purchaser:
AND FURTHER that the letters from the Chairman, Board of Assessors and 11r. Wilfrid E. Clarke
in connection with this matter be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Local Employment Committee re-
questing information regarding the possible construction of a centre for use by servicemen on leave from the
army camp at Gagetown, be received and filed and the said Committee advised that the matter has been under
consideration and has been so for the past nine months and that at the instigation of His Worship the Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Saint John, the matter was taken up by the Municipal Council and with the Depart-
ment of National Defence, and that they are correlating the plans of that Department and that nothing defin-
ite can be done until such plans are completed; and that it will not be for at least three years that the
said centre can be brought into being. '
Read a letter from the Board of School Trustees of Saint John relative to Common Council reso-
lution of August 26th last which appointed Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. auditors to the Board for the
current school year. A comparison of auditing costs was su1::mitted, showing that Mr. J.. K. Logan, chartered
accountant who had performed the Board's audit last year, had submitted the lo<rer bid.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that provided there is no legal liability involved in this
matter, that the School Board be advised that ' the Common Council are in favour of retaining the services of
Mr. J. K. Logan, chartered accountant, as auditor for the Board for the current school year, in place of the
firm of Peat, Ma~lick, Mitchell & Co. which was authorized to be retained under Com~on Council resolution of
August 26th last:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the School Board in the above matter be received and filed.
Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum voted "nay", to the above resolution. Alderman MacCallum stated
he feels that other city firms should have an opportunity to bid on this work before the Council decides to
engage the services of a person outside the city for such work; he also noted that only two firms have been
approached on this,matter.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of Messrs. Millington and Archibald,
who are demolishing the building at No. 19 Water Street, they be granted permission to rope off 20 feet of
the parking lot from Ward Street for safety purposes.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l4acCallum,
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. A. T. Bright, offering to pur-
chase the City-o\'lled lot located at 342 St. James Street, West Saint John, now under lease to him for $l6.50
per year, and on which his home is located, for the sum of $300.00, be received and filed and Mr. Bright
offered the purchase of this lot for the sum of $480.00, its assessed value.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission, advising
that further to Common Council Orders of September 14th last, they have no objection to the sale of lot
10-33-39 on the Saint John Tax P~p located on Somerset Street to Mr. Alphonse Cormier as this area is zoned
for residential purposes, be received and filed and Mr. Cormier advised that if he \1ishes to purchase this
lot for the purpose of erecting thereon a house for himself he will be sold same for the stipulated price,
'namely $400.00, and the requirement regarding building guarantee deposit being adhered to.
Alderman MacCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Inter-
national Trade Fair relative to space bookings for the 1954 Fair, be received and the matter
laid on the table until such time as the City, of Saint John is considering the advisability
of operating a booth at the said Trade Fair.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee relative to the moving of the wooden bus shelter from Market Square,to a location
at the corner of Saint John Street and lfurket Place, West, this being the northeast corner,
advising that this particular property is owned by the City and requesting permission to use
this land and obtain the necessary authority to have the shelter moved in conjunction with
whatever details can be worked out with City Transit, Limited - the wooden shelter to remain
at Market Square until the permanent shelter is completed - be received and filed and the
requested permission granted.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee advising that a bus express service to West Saint Joh~during rush hours, has been
tried out in the past and found unsatisfactory, be received and the matter referred to Deputy
Mayor Belyea and he be asked to discuss same ,'lith the Transportation Committee.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Trade in reply to the letter fOI'Vmrded
them by the Executive Director on October 2lst last relative to their correspondence with
reference to City paving, purchase of equipment, Saint John Motors proposed purchase, rental ,
of City equipment and equipment purchases, stating that the said letter is completely unsatis-
factory and does not deal with the matters questioned. They submitted further questions per-
taining to these matters, and asked the consent of the City to obtain an appraisal of the
Saint John Motors Limited property by a firm not involved in business in this locality,
namely the Canadian Appraisal Company, at their expense, and thus determine, in an impartial
manner, the real and true value of the property.
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Alderman Belyea again offered his motion regarding letters received from persons
other than residents of, this City, and added to same the words "the hearing of any communica-
tion by Council to be in order under any circumstances". There was no seconder to the motion.
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Alderman Harrigan stated that he does not agree ,'lith most of the answers in the
Executive Director's letter of October 21st last to questions asked by the Board of Trade or
,the tone of same. He then advised that he Has called approximately at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday,
October l7th, by his solicitor who told him that a full-page advertisement wouJd be available
for his scrutiny in City Hall regarding this matter. As his solicitor lives out of tmtn,
Alderman Harrigan stated that he would come doWn and see it himself. Some of the other Alder-
men had seen it on Friday afternoon. He was then advised by l1r. Walsh that the ad had to be
taken up to the newspaper immediately and he could see it Monday, but on Monday morning and
also at noon, the proof HaS not available to him and that evening - October 19th, Council
night - he asked Mr. Walsh for it and Mr. Walsh told him it was not available. Alderman
Harrigan again asked for it before the said Council meeting and also at 9 on Tuesday morning
and it still was not available to him, but he finally got it at lO.l5 that morning and was
told it was to go into the press that evening. He found out that the ad was not delivered
to the Evening Times-Globe until l.OO p.m. on Sunday and the Executive Director was told that
the galley proof was ready at 6.30 on Monday, but at 6.40 that same evening, Alderman Harrigan
was told it was not ready. Alderman Belyea interjected that he saw the galley proof from
the paper on Tuesday morning.
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The Executive Director advised that he can back up all his statements, and that
Alderman Harrigan's statements are inaccurate and, he can prove them. Alderman Harrigan replied
that there are two sets of proof that should be shm-rn. His stand on the matter is that he
feels that he was purposely kept in the dark as' to this particular report because it was known
that he would bring it before the Council meeting before it was published.
The Executive Director commented that Alderman HarriGan did not wish to come down
to City Hall regarding this matter on Saturday afternoon. The proof was supposed to come out
Monday evening but it did not. The Executive Director stated that he has his evidence to
present, and he has taken care to have such evidence.
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Alderman Harrigan inquired if the galley proof referred to was delivered to the
Executive Director's home on Monday night. l1r. Vlalsh replied that he did not know what time
it was. Alderman Harrigan asked ..rhy he did not have it at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday. The Execu-
tive Director advised that Alderman Harrigan had a copy of it. A copy of it was sent to him,
but Alderman Harrigan had already gone to the newspaper and gotten it. Mr. I'lalsh stated that
he 'tas supposed to see that every. Council Hember was to have a copy of it and he saw to it .
that they did.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above letter from the Board ,of
Trade be received and filed and the last recommendation contained therein regarding an
independent appraisal of the Saint John Hotors Limited property at the expense of the said
Board, be complied 'with.
Alderman Campbell inquired why an individual who has approved a $137,000.00
valuation on the property concerned noVl comes in to this Council to ask for an independent
appraisal. He stated he is tired of people who have ,no connection 'lith Council in any shape
or form coming in here criticizing this ,Council. Any citizen in this city has the right to
express his or her viffilpoint, but the more this goes on, the more he is convinced that this
Council is in the midst of a conspiracy on the part of six individuals who have done such
things in the past and who are not in control of this Council, and feel they should take
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action to criticize the present administration. He commented that there are only t\<enty-one people involved
in this group of the Board of Trade and the sooner the Council takes action against this group, either
individually or collectively, the better off the Council will be.
Alderman Harrigan referred to the appraisal of the Saint John !1otors property by Warman and
the office building valued at $5,200.00, and advised that the day he and other Aldermen went dOHn to this
plant, an official of the company advised that this particular office building was not to be included in the
sale, yet this buildingms included in the appraisal.
!1oved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trade be received and
filed until such time as the Court case in this connection is concluded.
Alderman Whitebone stated that the Board of Trade, or somebody acting for them, is applying
for a Royal Commission to inquire into civic administration in this city. In view of that, he does not see
why this letter from the Board of Trade was written and he would like to know whether it Has proper procedure
for them to l-lrite such a letter in view of applying for a Royal Cormnission. He is fully in favour of giving
them the information they ask for, but he inquired if it does not have some bearing on the Royal Commission.
The Comrnon Clerk advised that he was not prepared to express an opinion on this question.
The Hayor advised that in the case of gossip and "whispering", it does not necessarily mean
that a Royal Commission \<ill be appointed, but in the case of a charge being laid regarding misconduct of
affairs, etc. then such a Commission would be applied for; but no such Commission has been set up and he
has been advised that none will be appointed unless a specific charge is laid.
Aldermen Whitebone and MacCallum concurred \vith Alderman Harrigan's statement that the office
building referred to by Alderman Harrigan...as not to be included in the sale of the property. These three
Aldennen had been down to see the property.
Alderman Whitebone moved in amendment to the amendment'that the infonnation requested by the
Board of Trade, ..lith the exception of those questions relating to the purchase of the Saint John Hotors
Limited prop:rty, be furnished them, but there Has no seconder.
'The Common Clerk advised thE.t if the Council tell him to answer the Board of Trade, he will do
so, but he will not take it upon himself on his~rn without being directed by the Council. Alderman Teed
felt that this would be the best way to solve the problem since the letter was addressed to the Common
Council through the Common Clerk.
Hoved in amendment to the amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded ~ Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be authorized to answer the ques-
tions asked by the Saint John Board of Trade in their letter of October 30th, in terms and with the informa-
tion he feels they require:
AND FURTHER with respect to the portion of the said letter relating to th~ Saint John ~!otors
Limited property, that such portion be eliminated for answering.
Alderman Belyea advised that up to the moment, he has every confidence in the Executive Direc-
tor and there has been no fact on civic government asked for of the said Director by him regarding which he
has not obtained satisfactory answers and information.
Question being taken on the amendment to the amendment, same was carried with Aldermen White-
bone, Teed, Campbell, Harrigan and MacCallum voting "yea" and Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
SecOl-ned by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that a suitable appraiser from outside the City of Saint
John'be selected by the City Solicitor and called upon to conduct an appraisal of the Saint John Motors
Limited property, Rothesay Avenue, on behalf of the City of Saint John.
Read a letter from the Saint John District Labour Council, dated October 31st, advising that
the answers made to their questions dealing with wages, hours and general working conditions prevailing on
the contracts for street paving and street repair \^lork let out by the City to private contractors and asking
how the Fair Wage Clause embodied in the contracts protected these conditions, with a certain suggestion in
this connection, were not satisfactory to their organization.
The Executive Director adyised that this organization'Ias sent a copy of the letter forvIarded
to the Board of Trade, in answer to their questions.
Aldennan Belyea moved that the above letter be received and filed, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that a separate answering letter be sent direct to the
Saint John District Labour Council.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderro~n Teed
RESOLVED that a separate letter anmofering the questions submitted by
the Saint John District Labour Council be forwarded direct to the said Council by the Common Clerk.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried \^lith Aldermen Harrigan,
MacCallum, Teed, Whitebone and Campbell voting "yea" and Alderman Belyeavoting "nay".
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On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman ~1acCallum
RESOLVED that the following reports for the month
of September be laid on the table until the next meeting of Council:- Cash Receipts Report,
Building Inspector's Report and the Water and Sewerage Department Report.
Copies of the above named reports were distributed to the Co~non Council Members.
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from Messrs. Teed, Palmer, O'Connell & Hanington, Barristers, advis-
instructions from The British American Oil Company Limited to prepare
to enable Saint John Hotors Limited to convey the Rothesay
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above letter be received and filed.
Read a letter from the Director of Purchasing requesting authority to order further
amounts of asphalt for the Streets Department from Imperial Oil Ltd. at the accepted tender
price, as required only for this year's work which may possibly continue through November.
The Executive Director stated that the City has now used up the money allotted for
wages and street repairs, except for Ifhat sidewalks will be done along with the paving, and it
is a question of whether or not the maintenance work on sidewalks is to be discontinued. The
selling of asphalt was a favour to the City, not to the contractor, regardless of the rumours
in the street, and it cut down the costs of the City regarding asphalt. This "ill be disclosed
at the proper time. Wages are running about ~plO,OOO.OO per month for turning out the asphalt
and laying it. He felt that there should be another $lO,OOO.OO in wages for this month and
another car load of asphalt should be, purchased which will carry the City through November.
He asks that the Director of Finance be authorized to expend up to $lO,OOO.OO in this connec-
tion, in order to keep the Asphalt Plant in operation up to November lSth.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Asphalt Plant be kept in operation
until November l5th and the maintenance work be carried on until such date, and purchase be
authorized of the necessary asphalt in this connection - the cost of such work and material
not to exceed $10,000.00.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
-zi, . -r- Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
.f/U.//dI'!ff..L nJ'f'lJ'cfIl'; RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector
,f"~e, _7J",o//e advising that the cause' of the delay in the completion of the new flooring in the Children's
/. L -I'/e Library of the Free Public Library was due to the fact that certain work regarding outside
AIPI"'d7 ., oilr roof drains ,;as to be performed first through the Library Board before the work on the floor
could be completed, be received and filed and a further letter be forwarded as soon as the work
on the floor has been finished, informing the Council that such work has been completed.
. 17 Read a letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors, advising that the assessed
CAeiill'ma/Z n'$:>es.r"I.:i, value of the property in the Loch Lomond district offered for sale to the City by Hiss Gertrude
/'. .L ....J 4,a ,..e.HcDermott totals $900.00, land and buildings, and the assessed value of the property offered
tn'rvr-.e /,/< ,(?f'm.." for sale by I1rs. Prescott 11. McLean totals $1,200.00, land and buildings.
Il/rs. 'J,.esettff ;7/ ,feieal
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Alderman White bone stated he woUld like a report showing what land the City owns
to date on the lake fronts in the Loch Lomond district. The &{ecutive Director advised that he
.Lpc/' jomond- is afraid of the City acquiring so much land in the Parish because some day the City will be
caught badly on 'assessment on this land. The City is building up a lot of assets now in the
/(/6,-rerShea /antJts Parishes and land value is going up all the time.
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. lmSOLVED that this matter be laid on the table
until the next meeting of Council for further consideration.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
of the Fire Department, Mr. George W. Murray, of 2 Seaton Street, who was elected a member of
No. 1 Salvage Corps and Fir~ Police, be issued a warrant in this connection.
Letters were read from the Director of the Fire Department, furtner to the urgent
repairs necessary to Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 6 Fire Stations. The Executive Director felt that the
roofs of these stations should be repaired temporarily and then at budget time, new roofs
approved. He suggested that he bring in bids for this work to a committee of Council and then
go ahead with the work.
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Seconded by Alderman !1acCallum
RESOLVED that a com~ttee be appointed, with prnfer
to act, to investigate having the work done regarding repairs to the roofs of the said Fire
Stations.
The following committee was appointed by His Worship:- His Worship the Mayor,
and Aldermen Teed, MacCallum and Belyea.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Director of the
Fire Department, permission be granted to over-expend Item ll, Clothing Estimate, of the Fire Department
budget for 1953 to the amount of approximately $100.00, and further that an over-expenditure in Item 3,
Sundry and Supplies, to the amount of $l,200.00 be authorized, to cover over-expenditures in such items to
the end of the present year.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED, that as per the request of the Director of Maintenance,
authority be granted to purchase a partial engine for one of the 1948, 3-ton Chevrolet trucks used by the
Department of Sanitation - the cost in this connection being $191. 50 plus tax and to be paid for out of the
vehicle repair budget.
Read a report from the Director of Police with regard to No.2 Highway and the placing of road
signs by his Department for the Provincial Highway Department along City Road. The Executive Director
advised that this report is a result of the discussion on the matter \-lhich took place at the meeting of the
Council on October 19th. This is all the information the City can find and it is the first time the City
did anything active regarding. No.2 High\-laY and the placing of signs.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that this matter be referred to the committee dealing with
the City Road matter, for their immediate action:
AND FURTHER that copies of the above named report be made available to the members of the
committee.
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report, from the Stteet Lighting Committee relative
to the request of,Mr. Alick C. R. Taylor regarding street lighting, be received and filed and the recommenda-
tion contained therein adopted, namely, that one 400 watt luminaire be mounted on the pole on Bayside Drive
near the corner at Kane's Corner.
Alderman Harrigan referred to the fact that several motor vehicle accidents have occurred on
Douglas Avenue, among them a recent head-on collision.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that the Director of Police be directed to place an
additional patrol on Douglas Avenue during the rush hours on Friday nights, between the hours of 7.00 and
11.00 p.m., in order to endeavour to avoid motor vehicle accidents.
J~r. Haycox read a report regarding the Ferry "Loyalist", gl vJ.ng an estimate of the cost of
placi~g the ferry in service, such estimate including the cost of a new West Side ferry toll house, a new
pontoon for the ferry floats, new .ving for the West Side approach and further work to the ferry, and
totalling $112,662.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. F. A. Garnett making application for
the position of City Marshal of the City of Saint JOhn, be received and filed and the matter referred to the
Police Magistrate and the Director of Police.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Charles Y. &,anton offering the
sum of ~~1,300.00 for the purchase of the City-owned lot situated at the southwest corner of Vlellesley Avenue
and Somerset Street, being Lot 22, Block 35, Dufferin Ward, which is assessed at $l,200.00, be received and
referred to the T~;n Planning Commission and Assessors for a report. .
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. A. Eric Josselyn offering to
sell to the City of Saint John the water main which he has had laid to service the remaining six lots in a
sub-division at Silver Falls, Saint John Co., be received and referred to the Water Department for a report.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Lancaster advising that
it has been noticed that several properties owned by the City of Saint John in the City of Lancaster have
been sold recently, and that it is presumed from this action that the resolution of the Common Council dated
July 27th, 1953 has been rescinded, and if so, the Comnon Council be requested to re-open negotiations to
clear up title to land adjacent to property owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in the latter City,
be received and referred to the City Solicitor for a report and recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
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of Canada advising of their desire to locate a church to serve the new public housing
developnent on the Rifle Range on the lot located north-east of the "butts" of the old Rifle
Range, and requesting that this land be sold to them for a nominal fee, be received and
referred to the Town Planning Commission and the Assessors for a report.
On motion of Alderman MacCallu'll
Seconded by Aldennan Teed
RESOLVED that
the amount of $540.00, being his fee
1953 at $20.00, be paid.
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as Sitting f~gistrate for 27 days,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire
Department reporting on the action taken by him, in accordan;e with Common Council Order of
October 19th, to remedy the fire hazards at No. 6 Peters Street, about which !1rs. E. M.
Smith was complaining, and advising that the hazards have not been eliminated by ~w. Joseph D.
Debly, the o,nler, be received and filed and the matter referred, to the Provincial Fire
Marshal with the request that this fire hazard be removed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report from the committee to whom
the tenders for coal were referred, be received and the recommendation contained therein
adopted, for the acceptance of the follrnving tenders, namely:-
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F. M. Hamm
- for supplying approximately 150 tons of Springhill, Stoker Coal
at Sl3.70 per net ton. Price subject to any mine costs, mine
wages.or freight increases
Raymond H.
Parker - for supplying spproximately 250 tons Springhill screened
Coal at $l5.50 per ton; bagged,$l.OO extra. 60 tons A'llerican
Anthracite Egg and Chestnut size ~p26.00 per ton; bagged ~pl.OO extra.
- all prices submitted being subject to increases of mines or any freight rates
or any strikes beyond their control;, and all above prices for both tenders to include delivery
to city departments as required, trimming ,Then necessary and weighing on Public Scales.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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ha~/~ . I to consider appropriate names for the Rifle Range development, and to decide on the numbering
~ "7' ~ of housing units and. to submit same to the Common Council, be received and the recommendations
/7/:f'1e. ndl1!e,hlh!. contained therein adopted.
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On the question, Alderman Harrigan, noting that two of the names of streets sub-
mitted by the committee are "Patterson" and "Belyea" in honour of the present Mayor and Deputy
Hayor, stated that he would like to point out, \vith the greatest respect to these gentlemen,
that as they are in office it would not be proper to name these streets after them. His
Worship requested that his name be not used for the naming of the street as recommended.
Questing being taken, the above resolution was carried, with Alderman Harrigan
voting "nay" and Alderman Belyea abstaining from voting.
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The Common Clerk advised that Mr. Harold S. Prince \-ras SW'om in on October 27th
lest as Police Hagistrate of the City of Saint John, by Hr. Justice Harrison.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above report be received.
Alderman Teed referred to the Rothesay Avenue Haintenance Plant and noted that
something must be done regarding the heating plant, the wiring, the proper flooring to be laid
, and general repairs, which are all of a temporary nature and which should not be necessary but
nevertheless appear to be necessary in the face of the present situation resulting from the
. action of certain taxpayers. Alderman Teed inquired of the City Solicitor if the access of
the Saint John Motors property proves feasible if the City might have a claim for damages
against these citizens for having been held up in the provision of a Repair Plant to replace
the present one. The City Solicitor, reminding Alderman Teed that the action is not against
the City, replied that the City would have grounds for a claim for damages against the
citizens involved in the Injunction against the Council Nembers. Alderman Campbell commented
that any money which would have to be expended on the present Repair Plant because of the
Injunction order could be charged against the persons responsible for the Injunction.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman ~fucCallum
RESOLVED that the committee to whom were referred
matters relating to the present Repair Plant, bring in a report and recommendation on this
problem of heating, repairs, etc. to the present building, to the next meeting of Common
Council.
It was decided that the next meeting of Common Council will be held on Monday,
November 9th, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
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cussion ensued relative to the matter oftaxation.by the City on this company.
A letter from the company was read, advising of their decision to withdraw their interest from
Saint John. Alderman Harrigan submitted a letter written by the Chairman, Board of Assessors and addressed
to him on this matter.
After considerable discussion of the problem, Mr. Higginson withdrew from the meeting, but
before doing so, offered to exchange with the City his building at the present site and he to take over the
City's Repair Plant, which would satisfy him, and which would keep his business in this city.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Common Council offer a reduction in taxes for 1954
to Eastward Industries Ltd. and that the said company be asked to submit some concrete ~dea to the Common
Council as to how the City can assist them further.
A letter from the Town Planning Commission was read, advising that in their opJ.nJ.on, the instruG
tions of the Arbitration Board with respect to the demolition of the Hart Isaacs building located on the King
Square North Loading Zone have not been followed and recommending that such be dealt with in the same manner
as the other properties and that some study should be made to determine whether or not there were any monies
accrued in the past six years by Mr. Isaacs which rightly should have accrued to the City of Saint John as
the owner of the property taken over by the said Court.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above mentioned building be torn dO\'in and the
claim be made on behalf of the City of Saint John for back rentals to which the City is entitled, and in the
event of non-compliance by Mr. Isaacs, that the necessary legal action be taken at once:
and filed.
AND FUHTHER that the letter from the Town Planning Commission in this connection be received
On motion of Alderman Ca~pbell
PreWl/e Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
-'~ ~ t' RESOLVED that the letter from the Premier, as Minister of Public
- '-;tJfl". VL, Works, Fredericton, advising of the extent the Provincial Government Viill co-operate finanCially in the
_"-OUrlst Q"I'eau. development of a tourist reception site in the area, of the Reversing Falls, be received and the offer of
~zfu' ~hedS~" assistance contained therein accepted with'thanks, provided the City of Lancaster contributes fifty per cent
~ of the cost to be borne between that City and the City of Saint John on this project.
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On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk and City Solicitor be provided with a
telephone in his room at the Saint John General Hospital for the carrying out of City business.
The Executive Director advised that the cost of rounding the corner of Gilbert's Lane at the
location of the Super Service Stations Ltd. is $2,562.00, Vihich entails the moving of poles, etc.
On motion
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A,t a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City.of Saint John, on
Monday, ~he ninth day of November, A. D. 1953, at lO.OO o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Alderman Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, Teed and White bone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, ~{ecutive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
'to the Executive Director
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Alderman Whitebone referred to the ne\'ls received this morning of the death of
Mr. Charles A. Cunningham, former Fire Chief of the Saint John Fire Department, stating that
he was a faithful servant of the City for many years and that his death has come as a shock
to the Common Council and citizens.
On motion of Alderman ~hitebone
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RESOLVED that this Common Council adopt a motion
of sympathy and regret at the untimely passing of Mr. Charles A. Cunningham and the condolences
of the CounCil, on behalf of the citizens of this city, be extended to the bereaved family.
On motion of Alderman ~~itebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a floral remembrance be sent in honour of
Hr. Cunningham.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Comrnon Council
of November second last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been furnished the
Common Council Hembers.
On motion, of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Cash Heceipts Report for September
last be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Aldennan Teed
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RESOLVED that the reports of the Building Inspector
and the vlater and Sewerage Department for 9,eptember last be nml taken from the table and "filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the report from the Chairman, Board
of Assessors, advising that the land at Loch Lomond being offered for sale to the City by
Miss Gertrude McDermott is assessed at $900.00, land and buildings, and that offered for
sale by Mrs. Prescott H. McLean is assessed at $l,200.00, land and buildings, also at Loch
Lomond, be now taken from the table and filed and both parties be offered the assessed value
of the respective properties.
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Read a report from the City Solicitor with respect to the future policy of selling
City-owned land in Lancaster, due to the request of the City of Lancaster to sell them
property owned by the City of Saint John adjacent to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company lands,
advising that he would recommend that the land in question be sold to the City of Lancaster with
a price based on the proportion that the area owned by the City of Saint John bears to the
entire property being sold, by the City of Lancaster, plus an adequate sum to compensate the City
of Saint John for the fact that apparently this City's strip is the key to the entire situation
and therefore shoUld be regarded as being that much more valuable.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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on the table until such time as the City Solicitor resumes his duties, and that he be asked to
negotiate and make a recommendation to this Corrunon Council as to price:
AND FURTHER that a copy of the City SOlicitor's report in this connection, sub-
mitted above, be forwarded to the City of Lancaster.
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Read a report from the City Solicitor relative to Common Council Order of November
2nd last, in which he was directed to select an appraiser from outside this locality for the
purpose of conducting an appraisal of the Saint John Motors Limited property, submitting a letter
from the Caldwell Construstion Company Limited of Fredericton, N. B., in which is outlined their
terms for making such alyappraisal, and ,.,hich advises that the work could be completed and
ready for presentatio~before the lniddle of December. The City Solicitor suggested that Mr.
A. J. C;rant, formerly'of Grant & Horne, who now resides in Montreal, be contacted in this regard
if the Council do )lot consider the terms of the Caldvrell company acceptable.
On~otion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the above report be laid on the table
and the City Solicitor's department asked to contact Mr. A. J. Grant of Montreal; and that a
report frofu Mr. Grant regarding terms of appraisal be submitted to the next meeting of Common
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RESOLVED that the letter from A. Freedman & Sons, Ltd. advising of
their acceptance of the City.' s proposal regarding the sale to them of the City-ovmed land on Hanover Street
be received and filed and referred to the City Solicitor's department in order to finalize the transaction.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Robert Melrose, N~, Brunswick Land
Surveyor, stating that he would appreciate any consideration the Council may be able to give him in the sur-
veying and layout of the City's property at ~lillidgeville for home building, which was authorized by Common
Council Order of November 2nd last, be received and laid on the table until the next Common Council meeting.
The Executive Director advised that he hopes to have a report on the cost of water and sewerage
in the above named area for the next meeting of Council, and stated it will entail reference to the Turnbull
Report.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Maritime Provinces Board of
Trade advising of their appreciation of the financial support rendered them by the City of Saint John in
connection with the recent 53rd Annual Meeting, held in Saint John, be received and filed.
The Mayor commented that he had been approached by a representative of the Canadian Internation,
al Trade Fair with respect to participation by the City of Saint John in the 1954 Fair, and that the question
arises in the minds of the l1embers of the Council '.,hether or not the publicity gained by the City through
this medium warrants the operation of a booth, which cost the City approximately $4,400.00 this year. He
noted that the publicity during the last few weeks given to the Common Council has been very detrimental to
the City, through gossip, "Whispering" and innuendoes around the streets.
Alderman Harrigan, referring to the I~ayor' s statement regarding gossip, "vlhispering" and innuen-
does concerning the plrrchase of a property about which so much controversy has taken place, stated that the
minutes of COlnmon Council show that he voted in favour of the purchase of Saint John Motors Limited; he does
not deny it, but he did it in good faith and because the necessity of a building was pressed upon him by the
departmental heads, Messrs. Travis and Chisholm. Alderman Harrigan stated that before the purchase was
brought before this CounCil, he was offered a certain sum of money by an individual to vote in favour of this
purchase. It was done on two occasions. One occasion was on or about the 8th of September and the other was
approximately twenty minutes to twelve, before the u,elve o'clock meeting at which it was decided about this
purchase. Both offers by this individual were absolutely refused by him and when this comes before the
proper authorities, he is prepared to present witnesses in this matter. '
Alderman Harrigan repeated that he voted in favour of this purchase in all good faith. At
first, he wanted the matter put over for,two or three weeks for further study, but due to the urgent nature
of the matter, then felt that it should be deferred until 7.00 o'clock p.m. on September l4th, but was told
it would be too late for a meeting at that time, so the arrangements were made for the meeting to be held at
5.00 o'clock p.m. on Septe!Tlber 14th. At this meeting, he gave no opinion as to price, after having looked
the property over. He realizes that there is still an emergency at the Repair Plant.
Alderman Harrigan stated that two other Aldermen say they Here also approached and refused the
offer. He can go no further than that. He therefore says in,this matter there was attempted bribery. He
is maJdng this statement publicly.
The Mayor advised that this is the first intimation he has heard about anybody being approached
at all in this matter and he is surprised indeed. However, this matter will come up at a later date.
Alderman Belyea felt it is up to the Council to take action against the party who made the
offer, whether or not Alderman Harrigan accepted the offer or turned it down, and inquired Hhy Alderman
Harrigan did not advise the other Members of the Council regarding this offer.
Alderman Harrigan stated he does not believe that the name of the person should be disclosed
until it is given to the proper authorities. He replied to Alderman Belyea's inquiry that from information
given to him on these two occasions, he feels that the situation Has known VQthout his advice. He is pre-
pared to enlarge on all these things at the proper time. He is not saying anything about any other l1embers
of the Council, he is just referring to his own case.
Alderman Belyea stated he thought Alderman Harrigan had mentioned the sum of ~~2,000.00 being
offered to him regarding this matter: that is what he has heard. Alderman Harrigan commented that he did
not state the amount of money, and that Alderman Belyea had fallen into the trap in mentioning the amount.
Alderman Campbell noted that the whole matter will be discussed in Court, and that the position
of some l'!embers of this Council is in jeopardy. He felt that the matter should not be discussed in Council
but in the proper place, that is, the Court room.
His Worship requested that any further discussion relating to the above situation eease.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Vlhitebone
RESOLVED that the ,report of the Fire Department, incorporating
that, of the Electrical Inspector, for the month of September, be received and filed, copies of same having
been furnished the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Building Inspector for the month of
October be received and filed, copies of same having been supplied the l{embers of the Common Council.
Alderman Campbell referred to the matter of the Ferry "Loyalist" which had been laid on the
table at the last Council meeting, and advised that the Council have asked for some information from
officials of the National Harbours Board relating to same. He believes that the attitude of t~e Board in
this matter will be known within the next week or so.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above matter be alla^ed to remain
on the table until the next meeting of the Common CounciL
Read a letter from the City of Lancaster advising that they have received a
letter from the Premier of Nffil Brunswick with reference to the development of tourist
attraction facilities at the Reversing Falls and that their Council woUld be pleased to
meet with the Council of the City of Saint John to discuss the matter further, as soon as
possible.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the above letter be received and filed
and a reply be given to same to the effect that the City of Saint John committee regarding
tourist attraction facilities would be pleased to meet with a committee from the Council of
the City of Lancaster, regarding this matter.
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Read a letter from Messrs. Teed & Teed, Barristers, advisine that their under-
standing of the present early closing service stations by-law was that same woUld provide for
the general closing of all service stations on Sundays, holidays and on weekdays after 7.00
o'clock in the evening with the exception that (a) certain stations as provided for in the
by-law were to remain open to furnish service to the public on Sundays, holidays and on week-
days until ll.OO o'clock in the evening, and (b) one station as provided for in the by-law
was to remain open continuously at all times for the general convenience of' and to ensure
service to the travelling public. At that time, it was believed that the wording of the
by-law as proposed by the Service Station Operators Association ensured these conditions;
however, since the by-law was passed, Mr. Ian P. Mackin, solicitor for the Association, has
drawn their attention to the fact that the vlording of same does not provide for one station
to be open for continuous, 24-hour service, but only allows for continuous service on week-
days, with no continuous service on Sundays and holidays,
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Messrs. Teed & Teed offered an amendment to the by-law which would correct
this situation. Mr. Eric L. Teed was present and spoke in support of the request for an
amendment.
lkr. Ian P. Mackin, solicitor for the Association, was present and advised he
had contacted the President of the Association, who requests that the Association be given
the right to submit a letter on this matter to, Council, because they came to an agreement
with the Golden Ball Garage whereby that station could remain open on 24-hour service instead
of from 7 to ll. The Association conceded this and agreed that the said Garage would be the
night station, and they understood that this certain station would close on Sundays and
holidays. The Association is satisfied ,,,i th the present by-law.
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Mr. Teed advised that the Golden Ball Garage was appointed the night station
for a limited. time, which he feels is contrary to the by-law.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table
for further deliberation.
Mr. Mackin stated that the Service Station Operators Association will submit a
letter to the next Council meeting in this matter, and withdrew from the meeting.
A letter from the Saint John Board of Health was read, presenting a resolution
reaffirming its previous request of Janua~J 2nd, 1952, to the Cownon Council that the water
supplies of the City and County of Saint John be fluoridated, and suggesting that the Council
might well investigate the possibility of aid in this connection under the Federal Health
Grant.
Alderman vfuitebone commented that although fluorine has been hailed as a
great discovery to cure human ills, he has, read articles written by eminent authorities in
both Canada and the United States speaking against the use of same in water supplies. He
stated that its advantages are, offset by certain disadvantages, an:! urged that before taking
any steps, the Council obtain information showing both sides of the picture. The Executive
Director advised that fluorine is only good for children up to a certain age, apparently,
and is not of benefit to adults.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table and
copies of reports previously submitted in connection with same be supplied the Common Council
Hembers:
AND FURTHER that all possible information be obtained from the Executive Direc-
tor of the Canadian Federation of Hayors and Hunicipalities, Hontreal, on the matter.
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On motion of Alderman cfuitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Albert G. Hoar, re-
questing that the street lighting on Hazen Street, between Garden and Dorchester Streets, be
improved, be received and referred to the Street Lip,hting Committee for a report.
On motion of Alderman \1hitebone
Seconded by Alderman Canlpbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. Karl Riley for
Donahue Taxi Ltd. advising that in order for them to provide service to the Admiral Beatty
Hotel it will be necessary for them to have a telephone installed near the hotel during the
coming winter months, and requesting permission to proceed vlith the installation of a small
booth for this purpose on King Square, between the sidewalk and the curbing immediately
opposite the hotel - the booth to,be constructed along the lines of the submitted sketch -
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be received and referred to the Assistant City Solicitor for legal opinion as to the City's authority or
liability: . ,
AND FURTHER at the same time, that the Traffic Inspector be asked for a report in this matter.
Alderman Campbell felt that it would be necessary to obtain permission from the Legislature for
the installation of such a booth on King Square, and also that if this firm were allowed to make such an
installation, another might approach the Council with a similar request for the other corner of the Square.
He requested that the firm concerned be advised of this possibility and the Executive Director replied that
he will advise. the said firm.
A letter from the Director of Sanitation was read advising that Mr. George Chittick >/ould be
willing to contract to supply the City with cinders from his stockpile at Saint's Rest at a price of ~pl.lO
per yard delivered by him to the City's stockpile at Cranston Avenue, and recommending acceptance of such
price immediately in order that the Sanitation Department may commence stockpiling before snow and cold
weather sets in.
Alderman Campbell felt that the City has sufficient cinders at the stockpile on hand to take
care of its requirements for the year, and stated he is not in favour of purchasing more cinders, The
Executive Director agreed that the City has enough of this material to carryover the winter, but pointed
out that the source of supply of same will be done away with, as oil is to be used in place of coal. The
City has always purchased cinders sufficient for two or three years in advance. A couple of weeks ago, he
would have been in favour of adopting the Director's recommendation in this matter, but in view of the new
method of snm. and ice control on the Provincial high"ays, he is not of that opinion nOH.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed,
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Sanitation be tabled.
Alderman White bone stated, regarding the building at 94-96 Sheriff Street which was partially
destroyed by fire, that the Hork of demolishing same has ceased and people are living in the building, al-
though there is nO,roqf and some of the walls have been torn out. ~t is a dangerous spot, as children are
playing up around the roof. He inquired why the demolition \'Iork was abandoned.
The Executive Director advised that the Building Inspector has sent a notice to the owner of
this building to appear before the ,next meeting of Council to sho\'l cause \'Ihy the building should not be
destroyed or removed.
The Hayor advised that some of the tenants who >[ere occupying the building at the time of the
fire ca~e to him, and he endeavoured through the Emergency Housing office to locate other premises for them.
The Common Council decided that their next meeting Hill be held on Monday, November 16th, at
7.00 o'clock p.m.
Mr. G. T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting at this time, and a letter was
'read from him relative to the claim for damages against the City of Saint John made by Mrs. Horace C.
Keirstead. Mr. Clark stated that he recommends that this case be settled for the sum of $300.00.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the claim of Mrs. Horace C. Keirstead against the
City of Saint John be settled for the amount of $300.00, as per the recommendation of the Assistant City
Solicitor, in connection with injuries sustained by 11rs. Keirstead on the steps leading to Hurray Street.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the sixteenth day of November, A. D., 1953 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and White bone
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman \^Ihitebone
RESOLVED that minutes of,the meeting of Common
Council of November ninth last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been 'fo~rarded
the Council Members.
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Alderman Whitebone read a report of the Committee of the Whole, held on November
16th, 1953 at City Hall, which stated as follows:-
The Committee of the Whole met at 6.40 p.m. to inquire into the circumstances
surrounding the accident in which the Chief of Police was involved on November 11th, 1953. With
Alderman James A, Whitebone in the chair the followi~s resolution was passed:-
RESOLVED that as a result of an inquiry held by this committee, which listened
to voluntary statements made by the following:-
Mayor E. W. Patterson
Deputy Chief p. J. Biddiscombe
Detective Inspector G. Stubbs
ltr. Rodman Logan
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Mr. Hup,h Church
Mr. W. E. Clarke
14r. Arnold Ring
Rev. W. C. V. Martin
that the Chief of Police be requested to withdraw his letter of November 14th, 1953 wherein he
requested to be relieved of his duties until completion of an inquiry and that he be requested
to assume his duties as Chief of Police immediately.
(sgd.) James A. Whitebone,
Chairman.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the
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resolution contained therein adopted.
On the question, Alderman Belyea stated that after.the above mentioned meeting
of the Committee of the Whole commenced, he left the room because he does not believe the matter
has been handled in the proper manner. There are rules and regulations ,laid drn~ whereby these
matters are handled and they were not done so in that way, therefore he refuses to be a party
to what transpired.
Question being taken, the motion was carried ,;ith Aldermen MacCallum, Harrigan,
Whi te bone and Teed voting "yea" and Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
A delegation from the Board of School Trustees of Saint John entered the meeting
at this time, and Mr. M. Gerald Teed, chairman of the School Board committee was heard with
reference to a playground for Prince Charles School. He advised that at present, this school
is utilizing a portion of st. Patrick Street at certain times during the day as a playground
for the school children. It was planned when the school was placed in this district to put a
major play area there; >Thich would look after Grades one to six. There is very lovr type housing
in the whole area required for the play area and there are from 75 to 100 families in these
houses. A survey of the incomes of these people indicates that many of them could go to the
new housing project at the Rifle Range.
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The proposal of the Board is that either the City, on its own, acquire property
to the north and northeast of the school, using part of St. Patrick Street if the street is
ever closed, or crossing it, for a playground, or acquire the whole area under the National
Housing Act for slum clearance - the Federal Government bearing one-half of the cost of acqui-
sition of such property and the Rifle Range area can be offset in cost against this. The
matter has been tentatively explored with the Board, but the City'must approach the Federal
Government in this second case. If the City does not come in on this project, the School
Board can 'indemnify the City the money that is used purely for school purposes.
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Alderman Campbell entered the meeting.
Alderman Campbell stated he would not like to see the City acquire the whole
area and then find that necessary re-housing could not be put on the land not utilized for the
play area. Mr. Teed replied that the remaining portion of the area suggested for acquisition
would not be suitable for housing due to the nature of the land. He added that the Town
Planning Commission has been interested in trying to clear the area and when re-housed, not
to have the housing so dense, and to have a play space for the school. The fifty per cent
participation of cost by the Federal Government would apply, no matter how much property the
City would take for the play space.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a committee of Common Council and
permanent CJ.VJ.C staff members be appointed to confer with a committee of the School Board and
with the Recreation Advisory Committee in this matter, to submit to Council a more concrete
report.
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His Worship the 11ayor later in the meeting appointed ~w. A. C. Burk, Director
of Finance and Mr. L. A. Cooper, Chairman of the Board of Assessors and Director of the De-
partment of Assessment, and himself to constitute the above named committee.
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Mr. Teed submitted a plan of the area in question and figures shm~ng the assessed values of
the properties proposed for acquisition.
On motion of Aldennan Whitebone
Seconded by Aldennan Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Robert "~lrose, Nffi~ Brunswick Land
Surveyor, relative to the surveying of the City's property at Hillidgeville for home building, be now laid
on the table until such time as a report on the Millidgeville area is received.
Read a letter from Messrs. Teed & Teed, Barristers, dated November 12th, 1953, further to their
proposed amendment to the early closing by-l~w relating to service stations. A letter from Mr. Ian P.
Mackin, Barri ster, ViaS read advising that he Hill be out of tmm until the \~eek ending November 21st and on
his return will meet Hith the Service Station Operators and will forward a letter concerning the said pro-
posed amendment.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above named letters be laid on the table until
the letter, which will be fo~~arded by Mr. Mackin, is received.
Alderman MacCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating he feels that sufficient dis-
cussion by delegations has been heard by Council relative to this by-law, and that the Council can decide
without further such discussion by delegations on this matter. He further stated that he feels both fac-
tions should live up to the by-law Hith the interpretation of it at the time it vras adopted.
Hr. F. S. Haycox reported relative to the Ferry "Loyalist", that since the last Council meet-
ing the furnace in the East Side toll house has caused trouble which will cost about $300.00 to $350.00 to
rectify. '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that matters pertaining to the Ferry "Loyalist" be laid
on the table until after officials of the National Harbours Board meet with the Cownon Council, which will
be on or about November 2lst next, and at which meeting matters on this subject can be discussed.
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council advising of their appreciation of the action of the City in refusing to grant permission for the
erection of a Drive-In Theatre on the Millidgeville Airport site and the decision to have this area
sub-divided for home building, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~fucCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. Alex. J. Grant submitting his
terms regarding the proposed appraisal of the Saint John Motors Limited property, be received and filed and
Mr. Grant be engaged to make an appraisal of the said property, at the terms outlined in his letter.
Alderman Belyea felt it would be advisable to wait until after the Council meet in Fredericton
with the Judge on the Saint John Hotors Limited matter, as this appraisal may not be necessary then. The
other Council Members expressed the opinion that this appraisal should be made, at any rate.
Alderman Belyea, speaking on the question, stated that in November, 1952, a proposition was
submitted to the previous Council regarding purchase of Ellis Motors, the value of which would be
$200,000.00 less ;/20,000.00 for repairs. That came before the Council and was supported and the solicitor
vras one of the Plaintiffs in the case now be'fore the Court regarding the Saint John Notors Limited. At
that time, the matter was turned down by the Council, 5 voting for it and either 1 or 2 members present at
that time were members of the Board of Trade. It was voted down because it would require a bond issue. It
is a peculiar situation that the statement was made that the Ellis property was adjacent to the present
Repair Plant, but the City now proposed to purchase a property adjoining the present Plant which would
facilitate and help the City out a lot. He understands that the Saint John Motors Limited has a considerably
greater area than the Ellis Motors, newer equipment and more of it, and along with the fact that the City is
going intp a tough winter - when he looks the situation over, aside from the valuation of anybody, .rhen he
puts 2 and 2 together, and \~hen 5 men come in and say, "This is an adjoining property and is desirable", he.
believes the Council 11embers were sincere in their decision. There was only a difference of $50,000.00
between the offer regarding Saint John Motors Limited and Ellis Notors. He pointed out that he is also
supported in his contention in that three "~mbers of the Council went down and looked the property in ques-
tion over and then supported the purchase.
Alderman Teed read the following statement, >Thich is an opinion from his solicitor regarding
the question of the Injunction restrainins the Council from completing the purchase of Saint John Motors
Limited property:-
"We beg to advise, that in our opinion, it is open to serious question, whether the present
injunction restraining the M~or and individual Councillors, their servants and agents from purchasing Saint
John Motors is legally effective to prohibit the City from completing the purchase. It is the City which is
making the purchase. The employees of the City are not the employees of the individual Councillors. Accord-
ingly, it woUld seem that the City is free to purchase the property, as it has been authorized by the Common
Council on September 14th. There is also an application pending for the removal of the injunction which may
prove successfUl. To date the Council has not clearly held up the proposed purchase, although the Mayor did
state in September that for the present nothing wOlud be done. In order to ensure that a City official does
not complete the purchase until the Council has fully reviewed the matter, >Te recommend that a resolution be
passed to the follo>Ting effect: the purchase of Saint John Motors as authorized by the Council at its meet-
ing of September l4th, 1953, be held up and no City official or servant take any action respecting the com-
pletion of the purchase, until the report of an independent valuator as provided for at the meeting of
November 2nd, 1953 be considered and further direction eiven by the Council."
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the purchase of Saint John Motors
as authorized by the Council at its meeting of September 14th, 1953, be held up and no City
official or servant take any action respecting the completion of the purchase, until the
report of an independent valuator as provided for at the meeting of November 2nd, 1953, be
considered and further direction given by the Council.
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Alderman Campbell stated he is in favour of it provided it is legally possible.
Some of the legal counsel feel that a contract' has been entered into and some others'feel'it
has not.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried with Alderman Belyea voting
"nayrJ.
On motion of Aldennan Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Premier stating
that it had been hoped that the City of Saint John would be prepared to participate in the
proposed tourist centre project on a more generous scale than that indicated in the Council
resolution of November 2nd, and that he is now awaiting word from the City of Lancaster before
proceeding further in the matter; and the letter from the Saint John ~~rchants' Association
Ltd. endorsing in principle the Government's proposal to erect an adequate tourist bureau at
the site now occupied by the Trading Post, be received and filed.
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Alderman Harrigan reported on behalf of Aldermen Whitebone, Teed and himself,
the committee who proceeded to Fredericton concerning the share of the Provincial Government
towards the cost of rebuilding City Road. The committee was favourably received by the
Premier and the matter was discussed "ith him and his aides. Alderman Harrigan stated that
the matter ,,,ill be given consideration at the spring b,idget meeting of the Provincial Govern-
ment, as to the amount the City of Saint John may receive towards the cost of this work.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. W. W. MacKenzie
offering a suggestion regarding the collection of taxes by the City of Saint John" be received
and referred to Mr. C. J. Farrell, the Receiver of Taxes and Director of Collections, for a
report to Council, and that Mr. Farrell be asked to interview ~~. MacKenzie in this connection:
AND FURTHER that 11r. MacKenzie be thanked for his interest in civic affairs.
Read a letter from the County Secretary advising that at a meeting of the Hunicipal
Council held on November loth, a resolution was adopted that the Common Council be requested
to give consideration to authorizing the City of Saint John to pay the Municipality its share
of the cost of the Falls Vie'" Drive project, naonely ~p81,824.05.
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Alderman Campbell stated that this Council have no responsibility in this connec-
tion. Alderman Harrigan requested that he be given more information on this matter. Alderman
Belyea advised that he finally voted in favour of this project while on a previous Council.
He felt that where the former Council agreed to it and the ,;ark was proceeded with, the money
has to be paid.
Alderman White bone stated that the City of Saint John is legally obligated to
pay the money, regardless of how the expenditure was incurred. He was one of those against
the building of Falls View Drive, but the opposition of those in favour of it was too strong.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
RESOLVED that the above letter be tabled until the
next meeting of Council and that the Assistant City Solicitor be requested to give the Council
his opinion as to whether or not the liability exists, and that he be requested also to submit
all correspondence to Council relating to this matter.
Alderman White bone noted that every expenditure made by the Municipal Council has
to be borne seventy-five per cent by the taxpayers of the City of Saint John. The Falls View
Drive project is only minor compared to some of the expenditures that have been made in the
Hunicipal COIillcil during the last ten years. j-Then this expenditure "laS incurred, it could not
have passed without the Councillors from this Council voting for it - which they did.
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Alderman Campbell stated that ,he does not mind going on with an additional
expenditure of funds to complete the Falls View Drive, bearing in mind there might be some-
thing tangible from it, but if it is just, a means to an end on account of a half-hearted effort
on behalf of Mr. Parker D. ltitchell, he is dead against it. If ~~. Mitchell ~~ll advocate
a fifty-fifty basis, he will support him, but if he is trying to pass off a "vIet herring",
Alderman Campbell will have no part or parcel of it.
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Question being taken:, the motion carried with Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
RESOLVED that the letter ,from the Saint John Board
of Trade requesting further information relative to the City's paving, and rental of City
equipment, be received and filed and the requested information be provided them at the end
of two weeks when the information on the entire paving progra~e will be available - or upon
completion of the paving programme of the year, whichever date occurs first.
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Alderman Campbell stated he vlOuld like to knOl" how many of the members of the
Board of Trade are involved in the meetings from which letters such as this result.
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but he does question the propriety of a member of the Council of another City signing all these letters; he
feels'it is indelicate, and stated he finds it slightly irritating. He feels that perhaps the secretary of
the Board of Trade should sign these letters. He noted that there is no indication that these questions are
the result of a meeting of the general membership of the Board of Trade.
Alderman 11acCallum commented that all the questions asked by the Board of Trade are connected
with one contractor, while there were other contractors engaged in the paving programme who have not been
mentioned in such questions. He feels this to be very peculiar.
Alderman Harrigan stated that there are two or three square blocks of concrete which have
disappeared from the side~Ialk on Hillidge Avenue, on the turn beyond the dairy, ,"hich has caused this part
to become very muddy. He asked the Executive Director to have this situation rectified. The Executive
Director replied that the Works Department will take care of this matter.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Federation of Mayors
and Municipalities regardine the final payment to the Establishment Fund by the City of Saint John be re-
ferred to the Board of Trade for their endorsement as to whether or not the City may mru,e contributions of
this nature.
Hoved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the sum of $500.00 be paid the Canadian Federation
of Mayors and Municipalities, this being the final contribution payable to the Federation's Establishment
Fund.
Question being taken, the amendment to the m9tion was carried with Alderman Campbell voting
"nay" and Aldermen Whitebone, Teed, Belyea, Harrigan and HacCallum voting "yea".
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive Assistant Director,
Canadian Federation of 11ayors and Municipalities, relative to the question of fluoridation of municipal
water supply, submitting printed matter in connection therewith, be laid on the table and Council Members
peruse such literature at the Com~on Clerk's office.
On motion of Alderman 11acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Comptroller, authority be
granted to accept prepayments on 1954 taxes as provided for under Section 32 of the Saint John City Assess-
ment Act, the rate of interest to be 2~% per annum, the same as allowed in 1953.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Comptroller,
he be authorized to arrange the financing of civic employees' purchases of Canada Savings Bonds in the
amount of approximately $l5,650.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John City Hall Employees
Federal Union Local No. 486 Negotiating Committee, stating that since the committee of Common Council has
failed to carry out the agreement regarding negotiations with regard to the classification of positions and
wages, they now ask that in accordance with their letter of September 4th last a member of the Common Coun-
cil be appointed to the Board of Appeal,be received and referred to the committee appointed to negotiate
vrith the Union and that such committee be asked to bring in a report to the next Council meeting.
Read a letter from Hrs. Bernard C,. Bean, Chairman of the Citizens' COllUUittee referrine to the
city-owned dump at the northern end of Cranston Avenue. Alderman Harrigan, chairman of the committee from
Council which was appointed to investigate matters pertaining to the' said dump, advised that unfortunately,
the meeting he had arranged in this connection had to be cancelled as he was called out of the city, and
stated that he ,.Till be out of the city again this vleek. He suggested that this committee meet in his ab-
sence, but Alderman Campbell felt he would like to have Alderman Harrigan present when this committee would
meet.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldennan Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from a number of merchants of Union Street,
between Charlotte and Sydney Streets, requesting that consideration be given to having this section inCluded
in the City's uptown Christmas street lighting plan, be received and filed and the request be adopted >,hen
the festive lighting system is inaugurated for the current year.
Alderman vlhitebone stated that he iS,not satisfied with the method of stringing the holiday
street lighting parallel ,nth the street, such as has been done the last couple of years, as he thinks it
loses its effectiveness with the neon lights of the stores, especially on King Street. He stated he would
like to see the lights placed cross-wise as they are in other streets. The Executive Director suggested
that he bring in an estimate of the cost of complying vrith the request regarding Union Street and of running
the lights across the main arteries at intersections. The Council requested him to do so.
The Executive Director advised that Mr. George Stubbs, the Detective Inspector of the Police
Department, is applying for the purchase of Lot l8, Block 34, Ward lO, on Cranston Avenue west, the lot
measured 80 by l42 feet. This lot is assessed at $450.00 and would be worth same if cleared. At present
it is covered >,ith bushes and trees, and is rocky and part of it is ~'ampy. The lot is about six feet above
street level and the builder vrill ha.ve the added expense of digging for water and sewerage pipes. He offers
$lOO.OO and plans to commence building in April 1954. '
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Alderman Campbell noted that in the last Council, the policy was instituted of
selling lots to civic employees for the nominal sum of $100.00 to encourage employment on the
part of civic employees and to encourage their building rather than renting premises.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea'
RESOLVED that the policy be followed in this case and
the lot sold to Mr. George Stubbs for the nominal sum of $lOO.OO, insofar as he is a civic
employee; and providing he builds in accordance with all regulations in connection therewith:
AND FURTHER that it be understood that the sale price does not affect the value
of the land for assessment purposes.
'On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in any offer by the City to buy or to
sell real estate or land that such offer not be considered binding until the minutes of that
meeting of Council are adopted at the next and following meeting, and that it be incorporated in
all correspondence that should go out to any buyer or seller.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the application of Mr. G. A. Rosvall
to purchase half of Lot 9 and half of Lot lO (Lots 2l and 22, Class J, Tax }~p lO-33) Cranston
Avenue, for the sum of $300.00, be received and filed and ]1r. Rosvall advised that the Common
Council will sell either one of the two lots, or both, at,the present assessed value:
AND FURTHER that this offer stand for a period ~f fifteen days for acceptance, and
failing word from the applicant within that time, the offer become void.
On ~otion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in all future transactions involving trans-
fer of land within the City of Saint John and containing an offer to sell or purchase on the
part of the City of Saint John Common Council, it shall be understood that the said offer to
sell or buy should only be binding for a period of fifteen days, following which the offer to
either buy or sell shall be cancelled and that this motion shall appear on all correspondence
relative to such matters in the future.
Read a letter from the Assistant City Solicitor relative to the request of Donahue
Taxi Ltd. for permission to build a telephone booth in the King Square area, advising that the
City might be liable to a restraining action should it permit the erection of a structure, such
as conternplated, on its streets, as there are no express enactments providing permission for
such a structure in the City's statutes dealing with street.
A letter from the Traffic Inspector was read in the above matter, stating that if
this building should be erected at the location contemplated, it vrould be a definite traffic
hazard by obstructing the view of motorists and j:edestrians and he cannot recommend the
installation of such building.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that no permission be granted Donahue Taxi Ltd.
for the erection of the above named structure:
AND FU[(THER that the letters from the Assistant City Solicitor and the Traffic
Inspector in the matter be received and filed.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOL1JJID that as per the request of the Building
Inspector, authority be granted to call for tenders for the demolition of the dilapidated build-
ing ovTned by the City at the rear of 134~ Mecklenburg Street.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that street signs be erected on the new
streets in the Rifle Range area as designated by the committee on November 2nd last and as
approved by Common Council on the same date, and that said signs be erected as soon as possible.
Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating that he still does
not agree with the naming of two streets after His Worship the }~yor and Alderman Belyea.
On motion of Alderman Cmnpbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the reconrnendation of the Street
Lighting Committee in reply to the request of }~. Albert G. Hoar, be adopted, namely:- that
one 200 ..mtt light be mounted on the NeVJ Brunsvlick Telephone Company Limited pole in front of
46 Hazen Street.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
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salary for the next six months, Mr. ~ers having been a member of the permanent force of that Department
and not having been eligible for pension due to short length of service.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent of the Water
and Sewerage De~crtment recommending with regard to the offer of l4iss Gertrude McDermott to sell certain
land at Upper Loch Lomond to the City, that if the purchase price is reasonable and in line 1v:lth other
properties purchased recently by the City, that the said property be acquired, be laid on the table until
such time as the Council receive a reply from Miss McDermott to the City's offer of purchase.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent of the Water
and Sewerage Department, relative to the offer of Mrs. Prescott M. McLean to sell property at Loch Lomond
to the City, advising that bJ comparison with other recent purchases on the Loch Lomond watershed, the
offer submitted by 11rs. McLean seems unreasonable and stating that it is not recommended that the City ac-
quire this property at the price asked, namely, $6,000.00, be received and filed and the said property not
purchased for this amount - this not to affect the City's offer of November 9th to purchase the property
at its assessed value.
The Executive Director advised that there is a Provincial Act which says that people cannot go
near the Loch Lomond Lakes to either boat, swim etc. as it would contaminate the water, yet the City is
spending thousands of dollars to keep its water supply from being contaminated without enforcing the law in
this respect.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John contact the Department of
Lands and Mines requesting that they advise if they can make a.survey of the City's forest holdings, with
respect to recommending cutting of timber, etc.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission advis-
ing that they woUld favour the location of a United Church of Canada in the area of the Rifle Range proposed
by them, be received and, filed and the request of the Saint John Presbytery of the United Church of Canada
to locate a church to serve the neW public housing development on the Rifle Range on the lot located north-
east of the "Butts" of the old Rifle Range, and that this land be sold to them for a nominal fee, be granted,
Mr. P. R. FOlder , Executive Secretary of the T01'fD Planning
named site woUld not be developed for the housing project in this area.
request only insofar as the location of the building is concerned.
Commission, advised that the above
The Commission have approved this
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Com~ssion with res-
pect to the request of Mr. Charles Y. S>Tanton to purchase Lot 22, Block 35, Dufferin Ward, corner of
Wellesley Avenue and Somerset Street, for the sum of $l,300.00 which is $100.00 over the assessed value of
the lot, advising that the Commission woUld have no objection to the sale of this lot for either residential
or business purposes as this area is so zoned in accordance with the Saint John Master Plan, be received and
filed and Mr. Swanton advised that if this corner lot is to be disposed of, that it be made the subject of
a tender call.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aldennan Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of PurChasing,
authority be granted for the purchase of one neN Royal typewriter for the Collection Department from
l1arshall-Schofield Ltd. for the sum of $167.00 including all~;ance for an old machine to be included in
next year's appropriation - this price being the lONest received.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that the bid of Ben Freedman Company of $30.25 per
gross ton for the purchase of City scrap metal now at the Water Department yard, Leinster Street, to be
taken by the purchaser as and where is and to be weighed on the Public Scale and paid for C.O.D., be
accepted,subject to the Log Cabin Fishing Club being given permission to purchase the rails they require
at comparable values.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
confirmation be granted for the purchase of one new l8-inch power mower ordered by the Sanitation Department
from Saint John l.J:otors Limited for the sum of $119.13 including allowance of l~35.00 for an old machine and
covered by this year's appropriation as of August 31st.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
authority be granted for the purchase of one Chemox breathing apparatus and two canisters for same for the
Fire Department from C. E. Hickey & Sons - through their local representative - to cost in 'the vicinity of
$200.00 as before and covered by this year's appropriation for breathing apparatus.
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The Executive Director advised that Mr. Murray Burley, who under Common Council
resolution of May 19th, 1953 is to be reimbursed for losses suffered by him while saving
a young boy from drOWning, has submitted an affidavit showing that his losses total $ll8.00.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in compliance tnth Common Council
order of May 19th last, Mr. Murray Burley be now presented with the Corporation Medal, with
suitable c,eremony.
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23rd at lO.OO o'clock a.m.
]{rs. E. M. Smith entered the meeting and a discussion ensued relative to the
letter received from the Fire Marshal regarding fire hazards at No. 6 Peters Street. Mrs. Smith
renewed her request that Mr. Joseph Debly, the owner of the said building, be indtlCed to have
the stove pipe holes bricked in. The Assistant City Solicitor, Mr. George T. Clark, advised
that this is a dispute between two people and the City has no authority to enter in and make
this man close up these stove pipe holes.
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On motion of Alderman Vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Director of the Fire Department
be directed to notify the o\'lner of No. 6 Peters Street that the fire hazards must be corrected
within one week, and if such fire hazards are not corrected within that time that action will
be taken against him.
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Mrs. Smith \"ithdret; at this time.
Ifr. P. R. Fa;;ler was present.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the verbal reports received from Mr. P. R.
Fowler, Executive Secretary, Town Planning Commission, pertaining to his trip and the inter-
Vi~;s pertaining thereto by him and Mr. M. C.MacLean of the Board of Assessors, be received
and Messrs. Fowler and MacLean thanked on behalf of the City.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that this Common Council approve the five
proposals contained in the letter from Simpsons-Sears Limited, dated November llth, 1953.
The Writ of Suwmons and a letter from Mr. Frank S. Cliff, Barrister, was discussed
relative to the action commenced by Ifr. and Mrs. Emery W. Hyslop against the City of Saint John
with respect to their Sandy Point Road property. Mr. Cliff's letter contained certain proposals
for settlement of this matter.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the settlement with Hr. and Mrs.
Emery W. Hyslop with respect to their Sandy Point Road property be made. on the basis of
$1,250.00 - such settlement to be final.
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Hr. Fowler advised that he VIill have the Central Hortgage & Housing Corporation
engineer put in the stakes if necessary for the Hyslops, sha;ing the neVI boundary. The
Council, referring to the land to be conveyed to the City, if the settlement is accepted, stated
that the City t'lill lay d01'1n the boundary of the land.
Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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A telegram from the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities was read
advising of the meeting of the National Executive in Montreal and OttaVIa, of which His Worship
the Mayor is an officer.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be granted to His Worship the
Mayor to attend the meetings of the National Executive of the Canadian Federation of ~~yors and
Municipalities on November 25th and 26th in Hontreal and on the 27th in Ottawa.
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Alderman Harrigan stated that he does not disagree regarding the attendance of
His Worship at the above meetings, but he feels that this matter should not have been brought
up ig legal session, as there is a resolution stipulating that only items which might affect
the City's liability can be added to the agenda for legal session.
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Aldermen Harrigan and
MacCallum absent from the Council Chamber.
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submitted by'that firm with certain proposals regarding reduction in taxation.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Hr. T. C. Higginson, President, Eastward Industries
Limited, be advised that the Common Council feel they coUld comply with the first three requests contained
in his letter of November 12th, 1953, but have been'advised by the Legal Department that it is not within
the Council's povlers to accept the offered ~p300. 00 as payment in lieu of all taxes:
AND FUETHER that the cheque in the amount of $300.00 submitted by I~. Higginson be returned
to him.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the twenty-third day of November, A. D. 1953, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman ~~itebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Conunon
Council of November sixteenth last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been forwarded
the Council Members.
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Alderman Campbell advised that as a resUlt of discussions held by the Council
with the National Harbours Board officials, it would appear that the Council could expect a
decision within the next week relative to Ferry "Loyalist" matters.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that matters pertaining to the Ferry "Loyalist"
be allovled to remain on the table until next week.
It was noted that no further word has been received from Mr. Ian P. Mackin
with regard to the proposed amendment to the early closing service stations by-law.
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, On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table.
Alderman Teed, chairman of the committee which was appointed to negotiate with
the Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union Local No. 486 regarding their requests, advised
that through his procrastination the committee has not met, but he will endeavour to have such
. a 'meeting 'today: ' . . . ,. '. -,., .. - .
Read a letter from Lawson Motors Ltd. relative to the change in traffic regula-
tions at the junction of Thorne Avenue and Rothesay Avenue, stating that they find this very detri-
mental to their business and requesting that this matter be looked into immediately and surveyed
with those in the district who are vitally concerned.
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Read a petition from a large number of residents and business proprietors of the
above named district in the same matter, outlining their objections to this traffic change and
submitting certain suggestions for solving the problem. The petition requested that the regulation
be changed.
Alderman Teed conunented that the use of the Reserved Street was to be a temporary
measure for a trial period of sixty days. He noted that the Board of Trade and the Retail Mer-
chants Association have had this matter discussed before and he felt that some of the merchants in
this district must belong to either of these organizations and therefore he was surprised that
they have not had action taken through these bodies to protest the use of the Reserved Street, etc.
Mr. Roy Lawson was present and spoke in support of his firm's letter. Mr. Hazen
Dykeman, representing O. S. Dykeman & Sons, and Mr. A. M. D. Guss, representing The British Iron
& Metal Co., also spoke, supporting Mr. La,'son.
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The Director of Police was also present and advised that the sixty days trial
period is not as yet completed, there being one remaining month to complete, and he would like to
withhold his report until the end of that time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the Traffic Committee of the Saint John
Board of Trade and the Traffic Committee of the City be requested to meet with a committee to be
appointed by Messrs. Lawson, Dykeman and Guss relative to the traffic problems in the Cooper's
Corner, Thorne and Rothesay Avenues area, and that the joint committee submit a report containing
their proposal to this Council.
Mr. Lawson stated that the committee outlined in the above resolution will be
formed to meet with the other two Traffic Conunittees.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board
of Trade Traffic Committee reconunending that the improved traffic-routing system in the Rothesay
Avenue-Thorne Avenue-Reserved Street area be placed on a permanent basis at the conclusion of the
trial-period, that all necessary improvements to the Reserved Street be carried out as soon as
possible and that improved, permanent directional signs be erected to govern traffic movement-,
in the area, be received and filed and referred to the meeting of the joint committee regarding
traffic.
Messrs. Lawson, Dykeman and Guss and the Director of Police withdrew from the
meeting at this time.
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To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
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Your Committee begs to report that it sat on November 17th last at 7.00 o'clock p.m., in
the Mayor's Office, City Hall, when there were present Mayor Patterson, Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, MacCallum,
Teed and Whitebone, Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Direc-
tor, p. R. Fowler, Executive Secretary, Town Planning Commission, M. C. MacLean, of the Board of Assessors,
and Messrs. Morgan Reid, Assistant Vice President - Retail, and Joseph O'Kell, representing Simpsons-Sears
Limited, and your Commit tee begs to submit the follm'ling report and recommendations:-
1. That the Common Council give every assistance to Simpsons-Sears Limited to locate in the
area which they have expressed the desire to use and the requests as expressed in their letter of November
17th be complied with, and the land be sold at the assessed value.
2. TIBt cfihe four requests contained in Hr. T. C. Higginson's letter of November 12th, 1953 to
the Common Council, the first three be complied with and the fourth request be accepted in principle for
the future and in fact for the year 1953.
Saint John, N. B.,
November 23rd, 1953.
Yours respectfully,
(sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson,
CHAIRMAN .
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the recommenda-
tions contained therein adopted.
The above resolution was adopted "lith Aldermen Campbell and Teed absent from the Council
chamber.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by AldeTm?n Harrigan .
~~"p~ ~eP~ RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees of
.ScA"d~ bas Saint John with reference to the petition of residents of the Boar's Head Road requesting that an investi-
. , gation be made into the arrangements made for a school bus to service that area, advising that the Board
_ _ "lltf-if/(JI1_~Ctirs feel that in view of the fact that students residing in other areas of the City also must walk a consider-
1 ~,~~~sldfeh~ able distance to the school or to the nearest transportation point, ,that they could not accept responsibil-
- - - . / ity for providing transportation for the students residing in the above named area, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letters from the Saint John:Board of Trade and
the New Brunswick Safety League requesting that the City of Saint John Coimnon Council gi ve the ir early
attention to the matter of a pedestrian safety by-law be received and referred to the City Solicitor's
Department together with the Traffic Committee of the City and the Saint John Board of Trade and that these
bodies be asked to sutmit a report on the matter.
Alderman Hhitebone felt that the solution to the whole problem is very simple; all that is
needed is a little common courtesy on the part of both car drivers and pedestrians. He noted that there is
a by-law in existence, but it is not being enforced.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Council recommend to the Police De-
partment that they exert a special effort to see that the existing by-law relating to pedestrians and
motorists is enforced.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Miss Gertrude McDermott in reply
to the Council's offer of November 9th to purchase her property at Upper Loch Lomond for the assessed value
of land and buildings, advising that she is not selling such property to the City, be received and filed.
The Council was advised that a letter has not been forwarded as yet to Mr. Alex J. Grant
pursuant to November 16th's Council resolution regarding appraisal of the Saint John Motors Limited property.
The Executive Director explained that the National Harbours Board officials had mentioned an engineer to him
last week and as a result the firm of Charles Warnock and Company Limited were contacted to obtain their
price for such an appraisal; and the Executive Director stated that Mr. H. D. Hopkins, Common Clerk had
approved this being done.
A telegram from the above named firm was read.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that instructions as given by this Common Council on
November 16th last regarding Mr. Alex J. Grant making an appraisal 'of the Saint John Motors Limited property
be implemented immediately and those in authority who have withheld this from being done be severely censured
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the firm of Charles Warnock and Company
Limited be similarly engaged with the understanding that rates quoted in their telegram refer
to man-days and that the work be completed as soon as possible on a basis of man-days -- not
to exceed five man-days.
Aldernlan Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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. ~ (1;; "-tte Day Committee expressing their appreciation for the splendid co-operation and courtesies extended
~ '}I L()/1'I.l1l1 '7) e. them on Remembrance Day, November 11th, 1953, be received and filed.
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RESOLVED that as per ,the request of the Director of the
Purchasing Department, authority be granted to purchase 3l new water meters and 12 spare regis-
ters for meters in service for the Water Department, for a total amount of $1,381.00 plus taxes
and transportation from Neptune Meters Ltd., covered b,y this year's appropriation for meters
and parts.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
Director of Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of a shaft and ,gears
for one of the Fire pumpers for the Stores DiVision from LaFrance Fire Engine Co. for the sum
of $144.55.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. A. Rosvall in
reply to Common Council resolution of November l6th last, inquiring if the City would accept the
assessed value, namely, ~~380.00 for Lot 10 and $l90.00 for one-half of Lot 9 (Lots 21 and 22,
Class J), Cranston Avenue, due to the rocky nature of most of Lot 9, be received and referred
to the Town Planning Commission and the Assessment Department for a report.
The tender received for the demolition of the building at 134~ rear, Mecklenburg
Street, was opened.
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On motion of AldernUUl Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tender of Hr. Samuel Millington,
Coldbrook, N. B., offering to take down the above named building and clear up debris for the
sum of $110.00 - all as per the tender specifications - be accepted.
Alderman MacCallum withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. j'lilliam Quinlan
offering to sell his land situated on the Loch Lomond Watershed in the vicinity of Taylor Lake,
approximately 300 acres, at $75.00 per acre, be received and referred to the Water and Sewerage
Department for a report:
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AND FURTHER that the Board of Assessors be requested to submit to Council the
assessed value of the above named land.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report from the Superintendent of
the Water and Sewerage Department relative, to the offer of Mr. A. Eric Josselyn to sell to the
City of Saint John the water main which he has installed to service the remaining six lots,
in a sub-division at Silver Falls, stating that as this pipe was not laid under the superivision
of the Department and there is a possibility that in future a larger pipe would have to be laid,
he would not recormnend that the City take over this pipe line, be received and filed and the
said water main not purchased.
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Read a letter from Mr. A. S. E. Sillett, Co-ordinator of Tourist Services of
the City of Saint John, reporting on his attendance at the 23rd World Conference of the
American Society of Travel Agents, held at Rome, Italy from October 26th to 3lst inclusive.
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Alderman Harrigan moved that the letter be returned to Mr. Sillett as not
being considered by Council, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Sillett be
received and filed.
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,On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive Director
submitting invoice from the Department of Industry and Development, Fredericton, for the
quarter ending September 30th, 1953, in connection with expendi~ures on the joint housing
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projects of 88 units and 200 units at the Rifle Range, Saint John, be received and filed and authority
granted for the payment of the sums of $23.57 and $92,271.09 respectively, being the City's share of such
expenditures for the said period - to be paid for as a capital expenditure.
Read a letter from the Comptroller advising that the appropriation of $3,500.00 for the
travel expense account has ,been over-expended by the sum of $1,369.35 and requesting approval of the said
over-expenditure and also provision for additional expenditures in this connection to the end of the year.
Alderman Harrigan noted that the question is raised now as to whether or not there is a
legality in the payment of these accounts, not ,that he does not believe they were warranted, but under the
circumstances he will have to vote against approving this over-expenditure.
Alderman Whitebone moved that the above named over-expenditure be approved and the matter of
further vote be laid on the table, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the over-expenditure of ~pl,369.35 on the travel
expense account be approved and that an additional sum of $1,000.00 be approved for expenditure between now
and the end of the present year on this account.
Aldermen Harrigan and Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution, which carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police withdraw-
ing his letter of November 14th, 1953, wherein he requested to be relieved of his duties until the completion
of an inquiry, and acceding to the request of Common Council contained in the resolution of November 16th
last, advising that he has resumed his duties as Chief of Police, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department
advising that in compliance with Common Council Orders of November 16th last, Mr. Joseph D. Debly, who he
understands is the owner of the property at 6 Peters Street, has been notified by letter to correct the
fire hazards within one week, be received and filed.
Mrs. E. M. Smith was present at the meeting and requested a report on the result of the
above mentioned action of the Director of the Fire Department at the expiration of th~ stated week.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that copies of the following reports be distributed to
the Council 14embers and the said reports laid on the table until the next meeting: - Fire Department, and
Electrical Inspector's Report, i"iater and Sewerage Department Report, Works Department Report, Cash Receipts
Report and the Departmental Accounts Report - all for the month of October last.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Comptroller's Report with breakdown for the
month of October be laid on the ,table until the next Council meeting and the amounts contained therein paid
as recommended, the said report reading as follows:-
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the month of
October:
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex.Prov.Purchases,
subject 4% Tax)
3,217.l8
6,192.30
lO,562.85
239.l8
4,674.21
3,444.22
44.84
28,374.78
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of October last amounting to
$577,747.75 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Saint John, N. B.,
November 20, 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
Alderman Harrigan referred to Page 2 of the breakdown of the Comptroller I s Report on which
appears' an item regarding Hr. A. S. E. Sillett's expenses which he has checked and found that same was a
payment approved by the Mayor and Executive Director. Alderman Harrigan noted that the amount, $99.50, is
just under the $100.00 which has to be brought before Council for approval. He can see no reason why Hr.
Billett should have been paid anything by the City to aid him in his trip to Rome. The Executive Director
advised that when the conference was called for Rome, the Mayor asked Hr. Sillett to do certain things
insofar as the City was concerned, which involved extra expenditures, so the Mayor agreed on $99.50 to be
payable to Hr. Sillett in this connection. Alderman Harrigan asked if he woUld be in error if he suggested
that this amount of $99.50 \'(8S purposely arrived at so that it would not have to be presented to Council.
The Mayor replied that so far as he was concerned, it never entered his mind.
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RESOLVED that the sum of $99.50, which was paid to
11r. A. S. E. Sillett by the City of Saint John on October 19th last be deducted from his next
pay cheque of $333.33.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution, and Alderman Campbell
abstained from,voting having stated that he would like a report on this matter, as he felt if
it is a matter of a contribution tO~lards the trip this amount should be deducted as above,
but if it is a special situation, it should be known.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
advising of a breakdown in the heating system of the Police Headquarters, be received and filed
and authority granted for expenditure to cover the temporary heating arrangements which have
been set up.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police advising that he has discussed the matter of the application of Mr. F. A. Garnett for
the position of City Constable of the City of Saint John with the Police Magistrate and they
have no objection to such application, be received and filed and Mr. Garnett be appointed as
such.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that all pertinent information relative
to Saint Phillips Church money which is being held in trust by the City of Saint John, be
supplied to the Common Council.
The Common Council decided that their next meeting will be held on Monday,
November 30th, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
The Assistant City Solicitor entered the meeting.
A discussion ensued relative to the Committee of the Whole Report submitted
earlier in the meeting, and to Section 2 thereof.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that Section 2 of the Committee of the Whole
Report submitted earlier in the meeting, be deleted from same for the time being.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Henry E. Ryan,
Barrister, relative to legal action in connection with expenses incurred by the Mayor and some
of the Councillors of the City of Saint John on their recent trip to Montreal and Campbellton,
N. B., also relative to monies expended on the Coronation, be received and referred to the City
Solicitor for his opinion and Mr. Ryan be requested to appear in legal session at the next
meeting of Common Council along with his clients, to discuss this matter.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter of payment by the City of
Saint John relative to the Falls View Drive Project be referred back to the Municipal Council
and they be requested to proceed to issue debentures as provided by the enabling Chapter 151,
Act II George VI, 1947, and that if legislation be required to amend the Act, that same be
proceeded with: '
AND FURTHER that the Municipal Council be advised that the above action has
been taken by this Common Council as the Assistant City Solicitor feels it to be illegal for
the COllUDon Council to make a full payment of $Sl,S24.05 in this connection.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the four-
teenth day of December, A. D. 1953, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director and F. S.-Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~mcCallum
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council of
November twenty-third last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been forwarded the Council Members.
A delegation, composed of Messrs. Angus MacLeod, Chairman of the Civic Committee, Ralph
Evans, Secretary, and Ralph Osborne, who is the representative of the Canadian Congress of Labour of New
BrlIDswick, representing the Saint John District Labour Council, vlere present, and Mr. !1acLeod proceeded to
read a Brief ,;ith respect to the awarding of street repairs and paving contracts to private contractors by
the City Council, and to the proposed by-law relating to fair wages and hours of labour. The delegation
asked the Council to give the proposed by-law its serious consideration.
Alderman Belyea entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. MacLeod referred to the said by-law and stated that while this may seem to applyCnQ tD the
contracts recently let by the City to private contractors, it applies, or the Labour Council wish it to
apply, to all further contracts let by the City, irrespective of, type. He believes it has been the policy
of the Council in the past to recognize union hours in certain cases, and union rates of wages in certain
cases. There are minutes of Council of the past dealing with supplies to the City - he stated he was~ak-
ing now mostly of printing and stationery - and a motion was passed that this material ';ould be supplied by
union shops and the work on same done by union labour, If that was the stand of a past City Council, it
shoUld be continued to be the stand of this Council until such a motion is rescinded, and it shoUld be
carried on not only in the one branch of the supplies but in all branches of the City where any contracts
for any type of work or supplies are let.
Alderman Whitebone referred to the opening Brief presented by Mr. MacLeod, and commented
that it gives the impression that the fair ,;age policy of Council has been violated on occasions by contrac-
tors doing work for the City. He asked if the District Labour Council is prepared to furnish Council with
the information in this connection, and added that he,was under the, impression that all contractors who per-
formed work for the City have entered into trade union agreements with the unions of their employees, and so
far as he knows there has been no violation, except a possible misunderstanding, regarding the wage rate
which was assumed to be the rate paid by the City. He stated if there is any violation, he would like to
knovl.
Mr. MacLeod replied that in the Labour Council Brief of October 5th last which was presented
to Council, it was stated the wages then being paid on certain City contracts, that is, regarding the con-
tractors who were doing the City paving and street repairs. He stated that there is no need for him to men-
tion definite contractors; they all paid practically the same wage. The Labour Council stressed at that
time that there is no union, to Mr. MacLeod's knowledge, among these employees with their employers as they
are usually,casual workers and are not covered by agreement.
Alderman, Campbell entered the meeting.
Mr. MacLeod continued that the only unions covered for paving vlOrk or street repairsaIe with
the City and union rates paid by the City were at least'20 and sometimes higher by 25i per hour than the
rates being paid by the contractor for certain types of work. They have figures to back this up. Alderman
Whitebone replied that he would be interested in seeing them.
Mr. MacLeod advised that the labour rates paid at that time by some of the contractors l;as
80i per hour and the labour rate, he believes, paid by the City on the same type of work and in the same
district is around $1.19. That has never been questioned, he observed, and he is sure if there had been any
mistake in their figures at that time, they would have heard about it before now. He felt it to be strange
that their figures have not been questioned before this.
Alderman Whitebone replied that is not quite correct; those figures were questioned and are
'being questioned right now. Mr. MacLeod stated that the figures that were questioned were those relating to
rentals of machinery. At that meeting, no mention was made, or by any letter received from the Council, of
that portion of their Brief which at that time they considered most important.
The Executive Director commented that was when he made the statement that he had all these
figures at his finger-tips, which statement was bandied about. He advised that he has asked three contrac-
tors for a complete copy of their pay-roll vlhich will settle any argument about what was paid to employees.
There is only one yet to hear from on this.
Mr. !1acLeod stated that there was no question if the workers who worked on these contracts
worked over-time that there was over-time to the regular and labouring staff, that time and a half or double
time, nor was the 44 to 48 hour week considered.
Alderman Teed reminded the meeting that the proposed by-law through the Committee of the
Whole Report, was referred to the City Solicitor's Department for his advice on the matter, and until he
brings in his report, there is nothing further the Council can do on the matter. Alderman Teed advised that
at the time the contracts were let out, the City rates of pay, in the Council's opinion, were notthe estab-
lished rates ot pay - the Council stressed this - for this district. It was not the intention of the Coun-
cil that it woUld be the established rate of pay, and it is a matter for negotiation between the various
trades to establish those things, Alderman Teed felt. He does not believe the Council feels that the City
has established a floor or ceiling price insofar as labour is concerned. Alderman Teed stated that those
matters were mentioned at the time the contracts were negotiated.
Alderman White bone , in answer to Alderman Belyea's inquiry, advised that the rates of wages
paid by the Provincial Government are not nearly so high as those paid by the City of Saint John.
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. 'dliTI d. IJ '1J' rlctr rates of pay is self-explanatory, and unless 'there is an attempt made to distort the wording
_id~(I"r. t;aooi/ and meaning in that clause, there is no other manner possible but to compare wages paid by
"if. t? t: f.J"~ these contractors with those paid by the City, because they are doing the same work and In the
vi ry 'dn h:tC . same district and they are organized and have union hours and rates and the clause definitely
IPi!lI?/t.f.,y h. aI'S" states that the contractor covenants with the City that he will recognize union hours and rates
, /.. (7 of pay. Where there is a union in existence and rates are established, and it has union rates
and hours, there is no other basis for comparison but the City's union rates and hours. Unless
that is changed, there is no way to get around it. '
Aldennan Belyea explained how a hardship could be worked against the City by the
contractors in these contracts.
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Alderman Campbell observed that this Council and previous Councils have gone out
of their way to see to it that labour was fully protected at all times and he feels that wages
as presently paid in the City are due proof of such consideration, by this Council and previous
ones. He commented that sitting on the Common Council, there is a labour representative who is
just as conscious of the prevailing rates of labour as the District Labour Council. The City
of Montreal was only paying $5i and offered their employees $l.12 per hour as a conCiliatory
figure. This just happened within the last week.
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Alderman Campbell reminded the Labour Council that the: Common Council must be
governed at all times by the ability of those who pay the taxes. They can only increase those
rates if they arbitrarily say they can only increase the tax rate proportionately. He asked
if the City has reached its limit. A definite attempt to retain the present tax rate could only
be accomplished by doling out the contracts in question to private contractors. This was done
with the clause regarding union hours and rates of pay, which meets with Alderman Campbell's
disapproval. Until the same rates of pay reach other places of employment, the City is placed
in a very bad position. Alderman Campbell looks forward to the day when the City's rates of
wages will be looked upon as a prevailing rate in this city, but they certainlY are not the pre-
vailing rates today.
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a rate which is the basis for comparison.
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Council compliments the City Council in establishing
He did not feel their comments could be interpreted
The delegation "tithdrew at this time, His l'lorship advising that the matters pre-
sented by them will receive the consideration of Common Council.
fJarenfs tJf ~/'Itqlj., A delegation from the Parents of Mentally Retarded Children Association was present
7?elarded t'hi/dren at the meeting. Mr. F. A. Morgan, President, and Mrs. Roy Brown, Mrs. Ancy Gundrie, teacher of
the school, and Mr. Ronald Dykeman represented this Association. Mr. Morgan explained the work
,. ,- /lSS()C'. accomplished by the organization and stated that they need assistance in the form of volunteer
personnel service and also finances. ,They are therefore asking the City of Saint John for a
grant. They would like to buy a home for these children and maintain it.
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Alderman Campbell expressed the view that this matter should be added to the
general school warrant of the School Board and that it shoUld be referred to that Board before
the next meeting of the Budget Committee and if it is found impossible to incorporate it within
the scope of the School Act, then the Common Council can mill(e suitable provision for this item.
He feels that this matter is the responsibility of the civic administration.
In reply to questions of Alderman MacCallum, Mrs. Gundrie advised that this school
serves the areas outside Saint John as well as Saint John City, although the proportion for
outside the City is very small. She added that there are some children attending from Simonds
and Lancaster. Alderman HacCallUlIl inquired if this organization intend to approach Simonds
and Lancaster as well for funds for the project, and stated he feels some arrangement should
be made for taking in all the bodies in the Municipality. Mrs. Gundrie advised that the parents
pay toward the equipment of the school and transportation for the children, but they do not pay
for the children going to school. The School Board have provided a room in the New Albert
SChool, West ~aint John for this school, and some other finances, the Executive Director stated.
.
The Executive Director advised that this is a problem for the Provincial Department,
of Health, not the Department of Education. Alderman Teed felt that although possibly the City
can foster this project, it is a mental health matter under the Department of Health. Alderman
Teed advised of his sympathy towards the matter, but it is a problem of establishing a policy
of how far to go towards assisting these children in a medical way.
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The Mayor assured the delegation that the Council will do all possible to assist
in this work, and the delegation withdrew.
Section 14 of the Cormni ttee of the Whole Report, relative to the traffic problems
in the Cooper's Corner, Thorne and Rothesay Avenues area, was discussed, Alderman Teed noting
that this traffic change, involving paving of the Reserved Street, etc. cannot be made permanent
until next spring.
, f.;f /l1er.ser~1 Mr. C. R. Mersereau, solicitor for those who petitioned the Common Council on
November 23rd last in opposition to the ,traffic change, submitted copies of a letter written
_~l'IIe /"(Jlth"~by him on their behalf in this connection. He outlined the suggestions of his clients for
-r-L e .4/1'e etc, overcoming the traffic problems of the district, one suggestion being the erection of a
1/70rl1" three-way light at the intersection of Prince Edward and Waterloo Streets. He stated that the
."!e.rerved Sf. light itself would cost $215.00 and the accompanying equipnent would cost $396.70, not including
labour cost, which he did not believe would cost more than $100.00. 11r. Mersereau claimed the
total cost would be in the vicinity of $1,000.00 for putting into effect the scheme he outlined;
he felt it will cost the City at least $30,000.00 to put the traffic round-about into effect,
including paving, etc.
The following letters were read:- from Mr. B. R. Guss, Q. C., stating that he
wishes to appear in reference to' the traffic problem in this area before final decision; from
Mr. J. Fitzgerald, 103 Thorne Avenue, objecting to the traffic change; and from the British
Iron and Metal Company and New Brunswick Motors (Saint John) Ltd. also objecting to such
traffic change.
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On motion of Alderman White bone
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that all matters pertaining to the Rothesay-Thorne Avenues
system be referred to a meeting, to be held prior to the expiration of the trial period of such
between the Traffic Committee, Mr. C. R. Mersereau, solicitor for petitioners objecting to this
and the Members of the Common CounCil, for the consideration of the'sugg~stions received at this
relating to the matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Committee of the Whole Report be adopted as sub-
mitted, subject to any amending resolutions regarding same adopted at this meeting.
Alderman Campbell referred to Section 7 of the Committee of the Whole Report, stating that he
protests the fact that arbitrary notice of thirty days of termination of agreements with local unions was
given; he feels that instead, the Council should sit down with the unions and discuss matters with them.
Alderman Whitebone stated he does not understand why the notice was given and on whose authority,
Alderman Harrigan commented that he does not believe that legally the notices will be effective. Alderman
Teed explained that the notices were sent purely to allO\; the Council an opportunity of reviewing the con-
tracts concerned. He observed the position the Council got into last year because they did not know they had
an opportunity to review them. The increases to the Fire and Police Departments were obtained by arbitration
because the Council were not properly advised regarding the contracts, he observed, and he personally does
not want to see such a situation occur again.' He advised that Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and himself had
these notices sent out to the unions concerned. He feels that the 110rking agreements should be brought up
annually and not carried on from year to year, and the legal department should see that the Council have
ample time to consider all contracts running on an annual basis. Alderman Teed advised that the matter of
sending the notices was brought to the attention of himself and the other two Aldermen too late to have a
Council meeting about ,it. Alderman Campbell stated he feels that there should have been a special meeting of
Council on it, and added that he was in town on the day this took place.
The Executive Director
days' clear notice of termination.
just thirty days.
commented that the union's argument was they they did not have thirty
Alderman Teed noted that the contract does not say thirty "clear" days,
Alderman Campbell then commented that apart from desiring that lighted Christmas trees be erect-
ed on the Viaduct and Market Square, there is nothing else he wished to question on the Committee of the
Whole Report.
Il.fSlf.t}~. JJlcilfJr. A letter from the Assistant City Solicitor, submitting a suggested amendment to the service
-;- , . dJ A 1- ' stations early closing by-law was read.
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Mr. Ian P. MaCkin, solicitor for the Saint John and District Service Station Operators' Associa-
tion, noted that if the Committee of the Whole Report is adopted, it would appear to carry 11ith it the
implication that the City will change the early closing service stations by-law, and therefore he requested
permission to speak. He noted that Alderman Teed has expressed himself to one of the station operators that
he will abstain from voting on this question in view of his relation to the firm of Teed & Teed, solicitors
for Golden Ball Garage. Alderman Teed replied that as he voted at the Committee of the Whole meeting on the
matter, he >/ill vote on the Committee of the vlhole Report, but will abstain from voting on anything coming
up after the Committee of the Whole Report is dealt >lith. Mr. Mackin then stated that the service station
operators had in mind that the belief held by Golden Ball Garage that the night station woUld remain open
for continuous twenty-four hour service, seven days per week, 'definitely was not included in all the dis-
cissions. Messrs. F. L. Shannon and Gordon Cann, members of the Association present at the meeting,
'verified Mr. Mackin's statement.
Alderman White bone stated that at the time of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Decem-
ber 9th, he was confused regarding this issue. He noted that Golden Ball Garage is asking for permission to
remain open not only on holidays and Sundays under the rotation schedule but on every holiday and Sunday;
and that actually they are on twenty-four hour service seven days per week and the other three weeks when
they are on the rotation schedule, they shall remain closed on Sundays and holidays. Mr. Mackin advised
that is just in the day time.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Committee of the \1hole Report as submitted be
adopted with the addition of lighted Christmas trees in Market Square, on the Viaduct and Fort Howe.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, His Worship the 14ayor, Aldermen Campbell
and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen vThitebone, Teed, Harrigan and ~lacCallum voting "nay", same was declared
lost.
Question being taken on the motion, Aldermen Whitebone, Teed, MacCallum and Harrigan voting
"yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay",sarne was declared carried.
The Committee of the \1hole Report is as follo>ls:-
To the COMl'ION COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the vfuole
reports
Your Committee begs leave to submit that it sat on Wednesday, December 9th last at 8.00 o'clock
p.m. in the Mayor's Office, when there were present Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Irlhitebone and
Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director, and that in
the absence of His Worship Mayor Patterson and Deputy 14ayor Belyea, Alderman Whj~ebone was selected as
Chairman of the meeting, and your Committee begs leave to submit the follrnving report and recommendations,
namely:-
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That copies of the by-law relating to fair wages and hours of labour, submitted and proposed by
John District Labour Council be distributed to the Members of the Common Council present and
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studied, until such time as a delegation from the said Labour Council can be present; and that
the City Solicitor be'asked for an opinion on the proposed by-law.
2. That the letter from the Saint John District Labour Council advising that the
Civic Affairs Committee will wait on the Common Council at their next regular meeting to deal
with sections of their Brief which were not answered by the Common Clerk in his letter of,
November 4th, and will expect a satisfactory answer, in particular, to that section of the
Brief pertaining to hours and wages of ~mplo~ees employed on city work with private contractors,
be received and filed and the Executive Director procure the necessary information and have same
available in order that the Common Council can answer the questions of the Labour Council when
presented. '
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3. That the letters from the Saint John City and District Service Station Operators I
~erVlce~t~t/Oh~e~- Association, dated November 27th and December 9th respectively, and the letter from Mr. Ian P.
~ /1 Mackin, solicitor for the said Association, dated November 30th, with respect to the request of
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~ the. olden Ball arage through their solicitors, Messrs. Teed & Teed, for clarification of the
J;;;r(y CIoS'111 &-Id~ service station operators early Closing by-law, be received and filed and the matter of wording
Services 1F-.-t iOhs of the said by-law, to incorporate the intentions expressed at this meeting by the majority of
Common Council, namely:- that the night station give continuous twenty-four hour service,
seven days per week - be referred to the legal department.
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4. That matters relating to the Ferry "Loyalist" be laid on the table until the next
meeting of Council.
5. That the following reports for the month of October last, be nOli taken from the
table and filed:- Fire Department and Electrical Inspector's Report, Water and Sevlerage Depart-
ment Report, Works Department Report, Cash Receipts Report, Departmental Accounts Report and
the breakdown of the Comptroller's Report.
6. That the Com~on Council go on record as approving the variation in the official
town plan that may be ~ccasioned by the proposed creation of a loading zone and access thereto,
between Germain and Charlotte Streets in the block between King Street and Princess Street,
as recently advertised - no objection having been submitted i~ connection with said variation.
7. That the letter from 14r. Henry E. Ryan, solicitor for the Saint John lQLice
Federal Protective Association, No. 61, advising that in reply to the letter of December 2nd
to the said Association giving notice that the City ~esires to amend the existing Working
Agreement with the Association by termination of same, that the necessary thirty days notice
as required in Section 12 of the Agreement was not given and that therefore the Agreement will
continue in force as per the provisions thereof, be received and referred to the legal department
for a report. .
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8. That the report from the committee of Common Council, ~lhich .met with the committee
from the Lancaster City Council to deal ~ith the development of the tourist attraction facilities
at the Reversing Falls, submitting the resolution adopted by the committee at the said meeting,
be received and filed and a communication go foniard from the City of Saint John Common Council
advising the Premier that the City of Saint John is now prepared to enter into negotiations
with the Province, and that the Council await advice from the Province as to ~rhen a meeting will
be held in this connection:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade advising of their
approval of the above named project, be received and filed.
~~ I 9 That the ~ette~ from the Director of Scaling and Forest Management, Department of
it.v~7'ndi"" ~ne.! La' d d Mi F d . t d ., th t b f th uld.d . t
/'.1.' :7 /1 / n s an ne s , re erl c on, a VJ. SJ. ng a e ore ey co consJ. er carryJ.ng ou a survey
v/llfJ' -rtJrt?J't- ;f:iJnt:ts of the forest holdings of the City of Saint John, they would require a plan showing the outside
bounds of such holdings, preferably a survey if same is available, be received and referred to
the lt1ater and Sewerage Department to supply the necessary information. '
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lO. That as per the request of the committee appointed by the Municipal Council to
consider the establishment of a borough system of government, the permission of the Common
Council of the City of Saint John be granted to the said committee to interview the permanent
officials of this city for information purposes only.
11. That the letter from the Power Commission of the City of Saint John submitting
$2,744.49 as the approximate cost of supplying and instaliing Christmas street lighting, this
amount covering the cost of materials; labor for installation, removal and operation; and current
for the period December l5th to January 7th, inclusive, be received and filed and the holiday
street lighting programme as instituted in 1952 and the extensions as already approved and sub-
mitted by the said Commission, be carried out and no further extensions be approved for this
year:
AND FURTHER that the cost in the above connection be budgeted for each year in
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future:
AND FURTHER that the letter from a number of merchants and taxpayers requesting
that the colored, street lights be continued on Union Street to Union Square (the corner of Prince
EdvTard and Union Streets), be received and filed and the said applicants apprised 'of the above
resolution.
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l2. That the letter from the Executive Director relative to the erection of lighted
Christmas trees on King Square, Haymarket Square, Queen Square, City and Courtenay Hill, I-lest
Saint John, advising that the cost of current for same is included in the figure of $2,744.49
submitted by the Power Commission of the City of Saint John for holiday street lighting, be
received and filed and permission granted for the erection of such trees in the locations
named, on condition that such trees be fully lighted for forty~eight hours before Christmas
Eve and that no other trees be erected after that particular time:
AND FUHTHER that permission be granted to have the above named trees lighted at
the same time the holiday street lighting goes into effect.
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That insofar as the Common Council of the City of Saint John is concerned and the
employees, Boxing Day be observed this year on December 26th.
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14. That the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade with reference to tpe appraisals being con-
ducted on behalf of the City of Saint John of the Saint John Motors Limited property, be received and filed
and both appraisers supplied with a copy of such lett~r and advised that the Common Council emphasize their
desire for a market value report in this connection.
_~zrd~e t1~n7;~1 15. That the report of the Traffic Committee with respect to discussion of traffic problems in the
-r- Cooper's Corner, Thorne and Rothesay Avenues area by the joint committee of the Saint John Board of Trade
~~ ,/rdlfit: rO<<lIti-dka1 Traffic Committee, the City Traffic Committee and the committee appointed by Messrs: Roy Lawson, Hazen Dyke-
,11-{hliJtillj1,r/nQhent-),man and A. M. D. Guss, be received and filed and the recoTIunendations of the joint committee be adopted and
"" ,(J'ee.J1d<1e"K implemented as soon as the sixty-day trial period in this connection has expired:
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~ 410rs ..ctd. . AND :URTH~R t~at the letter from Laws?n Motor~ Ltd. requesting that the above report be tabled
.. ~SOj1 by the CouncJ.l untJ.l thJ.s fJ.rm have had an opportUDJ.ty to dJ.scuss the matter further, be received and filed.
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~' :JiJ. ~.t.. 19. That the letter from the Saint John District Labour Council submitting, the name of Mr. R. D.
'/J1t- n 7J': /Yet, Evans, 128 Adelaide Street as their nominee to fill the vacancy on the Transportation Committee which is
~bO~r'~"hCil caused by the absence from the city of Mrs. Percy E. Moore, be received and the request tabled for considera-
IP::P.,fVdI'S tion by Members of the Common Council:
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l'om;ni-6-{;ee. AND FURTHER that any requests received previously from any other Labour groups regarding
All 'lJ.. r IY1 appointments to this committee be submitted to Council.
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, amh, lJml1liSiSiflflla 20. That the letter from the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Saint John Free Public
_, I"rte;l)u.p}a. ..?Pnim,t. Library recommending that the staff of the said Librar"J be accepted in the City Penslon Plan, be received
, '7) . Q,J./. . and this request referred to the Pension Plan Trustee Board for a recommendation.
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.f6'lIe.i1i-~ '2Jcld 21. That the letter from the Seventh Day Adventist Church requesting pe'rmission to carryon Christ-
~L mas carolling this year by means of a tape recorder and loudspeaker, in connection with their campaign to
I.?~V~l7t/J~ tJ7~~ raise funds to aid those in need, be received and filed and the said Church advised that the Common Council
(JeejJ' ,I;'ls appreciate the seasonal thought behind their proposal but that in view of public .criticism, the Council feel
111 ee1fln!) they have to observe the exlsting by-law in this connection and cannot waive same,
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16. That the letter from The Rotary Club of Saint John in connection with their request for necess-
ary funds from the City of Saint John to restore the East End Boys Club, Thorne Avenue, whiCh suffered fire
loss on December 1st last, be received and filed and the improvements as suggested be approved and the insur-
ance money of $992.50 be applied as a credit in this connection - such expenditure not to exceed $3,000.00:
AND FURTHER that it be recommended to the Common Council that the above expenditure be paid for
by a bond issue.
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the
for
George Home and School Association that traffic lights to protect
be installed on such street, be referred to the Traffic Committee
That the request of the King
children who must cross Douglas Avenue
an opinion as to the expense involved:
AND FURTHER that the question of establishing school patrols, in this area be referred to the
Director of Police for an opinion.
18. That the letter from the Real Estate ~;ner's Association advising that'they are strongly opposec
to any capital expenditure by the City of Saint John until such time as the City's financial condition im-
proves, be received and filed and acknowledged with thanks, and the said' Association advised that the Council
appreciate their word of caution.
22. That the letter from Mr. F. J. Callaghan, former Superintendent of the. Boys I Industrial Home,
expressing his appreciation of the co-operation extended to him by Director of Police Oakes and all members
of the Saint John Police Department during his period of services in the Home, be received and filed and a
copy of same forwarded the Director of Police.
23. That the letter from Mr. D. V. Greenlaw offering to purchase the lot on Teck Street, formerly
:lJ.K6Jrt'enkuv used by the Quoit Club, for the sum of $200.00 be received and referred ~o the Town Planning Commission and
7iwn -;1)/.n";,,.1 the Assessment Department for a report.
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flsse.rI'h1#nt" .Pe,nt; 24.. That the letter from Mr. Charles Taylor offering the sum of ~p200.00 for the purchase of the
7L ~.1 "/'~' building lot leased to the Estate of Charles P. Russell, kno"m at Lot 467, St. John Street south, \Vest Saint
thaf. /.3;1/or John, be received and referred to the Assessment Department for a report.
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I 7P4(~ft,;~1er. ;r 25. That the letter from Hessrs. Teed, Palmer, O'Connell & Hanington, solicitors for Hrs. Margaret
~~ ~ 2f. Driscoll, advising of a further proposition in connection with Mrs. Driscoll's offer to purchase leasehold
,v~11'0 oqfJj'!f' 4h land at the corner of Elliott Rowand CrOWD Street from the City, be received and 'referred to the Assessment
1Jd~ret'-P?':!fo//1 DepartmEmt for a report, regarding the assessed value.
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.s;.;. t-Jij, 7fe.rf.'- 26. That the letter frOlIl the Saint John Presbytery of the United Church of Canada thanking the
- -Ie. '/'} W (}) ~ Common Council for the granting of their request for the establishment of a church by them in the Rille
~ ~ ~ Range, as per Common Council ,resolution of November 16th last, be received and filed and the said Presbytery
~.p ~~ advised that the nominal fee for which the land in question vall be sold them by the City be considered to
/I/-r--U- /fq"?fe. be $1.00.
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27. That the letter from the Venerable Archdeacon A. F. Bate and the Rev. G, W. Philpot~advising
that the Church of England of Saint John is desirous of locating a church to service the new public housing
developnent on the Rifle Range and are desirous of locating in the "V" of land between Churchill Boulevard
and the new proposed road to Millidgeville, and requesting that they be sold this portion of land at a
nominal fee, be received and referredto the Ta;ln Planning Commission,for a report - the said letter also'
stating that this church will pay the necessary survey costs, etc. in this connection.
28. That the reports of the Police Depar~~ent for the months of October arid November last be laid
onthe table and copies of same be furnished each Common Council Member:
AND FURTHER that the report of the Building Inspector for the month of November last be laid on
the table and copies of same supplied the Council Hembers.
29. That the letter from 14r. J. D. Cunningham, on behalf of the family of the late Mr. Charles,
Cunningham, thanking the C01l1'1>on Council for their expression of sympathy during their recent bereavement, be
received and filed.
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. .1east?s _ ' Railways leases No. 2087~ and 18906 to the City of Saint John, advis~ng that the fi::st should
/J A/--Z:> be surrendered to the Ra1.1ways as the property (formerly used as a sJ.te for a traffJ.c control
. (; ,jl'., 4.- - . tower, Mill Street) is no longer required by the City, and that the second is no'" ended by
operation of time, be received and filed and authority granted for the leasing from the said
Railways by the City of a strip of land to provide access over Rail",ays owned lands at the
foot of the Viaduct baby carriage ramp to Paradise ROVl as outlined in the letter from the
Assistant City Solicitor, and the said Surrender also executed.
34. That the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors relative to the offer of
Hr. G. A. Rosvall to purchase Lot 10 and one-half of Lot 9, Cranston Avenue for the assessed
values of $380.00 and $190.00 respectively, be received and filed and Mr. Rosvall advised
that the City will sell at assessed value either one lot or two lots of the above named, but
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, , -1'" '" will not sell one and one-half lots.
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Ii '7J ,. II' /, L Flood & Sons Limited have completed the contract of renewing the wood floor in the Free Public
re~ ;J~ It! .-{./prciYi Library with concrete and asphalt, any balance due this firm on the contract price be paid.
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30. That as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,authority be granted to
advertise for tenders on one oil burning steam and hot water generator for the Water Depart-
ment for tha",ing catch-basins etc., replacing old coal burning steam boilers,which are now
useless and not worth repairing, and being covered by this year's appropriation for New
Equipment.
31. That as per the request of the Director of PurChasing, confirrnation be granted
for the purchase from Tip Top Tailors of 17 additional greatcoats for new men of the Fire De-
partment at a price of $33.35 each, which is the price for such coats purchased under Common
Council order of April 27th, 1953; and for the purchase of a greatcoat for the Director of
the said Fire Department at a'price of $60.00. '
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That the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor referring to Canadian National
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33. That the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors advising that the assesse~
value of the land offered for sale to the City by Mr. 'tlilliam Quinlan is $1,400.00 -' sucn
land being located in the vicinity of Taylor Lake, Parish of Simonds, and the letter from the
Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department advising that the price asked by Mr.
Quinlan is high and out of proportion to other properties recently purchased by the City on
the Loch Lomond Watershed, be received and filed and no action taken at this time.
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36. That as per the recommendation of the Street Lighting Committee, authority be
granted for the installation of one 200 ",att light on Pole 4 on Fourth Street and one 200 watt
light on Pole 5 on Fifth Street.'
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37. That as per the request of the Street Lighting Committee, authority be' granted
for the installation of seventeen 400 watt luminaires, as per the plan submitted, at the new
housing development in Crescent Valley, such installation being provided for in the Agreement
entered into by the City regarding this development.
38. That as per the request of the Director of the Fire Department, the warrant of
Mr. A. N. !{acQuarrie be cancelled, he having resigned as a member of No.2 Salvage Corps and
Fire Police.
39. That as per the request contained in the letter from the Director of the Fire
Department, the warrant of Hr. Alfred Reynolds, who was elected a member of No.1 Salvage Corps
and Fire Police in 1952 and who has not been sworn in and taken out his ",arrant, be cancelled.
40. That as per the recommendation of the Director of the Fire Department, the old
type sprinkler alarm system at No.3 Fire Station be discontinued as of December 31st, 1953 and
that Hayward & Warvlick, Limited, "ho have the 'only connection under this system, be notified
to this effect.
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41. That the letters from the Director of Police relative to the heating system at
Police Headquarters, be received and filed and the work as arranged for be approved and the
expenditures, including cost of installation, be paid when incurred{ the cost in this connec-
tion being submitted as $320.00 to the James Robertson Co. (Limited) for the Weil McLean
boiler front section, F.O.B. Saint John, delivery within ten days from receipt of order,
Federal Sales Tax included, Provincial Sales Tax extra ",hen applicable, terms - usual; and
$118.00 to Lavrton's Limited for labour, fittings, etc. and for repair to furnace insulation,
asbestos, etc.
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42. That the letter from the Director of Sanitation advising that Fred ~rarman & Co.,
Ltd.have satisfactorily completed the erection of the grandstand at the Allison Grounds, be
received and filed and authority be granted to return to the said firm their deposit cheque
in the amount of $297.00 in connection "ith this contract.
43. That the records of the Comptroller be so adjusted to show that ,the carload of
asphalt supplied by the Imperial Oil Limited, costing $1,508.49, has been purchased from the
Stephen Construction Company for that price plus $6.l0 switching charges on same - this material
having been delivered to the City Asphalt Plant:
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AND FURTHER that the Comptroller be authorized to make payment to the said
Stephen Construction Company in the above named amounts.
44. That the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council again bringing to
the attention of the Common Council the fact that car drivers are using full glare headlights
while driving through the city, and requesting that the Director of Police strictly enforce
the law in this matter, be received and filed and referred to the said Director for action.
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45 . That the offer'of Mr. C. A. Patterson, Jr. to purchase Lot 13, "est Cranston
Avenue, Ward 10, Block 34, Class K, for the sum of $200.00, be received and referred to the
Tmm Planning Conunission and the Assessment Department for a report.
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lots at 14illidgeville will be available for purchase, the approximate price of same, and any relative
information concerning servJ.cJ.ng of this area, be received and J1r. Ainsworth be advised that the survey of
the area is being made, and that he be advised also the approximate time the said survey will be completed:
AND FURTHER that the Executive Director be supplied with a copy of 11r. Ainsworth's letter.
47. That the letter from the Rev. Harry Taylor, chairman of the committee in charge of Christian
Youth Fellowship, requesting permission for a group of young people to do street evangelism, be received and
filed and this organization be requested to consult Hith the Director of Police before finalizing on a
location in this connection:
AND FUIITHER that a copy of the above named letter be supplied the Director of Police.
_.Il/b6'dE !f;/lSOI1 48. That ,the letter from N:r. Albert E. Hanson, inquiring if his previous application for the posi-
tion of engineer for the City of Saint John has received the consideration of the Common Council, be received
and a committee to be composed of Aldermen Whitebone, Harrigan,: HacCallum and Teed intervieH Hr. Hanson and
report back to the next meeting of Council in this connection:
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__~~~a~d~,I.1a(~jd~1 Recreation, be received and referred to the Recreation Advisory Committee for a report.
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:7h. ~ lfa. 50 That the letter from the International \1000 Products Ltd. relative to the type of building to
-- ~ oJ tbr / 1~ be' erected as the tourist reception centre at the Reversing Falls, be received and referred to Hr. H. C.
_?rP(I-.U; S ,A"}:. Hott, architect, Hho is a member of the Joint Tourist Bureau Committee, for his consideration.
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'7) ./ the Common Council for the support given to the poppy campaign by the citizens of Saint
-/:Pff.f-tWh1"Patj" sponsoring by the City of an advertisement in this connection, be received and filed.
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AND FURTHER that Mr. Hanson be advised of this committee.
51. That the letter from the Coordinator of the Civil Defense, requesting, on behalf of the Civil
Defense Control Committee, that the City of Saint John advance the sum of approximately $600.00 to $700.00
for the purpose of paying the working parties, on the presentation of proper vouchers, in connection with'
the exhibit "On Guard Canada" - the City to be reimbursed by the Province of New Brunswick for such expendi-
ture, be received and filed and the Comptroller authorized to pay the money as requested in the said letter,
which is to be reimbursed by the Province.
E. S. L., thanking
John and for the
53. That the proposed agreement between the New Brunm,ick Cold Storage Company Limited and the City
of Saint John relative to the routing of buses owned by City Transit Limited over part of the property owned
by the said company at the Main Street section of the Mill Street Viaduct, be approved and executed by the
proper officials on behalf of the City.
54. That the letter from'Portland United Church making application to purchase or rent the
City-oHned property directly opposite the ,qhurch, namely the old Portland Street Fire Station, be received
and filed and the said Church advised that the 'City does not contemplate selling at this time.
55. That the letter from Mr. W. L. Collins offering the sum of $1,000.00 for the purchase of earth
fil+ from City-owned land at Lakeliood, near the Nelson Farm, Parish of Simonds, be received and the offer
accepted contingent upon receipt by the Common Council of a letter from the Superintendent of the Water and
Sewerage Department verifying his statement regarding this sale, and also the receipt of a proper diagram
showing how much earth fill can be removed from the land in question, and the location of the land.
56. That Miss Lois Lutton be voted the sum of $150.00 in recognition of the added responsibility
in her duties during the absence through illness of Mr. H. D. Hopkins, Common Clerk, and the manner in which
such duties have been performed.
_:lJ/t:'ddol': Eire1Jf.t 57. That the letter from the Director of the Fire Department reporting on the action being taken
;ZtO, 6.7kfl rs.ff: ' b~ Mr. Joseph D. . Deb~y to remed:y- the fire hazards at his, property at No: 6 Peters Stree~, b~ rec~i ved and .
-r-' '.L ~_~/ fJ.led and the sald DJ.rector adVlsed to proceed to the saJ.dproperty and J.nspect the repaJ.rs J.n thJ.s connectlon
- .I()S~P .~P/jf, to date and to advise the Council at the next meeting whether or not, in his opinion, they are of a permanent
nature.
- 2f;;::G?~SJ; /l.c. 58. That the letter from Hr. B. R. Guss, Q. C., solicitor for Hr. Halcolm Long, be received and
I'wloolm. A. Oil}' filed.
I -~ r--7J._, 59. That the letter from Mr. Henry E. Ryan, Barrister, stating that in reply to Common Council
~t!.~IJ'; f. IfY_; resolution of November 23rd regarding the legal action referred to therein, he will not appear in legal
- olf,/lcl. nil'e. session as requested but will be pleased to discuss the matter with the City Solicitor, be received and
_.,ex,a'/I.fe$._.9-.. filed and Hr. Ryan asked to supply the following information:- the names of ratepayers proposing the action,
_t'orn".t-ion . the Court in which it is to be brought, the causes of action and against "horn and to ;;hat extent action is
, being contemplated -- so that the Council may be able to properly consider this matter:
,#$'sIOluffYfi'itol'!
~ AND FURTHER that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor be received and filed.
1_G!..ft Crdw.l'ord 60. That the Executive Director submit a reconurendation relative to Hr. G. Craliford, Superintendent
of the "later and Sewerage Department.
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Saint John, N. B.,
December 14th, 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) "Jas. A. Whitebone"
Alderman James A. \~nitebone,
Chairman.
Section 4 of the above named Report was referred to and Alderman'Campbell reported that the
Ferry "Loyalist" is to make a trial run to the proposed new berthing facilities on the viest Side, and he
requested the Executive Director to have the trial ,run made the next day.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that matters relating to the Ferry "Loyalist" be allowed to
remain on thetable until the next Common Council meeting which will be held on Monday, December 21st, at
10.00 a.m., in order that a trial run may take place in the interim.
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Aldermen vJhitebone and HacCall1lJ!l voted "nay" to the above resolution, Alderman
Whitebone stating that he did so in view of the Common Council resolution stipulating that the
Ferry resume operations on November 1st last.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman }acCallum
,RESOLVED that with reference to Section.16 of the
above Committee of the Whole Report, that the responsibility of having improvements made to
the East End Boys Club, Thorne Avenue, recently damaged by fire, be left in the hands of the
Rotary Club.
Mr. Eric L. Teed, solicitor for Golden Ball Garage, spoke in regard to the early
closing by-law for service stations, advising that his and his client's understanding was that
the by-law was for the benefit of the general public, with one station to be open for continuous
service, and the said garage because of their type of outlay, staff. etc. woUld appreciate being
granted this continuous service. vlhen the by-law was adopted, it was their understanding that
the Council agreed in principle that there would be one place open for the public on holidays
and Sundays and that the Council adopted this policy; but it may be that the wording of the
by-law did not cover this and'therefore he was mistaken.
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Mr. G. T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting.
Mr. Eric Teed stated he can see no reason why this Garage should not have author-
ity to supply this service, but if he and his client were mistaken and the Council only intended
partial continuous service, they will have to revamp their staff accordingly, and they are cer-
tainly bound by the present by-law and agreements between the Garage and the Association have
nothing to do with it.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant City
suhnitting a suggested amendment to the early closing by-law relating to service
be received and filed.
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The delegations withdrew from the meeting at this time.
The Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair in Common Council and His Worship the Mayor
spoke with regard to the proposed establishment of a Simpsons-Sears Limited store in the North
End of the city, outlining the plans of this company in this respect and commenting on the
boon it will be to the City of Saint John and that section of the City in particular.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the
between Simpsons-Sears Limited and The City of Saint John,
ted on behalf of the City by His Worship the Mayor and the
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optiOn agreement entered into
dated December 4th, 1953 and execu-
Common Clerk, be approved:
AND FURTHER that the accompanying letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer, O'Connell &
Hanington in this regard be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by.Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John give notice,of
its intention to enact a by-law providing that the following area:- all that lot and parcel
of land situate and being in Lansdowne Hard, in the City of the City and County of Saint John,
New Brunswick, bounded on the east by Lansdowne Avenue, on the north by Visart Stre~t Extension,
on the west by.Old Adelaide Road and the rear line of lots facing on Aqelaide St,eet and on
the south by Ne,~an Street and along the northern side of the Shamrock Ground's Running Track
and the southern boundary of the Rifle Range, so called, and extension thereof to Lansdowne
Avenue, opposite Wellesley Avenue; be re-zoned as a general business area.
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Alderman Belyea commented that he just learned regarding the expenditure the City
would have been put to if the plan for this project of Simpsons-Sears Limited to ,locate south
of Main Street had been finalized, that such expenditure would have been in the vicinity, of
$l,OOO, 000. 00. .
On motion of Alderman ~~itebone
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter fran Hrs. Mildred Flewelling
(Mrs. Herman Flewelling) complaining regarding the existence of water directly in front of her
residence, 49 Belleview Avenue, be received and referred to the Executive Director for a report.
A letter from the Seventh Day Adventist Church, relative to Section 21 of the
Committee of the Whole Report was read, requesting that the Council reconsider thei, decision
and grant them permission to carry on carolling and soliciting for the needy until Christmas,
by means of tape recordings and a loud-speaker. Mr. G. B. Smith, Pastor, spoke in support of
this letter.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded' by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that enforcement of the by-law entitled,
"A Law to License Nickelodeons in the City of Saint John" be held in abeyance until January lst,
1954 - this to apply to non-commercial advertising only.
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Aldermen MacCallum and Campbell expressed the opinion that before a by-law is
suspended again, there should be a vote of Council on such a measure.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Saint John Horticultural
Association, one-twelfth of the grant made to the organization last year be paid to the Association monthly
until the budget is brought down, and that their request for an appropriation of $l7,OOO.00 be referred'to
the Budget Committee.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
R}~LVED that the above named Association be granted $1,000.00
per month until budget matters are considered by the Common Council.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Executive Director,
Mr. G. A. Crawford, who has been carrying on in the capacity of Acting Director of the Water ani Sewerage
Department as well as carrying on his duties as Superintendent of the Department, be paid a bonus of $100.00
per month from May lst to December 31st, 1953 and that the matter of his future salary be held in abeyance
until such time as the budget for 1954 is being considered.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of one cable drum shaft and parts for the Athey Loader
of the Stores Department from Tractor & Equiprrent Ltd. for the sum of $159.53.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea ,
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Building Inspector,
who advises that 11r. Samuel Millington has completed the demolition of the building at l34! Mecklenburg
Street and cleaned up all debris in a satisfactory manner, Mr. IfLlliQgton be paid the amount of his contract.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector advising that
the City-owned building at l22 Sheriff Street is in need of repairs which will cost approximately $200.00, be
received and filed and authority granted to proceed with such repairs.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that the proposed by-law relating to radio and television,
submitted by,the Building Inspector, Director of the Fire Department, and the Electrical Inspector, be
referred to the legal department, and laid on the table for study by the Council.
'Copies of the above proposed by-law were distributed to the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director of Polic~
Leinster Street on the east and west of Wentworth Street be made a stop street; Duke Street on the east and
west of Wentworth Street be made a stop street; and Charlotte at Duke Street, which was made a stop street
for a trial period, and which makes Duke and Charlotte Streets a four ,laY stop street, be confirmed.
Alderman Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Traffic Committee be asked at the earliest possible
moment to review in conjunction with the Executive Director the over-all traffic 'situation in the City of
Saint John and present a report on an over-all system of street control to the Council.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police advising
that Constable D. R. Ahlard requests permission to live in the county, be laid on the table until the ne:;.:t
Council meeting and the Members of the Comraon Council advised of any extenuating circumstances regarding
this request.
l10ved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that this request be referred to the Executive Director with
~ler to act, after due information being supplied to the individual l1embers of the Council with regard to
the circumstances involved.
Moved in amendment to the amendment by Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the words ''with p01<er to act" be struck from the
above amendment to the motion, that is, that the Executive Director investigate and report back to Council.
Question being taken on the amendment to the amendment to the motion, same was declared lost
with His Worship the 14ayor, Aldermen Teed, Campbell and Belyea voting "nay" and Aldermen Whitebone, Harrigan
and MacCallum voting "yea".
His Worship thereupon declared the amendment to the motion carried.
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with respect to the request of Mr. W. L. Collins that the City sell him earth fill from
City-owned land at Lakewood for the sum of $1,000.00, and submitting a plan of the area con-
cerned. Alderman Harrigan suggested that in the interests of the City, !4r. Collins be limited
to the amount of earth he may take from this land, and noted that the City does not know how
much earth fill there is there. Alderman Teed suggested that Mr. Collins be asked how much
fill he desires.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the above named letter be laid on
the table for one week and no action taken regarding sale of earth fill to Mr. W. L; Collins
until further ~nvestigation of this matter is made.
Copies of the Breakdovlll of the Comptroller's Report were distributed to the
Council Members and the Comptroller's Report was read
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(as follows)
To the COI~10N COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
- reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for
the month of November:
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Land, Buildings ani Ferry
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex. Provo Purchases,
subject 4% Tax)
5,776.87
6,211.36
21,41+3.00
85.01
7,638.02
718.88
l,392.47
19.82
43,285.43
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Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of November last
amounting to $589,375.25 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Saint John, N. B.
December 10, 1953.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the amounts in the Comptroller's Report
for November be paid as recommended and the Breakdown of same be laid on the table.
The Common Council instructed that the Saint John District Labour Council be
advised that the Council have taken under consideration the matter of hours and wages of .employees
employed on City work ,Qth private contractors.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the request of the delegation represent-
ing the Parents of Mentally Retarded Children Association, with respect to school facilities
for such children in the,city~ be referred to an early meeting of the Board of School Trustees
with the request that they study this matter and submit a report to the Common Council at an
early date which will enable the Counci~ to plan to provide adequate services for these children.
Alderman MacCallum stated that he has every sympathy with the parents of mentally
retarded children, but he is tired of the citizens of Saint John City being expected to pay
for the services of the surrounding district. He feels it is a matter for the Provincial
Government or the MuniCipality as a whole.
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Question being taken, the above resolution carried.
Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Fredericton
with reference to a basis for receipt of subsidies in lieu of Income Tax in future by the cities
of New Brunswick, be received and referred to the Executive Director, City Solicitor and the
Assessment Department for a recommendation to Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Lancaster ad-
vJ.sJ.ng that they have adopted a resolution to the effect that the Premier and the Saint John
Common Council be informed that the City of Lancaster agrees to pay one third the cost of con-
structing a tourist bureau at the site of the "Trading Post" overlooking the Reversing Falls,
as proposed in a letter from the Premier under date of October 2lst, 1953, be received and
filed.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Gregory J. Brown offering to pur-
chase a lot of land, 50 by 100 feet, on Teck Street, Portland Place for building purposes, be received and
referred to the Town Planning Commission and the Assessment Department for a report.
Alderman Campbell asked Mr. Haycox to ascertain whether or not Mr. Brown is a CJ.VJ.C employee,
because if so, he could take advantage of the policy of sale of lots for $lOO.OO to civic employees~
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors
advising that the Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, who have been maintaining a portion of Gilbert I sLane
leading to the Quarantine Station, have requested that the City take over the maintenance and snow removal
on this road, be received and the matter of snow removal referred to the Director of Sanitation for a reply
to the said Department.
On motion of Alderman Teed,
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that permission be granted to lease the premises in the
southern section of the Market Building, (formerly leased to the Canadian Legion) at the rate of ~pl.OO per
year, to the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Parish of the Cathedral of the Inunaculate Conception - such
lease to be on a month to month basis.
On,motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Sanitation advising that
plumbing work was necessary in connection with the remodelling of the Allison Grounds Club House, and that
such plumbing work, performed by Lawton's Limited, costs $207.37 for materials, plus sales tax of $8.29,
plus services of $90.85, making the total cost $306.51, be received and filed and this account paid.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that tenders be called for an oil burner and installa-
tion of same for the Police Traffic Building, Sydney Street:
AND FURTHER that the letter submitted by the Director of Police in this connection be received
and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that with regard to Section 19 of the Comnittee of the
Whole Report dealt with at this meeting, that a complete revi~T and vote on all present members of the Trans-
portation Committee take place at the next meeting of Council.
Alderman Whitebone commented that the Labour representative nominated for the above named
Committee was turned down in the initial setting up of the Committee, and even when the Committee was en-
larged, a Labour appointment was not made.
On motion of Alderman Ca'llpbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in connection with Section 59 of the Committee of
the "/hole Report of December 14th, details regarding same be brought to the attention of the press.
Alderman Campbell referred to the Committee of the Whole Report which dealt with the letter
from the Board of Trade regarding the appraisal of the Saint John Motors Limited property, and noted that
one or b/o people are permitted to act as a complete Board on behalf of the said Board. He stated that be-
fore negotiations are concluded,in this matter, he reserves the right to reveal what he feels to be a
conspiracy between a few members of the Board of Trade and one or two citizens outside the Board in connec-
tion with certain publications in this matter, and who are deliberately creating turmoil for their own
benefit.
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Seconded Qy Alderman }mcCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. B. R. Guss, Q. C., regarding
Mr. Malcolm Long, be received and filed and Hr. Guss advised that the City can do nothing in this matter.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department,
dated December llth, 1953, submitting a report regarding his inspection of properties located at No. 4 and 6
Peters Street, ffi'rned by Mrs. E. M. Smith and Mr. Joseph Debly respectively, be received and filed.
Read a letter from Stephen Construction Co. requesting that the $18,2l0.00 deposit made by them
on their present $l82,100.00 contract for paving with the City, be returned to them, in view of the fact
that their contract cannot be completed until next season; and pointing out that the delay in completion of
their contract was not due to any fault of their company.
The Assistant City Solicitor was asked for an opinion by Alderman Harrigan on the contract
entered into between this company and the City for such work, as .to whether or not both the holdback of 10%
and the deposit mentioned could be or should be held by the City as security for completion of the contract,
and replied that there is no question but that the contractor should live up to this contract regarding the
holdback of 10% on monthly payments and the 10% deposit on the total amount of the contract, both these
being covered by the contract. He stated he is not recommending anything, he is just giving an interpreta-
tion of what the contract calls for, and pointed out that the contract speaks for itself. Alderman Harrigan
stated as far as he is concerned this contract is not ccmpleted and this money should be held by the City tc
secure the lwrkmanship of the pa{,ement already laid.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that in view of the above named letter
from Mr. Thomas S. Stephen of the Stephen Construction Company, he be asked to advise whether
or not,he can produce a performance bond for $18,210.00 (which is the amount of his deposit
cheque with the City in this matter), and if so, that he submit a copy of such bond to the
City Solicitor for inspection, showing the source of such bond:
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ceived by him in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Aldermen Teed and Belyea
voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan and Whitebone voting "nay", and Aldermen Campbell ani
MacCallUm abstaining from voting, and His Worship casting the deciding affirmative vote.
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Aldermen Whitebone, Teed, and Harrigan, the committee of Council who met on
December llth at 12.00 noon with Mr. Albert E. Hanson relative to his application for the
posi tion of engineer for the City of Saint John, which matter is referred to in Section
48 of the Committee of the vlhole Report, made a verbal report in this connection, and
letters of recommendation submitted by Mr. Hanson were read.
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that Mr. Albert E. Hanson be engaged
immediately as Director of Works for the City of Saint John at a salary of $6,500.00 per
year, for a probationary period of six months.
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The Council instructed that it be first ascer,tained from ~tr. Hanson if he
will accept this proposal, before this resolution is released to the press.
Alderman Campbell withdre1v from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Superintendent,
vlater and Sewerage Department, relative to Mr. W. A. Jones, be laid on the table pending
a report in this connection.
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/? Seconded by Alderman !1acCallum
;J!abl?e l<dI7Sbact'/ol? RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of,
..(e oS "lJo:, the Execu~iv? Dir?ctor',the Mab?e Construction Company's offer to lease the bui,lding at
- - rile. - --. the old MillJ.dgeVJ.lle Airport sJ.te,known as the Carpenter Shop at a rental of $600.00
IltilltilfeJ/,/1e ~7"rt, per year, this to include the small piece of land adjoining the building - and the said
Slife firm to make any necessary repairs to this building at their own expense, be accepted -
the said lease to be on a month to month basis.
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sixteenth, A. D. 1953, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
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Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director
His,Worship the Mayor advised that this meeting had been called in order to deal with the
report received from Charles Warnock and Company Limited, Appraisers, in connection with appraising the
,Saint John Motors Limited property on Rothesay Avenue. Copies of the report Were distributed to some of
the Members present.
Alderman Harrigan stated he felt this meeting was premature and he thought it was also the
feeling of some of the other Aldermen. He felt that Mr. Alex. J. Grant's report should be made available
at the same time for discussion and comparison. He stated that from this meeting Warnock's report will be
made public and it is quite possible that Mr. Grant's interest ,rill also see this and will put him in an
awkward position. His Worship asked Alderman Harrigan if he did not want this meeting open to the public.
Alderman Harrigan stated because this report will be made public it will make it difficult for Mr. Grant's
concern. Alderman Campbell felt that Mr. ,Grant's appraisal should be completed by now, as he has had plenty
~f time to prepare it.
Alderman Teed stated he thought this meeting was an unnecessary one.
Alderman Belyea pointed out if the other members of the Council do not want to release this
report to the public, then the Council will not release it. Alderman Teed stated he would like to have both
reports to deal with.
His Worship stated he did not agree with this. Alderman Teed felt the case would be much
stronger with two repor~s rather than just one. He stated there is no point in rushing this matter.
Alderman MacCallum asked if Mr. Grant has any date when to furnish his report. The Executive
Director advised this report should have been furnished last Monday but it has been delayed.
Alderman Campbell stated he would like to get the opinion with respect to the other report.
Alderman Harrigan stated he would like to compare one report against the other. He said he
could not digest Warnock's report at this meeting. Alderman Teed asked if this report substantiated the
estimates given by Messrs. Mooney and Warnock. Mr. Walsh stated the Council has had three reports which
nearly jibe so the other report should not be far out. Alderman Cmnpbell stated that these reports are all
available for study by interested parties.
Alderman Teed asked what the account was on the Real and True value. The Executive Director
,advised that both parties had been written about the real and true value. He stated the real and true
value is only greater than replacement price; there are about twenty different forms of valuations. Alder-
man Teed asked the Executive Director what real and true value is. The Executive Director stated it is the
interpretation of what is considered the value of something. Alderman Harrigan pointed out that the way it
is worded in the report, it is worth so much to a going concern; as it is worth so much to Saint John Motors
Limited. Alderman Campbell suggested asking both Mr. Grant and Charles Warnock and ,Company Limited to give
opinions with respect to the other valuations.
Alderman Teed asked what was wanted at this meeting. His Worship the Mayor advised that this
meeting was called to deal with the report submitted by Charles Warnock and Company. He stated the press
know the Council have the appraisers' report and they want to know what the Council plan to do about it.
Alderman Teed felt there was no reason why the press should not know. Alderman Teed stated that the report
indicates that the real and true value will be in excess of the replacement value. However, this matter will
be forthcoming in the mail and the Council should have the information for the next meeting on Monday.
Alderman Campbell stated the Council should ask for an exchange of ideas on the two reports.
He suggested sending a copy of the appraisers' report to the other appraiser but he then stated he felt
this would not prove satisfactory. The Executive Director stated that very few professional men will give
an opinion on another report. Alderman Campbell stated it would be done only with their consent.
Alderman Belyea stated he did not kryow what effect it would have on the public. He felt what
happens today or tomorrow would make no difference to the public. He stated just as soon as the Court de-
cides on the favour of the evidence, the Council,,\'iill know whether or not the City's transaction in this
connection has been legal or othe~Nise. He felt the Council should wait to hear the opinion of the Court
before dealing with this matter. Then the City will be in a position to carryon and complete the purchase
rather than carry it on further or look for another plan.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report from Charles Vlarnock and Company Limited be
received and filed and made available to the public and press.
On the question, the resolution was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldennan MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Comptroller be authorized to pass all accounts
received by him, if found to be correct, so that they may be charged to this year's expenditure, such
accounts to be placed in his hands by the several departments on or before the twentieth instant; also,
that he be empowered to pass for payment the several pay rolls for the month of December on the twentieth
instant, so that they also may be charged to this year's expenditure.
The Executive Director brought up the matter of School Board's auditor, By Common Council
resolution of November 2nd last, the services of Mr. J. K. Logan, Chartered Accountant, as auditor for the
School Board for the current year Were retained in place of the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., which
had been authorized to be retained under Common Council resolution of August 26th last. The Executive
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to the City. ~h'. Walsh stated the School Board claims it,is not up to.them to change it. He
stated the Board received a copy of this resolution. This morning, he advised, the Board informed
City Hall that their books have not been audited since July 1st last and they want the matter of
auditors clarified immediately. The Executive Director stated Mr. D. Gordon Willet, School
Board Solicitor, felt this is at loose ends. They are satisfied with the audit but would like
to have this clarified. The Executive Director suggested this matter be clarified by rescinding
the former motions.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Board
of School Trustees of Saint John, the auditor for the Board be confirmed as being Mr. J. K. Logan,
Chartered Accountant.
Question being taken, the resolution was declared carried with Aldermen Belyea,
Campbell and Teed voting "yea", and Aldermen Harrigan and IfucCallwn voting "nay". Alderman
MacCallum stated he wanted to be placed on record as voting "nay" because he understood Mr.
Logan is neither a resident or taxpayer in the City; his office is not in the City.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Wednesday,
the sixteenth day of December, A. D. 1953 at 10.45 o'clock a.m.
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Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, MacCallum and Teed
Mr. George T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. Clark advised that on October 14th, 1914 a lease was granted to Mr. George M. Ross of Lot
No. 1076 in Brooks Ward. Mr. Clark stated that this lease has been lost ,lithout being recorded.
!1r. W. A. Gibbon, Barrister, Mr. Clark advised, has agreed to surrender any interest Mr. Ross has
in this property and would like to obtain a new lease on the same terms and conditions as the
original one from the City of Saint John to the present owner of the property, Mrs. Minnie M.
Perley. Mr. Clark pointed out that Mr. Gibbon also agreed to assume all responsibility and cost
and registration fees. Mr. Clark recommended that a new lease be issued under the same terms and
conditions as the one granted to Mr. Ross.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Assistant City
Solicitor be adopted.
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twentY7first day of December, A. D., 1953 at lO.OO o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common Council held on
December 14th and l6th last be laid on the table until the next meeting of Com~on Council, which will be
held on Monday, January 4th.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan '
RESOLVED that the report of the Building Inspector for November
and the reports of the Police Department for October and November be now taken from the table and filed.
Alderman Campbell entered the meeting.
At the request of Alderman Campbell, Mr. Russell Yuill, Port Manager, National Harbours Board,
was contacted and requested to attend this meeting for a discussion of matters pertaining to the Ferry
"Loyali st II .
The expenditure to be incurred relative to restoring the East End Boys Club, Thorne Avenue,
which was broached by the Rotary Club in Corrunon Council minutes of December l4th, was discussed, and it was
decided that such expenditure is to be assessed for in 1954, and will not be bonded for.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the request of Mr. W. L. Collins to purchase earth fill
from City-~ymed land at Lakewood, Parish of Simonds, and the letter from the Superintendent, Water and
Sewerage Department in this connection, be laid on the table for the next Council meeting.
The following letters were read:- from Hr. Arthur N. Burgess applying for appointment to the
Transportation Committee as a representative of the South End of the city; from Mr. Myer Jacobson also
applying for appointment to the said Committee; and from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council requesting
that consideration be given to the appointing of 11r. Edward F. Charlton as a member of the Corrunittee.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that all correspondence ' relative to the appointing of a
person to the Transportation Committee of the City of Saint John be laid on the table and brought before
the Committee of the Whole meeting to be held after the first of the new year to deal with this matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed ,
RESOLVED that the letter from Charles Warnock and Company Limited in
reply to Common Council resolution adopted in Com~ttee of the Whole on December 9th last and ratified on
December ll,th, advising that their appraisal report on the Saint John Motors Limited property does not
include a market value as such a value is entirely contingent upon local conditions and is not a figure that
can be calculated, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alcerman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the PO':ler Corrunission of the City of
Saint John advising that as a result of the additional cost for coal, effective June 1st, 1952 and the
later increase in freight rates, the rate charged the said Commission by the New Brunswick Electric Power
Commission has been increased by .05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is in accordance with the terms of the
contract with the Provincial Commission; and also advising that the increasing costs of operation faced by
the local Commission are being taken care of out of revenue received from rates which have been in effect
almost thirty years, be received and filed.
On the question, Alderman Campbell corrunented that both Commissions are apparently endeavouring
to keep the rates down, but in view of the increase in coal costs, the local level will ultimately be faced
with an increase in rates. He has learned that a local coal merchant' , Mr. Parker D. llitchell, has been
given the right to handle coal for the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission at an abnormal increase in
rates over the charge for such handling previously. He understands that this Commission is now contemplating
calling for tenders for the handling of coal at the Saint John plant. He believes that a new arrangement on
coal will enable both Com~issions to keep the rate down and he personally hopes that this will be done.
Question being taken, the motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Lester G. Hoar, solicitor for
the Negotiating Committee of City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 relative to termination notice of the
present collective agreement between the City and the Union, advising that he and his clients do not at
this time regard the agreement as ending on December 3lst next, but in the event such notice is effective,
this letter be regarded as notice that the Union requires the City to commence collective bargaining with a
view to the renewal or revision of the agreement or conclusion of a new collective agreement; and also ad-
vising that the correspondence between the City and Union regarding the Union's requests does not indicate
a disposition on the part of the Council to take the necessary steps towards settling the dispute, be laid
on the table, the matter of termination notice regarding working agreements being under advisement from the
Assistant City Solicitor.
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him that continuing the operation of the Ferry is of great concern to the Council and the Council
feel that the 'heavy expense to place Rodney Wharf in suitable condition for the Ferry's operation
is such that they would like to find an alternative landing site. The Council had in mind the
space to the south of No.4 Pier, ~Iest Side. The Ferry would make a trial run to same, with
the permission of the National Harbours Board. Alderman Campbell asked Mr. Yuill if such a trial
run woUld be possible; if the City can have the. sanction of the said Board to do this; and
, whether or not the Board woUld give permission for use of this site.
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Mr. Yuill replied that as far as a trial run is concerned, the Board would have no
objection to that providing they are advised so that it will not interfere with shipping in the
harbour. Due to the construction work on the East side of the harbour, there is a little change
in the current which they have to take into consideration for ships docking at Piers 1 to 4. It
is the unanimous opinion among their engineers, superintendents and some of the shipping companies
who operate ships docking on the West Side, that to run the Ferry on a 20 or l5 minute regular
schedule is not practical on the south side of Pier 4. The soundings do not show that there is
a sufficient depth of ,,,aterto take the "Glenbuckie" past ,it at low tide. That is the result of
the investigation on the part of the Board and if the City desires to go further and investigate,
it is agreeable to him and he will go along with the City. If the City can present any definite
proposition regarding docking the Ferry on the West Side, he will be very glad to go into it and
see if he can endorse it. Hr. Yuill commented that he has not looked into the problem of
passengers disembarking from the Ferry, and feels it is a problem for the City. Alderman Camp-
bell replied that it was felt that the Ferry would run right up to the slip and a landing wharf
would be extended out which would enable passengers to disembark at the end of the slip. Mr.
Yuill assured the meeting that if ,the City presents its plans in this matter the National Har-
bours Board will investigate same. Alderman Belyea stated he feels there is room between No. 4
Pier and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company red shed for the docking of the Ferry and also
suggested that dredging be done to give sufficient depth and width.
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Mr. Yuill withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that a cOllUDittee be appointed to go into
matters relating to the Ferry "Loyalist" immediately, before the Common Council again meets, to
see if anything can be done regarding an alternative landing site for the Ferry on the West Side,
and that such committee consist of Aldermen Whitebone, Campbell and Belyea.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Association
of Assessing Officers advising that the Department of Municipal Affairs has agreed to pay the train
or bus fare of those members of the Executive who attend meetings - such support not to include
meals or hotel expenses and should be limited to three meetings during the year - be received
and filed and copies supplied the Comptroller and Chairman, Board of Assessors.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the follOWing accounts be paid, same
being in connection with negotiations between the City of Saint John and Simpsons-Sears Limited:-
to Chase Camera & Television Service, $l03.l4 for films and photographic services; to Murdoch-
Lingley Limited, $ll2.00 for taking levels, Main Street and for taking levels and elevations,
Lansdowne Avenue.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum '
RESOLVED that the \1ater and Sewerage Department
Report and the Cash Receipts Report for November and the Monthly Expenditures Report for October
be laid on the table until the next Council meeting, and copies of such reports be distributed
to the Council Members at this ti~e.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on ~950 sets of forms for Assessment
rolls, 27,000 sets of tax bill forms and 30,000 special window envelopes for same, all to be
included in the 1954 estimate for supplies.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the
Director of Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of one cylinder
head and parts for the Fire Pumper (for the Stores Department) at No. 1 Fire Station from
LaFrance Co. for the sum of $274.57, payable out of this year's appropriation for Apparatus
Repairs.
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Mr. G. T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted,
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namely:-
WHEllEAS by resolution under date the 5th of October, A. D. 1953, the Common
Council resolved to proceed with the acquisition of the lands and premises required for the
establishment of a loading zone and access thereto, between Germain and Charlotte Streets in
the block be~ween King and Princess Streets, under the provisions of the Town Planning Act,
Cap. .233, R.S.N.B. 1952:
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/ x!,rCI?ri~t?oj Estate Co. Ltd., freehold owners, have not been able to agree for the purchase and sale of certain lands
and premises hereinafter described, required for the purposes aforesaid:
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AND WHEREAS under the provisions of the TovTn Planning Act, Cap. 233, R.S.N.B. 1952, the City
by its servants or agents have entered upon the said lands and premises required for the purposes aforesaid
and have made surveys and measurements thereof and ascertained the boundaries thereof:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said freehold lands and premises of the said John G. \'iillet,
S.H.T. (Eastern) Limited, and James E. White Real Estate Co. Ltd., described as foll~ls:-
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"All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Queens Ward, in the
City of Saint John, in the County of the City and County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, being
a portion of lot No. 108 on J1ap or plan of the said City the portion hereby conveyed being bounded and des-
cribed as foll~Js, viz:-
Beginning on the eastern side line of Germain Street on the line of division between the lands
no., owned by the City of Saint John and land lying to the north thereof o.med by the said John G. Willet, at
a point thereon distant sixty one and eighty three hundredths (6l.83) feet measured eastwardly from the said
line of Germain Street; going thence in a northerly direction along the rear of the building n~J standing
upon the said lot a distance of forty seven and six hundredths (47.06) feet to the rear of lot 413 fronting
on King Street; thence eastwardly along the rear line of the said lot 413 twenty two and two tenths (22.2)
feet to the line of division between lots 413 and 414 fronting on King Street; thence southwardly on the
prolongation of the line of division between the said lots 413 and 414 to the aforesaid lands noVI owned by
the City of Saint John and thence westwardly along the said line of division herein first described twenty
one and three tenths (2l.3) feet to the place of beginning, the said lot containing an area of l025 square
feet and shown coloured red on the plan hereto annexed."
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(John G. Willet)
"All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Queens 1'1ard, in the
City of Saint John, in the County of the City and County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, being
a portion of lot "l08" on Map or Plan of the said City, the said portion thereof hereby conveyed being
bounded and described as follows, viz:-
Beginning on the eastern side of Germain Street, at its intersection by the line of division
between lot "l08", of which the lot hereby conveyed is a portion, and lot "l09" lying to the south thereof;
going thence eastwardly along the said line of division eighty three and thirteen hundredths (83.l3) feet
to a lot of land now or recently owned by Consolidated Realty Limited; thence northwardly along the said
line three and five tenths (3.5) feet to its intersection VIith the prolongation eastwardly of the southern
wall of the brick building now standing upon the aforesaid lot l08. thence westwardly along the said pro-
longation and building eighty three and thirteen hundredths (83.13) feet to the aforesaid eastern side line
of Germain Street and thence southwardly along Germain Street four and fifty five hundredths (4.55) feet
to the place of beginning, the said lot having an area of 333 square feet and shewn coloured red on the plan
hereto annexed."
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(John G. Willet)
"All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Queens Ward, in the
City of Saint John, in the County of the City and County of Saint John, and Province of New Brunswick, being
a portion of lot "108" on the Map or Plan of the said City, the said portion thereof hereby conveyed being
bounded and described as follows, viz:-
Beginning on the line of division between lot "108", of VIhich the lot hereby conveyed is a por-
tion, and lot "109" lying to the south thereof now owned by James E. White Real Estate Company, at a point
distant eighty three and thirteen hundredths (83.l3) feet measured eastwardly thereon from its intersection
with the eastern side line of Germain Street; going thence along the said line of division eastwardly forty
and eighty five hundredths (40.85) feet to the line of division between the property hereby conveyed and
property lying to the east thereof now or formerly m-Ined by S.M.T. (Eastern) Limited; thence along the said
line of division northwardly fifty and two tenths (50.2) feet to the rear line of lot "414" fronting on
King Street now owned by the aforesaid Consolidated Realty Limited; thence westwardly along the said line
forty and seven tenths (40.7) feet to the south"estern line of the said lot "414"; thence southvIardly fifty
and seven tenths (50.7) feet to the place of beginning, the said lot having an area of 2058 square feet and
shown coloured red on the plan hereto annexed."
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(S.H.T. (Eastern) Limited)
"All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Queens \'Iard, in the
City of Saint John, in the County of the City and County of Saint John and Province of Ne" Brunswick, being
a portion of lot "108" on the Map or Plan of the said City, the said portion thereof hereby conveyed being
bounded and described as follo"s, viz:-
Beginning on the line of division between lot "l08", of "hich the lot hereby conveyed is a
portion, and lot "l09" lying to the south thereof now ovmed by James E. White Real Estate Company, at a
point thereon distant one hundred and twenty three and ninety eight hundredths (123.98) feet measured east-
"ardly thereon from its intersection with 'the eastern side line of Germain Street; going thence along the
said line of division east"ardly eighty one and five tenths (8l.5) feet to the eastern line of the afore-
said lot "l08"; thence along the said line northvrardly forty nine and seven tenths (49.7) feet to the rear
line of lot "416" fronting on King Street; thence "estwardly along the rear line of the aforesaid lot "416"
and lot "415" eighty one and fifty five hundredths (81.55) feet to the south"estern corner of lot "415";
thence southwardly fifty and two tenths (50.2) feet to the place of beginning, the said lot having an area
of 4070 square feet and shown coloured red on the plan hereto annexed."
and
(James E. \'ihite Real Estate Co. Ltd.)
"All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Queens Ward, in the
City of Saint John, in the County of the City and County of Saint John and Province of Ne" Brunswick, being
a portion of lot "l09" on Map or Plan of the said City, the said portion thereof hereby conveyed being
bounded and described as follo"s, viz:-
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Beginning on the eastern side iine of Germain Street, at its intersection with
the line of division betwe'en'iot "l09", of which the lot hereby conveyed is a portion, and
lot "l08" lying to the north thereof; going thence eastwardly along the 'said line of division
two hundred and five and forty eight hundredths (205.48) feet to the line of division between
th~ aforesaid lot "l09" and lot "150" lying to the east thereof; going thence southwardly
along the said line of division and prolongation thereof fifty three and one tenth (53.1)
feet to the southern line of the aforesaid lot "l09"; thence westwardly along the said line
sixty seven and five tenths (67.5) feet; thence northwardly at right angles to the said line
eight (8) feet; thence northwestwardly fifty three and four tenths (53.4) feet to a point
on the prolongation eastwardly of the northern side of the brick building now standing on
the aforesaid lot "109''', th'e said point being distant sixteen (l6) feet measured ea'stwardly
along the said prolongation from the northeastern corner of the said building; thence west-
wardly along the said prolongation and said building a total distance of ninety seven and
thirteen hundredths (97.l3) feet to the aforesaid eastern side of Germain Street and thence
northwardly along Germain Street seventy and eighty five hundredths (70.85) feet to the
place of beginning, the said lot having an area of 5412 square feet and shewn coloured red
on th e plan hereto annexed."
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be and are taken and expropriated for the purposes of the said loading zone
under the provisions of the Town Planning Act, Cap. 233, R.S.N.B. 1952, and that a plan and
description of the said lands and premises be filed in the office of the Registrar of Deeds
in and for the City and County of Saint John.
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Tenders were opened for the supplying and installation of an oil burner at
the Police Workshop, 24 Sydney Street.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman vlhitebone
, RESOLVED that the lower of the two tenders re-
ceived be accepted, n&~ely:- Lawton's_Limited, quoting a price of $448.60 (which includes
both Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes) for all materials and labour to change the existing
heating boiler in the Police Workshop building, 24 Sydney Street,' from coal stoker firing
to oil firing.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of
the Juvenile Court, they be allowed to over-expend their 1953 budget by the sum of ~?lOO.OO.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that: the Corrunon, Council of the City of
Saint John request the County Treasurer's Office to supply copies of all Municipal budgets
to the said City Council at least one week'prior to the Financial Com~ttee meeting at which
they are to be considered:
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AND FmlTHER that such budgets be made up on an itemized basis showing corres-
ponding budget figures for 1952-1953.
His Worship the 11ayor suggested that a Committee of the Whole meeting be held
on,Monday, December 28th next at lO.OO o'clock a.m" wi~1 the Traffic Corrunittee and those who
have requested to be heard regarding the traffic round-about in the Thorne Avenue area, to
go thoroughly into all aspects of the matter.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the above suggestion of His Worship the
Ii Hayor be
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Alderman Whi tebone referred to the sidewalk running under the under-pass on
Chesley Street, stating that he fears there will be a serious accident there as people cannot
use this sidewalk and must walk on the pavement. He requested the Executive Director to have
the sidewalk levelled off and the material that washes down 'on same removed. The Executive
Director replied that this will be done, ,in order that pedestrians may use the sidewalk.
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LEG A L The Assistant City Solicitor spoke with reference to the notice of termination
given by the City to the three civic unions relative to the working 'agreements with these
"g,St: t}~v.JdJ'c!/f(}n unions. He advised that the Police contract calls for thirty days' notice prior to the
'''''' ..7 J . 31st of December, and the law requires that the first day be not counted, but the last day
ftpnOe re t t'''"',/na- be counted; therefore, the City's notice is void. Alderman Campbell asked the Assistant
tiNI . fil.!l. t/nlons City Solicitor to now look into the remaining two contracts to see if they are now terminated
Mrli'?f ,I!!r-ee- in view of the notice of termination given to the other two unions.
_ u_mti'nt..s On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,
the twenty-eighth day of December, A.D., 1953, at 10.00 0' clock a.m.
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Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, r'lacCallum,
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Mr. E.O.W~lsh, Bxecutive Director.
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Mr. J. J. Oakes, Director of Police and Secretary of the Traffic Committee, Mr.M.
Teed, Q.C., Chairman, and Dr. Jessie I. L~wson, Messrs. Morton A.Taylor, members of the said Co~~ttee,
and Mr. W. J. VanWart, Traffic Insoector, and Mr. C.R.Mersereau, solicitor for objecting petitioners, were
present at the meeting in acccird"n~e with COffirllon Council resolution of December 21st last, for a discussion
of the traffic.round-about for the Thorne and Rothesay Avenues area.
Mr. M. Gerald Teed stilted that the reco!!lI1lend'ltions made by the joint Traffic
Corn.~ttee to the Common Council in their December 9th letter would not seriously inconvenience anybody,
would be of general public benefit, which is the concern of the Traffic Committee.
but
Mr. Mersereau advised that the round-about system has cut down business in this
area by about 20% and the b'ls;,neBseB +.here ~ep!'esent $750,000.00 in payrolls for the City and this system
affects these payrolls. He and his clients feel that their scheme for the installation of a three-way
tr'J. ffi.c Ught., 'sil!'iliir to the one in L'J.ncaster (Fairville) would take care of the traffic problem at Cooper's
Corner and they desire t.hat their proposal be given a fair trial for thirty days. They still believe 'lnd
will guarantee, that such a traffic light will not cost more than $l,OOO.OO. Mr. Mersereau stated that the
round-about system is an unnatural. and dangerous one and the traffic light thee' ~'Iggest, would el;.!!!t.ne,t.e the
use of the Reserved Street., in connection with which there have been accidents already. He did not believe
his Clie,.,ts would be willing to bear part of the cost of the proposed traffic light, but felt it, could be
utilized in some other part 0f t.he city if its use in th;.s r",..t;i'l',~hr location is not feasible.
Alderman Belyea entered t.he meeting at t.his time.
InslE ctor Van\~art stated ;,hat. sa,t.i.sfe'lt.nn' Ughts fa,.. ',~~e at, the intersection under
discussion cannot be established for $l,OOO.OO, but. would cost about $3,5:):),0:),
~r. Teed explained that one traffic light in this location, in the opinion of t.he
Police, vd,ll not \10rk, the reason being that. in order for it to be feasible fro!!! 'cotl: angles of vision, the
face of the l.ight would have to show both red' and green, which cannot be done. A single hanging light will
not work. Vision cannot be obt,ained on the approaches to the nyn of the intersections in this area, and the
traffic lights would slow up traffic. He added t.hat t.he Irving Oil Co.Ltd. propose to draw back thei,r
pr~ises ~,., the corner of the Reserved Street and Rothesay Avenue to ease that corner.
Mr. '?nd Mrs. J. Fitzgerald of l03 Thorne Avenue were heard ,..eg>,."ding the !!!qtt,,!',
Mrs. Fitzgerald describing the problem confronting her when she puts their car in the garage through both
vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the Reserved Street, and also describing tl-t", danger to school. 'll-tj,l.d!'en
0n t,!'is st.reet.. Nr.Fitzgerald st.ated he would be satisfied if th", Cjt,y vie,..", to pay him in t.b", e':e'1t h", has
to swing his blacksmit.h shop ar01md, but he pointed out that it would not eliminate the hazards of using
the Reserved Street.
The Director of Police reported that since October 1st, when the trial period for
the traffic round-about cowmenced, there have been only four accidents on the Reserved Street. Inspect.or
VanWart advised that when the oldtraffic system was in operation in this area, there were many collisions
and much car bumper damage. There is less collision on the Rese]'ved Street than that which occurred on the
Y~rsh Bridge-Cit.y Road area under the old system. He feels that if the suggested traffic light is installed
at Cooper's Corner, the 'City would be returning to the old traffic syst.em, and he does not know of any
location in the City which could utilize the suggested light.
Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald withdrew from the meeting, His Worship advising that they
will be advised of the Council's decision on the matter, after going thoroughly into same.
Inspector VanWart explained that, when the round-about was instituted on a t.rial
basis, constables were detailed to supervise traffic at various points in this area and it was found that
the t.raffic was cleared up at about 5.15 ,.,.Jl!., whereas under'the old system, it was about 5.1;0 or 5.45 before
traffic was cleared up. Under the present round-about, there are no hold-ups in traffic as far as Cooper's
Corner is concerned and they have increased their point-duty men at Haymarket Square at Stephens Drug Store,
which relieves the tie-up in that area. I'1 ans\'Jer to Mr. Mersereau's question, Mr. VanWart advised that a
stop light was never tried at Cooper's Corner, but the Department have used constables there which moves
traffic faster than a light. The DepartJl!ent is' not willing to try a stop light there. He added that very fe\1
pedestrians use the Reserved Street.
Hr. Teed advised that Mr. Cuss of t.he Briti.sh Iron and Metal Company was mi.sinformed
regarding the matter of the Reserved Street as he had believed that a good portion of his premises would be
required, which is not 'the case. Mr. Teed stated that the corner from the Reserved Street on its southmde
into Rothesay Avenue, Should be rounded.
Alderman Whitebone noted that at the Common Council meeting of DeceJl!ber l4th last,
t.he recommendations of the joint Traffic Collllllittee regarding the traffic round-about were adopt.ed through
the December 9th Committee of the Whole Report and Were to be i.mplemented as soon as the sixty-day trial
period expired, which means that the round-about and Reserved Street system should be continued and made
permanent.
On motion of Alderw~n Whi.tebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the staff of the City be requested to
prepare estimates on the cost of making the necessary changes in the Reserved Street connected with the
round-about traffic system in the Thorne Avenue area, suggested by the joint Traffic Committee, such estil!'~te,
to include the cost of installing traffic signs and light.s which will be required in this connect.ion.
-- The members of the Traffic Committee, Inspector VanWart and Mr. Mersereau ~ithdrew
at this time from the meeting.
Alderman Whitebone, chairman of the collllllittee appointed under date of December 21st
last to investigate the possibilit.y of establishing an alternative landing site for t.he Ferry on the West
, Side, reported as follows:-
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Your Committee begs to report t.hat a trial run of the "Loyalist" was
conducted on Sunday' morning, December 27th at. lO.39,.t.he time of low tide, with representatives
of the Common Council, National Harbours Board and Ferry staff present., with the following
results:-
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Pier
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It was found to be impossible to dock in the slip to the south of No.4
with the Harbours Boord dredge present. As no other suitable berth can be provided for
dredge, there appears to be,no possibility of obtaining permission to use this slip.
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, The slip above No. 5 P~er was investigated and ruled out.
,Similarly, the beach at the end of No. 1 Pier was invest.igated, and
due to the planned 'extension of the Pier.
(d) It therefore appears that the only possibility of continuing the operation
of the Ferry "Loyalist" is to make the necessary minimum repairs to the Rodney I'lharf terminus,
and operate the Ferry as formerly.
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It is recowmended that your committee be now disbanded.
(Sgd.) Jas. A. Whitebone
(Sgd.) J. Fred Belyea
~Sgd.) W. J. C3.lllpbell
On motion of Alder~~n Whit.ebone
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLV1';D that the above report be received
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On motion of Aldel~n Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Ferry "Loyalist" be laid
up permanently and that her. crew be placed insofar as possible in other departments of the city,
and that a 'committee be set up t.o recommend the best way of disposing of the said ferry.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that temporary repairs be made to
the West Side ferry t.erminus and that the Ferry "Loyalist" be kept in operation.
On the question, Aldermn Whitebone noted that the agreement was that
the Ferry would be continued until such time as a 'bridge would be built to provide access behleen
the east and west sides of the City and the ferry was put on for the convenience of the general
public. His Worship the Mayor complimented Alderman Campbell in his determined effort to serve
the people of the West Side who have been using the Ferry, but in view of the fact that the
revenue from the Ferry has been decreasing, and the opinion given just recently by the National
Harbours I303.rd Commissiorers,and on account of the expenditure which would have to be made to
repair Rodney Wharf and operate the Ferry, he is forced to vote against the amendment to the
motion,
Alderman Teed commented that the plan of the National Harbours Board
is to develop the harbour on the east side and it Pas been intimated that as long as the Ferry
is operating, there is not much hope of completing these plans. '
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, Aldermen Whitebone,
Campbell and Belyea voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and NacCallum
voting "nay", same wa s declared lost.
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Question being taken on the motion, His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen
Harrigan, Teed and MacCallum voting "yea", and Aldermen Whitebone, Campbell and Belyea voting "nay",
same was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a committee be set up by His
Worship the Mayor to actively promote a Harbour Bridge:
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AND FURTHER that anticipated deficits which would have resulted from
continued 'operation of the Ferry "LoclSlist" be investig-dted as to the possibility of setting
up a fund for the provision of a Sinking Fund for such a Bridge.
The appraisal report on the Saint John Motors Limited property, prepared
by Mr. Alex J. Grant, was submitted to the Common Council for perusal.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alder~,n Teed
RESOLVED that the above named report be received
and filed and made available to the public and press.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the Common Council instruct the
Executive Director to ensure that all present personnel employed on the Ferry "Loyalist" sPall be
employed in the City's service and that there shall be no dismissals resulting from t.he removal
of the Ferry from operation:
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which "'auld have accrued to t.hem had the Ferry been cont.inued in service.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman I'lhitebone
RESOLVED that all Departmental Directors be advised
that the Common Council desire that they endeavour to cut their proposed 1954 Departmental budgets so that
same will be at least five per cent below their approved 1953 budgets, between now and the time they present
said budgets to the Council for approval.
On motion of Aldern,an Whi tebone
Seconded by Alderwan Belyea
RESOLVED that Common Council resolution of November 2nd
last, stating that the closing date of the 'Asphalt Plant be November 15th, be amended and the said closing
d~te be set at December lOth last, and authority be gl~nted to pay any bills incurred for the operation
of the said Plant after NOVEmber 15th and up to and including December lOth.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVFlJ that the Legal Department'be instructed to enq~
into the possibility'of selling Rodney Wharf to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for use as a terminus
for a. car ferry to Digby, with the proceeds to be used towards the cost of a Harbour Bridge:
AND FURTHER that if it is found that the National Harbours Board has first priority
on acquiring Rodney Wharf, that negotiations be conducted with them, along the same lines, and for the
same 'purpose.
It was decided that the next meeting of Council will be held on Monday, January 4th,
1954 at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint
John, on Monday, the fourth day of January, A.D. 1954, at lO.OO o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and' Teed
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Messrs. E.D.Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of Common Council
meetings of Decew.ber 14th, 16th, 21st and 28th last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes
having been furnished each Member of the Council.
A delegation, representing the Saint John Real Estate Owners Associ-
ation, entered the meeting. The delegation was composed of Mr.F .G.O' Brien, preSident, Mrs. A.D.
Devine, and Mr.W.R.Tippett, Barrister. Mr. Tippett, spokesman for the group, distributed copi.es
of a Brief to the Members of the (;ommon Council, suggesting five changes in the city government
of the City of Saint John, and stated that thi.s matter has been under discussion by the Association
for some time. He added that the Association have endeavoured to arrive at some solution which
might bring about some change in the city government whereby such governm;nt would become
closer to the people. The Association decided that perhaps the old form of government which
was in effect prior to the commission form of government wou+d be the solution to the problem.
In connection with the first suggestion, Mr. Tippett stated that the Rifle Range would be included
with the proposed 14th ward. Regarding the third suggestion, he advised that the Association feel
that the Aldermen are not receiving sufficient remuneration for the work they do, and that the
office of Mayor is a full-time job now and the Mayor should be paid accordingly. Mr. Tippett
stated that the Association recommends these suggested changes to the (;ommon Council, and
added that although the Brief does not recommend that an Alderman be elected at large, the
Association would not have any objection to it.
Alderman Campbell stated tha t he is in favour 0 f some fufmof amendment
to the present form of C1VJ.C government; not necessarily the one suggested by the above Association
but along the general lines. In his opinion, sections 4 and 5 of the Brief are contradictory
insofar as the intent behind the Brief isconcerned, regarding bringing the government closer
to the people, for by adopting the Brief, the Council would be taking itaway from the people
and saying that this Council is dictating the form of government to be adopted by the people
in future, He feels that the Council should take it before the citizens in the form of a plebiscite
before presenting the matter to the Legislature to change the City's system of government.Mr.
Tippett stated that there is no hope of having a plebiscite unless it were attached to a Bill.
Alderman Whitebone entered the meeting at this time.
/71. ~ II Mr.O'Brien stated that the Association suggest that legislation be
vI'.!!, o(/erl1~en' 'prepareifby the'CU.y'sOlicitor to be presented at the forthcoming session of the Legislature,
and contingent upon the plebiscite being held, that is, legislation wouldbe prepared and if the
citizens ratify it by plebiscite, it would go into effect.
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City, as has always been the case in the past, has been in a cycle, and the cycle has reached
a new phase, and therefore a new type of city government is in the offing.
His Worship advised the delegation that their recommendations in the
abobe matter will receive the consideration of the CommonCouncil and they will be advised of
the Council's decision.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Breakdown of the Comptroller's
November report, the Monthly Expenditures Report for October, and the Cash Receipts Report and
Water and Sewerage Department Report for November, be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the financial statement for
the year 1953, submitted by the Saint John Boxing and Wrestling Commission, be received ~nd filed.
The offer of'Mr.W. L~Collins to purchase earth fill from City-owned
land located at Lakewood, Parish of Simonds, was discussed, the Executive Director advising that
there is 70,000 cu.yds. of fill available on this land, and that the price for which it can be
sold is 1-3/7 cents per yd. He ad\~sed th~t a report on this matter is being submitted with
the above information cont.ained therein, by the Superintendent of the Wat.er and Sewerage Department.
On mot.ion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the offer of "Ir. W, L.
Collins to purchase earth fill from City-o\~ed land located at Lakewood, Parish of Simonds,
for $1;000.00 be accepted - such plot of land measuring 600 by 400 feet - subject to it being
understood that Mr. Collins wi~l not excavate any deeper than 10 feet, in accordance with the plan
of such land sul:rnitted by the Department of Works,
Alderman Teed withdrew from the Council Chamber.
Question being taken on the above motion, same was carried with
Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
Aldernan Teed re-entered the meet.ing.
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Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Oil
Companies, Limited, protesting the special treatment given in certain instances whereby certain gasoline
outlets in this city have been allowed to retail gasoline after the normal business hours'as set out in
the early closing by-law 'relating t9 service stations, and requesting that these concessions be reconsidered
and i!found to be unfair, ttBt they be withdrawn, be received and filed and a copy of such letter forwarded
to the Service Station Onerators' Association for their information,
On motion of AldermanTeed
Seconded by AlderllBn Belyoo.
RESOLVED that the letter from the Catholic Community
. Club offering the sum of $1.00 for the purchase of a lot of land situ~ted north of Carleton Street, which
they believe is a part of or a cortinuation of Peel Street, for the purpose of erecting thereon a club room
and recreational centre, be received and referred to the Town Planning Commission and Assessors for reports
and recommendations, and to the Legal Department for a report relative to the closing of this portion of
, street.
Alderman Campbell explained in the above rra tter that originally the City had
received an offer of purchase of this portion of Peel Street from a private organization, but when the
anticipated closing of the portion of street brought objections from the abuttingland owners, the company
involved apparently felt that a small area would not be practical, for their purposes.If the Council see fit
to sell this land to the Catholic Community Club, they are prepared to abide by any 'regulations set up
by the Council and Town Planning Commission, and to see that there is sufficient space left on both sides
of their proposed building to take care of the property owners who might object. The Club desire to obtain
a location in the up-town area.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Charles Warnock
and Company, Limited, relative to their appraisal of the Saint Jorn Motors Limited property - 5 days at
$75.00 per day, making a tot.al of $375.00 - be paid.
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the account of Mr. Alex.J.Grant relative
to his appraisal of the Saint John Motors Limited property, totalling $580.72 - composed as follows:- 5
days at $100.00 per day, and expenses of $80.72 - be paid. '
Alderrran Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating he would like to
know if the Council Members have accepted the Grant report as a bona fide report. He stated that he does
not, and he desires to go on record as saying so. AlderrranC3.l1lpbell replied that he feels the whole matter
will come out in time, and 'that there will be a lot more than these two accounts before the matter is
through.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebcne
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning
Commission recommending the sale of the lot on Teck Street for building purposes, the purchase of wtdch
has been applied for by both Mr.D.V.Greenlaw and Mr.Gregory J. Brown, be laid on the table until [,he report
from the Assessment Department in this matter is received: '
AND FURTHER that it be ascert.ained whet.her or not there are additi.onal lots on
Teck Street available, in order that both Mr.Greenlaw and Mr.Brown could be accomodated, and that a report
be submitted to Council in this connect.ion,
Mr. Haycox reported to Alderman Campbell that Mr. Gregory J. Brown is in the
employ of the City of Saint John as a fireman. Alderman Belyea expressed the view that. consideration should
be given to Mr.Greenlaw because he has done all possible to facilitate t.he establishment of Simpsons-Sears
Limited in the Rifle Range at some inconvenience to him.
Read a letter from Mr,C.R.Hannah, former Works Department Road Engineer, subwit-
ting his account amounting to $632.50, for the five and one-half months following May lst, 1953 during
which he carried out the duties of head of the Works Department of t.he City of Saint John and assluned
extra reponsibilities and performed extra duties, Alderrr.iln Campbell noted that Nr. Hannah has left the
City's employ, and inquired why he did not claim this account before he left. Alderman Belyea commented
that the Council has established a precedent in the matter of paying Mr. Gordon Crawford a bonus under
similar circumstances, and the fact of whether or ~he is still in the City's employ should not. ~~tter.
Alderrran Campbell replied that he offered to support Mr. Hannah for the position of Director of Works, but
Mr. H.annah refused to apply for it.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderrr.iln MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above mentioned letter from
Mr. C.R. H.annah be received and filed.
Read a letter from the G.H,Wood & Co.Limited submitting quotations on rubber
and cord mattings for use in the ent.rance to the City Market Building. The Executive Director explained
that this letter \;as submit.ted at tJis request as a result of a fall sustained by a wo~an recently in
the Harket. Alderman Campbell noted that. the City has been criticized before when all t.he rubber companies
doing business in t.his cit.y were not asked for quot.ations on materials.
Mr.George T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting and was asked
by His Worship the Mayor if the City is obligated to place such matting t.o protect the City's liability.
Mr. Clark replied that. it is in the general line of t.he City's liability and that the City owes a duty to
the public to make everything as safe as it possibly can, and he feels that the City should make the
Market entrance reasonably safe for the public.
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RESOLVED tha t the Direct.or 0 f Sanitation
and V18rket-be instructed to rmke the entrances of t.he Market as safe as possible, and t.hat he
be advised that if he desires to nake a recommendat.ion for any expenditure in this connect.ion,
that he nake same to the COllUDon Council:
AND FURTHER that the said Director be authorized to use sand in the
above connection, if he deems it necessary:
AND FURTHER that. the lett.er from the G.H.\'lood & Co.Limited, submitting
quota tions on rubber and cord ma. ttings for use in the entrance to the City Market building, be
received and filed.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a st.eam generator. '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the tender' of Coastal Asphalt
Products,Limited, for supplying a combination steam and hot water generator, oil burning, mounted
on wheels with 20-gallon capacity fuel and water t.anks and injector fed water pump, be accept.ed as
follows:- one Chausse'S210 portable steam generator, which type ofmachine was shown recently to
the Water-Works Department; price $1,280.00 complete, delivered to the City Work Shop, Leinster
Street; including Federal Sales Tax, subject to Provincial 4% Tax; machine in stock in this city --
this b\ling the lower of two bids received.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Fire Deplrtment,
for November last, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector, be received and filed, copies
of same having been furnished the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Police, recommending that Police Transport No. ), License Number 22-018, which would cost in
t.he vicinity of $600.00 for repairs to place same in h~rking order, be traded in on a new model,
same to be provided for in the 1954 budget, and that tenders be called for the replacement of
this vehicle, be received and filed and the said recommendations adopted.
The Executive Director explained that the above Police Transport was
damaged in an accident 'on the West Side, and that the insurance is not adjusted as yet in this
case. The Assistant City Solicitor advised that he has no report from the'insurance company regard-
ing this matter, but the City has received a notice that the company is contemplating action in
this connection, which will not cost the City anything.
Alderman Campbell advised that the citizen concerned in the above mentioned
accident was put to copsiderable inconvenience through the insurance adjusters. He noted that
Mr. J. Paul Barry, Q.C. is the local solicitor involved in the case. Alderman Campbell felt that
in view of the circumstances existing in this particular case and there is liability involved,
there is no need for the matter to run over two or three months, and unless there is some justifiable
reason to the contrary regarding same, he intends to take action on it if there is any delay in
settling the matter. He asked the Assistant City Solicitor to make a check in this connection.
, , A discussion ensued re'garcting the merits of patrolling the city by
on foot by the Police Department, His Worship stating that he is not satisfied with
people in the outlying areas of the City are being served by this Department.
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On motion of Al.derman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the report from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors submitting the present assessed value of lots 278 and 279 located at the corner
of Elliott Rowand Crown Stree~, leased to Mrs. Margaret Driscoll, who '(together with Messrs,
Arthur,and Robert Laskey and Mr. Herman Wheaton, sublessees- according to the November 30,l953
letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer, ~'~onnell and Hanington, solicitors for Mrs. DriscollJ, is
desirous of purchasing the freehold of such lots, be received and filed and the property in
question be sold at the assessed value with the stipUlation that the owners of buildings on
par~ of such property shall be protec~ed, and with the understanding that if one of these
property owners is not in favour of purchasing a freehold interest, such refusal to purchase
will halt the ,entire transaction,
On, motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as p"r the recommendation
of the Street Lighting Committee, one 200 watt light be placed on Pole12, Cranston Avenue and
one 200 watt light be placed on Pole ll, Somerset Street at the corner of Wellesley Avenue.
On motion of Alderma.n Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. . . RESOLVED that the lessee with respect to
the A. Chipman Smith & Company Limited premises in the City ~~rket be given notice of termination
of occupancy, effective at the end of the present term, for the reason that such lessee has not
carried on any businessin these premises and the City could have leased such vacant space to some
other tenant, and also that t.he City does not wish to have vacant space in this building:
AND FURTHER that the City Solicitor's Department be instructed to pre-
pare notice of termination and deliver same immediately:
AND FURTHER that the above Order-in-Council also apply to any other
vacant space which is being held andno~ used.
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when they would be open for business, but have not done so.
Alderman Whitebone commented on the poor transportation service being provided the
Chesley Street residents by City Transit Limited, and stated he believes the whole transportation system
should be 'checked, up. He stated if the company is going to give adequate service, which they agreed to do
and put in writin'~, "they should take the non-paying routes with the paying routes.
On motion of Alderman Whi tebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that a letter be forwarded to the Transpor-
tation Committee requesting that they have City Transit Limited state definitely just what service is going
to be provided to the Chesley Street area.
time.
Mr. H.D. Hopkins, Common Clerk and City Solicitor, entered the meeting at this
Un motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Brief submitted by the Saint John Real
Estate Owners Association proposing changes in the ~stem of civic government, be referred to Aldermen
Harrigan, MacCallum and the Common Clerk, the committee which was appointed to review the City Government Act.
Alderman Whitebone commented that it is within the rights of the citizens to
approach the Legislature for amendment to the present City Government Act or for an entirely neW Act.
He stated that he does not approve of the above named Brief and he does not see very much wrong with the
present system of government. He commented that good government can only be obtained by the right to adminis-
ter it.
Mr. C. J. Farrell, Director of Collections and Receiver of Taxes, and Mr. R.
MacKenzie, License Clerk, entered the meeting at this time, and discussion ensued regp.rding a letter
submitted by Mr.M. Gerald Teed, Q.C. on behalf of his client the McBee Company, Limited with respect to a
business license. Mr. Farrell gave,a resume of events in this connection, which was corroborated by
Mr. MacKenzie.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. M. Gerald Teed,
Q.C. on behalf of his client, the McBee Company, Limited, with respect to a business license to be levied on
the said company by the City of Saint John, be received and filed and the submitted cheque in the amount of
$lOO.OO be received and accepted as the ,business license for the said company.
On motion of Alderman Harrigp.n
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum ,
, RESOLVED That after having heard the explanation of
Messrs. Farrell and ~~c~enzie in the above matter, the Common Council consider these civic employees were
within their right concerning the McBee Company, Limited, in view of the infonmtion given, and the Council
go on record as commending Messrs. Farrell and MacKenzie for the courteous manner in which they have
discharged their duty.
Messrs. Farrell and ~~cKenzie withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded It,A lderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer,
O'Connell & Hanington, regarding the proposed sale of Rifle ,Range property to Simpsons-Sears Limited, be
received and left in the hands of the City Solicitor with power to act.
The Common Council decided that the next meeting of Council will be held on
Monday, January Ilth, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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At a Comm9n Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
eleventh day of January, A. D. 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen BelYea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and ~lhitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Teed . .
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common
Council held on January 4th last be confirmed, copi~s,of,same having been forwarded to the
Council Members.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Premier recommend-
ing that a preliminary meeting be held on January 13th between two representatives from the
Cities of Saint John and Lancaster and the Province, respectively, relative to the proposed
tourist bureau at the "Trading Post" site near the Reversing Falls Bridge, be received and filed
and 'His Worship the Mayor designate two appointees to meet. with the City of Lancaster and Pro-
vincial representatives on the said date, at an hour to be arranged by the Common Clerk.
His Worship appointed Aldermen Teed and,Belyea to constitute the committee
from the City of Saint John.
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Mr. A. H. Dickie entered the mee1;.ing, I,Uld a discussion ensued relative to
the site at the Rine Range, which Mr. Dickie desires to purchase on which to erect a combined
grocery store and dwelling. Mr. Dickie advised th'1-t, he was supposed, to be sold a lot measuring
100 by 100 feet, but it would give him an angle lot. A plan submitted by the Town Planning
Commission to the meeting revealed that the lot proposed to be sold to Mr. Dickie would
measure 100 feet fronting on Somerset Street, by 100 by 57.3 by 63.1 feet; 7,865 square feet
in all. The Assessment Department have set the value ,of this lot at $500.00, which he feels
to be a little high, in view of the fact that he will have to fill the land in and perhaps
erect a retaining wall. Mr. Dickie believes it will cost him over $1,000.00 to make the lot
usable. The Assessors advised him that $500.00 was the figure they arrived at, taking into
account its nature, but that if he improved it by fill, etc. they would have to raise its
value aCyordingly. He stated that around $300.00 would be his counter offer for the lot. He
pointed out that when his building is constructed, the assessment on the property will be
raised and the City will get more taxes. Mr. Dickie added that his original offer to the
City was based on the fact that the Town Planning Commission were going to allow him to pur-
chase the whole lot. He stated that the store, with dwelling up-stairs, which he contemplates
building will be valued at $16,000.00. Mr. Dickie cormnented that he believes Simpsons-Sears
Limited will include a market, which would give him competition in this area.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed ,
RESOLVED that this matter be referred to the Assess-
ment Department for a report as to the valtation they place on the lot in question.
.on motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, . RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Wilfrid E.
Clarke'submitting his application for appointment as a member of the Transportation
Committee for the City of Saint JOhn, be received and filed and made available when the
applications in this connection are being considered.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Herman Flewelling
again complaining regarding the existence of muddy water in front of her house at 49 Belleview
Avenue, and the letter from the Director of Works, explaining the measures taken to overcome
this situation, be received and filed.
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Read reports from the Chairman, Board'of Assessors and the Town Planning
Commission relative to the application of the Catholic Community Club to purchase a portion
of Peel Street. The COllUDon Clerk gave a resume of the application of Investors Limited in
1952 to purchase the same portion of Peel Street, to which objections were received from
Messrs. William Lawlor and D. E. Fitzpatrick, adjacent property owners. The City had
suggested a conference to Investors Limited in this matter by a letter dated October 31st,
1952, which was never held, and apparently they dropped the matter. Now, when the Catholic
Community Club offer to purchase.the land, it appears that the interest of Investors Limited
was revived, and they have forwarded a letter, dated January 11th, 1954 advising they are
still interested in this lot. The COllUDon Clerk then read the said letter. He advised that
on October 6th, 1952, the City had agreed by resolution to sell this land to the said firm
for the assessed value of $750.00, plus the cost of advertising regarding the closing of
this section of Peel Street, if such advertising is necessary.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
. , . . , , : 'Secorrled by Alderman MacCallum
, " RESOLVED that Messrs. William Lawlor and
D. E. Fitzp~cK be contacted and requested to give their opinion at the present time as to
the closing of the.portion of Peel Street in question:
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AND FURTHER that all other matters concerning this transaction be laid
on the table until the next meeting of Council.
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On moti on of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 16 of the Civic
Employees Pension Plan, a competent actuary be engaged by the City of Saint John to review the said Pension
,Plan - the City to receive the report of the actuary in this connection:
AND FURl'HER that the letter from the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan in the
above matter, be received and filed.
A letter was read from the above named Board of Trustees, relative to the request of the
Board of Commissioners of the Saint John Free Public Library that their staff be placed under the City
Pension Plan, stating that the Pension Board have'no jurisdiction over these employees until such time as
the system of pay is changed as they are not on the City pay roll and that the Board receives a direct
grant from the City.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the actuary when
he arrives, and that he be asked what the possible cost would be to the City of Saint John in this connec-
tion -'this request to apply to similar applications which may be received from other groups regarding a
pension plan: '
, AND FURTHER that this matter be included in the work of the re~ew of the Pension Plan to
be performed by the said actuary.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Raljil. Chouinard offering
the sum of $380.00 for the plrchase of Lot 10, Block 33, Ward 10, on west Cranston Avenue, be received and
referred to the Town Plannil}g Commission and the Assessment Department for a report.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Raymond Doyle offering $50.00
for the purchase of part Lot 27F, Wellesley Avenue, and Lot 25F, east Somerset Street, corner of south
Wellesley Avenue, be received and referred to the Town Planning Commission and the Assessment Department
for a report. '
Read a letter from the Canadian International Trade Fair, calling the attention of the City
of Saint John to the 1954 Fair, which will be held in 'Toronto from May 31st to June 11th.
Alderman Campbell entered the meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding whether or not the City of Saint John has benefited from
exhibiting booth space at this Fair in the past.
On motion of Alderman Campbell,
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named letter be laid on the .table
until the next meeting of Council.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, RESOLVED that accounts totalling $224.90 from the Saint John
General Hospital and $200.00 from Dr. D. R. MacRae, relative to injuries sustained by Captain William J.
Kiervin of the Fire Department, while on duty', be paid.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the sum of $204.00
to the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, this being the amount of the subscription of the
City of Saiilt John for the year ending December 31st, 1954.
Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission, relative to the application by the Church
of England 'for the purchase of a lot in the "V" of land between Churchill Boulevard and the new proposed
Millidgeville Road, advising that the Board of School Trustees have requested the same land, and expressing
the opinion that this land could be used by both parties as the school only requires rights-of-way across
the property, which could be done ih a system of co-operation. The Director of the Town Planning Commission
recollUDends the sale of the land to the Church of England with the withholding of these rights-of-way to
the School Board.
On motion of ,Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that the Church of England and the Board of School
Trustees be contacted to ascertain if it is mutually satisfactory to them to follow the above recommenda-
tion of the Town Planning Commission in connection with this property.
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Read a letter, dated January 8th, 1954, from Mr. Lester G. Hoar, solicitor for the Negotia-
ting Committee of City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486, relative to the classification of employees
and wages, advising that unless the matters in question are taken immediately in hand his clients intend
to take the necessary steps to achieve recognition of their lawfUl rights.
Alderman Teed stated he woUld like to know the grievance of the Union in this matter; any
person or several persons can apply if they feel they are not being treated fairly, but theCouncil has not
had any report from them that they are not being treated fairly under their contract. Alderman Whitebone
stated he felt that the Union are referring to their rights under the Labour Relations Act, and that their
grievance is that their request to Council was never settled. Alderman Teed advised that his feeling was
that there was no change in the contract unless both parties agreed to open it, and that the Council talking
over the possibility of opening a contract and setting up a possible new 'classification and wage adjustments
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it is the 1952 contract the Union is making this request on and they claim the,y gave notice
of opening it. Alderman Teed commented that if they did, the Council did not receive it.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by 'Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the committee of Common Council
appointed to discuss classification and wage matters with City Hall Employees Federal
Union No. 486, be asked to endeavour to finalize their findings and sulmit a report to
Council in this matter.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded qy Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Rotary Club
outlining difficulty encountered in the establishment of an emergency exit in the East End
Boys Club, presently under repair, be received and referred to the Legal Department with
power to act for investigation and a report.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the New Bruns-
wick Competitive Festival of Music, requesting a grant of $400.00 for the year 1954, be re-
ceived and referred to the Budget Committee.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded qy Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Bruns-
wick Historical Society inquiring what plans are being made qy the Common Council for ob-
serving the 350th anniversary of the arrival of Champlain at Saint John, be received and
filed and the said Society requested to advise the City what they would suggest as the Common
Council at the moment have nothing in mind in this connection.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum ,
Seconded qy Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be granted to accept the
Surrender of Lease of Herbert P. Attoe, relative to Lot 826, Brooks Ward, and to issue a
new Lease to Mr. Attoe of the said lot and on the same rental and subject to the same terms
and conditions as contained in the 1927 Lease issued to Maude E. Retallick regarding this
lot:
AND FURTHER that the accompanying letter from Mr. D. G. Willet, Q. C., be
received and filed.
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The tender received for assessment forms was opened.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded qy Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the foll<*fing tender be accepted:-
Paterson Printing Company Limited for supplying the foll<*fing:-
27,000 tax notice forms with one time carbon, at 9.25
1,400 sets assessment forms in Dup. size, printed and
punched as per copy, all sets to be carboned
550 sets assessment forms in Trip. size, 'printed and
punched as per copy, all sets to be carboned
Price for printed forms
'One time carbon
Plus Federal and Provincial Taxes.
249.75
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266.00
55.00
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded qy Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that quotations be obtained from all local
stationery firms for 30,000 suitable envelopes under the above tender call.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that if, on checking, it is found that
the tender bid of McCormack & ,Zatzman Ltd. on August 11th, 1953 was the same as the bid of
the successful tenderer for supplying salt, that the additional 2,000 bags required by
the City be purchasEli from the said firm, otherwise, approval be given to purchase this
material from Bluewater Fisheries Ltd. at 93 cents per bag, plus tax, delivered and
piled - to be included in this year's appropriation for Snow Removal, as per the letter
submitted by the Director of Purchasing.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of
the Director of Works, tenders be called for the disposal as is and where is, of approxi-
mately seventy-five tons of old rails taken from City Road and now stored in the yard
near the Asphalt Pl?-nt, Chesley Street.
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#IJ 1Iar/Joa-r$ to the position of the City's ownership regarding Rodney Wharf, be received and filed and the Legal Depart-
. . - ,'- '-'3tt ment asked to institute negotiations with the National Harbours Board with respect to disposing of the said
-..n Wharf.
Olj',. _6/it!i ct>r On motion of Alderman Whitebone
I / / (j) . Seconded by Alderman Campbell
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/Ymn?iH~ bour Bridge Committee" be appointed to consider the plans already su1:mitted and the estimated cost, and to
-.-- .(.,tJ. -, bring in a recommendation towards the erection of a Harbour Bridge at the earliest possible moment.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Chairman, Board of Assessors rela-
tive to the offer of Mr. Chas. Taylor to purchase Lot 467 located at 170 St. John Street West for the sum
of $200.00, such lot being presently under lease to the Estate of Charles P. Russell, be received and filed
and the said offer accepted.
Read a letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors relative to the offers of Mr. D. V.
Greenlaw and Mr. Gregory J. Brown to purchase the lot on Teck Street, fOImerly used by the Quoit Club.
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Alderman Campbell moved that this lot be sold to Mr. Brown for $100.00, he being a civic employee, but
there was no seconder. '
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that tenders be called for the above named lot on
Teck Street.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Read a report from the ,Chairman, Board of Assessors, with respect to the offer of Mr. C. A.
Patterson, Jr. to purchase a lot on Cranston Avenue, advising that the original value on the unit front
foot basis is $S35.00, less $275.00' to produce an assessable value in its present condition of $560.00.
Alderman Campbell explained that Mr. Patterson would have to use fill on this lot which would cost $200.00
or $300.00, and that he is willing to pay on the present assessed value of the lot and is prepared to
, commence improvements followed by construction, if the Council will sell this lot to him for his offer of
$200.00. A letter was read from the TOW'n Planning Commission, recommending the sale of this lot for build-
ing purposes as this is a residential area. '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Lot 13, Block 34, Class' K, Ward 10, west Cranston
Avenue, with a frontage of 75 feet on the said street and a depth of l33 feet more or less, be sold to
Mr. C. A. Patterson, Jr. for his offer of $200.00 in view of the nature of the lot, with the understanding
that the sale price will not affect the valuation for assessment purposes:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Patterson deposit the necessary $200.00 building guarantee, and that
construction of the building on the lot commence within the next six months:
AND FURTHER that the reports from ,the Chairman, Board of Assessors and the Town Planning
Commission be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Department of
Maintenance and Supply, advising of repairs made to one section of the Department I 5 costing and stock room
division for heating purposes, and requesting that authority be granted to pay the Saint John Iron Works
the amount of $325.32 for such repairs, be received and filed and the said request granted.
Read a letter from the Director of Police submitting quotations from Manchester, Robertson,
Allison Limited and Marcus Company Limited for floor covering for the new Police Headquarters offices.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the inlaid linoleum as offered by Manchester,
Robertso~, Allison Limited be purchasaiand laid, such linoleum to cost $249.S0, tax inCluded.
On the question, Alderman Teed stated he does not believe that the Director of Police has
gone far enough in ascertaining regarding floor coverings. He cOllUDented that the floor covering recently
purchased for the Clover Valley Airport building is of better quality than that quoted through the Director.
Alderman Harrigan stated the reason for his motion is that he feels the matter has been held up too long.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police and
accompanying quotations be laid on the table and the Director of Purchasing requested to contact the Airport
Commission and ascertain what floor covering is being purchased for the lobby of the Airport building, and
to procure a quotation from the firm supplying such covering, and that he bring in a quotation to the next
meeting of Council.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, Aldermen Campbell, Teed and Belyea
voting "yea", Aldermen Whitebone, Harrigan and MacCallum lOting "nay" and His Worship the Mayor casting the
deciding affirmative vote, the said amendmsnt was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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the Departments be referred direct to the Common Clerk with a copy to the Executive
Direct9r henceforth.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Police with regard to dimming of headlights by motor vehicle drivers within the city,
subtitling a suggested amendment to the Traffic By-law in this connection, be received
and ,filed and an amendment to the said by-law, along the lines suggested by the Director
of Police, be presented to the next COllUDon Council meeting.
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Alderman Harrigan again referred to the signs which were to be erected
at the approaches to the city, requesting motorists to dim their lights, and inquired if
these ,signs have been installed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the Police and Traffic Department
be instructed to prepare large signs indicating the exits and entrances to and over the
Mill Street Viaduct.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police regarding school patrols on Douglas Avenue, and from the Traffic Committee in connec-
tion with the matter of traffic lights at the intersection of Bentley Street and Douglas
Avenue, which had been suggested by the King George Home and School Association, advising
that the estimated cost of installation of such a light is $1,400.00, be received and filed.
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The Common Council, in discussing the proposed traffic light, felt that its
use would be of benefit only during rush hours~
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum ,
RESOLVED that the letter from the Street
Lighting Committee, in response to a request regarding street lighting in front o,f the
Wentworth Street entrance of King Edward School made by the King Edward Home and School
Association, suggesting that the solution to the problem is that the bus stop be estab-
lished 'at Pole 27 rather than increase the number of street lights to five in this block,
be received and filed and the suggestion concerning changing the bus stop be referred to
the Transportation Committee.'
Read Annual Report of the Court of Revision for year ending December 31st,
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1953.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above named Report be received
and filed and the members of the Court of Revision commended for the manner in which the
City's business has been transacted.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seco nded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the report of the Building Inspec-
tor for the month of December last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished
Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the December report of the
Department of Works be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council
Members.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of the Fire Department advising of the election of Mr. Murray J. White, 87 Chesley
Street, as a member of No. 2 Salvage Corps and Fire Police, and requesting that a Warrant
be issued to Mr. White, be received and filed and the request complied with.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the committee appointed to deal with
the City Goverrunent Act be instructed to deal also with the Act governing the City Court,
to submit proposed changes to bring same up to date, and if necessary, to present such
amendment before the forthcoming session of the Legislature:
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AND FURTHER that the Police Magistrate be added to the above committee in
this connection; in an advisory capaCity~
AND FURTHER that the Saint John Law Society be asked to submit recommenda-
tions to the said committee in this matter.
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LEG A L On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Councillors
of the Parish of Lancaster, relative to assessment on real estate of the City of Saint John
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case and that any solicitor employed by the Parish of Lancaster in this connection is to be paid entirely
by the said Parish:
AND FURTHER that copies of the McInerney Report be forwarded to their solicitor.
Alderman Harrigan asked the Common Clerk to write to Mr. L. McC. Ritchie, Q.C. regarding
the water assessment on Irving Pulp & Paper Limited, ani sul:rnit a report to the next meeting of Council.
The matter of the parking of'.buses by S.M. T. (Eastern) Limited on King Street was dis-
cussed, and,the Common Clerk advised that. he would bring in to the next Council meeting the old agreement
with the company'in this connection. .
The Common Council requested that the Common Clerk check on the matter of the sale of
the Charlotte Street lot to Mr. John A. Kennedy.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he had received a complaint from Mr. Roy Lawson who
states that the sewer in his property is blocked and has become back-logged, due to the pounding of vehicles
on the Reserved Street in the Thorne Avenue area. . Alderman Harrigan requested that this matter be checked
on.
On.motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy Fire Marshal re-
garding fire fatalities generally, enclosing copy of his report covering, investigation of the deaths of
the three Winchester children of 27 Prince Edward Street, be received and filed and the Departmental heads
in charge of Police, Fire and Buildings, and also the Town Planning Commission, be asked to check as
closely as possible situations of this kind.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works with
regard to damages to a truck owned and operated by Mr. W. A. Jones, Coldbrook, N. B., which occurred on
the Marsh Bridge due to excavation by the Water and Sewerage Department, be received and filed and Mr. Jones
paid the sum of $107.01, the amount of his. claim, on receipt of the proper Release:
AND FURTHER that the report from the Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department
in this matter be now taken from the table and filed.
iI'1 1..- Reference was made by the Common Clerk to the rental of premises in the Market Building
III&;;-/(e':- to Angus-Miller Ltd. and B. & L. Theatres. The Common Clerk advised that leases have not been prepared for
IlI1J?M-/lli/ler these firms, and that he requires information as to the amount of rental to be charged and the size of the
"J' /.L premises. The Common Clerk read a letter from Emerson-Wheaton Limited, applying for the space now held
h~i:(, in the Market Building by A. Chipnan Smith & Co., Limited. Some of the Council Members advised that they
3. 9'.t. 715~trd; had received verbal applications for this space, and the Common Clerk stated that he would ~1rite the said
I applicant accordingly, and tell them they would be considered with the other applicants.
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RESOLVED that the Executive Director be ordered to immediate.
'ly procure the information necessary to allow the completion of leases in the City Market Building, parti'-
cularly with reference to area occupied:
AND FURTHER that this be done within two weeks.
The Common Council decided that the next Council meeting will be held on Monday,
January l$th, at 10.00 O'Clock a.m.
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The meeting acljourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the eighteenth day of January, A. D. 1954, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Dtrector, and F,. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common
Council held on January 11th last, be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been
supplied the COllD1lon Council Members. '
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On the question, the Executive Director referred to the resolution adopted
'7'1 f. / at the said meeting, reading as follows: - "RESOLVED that all reports in relation to requests
_.pe;e'rT/?1fln a from and changes within the Departments be referred direct to the Common Clerk with a copy
~J}"I:~S to the Executive Director henceforth.", and stated he would like an explanation of it and
-- - r . - - - - what it means. He explained that all reports come in direct to Council every month from
~ed"t'IPe ~/re~~r the Departments. Alderman Teed stated that if a Departmental Director desires to get to the
. - COllD1lon Council with a recommendation rather than go through the Executive Director, he can
now apply directly to the Common Clerk with his application for Common Council, under the
resolution in question. The E:x:ecutive Director replied that he contends this is contrary
to the City Government Act, and he inquired if the Council had received a legal opinion
from the City Solicitor. The Executive Director continued that according to the Statute,
the Council has no authority to pass such a resolution, and the resolution is not legal,
and he will make a point of calling attention to any resolutions of Council which are not
legal, according to the said Act.
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The Mayor referred to sub-section 5 of Section 14 of the City Government
Act, stating that this section covers the matter. He stated he cannot see any object in
creating an atmosphere of uneasiness in the Council over this matter. The Mayor added that
according to the Act, if it is in,the Act, the Executive Director must exercise his authority,
and if it is not in the Act, the Act will have to be Changed by the Legislature.
The Executive Director stated that it is not up to the Directors of the
Departments to decide whether or not matters will come direct to the Council, it is up to
himself as Executive Director. He noted that two matters are listed under the legal session
on the agenda for today's meeting which are purely departmental matters and which should not
come to the Council direct. Alderman Teed referred to matters of equipnent, etc. which did
not come to the Council as early as it should have through the Executive Director. The
Executive Director cOllD1lented that the resolution in question is bad for discipline ,when a
-Director can negotiate direct with the Council Members over the head of the Executive Director.
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The Mayor referred to the two law suits experienced by the previous Council,
and stated that he does not \-{ant anything like that to happen. If the Executive Director
has the powers, let him exercise them, is his opinion.
Alderman Teed noted that previously, letters came to the Common Clerk with
copy to the Executive Director, and letters then came to Council, if it was felt necessary.
The Executive Director replied that when the Act was changed, providing for an Executive
Director, no Director sent copies of letters direct to Council. If a Director disagrees
about anything with the Executive Director, he has the right to appeal direct to the
Council, though.
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Alderman Campbell entered the meeting at this time.
Alderman Harrigan commented that there are two interpretations of the City
Government Act, one being by the majority of Council and one being by the Executive Director.
If the Executive Director takes it upon himself to interpret the Act contrary to the Common
Council, there is only one thing the Council can do.
Alderman Harrigan moved that a committee be set up to make drastic amend-
ments to the City Government Act pertaining to the Executive Director's office, and that
those recommendations' be ready for the next meeting of the Legislature. Alderman Harrigan
requested in connection with this motion that the committee propOsed be composed of Aldermen
..,MacCallum"himself and.the-Cornmon Clerk, but there was no seconder.
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Alderman Belyea stated that he voted against the resolution in question.
He did not want to at the time, but he pointed out that the l{ayor as the head of the Council,
had the right to call the resolution out of order and declare that it not be put before the
Council. Alderman Belyea stated that the motion is out of order and the moment the Mayor
calls it out of order, he is within his province to do so and that would settle the matter.
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The Executive Director stated that the legal interpretation of the Act
has been obtained by him from the City Solicitor and it was not with the approval of the
City Solicitor that the said resolution was adopted.
Alderman Harrigan appealed for a ruling on the motion.
The Executive Director stated that he wished it recorded on the minutes
that he is protesting the said resolution adopted on January 11th last, and advised that
his contention is that the Common Council, by resolution, is trying to amend a Statute of
the Province of New Brunswick. He referred to the motion of Alderman Harrigan made at this
meeting, and stated that there is a corrmittee set up to go into any amendments to the City
Government Act for the next session of the Legislature.
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was asked by the Mayor for an opinion on the resolution of January 11th last, under debate.
The Mayor explained that Mr. Walsh is complaining that such resolution is an infringement
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on his authority as Executive Dorector. Aldennan Belyea inquired if the said resolution was in order or not;
he claims that it was not. Mr. Clark replied that he is not prepared to give an opinion on the matter this
morning.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldennan Belyea
RESOLVED that pending a report from the Assistant City Solicitor
with respect to the motion in question, that the minutes of the Common Council meeting held on January 11th
last, be adopted, and the particular resolution questioned by the EXecutive Director at this meeting be
laid on the table.
Question being taken, Aldennen Belyea and Campbell voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan,
MacCallum and Teed voting "nay", His Worship voting "yea" and creating a tie vote, and casting the deciding
affirmative vote, the amendment .to th'e motion was declared carried.
Messrs. Louis A. Doyle, G. Phippin, R. A. I~caulay, Chairman, and M. Somerville, repres-
enting the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., were present at the meeting on behalf of the Saint John Local Employ-
ment Committee of the Unemployment Insurance Commission, with reference to the problem of unemployment in
Saint John at the present time. Mr. Doyle, on behalf of the delegation read a Brief on this subject, urging
that.the responsible authorities undertake develo]lllent work on the proposed Reversing Falls park site at the
earliest possible date, not only to relieve to some degree present unemployment, but to facilitate future
,employment through attracting a larger number of tourists to Saint John.
Mr. Macaulay, also speaking on behalf of the delegation, advised that they are asking that
the Clover Valley Airport be improved. They know that there is a plan at the present time for an extension
to the run-ways, and they feel that now is the time to undertake such work, which would give a lot of
employment this winter. Mr. Somerville stated that the Canadian Legion are in support of any work which
will employ veterans at this time of year. Mr. Macaulay added that his Committee are taking up the matter
of the Airport direct with the Minister of Transport.
Alderman MacCallum withdrew from the meeting. '
Alderman Campbell, Warden of the Municipality, stated that the extension of the run-way at
the Airport is a Federal matter essentially, and he felt that the Common Council, either no~ or at the next
Municipal Council meeting, should endorse the stand of this Committee asking Ottawa to commence that
operation which would be better for all those people who seek employment. He felt that it \00 uld carry more
weight to have a resolution adopted through the Municipal Council on this matter, the next meeting of
Municipal Council to be held on January 26th.
Alderman Belyea advised the delegation that the Common Council has taken all possible
steps up to the moment with regard to the proposed Reversing Falls Park, and that as it is a question of
legal matters, just as soon as they are straightened out, the work will be proceeded with and some work
will be available which will alleviate the unemployment situation to some extent.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting.
Alderman Campbell requested that the Assistant City Solicitor look into the situation
between the City and Murray & Gregory Ltd. regarding the proposed Reversing Falls Park so that before the
Municipal Council meeting, there will be some information for the Common Council to goon. Mr. Clark
advised that he would do as requested.
Mr. J. G. Farquhar, Special Representative for the Canadian International Trade Fair,
entered the meeting and spoke regarding the possibility of the City of Saint John purchasing space for a
booth at the 1954 Fair. He explained that he had come to Saint John this week to interview industry in
this city on the Fair. He stated that he is a Maritime enthusiast on behalf of the benefits offered the
Maritime industries through this Fair. He urged that the City of Saint John exhibit a booth at the Fair,
on behalf of the Port of Saint John, pointing out that the contacts made through same cail not be made else-
where.
Alderman MacCallum re-entered the meeting, and Alderman Whitebone entered the meeting,
at this time.
Mr. Farquhar stated he believes that the Maritime ports must go and seek business through
the ports themselves, and by exhibiting at the Trade Fair, they can show what they have to offer. Alderman
Campbell inquired if Saint John should decide to exhibit, would the same space be available this year as
was occupied last year. Mr. Farquhar replied that two sessions regarding space have been held already, and
those who apply' first are served first. He suggested that Saint John operate a booth and publicize the
fact in the Canadian press that they are participating in this Fair; commenting that the more the City makes
this fact known, the better it will be for business.
Mr. Farquhar withdrew from the meeting.
A letter was read from the Executive Director, in reply to Common Council Order of Jan-
uary 11th last, regarding flooring for the new Police offices, advising that it would cost $386.56 as
compared with the $249.80 price of Manchester, Robertson, Allison Limited, if the type of covering used
at the airport is used in these offices. The reason this particular type of covering was used at the air-
port was due to the fact that there was no basement under the airport building and that particular material
was recommended for use under these conditions.
The Executive Director advised that requests are in at his office by letter for thousands
of dollars worth of equi]lllent, including desks, chairs, typewirter, etc., and he would like to know what
is next on this matter, if the floor covering is purchased. He asked what the Council propose as there is
nothing in the minutes of Council to show what is being proposed for this building, and commented that the
floor covering is only a very small part of the letter received from the Director of Police. Mr. Walsh
stated that is why the matter was being held up in his office; he is being criticized because the matter
was not brought up. Alderman Harrigan replied he believes the Council is competent enough to see what is
needed or not needed for the building, from the letter of the Director of Police.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the floor covering for the new Police offices
be purchased from Manchester, Robertson, Allison Limited and Barcus Company Limited, each of these firms to
supply flooring for a single floor, that is, that the work be split between the firms, their work to be as
follows:-
Manchester. Robertson. Allison Limited- for supplying and installing inlaid linoleum.
Marcus Companv Limited- for supplying and installing marboleum inlaid linoleum, A gauge
with a 12 oz. underlayment of felt paper, double cemented to present
floor.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of appointing "The
Harbour Bridge Committee", the appointment of which was authorized by Common Council resolution
of January 11th last, be left in the hands of His Worship the Mayor, with power to act.
His Worship stated that he will make appointments later to the above named
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A statement issued by the Department of Municipal Affairs, Province of New Bruns-
wick was read, giving SChedule of payments to be made by the Province to the municipalities
as subsidy payments during the calendar year 1954. Mr. Haycox, Secretary of "The Four Cities
of New Brunswick", advised that he had been in touch with some of the Mayors of this organi:'
zation, and that Mayor Marmon of Edmundston was of the opinion that the cities should meet
and discuss this matter. The Common Council left the matter with Mr. Haycox to contact the
various cities of the Province to ascertain their thOUght's on the matter.
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Read a letter from Mr. Gordon Pettie, criticizing the method of snow removal
in this city in the recent snow storm, stating that he is of the opinion that much of the
traffic tie-up could have been prevented if more precautions had been taken, and if more
preparations had been made to move stalled vehicles. Mr. Pettie offered his suggestions
regarding snow removal.
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The Executive Director advised that there has been a lot of criticism re-
garding snow removal in the recent storm, and added that there was no difference in equip-
ment for such removal in the said storm than has been used in the city over the past number
of years. He stated that the City of Saint John was quite satisfied with the method of
snow removal in this storm, and he complimented Mr. C. .Chisho:hrt Superintendent of Sanitation,
on the s'plendid job he did in this respect. Mr. Walsh commented that the traffic tie-ups
were caused by vehicles of private individuals, etc. which had no chains and which had
smooth tires; the public caused their own inconvenience, and it was not caused by the civic
departments in any way.
Alderman Belyea referred to the fire which occurred at the factory of
McCormack & Zatzman Ltd. on Chesley Street on Sunday night, and complimented the Fire
Department on the manner in which the emergency was handled, and he also complimented the
the Police Department in West Saint John who patrolled Riverview Drive to ensure that the
fire did not spread to that side of the River.
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His Worship the Mayor commended the C~V1C Departments, on behalf of the
business men of the city, for the efficient manner in which the main streets and inter-
sections were kept upon during the recent storms'-
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that a committee of Council be set up
to investigate and decide what would better co-ordinate the Police and Sanitation Depart-
ments in storms and bad weather:
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. Gordon Pettie relative to snow removal
be received and filed.
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The Executive Director advised that the method of co-ordination between the
above named Departments is in vogue now. Alderman Harrigan stated that word had come to
him that such service is unsatisfactory. The Executive Director replied that if the
Directors of the two Departments are satisfied, 'he does not see why the people on the street
should not be satisfied in this matter. Alderman Harrigan commented that he was not speaking
from any rumours ,from' prople on the street; he received a complaint and it was not from
a man on the street. The Executive Director asked for an explanation of the trouble.
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Alderman Campbell felt that the Departments deserved the highest commenda-
tion for the manner in which the situation was handled, but he referred to the traffic
tie-ups at the foot of King Street the day of the storm, which in an emergency would not
have allowed the Fire Department vehicles through.
Alderman Whitebone felt that the functions of the above named committee
might go a little further. He stated he noticed in Fredericton that all parked cars were
towed from the central part of the city ani parked, at the expense of the owners; in
Montreal, such parked cars are hauled away to the Police garage and owners must pay to
retrieve them.' Alderman Harrigan pointed out that the Police Department here have not
been following this practice, to allow the main arteries to be kept open. Alderman White--
bone advised that he knows of cases during the storm last Tuesday when the Sanitation and
Police Departments Were kept co-ordinated to see that the streets were kept open and to
take care of emergency cases.
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The ExeCutive Director reminded the Council that there are only so many
wreckers in the city, which worked unceasingly during the storm. Two years ago, he ad-
vised, in a bad storm the Council voted him a "blank Cheque" to take care of necessary
equipment. He stated that he does not think that is a financially sound idea, and he
does not think that the citizens should spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for equip-
ment to take care of only a few hours of inconvenience in a snow storm in winter.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees of
Saint-John, relative to Common Council resolution of December 14th, advising that in their opinion the care
of-mentally retarded children should come under the Department of Health and Welfare, as it was, felt that
the instruction required by these pupils is beyond the nonnal meaning of the term "education", be received
and filed and the matter be again taken up at the time of the budget.
On motion of Aldennan vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees of
Saint John requesting _that no further action be taken by the Common Council in respect to the application
of the Church of England for the land at the Rifle Range until this matter can be placed before the School
Board for consideration, be laid on the table until a further report on the matter is received from the
Town Planning Commission.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded qy Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Animal Rescue League, request-
ing a grant of $3,000.00 for the year 1954, be received and referred to the Budget Committee.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the by-law, requested by the Animal Rescue,
League; 'requi:r:ing that any person, or 'persons procuring- !lnliceilsed animals, from the Pound be required to
license such animals before regaining or taking possession of the animals concerned, be prepared.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that all further requests for grants from the City of
Saint John be brought to the attention of the Common Council with the name of the organizations and the
amounts requested submitted qy list, rather than the individual letters from such organizations being sub-
I mitted to Council:
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~re~~ grant of $750.00 be increased to $1,000.00 for 1954, be received and referred to the Budget Committee.
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A letter was read from the Family Welfare Association Limited regarding housing and the
possibility of preventing fire and living conditions such as those on Prince Edward Street experienced by
the George Winchester family recently. One step suggested towards this end was the re-forming of the Fire
Hazard Committee with representatives along the same lines as before. Mr. Haycox, Secretary of the previous
Fire Hazard Committee, advised that it has not functioned for two years.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above letter from the Family Welfare Associa-
tion Limited be received and filed and the Fire Hazard Committee referred to therein be reconstituted, with
suitable membership substitutions in cases of vacancies among the former Committee membership.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. A. Rosvall offering to
purchase Lot 10 (Lots 21 and 22, Class J, Tax Map 10-33) on Cranston Avenue, which lot extends from the
property of Mrs. Dorothy Finnigan, south approximately eighty feet, for its assessed value of $380.00, be
received and referred to the Assessment Department and the Town Planning Commission for a report.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Saint
West Saint John, in the amount of $150.00 for clock maintenance for 1953, be paid.
George I s Church,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to the Comptroller to pay
to the Y. M. C. A. neW building fund the sum of $10,000.00 - this being the second of three such payments
authorized to be paid under Common Council resolution of January 5th, 1953.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Comptroller be authorized to return to John
Flood & Sons Limited their deposit of $286.00 on the contract for renewal of the Free Public Library Floor.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in view of having given the matter of exhibiting a
booth at the Canadian International Trade Fair for 1954 complete consideration, and also having reviewed
activities of the City of Saint John in the past Trade Fairs, authority be granted to obtain the same
space at the said Fair as was occupied in 1953 by the City.
Aldennan Campbell felt th-at the City coUld allocate- the amount to be spent by the City in
this connection at the time of the budget.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a Police car.
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RESOLVED that the lowest bid received be accepted,
namely, that of J. Clark & Son Limited, as follows, for supplying one new passenger car for
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General Hotors Service Policy, which includes 1000 and 2000 mile .inspection, and the firm's
policy of seven free lubrications. Delivery - immediate from stock.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the December reports of the Police
and Water and Sewerage Departments be received and filed, copies of same having been dis-
tributed to each Member of the Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of
the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted to purchase 300 taxi operators badges,
numbered, for,the year 1954 from Flewwelling Press, to cost in the vicinity of $130.00
and charged to this year's budget.
A proposed amendment to the Traffic By-law, prepared by the Common Clerk,
was submitted to Council, such amendment providing for the dimming of headlights of motor
vehicles in the City of Saint John.
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Read a first, second and third time a by-l2.w entitled, "A Law to Amend a Law
Entitled 'A Law to Regulate Street Traffic in the City of Saint John III
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend
a Law.Entitled, 'A Law to Regulate Street Traffic in the City of Saint John''', be passed
and ordained and the Common Seal affixed thereto:
AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the immediate
preservation of the public health, public safety and public peace, the same shall go into
effect and operation as of this date.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police, recommending that the request of the Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective
Association for permission to hold their annual ball at the Saint John Armouries on
April 19th, 1954, be received and, filed and the requested permission granted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police, advising that the Saint John Police Department will be guaranteed $3,400.00 from
June 1st, 1953 to June 1st, 1954 by the Province in connection with the expenses of con-
ducting motor vehicle drivers' examinations by the said Department, be received and filed.
Alderman Teed advised that the joint committee relative to the Reversing
Falls tourist ,bureau matter met on January 13th, 1954 (the committee consisting of rep-
resentatives from the Provincial Government and the Cities of Saint John and Lancaster)
and have authorized the firm of Mott & Myles, architects, to draw up specifications and
plans preparatory to calling for tenders. He stated that these plans will be very similar
to those subnitted previously by Hr. Mott to this COllD1lon CoUncil. Alderman Teed added
that the Executive Director will have to see that this matter is included in the budget,
and it will cost the City of Saint John approximately $15,000.00. This City's cost
will be fifty per cent of whatever exceeds one-third of the cost of the building, or
$15,000.00; it may be less or more than that sum. The Province is giving the land, free
of any encumbrances, apart from the financial factors. Administration of the tourist
building will be arranged by the two cities' joint committee, and the Province is willing
to give any assistance and to provide personnel if the cities wish it. Alderman Teed
commented that those are matters the City will go into as the project progresses. He
stated that he was making this report in order that it be brought into the bUdget.
Alderman Campbell felt that this committee should be commended for their
work in this connection and that they should be asked to continue iri this work.
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Alderman Teed stated that he did not know whether or not the committee had power to act in
this matter. The Common Co~ncil confirm~d the fact that the committee have power to act.
The Executive Director advised that two items appearing on the agenda for this meeting for
legal session of Council are purely routine items within the Departments and are not legal items.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Aldennan Belyea-
, RESOLVED that the letters from the Director of Police and from
the Director of the Fire Department, respectively, listed ,on the agenda for this'meeting for legal session
of Council, be referred to the Executive Director's office.
The rowing crew composed of high school boys, who were victorious at the rowing meet held
on June 2nd, 1953, were presented with prizes by the Members of the COllD1lon Council. His Worship the Mayor
presented the shield, donated by Shute & Company for rowing competition in future in city schools. Alderman
Campbell, on behalf of the Common Council, conveyed congratulations to the victorious crew on achieving the
victory and winning the prizes. He congratulated Deputy Mayor Belyea for having revived interest in rowing,
and stated that the Council trust that the commendable revival of this sport made in 1953 will be continued
under either the Deputy Mayor or some person he shall appoint. His Worship extended similar sentiments to
the Deputy Mayor in this connection.
The Common Council decided that the next Council meeting will be held on Monday, January
25th at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the municipal budgets submitted to the Common Council,
in compliance with Council resolution of December 21st, 1953, be referred to the Executive Director and the
Director of Finance with the request that they review same:
AND FURTHER that a meeting of the Common Council, sitting in Committee of the Whole, be held
on Wednesday, January 20th at 3.00 o'clock p.m. in order to review such budgets prior to the MuniCipal
Finance Committee meeting which will be held on January 21st.
A letter from Trans-Canada Air Lines was read, advising that they would be interested in pro-
curing the space in the Market building held by A. Chipman Smith & Co. Ltd., and in addition, they would be
interested in considering rental of additional office space if same were available in this building. The
Council directed that this company be advised that their application will be considered by Council when other
applications in this regard are considered.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
. Monday, the twenty-fifth day of January, A. D. 1954, at 10.00 o'clock a.m. .
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and lfuitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Council
held on January 18th last be laid on the table until the next meeting of Council, copies of
such minutes having been furnished the Council Members at this meeting.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the Common Council
meeting of January 11th last be now adopted in full, including the resolution which was laid
on the table from the said meeting, at the last meeting of Council.
On the question, the Executive Director commented that there is a committee
on the above resolution matter, and the report of the committee has not been heard.
Alderman Campbell entered the meeting.
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Alderman Teed replied that the minutes of January 11th last were correct, but
if the resolution in question, concerning reports from the Departments, is wrong, it will have
to be rescinded by the Council. He added that the adoption of the minutes is correct pro-
cedure, but if it is desired that a ruling on a motion 'be obtained, that is another matter.
Question being taken, the above resolution carried.
Mr. C. R. Hannah, a former employee of the Works Department, entered the
meeting at this time, and a letter submitted by him was read, in which he again requested
remuneration of $115.00 per month for five and one-half months for extra duties performed
while Acting Head of the Works Department of the City of Saint John. He proceeded to read
a letter he had received from the Executive Director on May 1st, informing him that from that
date until further notice, he was temporarily in charge of the Works Department; and then
referred to the Common Council resolution of June 16th, 1953 which described himself and
Mr. Gordon Crawford as acting heads of the Works and Water and Sewerage Departments respective-
ly. Mr. Hannah stated that he is asking for this remuneration as he knows it is the general
procedure to pay a person more money for doing more work on a higher paying job, and he felt
that he would wait to apply for the money until the end of the year when he would have com-
pleted his work. He resigned from the employ of the City on October 15th and on the 26th of
that month he submitted a bill to the Executive Director, and until recently he has had no
word on the matter until he received the resolution adopted by Council on January 4th last,
after he had submitted his account to Council. In the meantime, Mr. Crawford's account in
the same matter was passed for payment by the Council. He reminded the Council that at
the time he was carrying out these extra duties, he was the only registered engineer working
for the City. He stated that at the time he assumed the extra responsibility of acting
head of the Department, nothing was mentioned regarding salary, but he did not doubt but
that the salary would be adjusted for the extra work.
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The Executive Director advised that his recommendation regarding this matter
is for the same payment to Mr. Hannah as that paid to Mr. Crawford.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Mr. Hannah be paid for extra
duties performed.
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Alderman Teed agreed that Mr. Hannah should receive some reimbursement for
the time he was acting as head of the Works Department, but pointed out that when Mr.
Hannah resigned, the City was given only two weeks' notice and left in a bad predicament.
Aldennan Campbell stated he also felt that Mr. Hannah in leaving the City's employ at
that time, had put the City in a bad predicament.
Moved in amendment by Aldennan Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of
the Executive Director, Mr. C. R. Hannah be paid a bonus (for extra duties performed by
him while Acting Head of the City of Saint John Works Department) of $100.00 per month
for five and one-half months.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried.
Mr. George T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting at this
time, and copies of the proposed amendments to the City Government Act, prepared by the
committee appointed for this purpose, were distributed to the Common Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the said committee suhnit the
said report and explain the said changes and that there be no debate or deCisions made
at this meeting, and that the report be referred to Common Council and the said report
be released to the press for the information of the public.
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intent of each change.
Alderman MacCallum withdrew from the meeting at this time, but re-entered before the reading
of the report was completed.
Alderman Harrigan, chairman of the committee, explained that the matter of proVls10n for
recount in the City Government Act was left open by the committee for discussion b.1 the Council when the
matter again comes before the Council. Alderman Campbell stated that he believes that the request of the
Saint John Board of Trade for an advance poll should be considered. Mr. Clark replied that it was dis-
cussed by the committee, but from past experience it has been found that advance polls have not been worth
while. Alderman Harrigan called attention to the fact that the proposed increased remuneration for the
Mayor and Councillors would not go into effect until after the next election, and would not apply to the
present Council.
Read Report of the Committee of the Whole
( as follows )
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee begs leave to su1:mit that it sat on Mond<i-Y, January 18th last at 1.00 o'clock
p.m. in the Mayor's Office, when there were present His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, __
MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone and Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to
the Executive Director, and your Committee begs leave to su1:mit the following report and recommendation,
namely:-
1. That the offer of the Provincial Government of $20,500.00 for the purchase of the Ferry
"Loyalist", as is and where is, from the City of Saint John, be accepted, provided the purchase is taken
up at once by the Provincial Government.
Saint John, N. B.,
January 25th, 1954.
(sgd. )
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest W. Patterson,
Chairman.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the recommenda-
tion contained therein be adopted.
Question being taken, Aldermen Teed, Harrigan and MacCallum voting "yea", Aldermen Whitebone,
Campbell and Belyea voting "nay", and His Worship the Mayor voting "yea", the motion was declared carried.
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Alderman Campbell commented that he feels it is a great loss to the residents of West Saint
Read a letter from the Premier, as Minister of Public Works, advising that the best price
the Department would feel justified in offering for the Ferry "Loyalist" is the sum of $20,500.00, and that
if the Common Council decides to accept this offer, the Department would be prepared to take delivery,
upon reasonably short notice, as is and where officials of the City and of the Department may mutually agree
to be suitable, it being understood by both parties that the City will maintain the Ferry in a condition to
be moved until the actual transfer takes place.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named letter be received and filed and
the offer contained therein accepted, regarding the sale to the Provincial Department of Works of the
Ferry "Loyalist".
Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Alderman Campbell inquired if a reply has been received as yet from the National ,Harbours
Board relative to the disposition of Rodney Wharf, and was advised that there has been no reply received as
yet.
Read a letter from Messrs. David Kennedy and Johnny Walsh, soliciting financial aid from the
City of Saint John in the amount of $300.00 to enable them to participate in four speed skating meets to be
held in the United States, commencing January 30th.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above request for aid in the amount of $300.00
be granted, for the purpose named.
Alderman Belyea commented he felt that a committee from the Council should be appointed to
ascertain if the above named persons can qualify for the skating meets concerned, to satisfy the Council
that these skaters will give the City good representation at the meets. .
Alderman Teed moved in amendment that the amount requested be granted, subject to the skaters
in question passing qualifications as may be required by the Recreation Advisory Committee regarding skating,
but there was no seconier.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George C. Chittick, outlining
his objections to the 'traffic round-about in the Thorne Avenue area, be received and filed and Mr. Chittick
requested to take this matter up with the Traffic Committee of the City of Saint John.
Alderman Belyea moved in amendment that the letter be laid on the table, but there was no
seconder. Alderman vlhitebone advised the Council that in due course he believes the Council will have to
review the entire situation. By receiving and filing letters in this connection does not mean that is the
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'garding this traffic change, but he personally does not see anything wrong with the round-about
system. Alderman Whiteoone stated that he believes that perhaps 'Mr. Chittick has a point
relative to the difficulty experienced by his concrete trucks on this round-about.,
Questio~ ueing taken, the motion carried.
His Worship the Mayor advised that the committee to be set up to better
co-ordinate the Police and Sanitation Departments in storms, etc. will be appointed at a
later time.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board
of Trade requesting that they be, advised of the findings of the committee appointed to study
the City Government Act with relation to their request for the provision for an advance poll
in the City of Saint John elections, be received and filed and a copy of the proposed amend-
ments to the said Act be provided the said Board of Trade.
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An item listed on the agenda for this meeting, namely, a letter from Mr.
John N. Flood commenting on the valuations placed on the Saint John Motors Limited property
by the appraisers, was discussed. His Worship the Mayor read a 'letter written by Hr. George E.
McInerney, Barrister, which gave an opinion to the'effect that he does not believe that the
Council should place itself in the position of 'censure which it would receive if the letter
were discussed in Council. The Mayor explained that for this reason, the said letter is not
being read at this meeting. Alderman Belyea commented that the party who is being censured
in the letter is not in the City and when he returns, the matter can be taken up.
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Co~~ttee advising that the reduced service on Chesley Street by City Transit Limited buses
was obtained through the Motor Carrier Board, and exPlaining the situation regarding the bus
operating on 'this street on holiday schedule on January 2nd last, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the ,letter from His Excellency Bishop
A. B. Leverman, requesting that the Common Council reserve a location, suitable for a church,
rectory, hall and some parking space, as suggested in the submitted,. plan, in the new Crescent
Valley development, be received and referred to the Town Planning Commission for a report.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. David Alexander,
making application for rental of approximately 900 sq. ft. of space on the second floor of
the City Market building, be received and referred to the Legal Department for reply.
On motion of Alderman H~rrigan
..w 1 1 n Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
/.,jt?l::eniJl7fs Ifd- RESOLVED that the letter from the Merchants'
>/A ..L' 1'7(/"!'- :Tottr;.' t1 Adv~rtising and Tourist ~ervice, offering to supp~ the City. of. Saint John with 18,5?0
,,,,,(t:Lh,s ~ :s cop~es of "The Key to Sa~nt John" and oversee packing and sh~pp~ng etc. of same; to ~nclude
_ .rt?rviee one page of advertising from the Mayor and Council in the said publication; to include four
pages of material and pictures on Saint John in the publication "Hither & Thither in New
Brunswick"; and to supply distributing service regarding the first nanied booklet ar.d adver-
tising and assistance in publishing ,10,000 copies of the official "Tide Table Reversing Falls
Rapids'", for a total cost of $4,752.94, the same as in 1953, be received and filed and the
same consideration in this connection be given this firm in 1954 as they received in 1953
(this total cost to include the supplying and mailing, etc. of the necessary copies of
"The Key to Saint John" at the 1954 Canadian International Trade Fair), with the proviso
that the last named booklet contain an item regarding the 350th anniversary of the discovery
of the Saint John River by Samuel de Champlai~.
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RESOLVED that the account totalling $125.75
submitted by Murdoch-Lingley Limited, covering work on a plan regarding property sale to
Mr. A. H. Dickie, Somerset Street; survey of the Hyslop property, Sandy Point Road and
preparing plan and prints regarding the Falls View Park, be paid.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr. G. Earle
Logan, Q. C. for his services as acting Sitting Magistrate, be discussed in legal session at
this meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Direc-
tor of PurChasing, authority be granted to purchase about 2,000 books of '50 each duplicate
customers receipts for the Sanitation Garbage Department, at $14.40 per hundred plus tax,
~rom Moore Business Forms Ltd., through their local agent, A. T. Snodgrass, as before, and
to be included in this year's appropriation.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
authority be granted to purchase about 500 books of 50 each duplicate collectors receipts for the Collection
Department, at $21.95 per hundred plus tax, frcm Moore Business Forms Ltd. through their local agent, A. T.
Snodgrass as before, and to be included in this year's appropriation for Supplies.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the annual report of the Recreation Advisory
Committee for the year ending December, 1953, be received and fil~d and entered in the Year Book if it is
felt advisable to do so - copies of the said report having been furnished each Member of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the Departmental Accounts Report for the month of
December last be laid on the table and copies of same distributed to the Common Council Members.
Read a letter from the Assistant City Solicitor, submitting as requested by the Common
Council on January 18th; a report regarciini the resolution of January 11th which provided that all Department-
al reports be submitted direct to the Common Clerk with a cop,r to the Executive Director. The letter stated
that in referring to Sections 1, 16, 17 and 14 (5) in the City Government Act, it is quite apparent that
there 'is a conflict between the powers given the Executive Director and those inherent in ahd retained by the
Common CounCil, which can only be resolved by suitable legislation to remove such conflict. As to the reso-
lution in question, the letter stated that it appears to be in line with the overall authority of the Council
as the elected representatives of the citizens and the ones directly responsible to the citizens; and pointed
out that the Executive Director "is responsible to the Common Council for the efficient administration of the
several departments" and the effect of this order does not appear to conflict with the duties of the Execu-
tive Director but provideq that all reports are supplied to the Common Council with a copy to the Executive
Director.
Alderman .Whitebone commented that ,what the 'Council is interested in at the moment is - is the
motion adopted at the January 11th meeting in order? Mr. Clark replied that in his opinion, the said reso-
lution is in order.
The Executive Director reminded the Council that all Directors make monthly and annual reports
direct to the Council, and he asked what the Council meant by the resolution. He stated that there is doubt
about it, because there is doubt among the Directors, as they are now sending in to Council a lot of routine
matters. He felt that there is a lot of danger regarding Police cases with individuals, etc. if that is '
what the Council means by the resolution; That is why he asked for a clarification of the resolution. Mr.
Walsh continued that the Council, through this resolution, have put a question in the minds of the various
Directors as to whether they have to submit reports to the Executive Director and whether or not they have
to take orders from the Executive Director. He stated that any lawyer, in reading the Act, can understand
quite easily the amendments made to provide for the office of Executive Director, and why the Council of
that day had to do it. '
Alderman \-Ihitebone stated that it was the policy of the Departmental heads when additions or
deletions in personnel in the Departments were made, to send notice of same direct to Council, 'and he cannot
see why it was changed; it was only done for the information of the CounciL He commented that the Council
Members today do not know who are employed in the various Departments, and he feels that the Council, as
elected representatives of the people, should have information regarding all additions or deletions in the
Departments.
Mr. Walsh inquired if the interpretation is on the records of the Council that the Council is
taking the authority for making appointments and dismissals in the Departments. His Worship stated he did
not believe that was the intention of the resolution at all. Alderman Campbell stated he felt that Alder-
man Whitebone had explained the resolution very well.
Alderman Whitebone advised that he would not interpret this resolution as meaning that any
appointments or dismissals are not under the authority of the Directors of the Departments concerned. In
this case, it is approved by th,e Executive Director, but Alderman \-Ihitebone felt that the Council should be
advised of such Departmental changes. He commented that there have been appointments made that he does not
know anything about.
Alderman Belyea noted that the Executive Director can still understand that he is the head of
all Directors of the various Departments.
On motion of Aldeman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the report from the Assistant City Solicitor in the
above matter be r~ceived and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Young Women's Christian Associa
tion requesting that they be given a grant of $1,000.00 to assist with the work of the Traveller's Aid
Department, and also that the $200.00 grant for the Stay at Home Camp be continued, be received and referred
to the Budget Committee.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from William M. Mercer Limited,
addressed to the Comptroller, with respect to the engaging of an actuary to review the Pension Plan, be
received and referred to the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan for a recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor advising
that the proposed Radio and Television By-law appears to be in order to be added to the previous by-law
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notice be inserted once in the local newspaper, informing the public that the proposed
amendment may be read at the office of the Common Clerk.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman White bone
RESOLVED that the matter of custody of City
of Saint John sinking fund securities be laid on the table and the Comptroller asked for
an opinion as to custody of such bonds.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors, advising that the lot of land located at the Rifle Range which Mr. A. H.
Dickie desires to purchase has a frontage of 100 feet, a depth of 100 feet and is 60 feet
wide at the rear, and has a net assessed value of $500.00, be received and filed and Mr.
Dickie advised that the Common Council cannot accept less than $500.00 for this lot as a
purchase price.
Read reports from the Chairman, Board of Assessors, relative to Lot 10,
Block 33, Cranston Avenue, which both Mr. G. A. Rosvall and Mr. Ralph Chouinard have made
application to purchase, the said lot having a frontage of 80 feet with a depth of 115.8
feet and an assessed value of $380.00. A letter from the Town Planning Commission advised
that they would have no objection to the sale of this lot. It was noted that Mr. Rosvall
had applied for purchase of this lot on November 16th, 1953 and confirmed acceptance of same
by his letter submitted to Council on January 18th, 1954.
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RESOLVED that the above named correspondence
be received and filed and Mr. Ralph Chouinard advised that the lot in question has been sold
to Mr. G. A. Rosvall, who had previously offered to purchase same.
Alderman Whitebone withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the reports from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors and the Town Planning Commission, relative to the application of Mr.
Raymond Doyle to purchase Lot 25F on the southeastern corner of Somerset Street and Wellesley
Avenue, and part of Lot 27F on Wellesley Avenue, be received and filed and Mr. Doyle offered
part of Lot 27F, which has a frontage of 22.9 feet and a depth of 110.42 feet, for the sum
of $50.00:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Doyle be not sold Lot 25F as same is being-retained by
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Electrical
Inspector reporting on the existing street lighting on Wright Street, and stating that a
request for improvement along the high ground must imply a change to the luminaires which
he would not support at present, be received and filed.
The Executive Director explained that a request had been received from,a
tax payer for the above named lighting.
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Question being taken on the motion, Aldermen Harrigan, Belyea and MacCallum
voting "yea", Aldermen Campbell, Teed and His Worship the Mayor voting "nay"~ and His Worship
Casting the deciding negative vote, the motion was lost. His Worship 'stated that this matter
is therefore to be referred back to the Electrical Inspector for a further report as to
what lighting is required and the cost of same.
A letter from the Director of the Fire Department was read, recommending that
the gutter and ridge board of No. 1 Hook & Ladder Station, King Street East be replaced
immediately to prevent further damage to the building. Alderman Teed noted that the committee
appointed regarding roofs of Fire Stations ,had reviewed the various Stations and given
authority to have necessary work done and therefore it was not necessary for this letter to
be submitted to Council. Alderman.Teed directed that the Director be advised that under
the resolution of Council of November 2nd, 1953, the committee have authority to do that.
He stated that this work had been ordered to be done by the committee.
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RESOLVED that the floor covering for the new
Police offices be laid as per the quotations from the following firms:- Manchester, Robert-
son, Allison Limited - $117.59 for marboleum for the large room on the second floor;
Marcus Company Limited - $127.00, including all taxes, for supplying and installing of
"A" gauge marboleum on the lower floor, with an underlayment of felt paper, double cemented
to present floors:
AND FU1,THER that the correspondence submitted by the Director of Police in
the above connection be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director
of Maintenance and Supply, authority be' granted for the purchase of a new cylinder block
and a set of connecting rods for one of the large truck plows, the approximate cost in
this connection being $900.00 plus tax f.o.b. Montreal.
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of MaintenanCE
and Supply, authority be granted for the purchase of a new L.525 motor assembly, costing approximately
$1,600.00 plus tax f.o.b. Montreal, to be kept in stock for future emergencies.
The Assistant City Solicitor advised that it will be necessary to close a portion of Teck
Street relative to the acquisition of land in this area by Simpsons-Sears Limited.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the custOJlary legal procedure be followed to
close the portion of Teck Street between Lansdowne Avenue and the Common Alley, and upon expiration of the
usual period of advertising - should no objection be made - the said portion of street be closed as a
public street.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed " .
J RESOLVED that the report from the Assistant City Solicitor regard-,
ing the proposed by-law received from the Saint John District Labour Council, C.C.L., be laid on the table
until the next meeting of Council, to be considered in legal session at that time.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $100.00 submitted by
Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C. being his fee for acting as Sitting Magistrate, December 13th to 18th, 1953 in
the absence of !4agistrate H. S. Prince, be paid:
AND FURTHER that the cOllD1littee appointed to study changel' in the City Court Act discuss with
Magistrate Prince a policy to be, followed in future regarding a person acting as Sitting Magistrate in his
absence.
A Writ of Summons, served on the City of Saint John on behalf of Robert A. Ross, Herbert K.
Richardson and J. A. W. Waring, the Board of Assessors of the Parish of Lancaster, Plaintiffs, was
discussed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Legal Department of the City of Saint John be
authorized to proceed with the stated case in the above matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authOcity be granted to return to the Household
Guild of Canada, Ltd. the sum of $320.00, in connection with business license and pedlars fees levied by
the City of Saint John on the firm's employees, namely:- Mrs. Annie Barrett, and Messrs. G. Palmer, G. M.
Banks and R. W. Doutwright - the said, money to be returned to the said firm through their solicitors,
Messrs. Inches & Hazen:
AND FURTHER that the correspondence from the Assistant City Solicitor and the Director of
Collections in the above matter be received and filed. '
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Seconied by Alderman 14acCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to give notice to terminate
the yearly lease which contains a six months' termination claus~ and which is held by Mr. George G.
Stockford - such land being in the vicinity of Snow street, Lansdowne Ivard and being required by the
Simpsons-Sears Limited development.
The Common Council advised that their next meeting will be held on Monday, February 1st at
10.00 o'clock a.m.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the first day of February, A. D. 1954, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common
Council held on January 18th and 25th last be confirmed, copies of ~uch minutes having been
furnished the Common Council Members.
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A delegation from the New Brunswick Historical Society, composed of Messrs.
Gerald Keith, Eric L. Teed, E. 11. Slader and George McBeath, entered the meeting and were
heard relative to the proposed observance of the 350th anniversary of the discovery of the
St. John River by Samuel de Champlain. A letter was submitted by this group, outlining their
plans for this event, and requesting that the City agree to make a special grant to the
Society of not more than $3,000.00, which amount shall include the cost of an anniversary
dinner. Mr. Keith, spokesman, advised that the Champlain Committee of the Society feel
that fitting celebrations in the form of parades, boat races or something of that nature
should be held in this connection, and it' is their intention to endeavour to form a committee
from leading service groups and other organizations so that a broad programme could be pre-
pared. At the present moment, they do not feel that they require a grant of money but it
would be required later for this project. Their principal, object today is to ask for the
Council!s endorsement in their proceeding to call other organizations into the project and
prepare plans.
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Aldennan Campbell entered the meeting.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting, requesting that the Council give
them an early decision in this matt;er.dJe to -the time element involved" and His Worship the
Mayor stated that the matter will be given consideration by the Council and the Committee
will be advised of their decision.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Departmental Accounts Report
for December last be now taken from the table and filed.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Family Welfare
Association Limited requesting a grant of $1,250.00 from the City of Saint, John for the
year 1954, be received and referred to the Budget Committee.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter frcm the Saint John
Symphony Orchestra Association requesting the same grant in 1954 as they received in 1953
from the City, be received and referred to the Budget Committee.
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Mr. A. C. Burk, Comptroller, entered the meeting and a discussion ensued
regarding custody of the City's sinking fund securities which has been entrusted to the
Bank of Montreal since 1937. Mr. Burk explained that prior to that year, the City had
custody of the bonds itself, and kept them in a safety deposit box, but through that method
were able to cut. coupons only in December each year, thereby losing thousands of dollars.
The Council of 1937 decided that the proper procedure was to have a proper body look after
the City's securities and cut the coupons when due, which took the risk out of the hands
of the City officials who had looked after the securities previously. Alderman Campbell'
stated his reason for questionion the custody of these bonds was that he felt the City would
save the amount of approximately $1,500.00 under the old system which he was under the
impression was in effect previously. Mr. Burk advised that the rate charged by the Bank
of Montreal for this service is the standard bank rate and it would be impossible for the
City to handle these securities alone.
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RESOLVED that the account submitted by the Bank of
of $1,524.S6 being the safekeeping charge on bonds held for the
Saint John for the year ending December 31st, 1953, be paid.
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Brigadier W. Kitson was present at the meeting on behalf of the Salvation
Army, requesting that the 1954 grant to this organization be at least $1,250.00.
The proposed amendments to the City Government Act were then discussed~
Alderman Harrigan, chairman of the committee who prepared such amendments adviSing that
this committee are now awaiting comment on same - these proposed amendments having appeared
in the press.--' He added that amendments regarding the advance poll and recount remain to
be prepared, and that the committee pointed out that time is of the essence in this matter
and they would appreciate receiving the comments of those studying the proposed amendments
as soon as possible. It was learned from the Members present that no comments have been
received from Saint John citizens on the proposed amendments, and Alderman vlhitebone ob-
served that it is quite evident that in view of the lack of interest in the matter, that the
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the exception of the recount and advance poll and so far as the committee have gone, it is quite clear and
commendable, asit clears up a lot of misunderstandings in the present Act.
Alderman Harrigan stated that another matter the committee is considering is the setting up
of a fourteenth ward in the City, to take in the Rifle Range and Portland Place, but this will not be
incorporated in the City Government Act amendments.
His Worship stated his only comment was regarding the length of time of office of the Mayor
as compared with the Councillors, as proposed by the amendments. He stated he felt the Mayor's term of
office should be four years at all times to make it uniform with the terms of office for Councillors. The
Committee advised His Worship that they will consider this suggestion.
Alderman lJelyea inquired if the committee had in mind, in making the salary of the
Councillors $2,500.00 a year, making the office of Councillor a full time or only part time job. Alderman
Harrigan replied that today, the Council work is such that Councillors give a great deal of time to their
duties which works out to little more than $1.00 per hour, which is about on a par with the salary of a man
operating a City garbage truck.
Alderman Csmpbell withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the draft of the proposed a'llendments to the City
Government Act be laid on the table until the next regular meeting of the COllD1lon Council and in the meantime,
the committee dealing with such amendments, be authorized to proceed with the drafting of clauses to provide
for recount and advance poll.
Alderman Belyea commented that he is quite satisfied with the present Act and he gives the
same interpretation to it as those who originated the Act.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Alderman Campbell re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
_ !!art//d f( ~t!e RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Harold V. Joyce and
_ftaI7Ci.s.j;},{,sacJ; Francis Cusack, requesting financial aid in order that they may represent the City of Saint John at two out-
I 0 L door speed skating meets in the United States during February, 1954, be received and filed and both Messrs.
_,.?J,6'.~Ls./(afjl7.f Joyce and Cusack be granted the sum of $100.00 for this purpose.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that this request be referred to the Recreation Advisory
Committee for a recommendation.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Secretary of the Fire Hazard
Committee advising of the names of the present members of this Committee, be received and filed and the said
,appointments confirmed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation Committee
advising that City Transit Limited, commencing early in February, will supply ten bus tickets for $1.00, and
that the Committee have informed the company they feel it is unfortunate they did not see their way clear
to supply eleven tickets for $1.00 which would give some consideration to the steady users of the buses, be
received and filed.
Alderman Campbell expressed the opinion that the bus company should be prevailed upon to have
a special ticket rate for commercial houses whose personnel use the buses frequently for business purposes.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that for the year 1954, Daylieht Saving Time be ob-
served in the City of Saint John from midnight, April 24th until midnight, September 25th:
AND FURTHER that the letter from The Railway Association of Canada in this matter, be re-
ceived and filed.
Aldenmen I'lhitebone and Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution, Alderman White bone ex-
plaining that he has fought against Daylight Saving Time since it was introduced, and Alderman Belyea
stating his argument is that it causes children to lose sleep.
A letter from Salter's:~cies ~ read,ad~'tbattl1eyare offering a fire boat for sale for
the reduced price of $35,000.00, this being, the boat which they had previously offered for sale to the
City' of Saint John. Alderman Belyea moved that this firm be advised that the City is not interested in pur-
chasing this boat, but there was no seconder. Alderman Campbell moved that the City endorse the taking
up by this firm of their request with the National Harbours Board that this boat be located in Saint John
Harbour if it is procured, but there was no seconder. Alderman Whitebone commented that he would not go
along with the City receiving this boat free from the National Harbours Board and then having to pay for the
operating and maintenance costs. Alderman Campbell replied that he did not see why the National Harbours
Board could not follow the same procedure regarding the provision of a fire boat in Saint John Harbour as
is followed in Vancouver harbour.
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His Worship advised that the committee to be known as liThe ,Harbour Bridge
Committee" will consist of the following members:- The Mayor, Aldermen Campbell, Teed,
White bone and Belyea.
On motion of Alderma,n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that c'opies of the so-called Pratley
Harbour Bridge plan, along with copies of the Turnbull Harbour Bridge plans, as well as
any plan originally obtained by the former Harbour Commission, relative to a proposed
Harbour Bridge, be obtained as early as possible and a meeting of The Harbour Bridge
Committee be called immediately.
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Alderman Whitebone suggested that Mr. R. Yuill, Port Manager, National
Harbours Board be requested to come in and clear up the matter of the plan held by that
Board regarding a Harbour Bridge.
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Alderman C1l!I1pbell stated that in his opinion, the cost of financing a
harbour bridge is too exorbitant for the Saint'John citizens today, but there are ways to
take care of financing a bridge, for example, the establishment of a bridge authority,
which with the support of Provincial and Federal Departments would float bonds for a bridge
and which would have no affect on the over~all bonded indebtedness of the City of Saint
John. This authority would look ,after payments out of revenue of the bridge, which would
have to be a toll bridge.
Alderman Belyea advised the Council that representatives from West Saint
John who served on the Council received free transportation on the Ferry "Loyalist", and
now with the ferry removed from service, he is faced with a financial burden necessitated
by attendance to City busines,s. Alderman Campbell observed that Alderman Belyea is
entitled to submit an expense account for travelling to the Council. Alderman Belyea
moved that transportation be provided any member of the Common Council from \-Iest Saint
John, but there was no seconder. ,
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Vernon J. Thomas
offering to lllrchase the building located at the Millidgeville Airport and formerly used by
the Maritime Central Airways as an office, be received and filed and Hr. Thomas advised
that the building in question has been othe~vise disposed of.
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the Saint John Amateur Rowing Association.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman
Harbours Board adviSing that the Board requests that Rodney Wharf be
be received and filed and the said Chairman advised that whereas the
citizens of the City of Saint John have been for some time under the impression that when
Rodney Wharf ceased to be used as a ferry terminal that it would be turned over to the
National Harbours Board and that a bridge would be the direct result:
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investigate the possibility of erecting such a bridge and suggest the amount which the
National Harbours Board should pay for the assets of Rodney Wharf, which amount the Council
pledges to use towards the expense of erecting a bridge, should be $1,000,000.00.
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Alderman Campbell stated that in discussing this matter with the chairman of
the former Harbour Commission, he learned that during the negotiations in this connection
it was definitely understood that the day could come when the City would wish to erect a
bridge and terminate the operation of the ferry and the Commission officials indicated
that they would erect a bridge for the City at Federal ~xpense if the ferry would be
terminated sooner, but Alderman Campbell feels that the National Harbours Board feel they
are still under an obligation in this connection to pay for the erection of a bridge.
Rodney Wharf and privileges was not taken into consideration, although the other properties
adjacent to it were taken by the Commission. He noted that the Harbours Board is now
asking the City to give up the assets for nothing.
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Alderman Belyea stated that at the time of disposal of the harbour to the
Federal Goverrunent, the board of Aldermen asked the Federal Government for one million
dollars. for its fisheries rights in the harbour of Saint John, but the Government jocularly
stated they did not want them, and in consequence of that fact they did not take them over
at the time the harbour was taken over; but a few years later the Government did take over
these fisheries rights and have been selling them ever since with the result that the
money from same has gone into the Federal treasury, whereas by right ij. belongs to the
City of Saint John.
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Mayor Patterson stated that definite action should be taken immediately
regarding the harbour bridge by The Harbour Bridge Committee with the proper authorities
in the Federal Government.
Read a let'ter from Mr. H. S. Knight,offering the sum of $100.00 which is the
regular price of lots to civic employees, for the purchase of Lot 6,. Somerset Street on
which he intends to erect a two-family dwelling. A letter from the Town Planning
Commission was also read, recommending that Hr. Knight I S application be granted, and
advising that building sites for 18 additional single and semi-detached homes could be
provided on the east side of Somerset Street Extension. The letter further stated that
even though the cost of providing services to this area would be expensive it is felt
that the assessment received from 18 new homes would make this subdivision a paying
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proposition for the City, eventually. A plan of the area was submitted. The Council noted that in June,
1953 Mr. A. I. Garson and associates, through their solicitor, Mr. M. Gerald Teed, Q. C. had approached the
Common Council with plans for a housing project in this area.
On motion of Aldennan Campbell
Seconded Qy Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above application be laid on the table for a week
and Mr. Garson and associates contacted through their solicitor to ascertain if they are still interested
in their proposed housing project for this area, and if so, that they be requested to attend the next meetin1
of Common Council. '
A letter from the Town Planning Commission was read recommending that the area proposed by
His Excellency Bishop Leverman for his new Roman Catholic Church on Somerset Street Extension be approved
by the COllD1lon Council for this purpose. Mr. p. R. Fowler, Director of the Commission entered the meeting
arid a discussion of the matter of church sites in the area ensued, Mr. Fowler explaining that the buildings
proposed by the Church of England would not interfere'ih any way with the School Board building, but a
piece of land about 30 feet wide between the school and the church would have'to'be'declared as' common land
and' theright":of:"way for the school could be provided with no interference on the part of the church. The
site requested by Bishop Leverman is away from the circle area and has no connection with it. The Church
of England have no objection to the suggested right-of-way but the School Board would like an opportunity
to study it before giving their decision. This matter will have to come back to Council. All the sites
required by these churches have parking areas. Alderman Teed suggested that a common parking lot be set
aside for these churches, but Mr. Fowler advised that the church sites are too'scattered for this sugges-
tion to be feasible.
Alderman Belyea stated he feels that the Council should consider the fact that churches.in
the past have occupied grounds which are tax exempt, which land could have been utilized for building pur-
poses and brought more revenue to the City. Therefore, he believes that the City should only provide
churches with land which'would be adequate for their needs in future.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the request of'His Excellency Bishop A. B. Leverman
that the Common Council reserve a site on Somerset Street Extension on which would be erected a church,
rectory, hall and a parking space on the opposite side of the street, be granted and the land transferred
in this connection for a nominal sum of $1.00, which shall apply to all such transfers for church purposes.
Tenders were opened for the purchase of a lot on Teck Street, there being two bids in this
connection.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by'Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above mentioned bids for the purchase of the
lot on Teck Street be laid on the table until an estimate of the cost of providing services for the whole
of Teck Street, including the' lot in question, is received Qy the Council from the Departments concerned:
AND FURTHER that the Town Planning Commission be requested to provide a plan showing the
proposed lot lay-out for the building lots on Teck Street which would be available through services being
provided on this street.
On motion of Alderman vJhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of PurChasing,
authority be granted to advertise for tenders on about a year's supply of new tires as required by the
various Departments to replace the present expiring contract with the Princess Street Esso Service Station.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as per the'request of the Director of Purchasing,
authority be granted to advertise for'tenders on Water and Sewerage materials for this year's operation,
as per the list submitted, chargeable to this year's appropriation for Stock.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request'of the Director of Purchasing,
authority be granted to purchase 30,000 special Assessment Department window envelopes from J.&A. McMillan
Ltd. at $6.59 per thousand plus taxes which is the lowest of three bids received from six requests for quo-
tations, according to Common Council Order of January 11th last.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Director
of Purchasing, authority be granted for the emergency replacement of the cracked front section of the
heating furnace in No. 5 Fire Station and installation of an air cushion tank to be furnished and installed
by p. Grannan Co. for the sum of $260.00 and chargeable to this year's appropriation for Station Repairs.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Director of
PurChasing, authority be granted for the purchase of one piece of brass wire cloth for the Water and
Sewerage Department water intake screens, 3 feet by 25 feet from the Johnson Wire Works Ltd. at $1.85 per
square foot plus taxes and transportation being the lowest of four quotations received, and being charge-
able to this year's appropriation for Water Maintenance.
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
the Fire Department advising that his Department has been awarded first place in Class B
in the Province in the International Fire Prevention Week competition, and enclosing a
copy of a letter received from the Dominion Fire Commissioner in the matter, be received
and filed.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Works regarding the salary of Mr. Irwin Cameron, be received and referred to the Executive
Director for discussion with the Director of Works and for a recommendation.
The Executive Director advised that he has investigated regarding the parking
of buses on King' street by S.M.T. (Eastern) Limited and has found a Common Council resolution
of April 23rd, 1937, granting this parking privilege, which was to remain in force at the will
and pleasure of the Common Council: this resolution has never been rescinded. Alderman Teed
stated that some action will have to be taken by the Council to relieve the congestion arising
out of the use of this bus parking spot on King Street by the said company. He noted that when
the company first started operations from this site, they did not have many buses and traffic
was not as heavy as at present. These buses can cause a traffic tie-up and hardship in bad
weather. Alderman Teed expressed the opinion that some other set-up should be employed by
the bus company for bus parking, and a city of this size should be provided with a proper bus
terminal. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
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, RESOLVED that S.M.T. (Eastern) Limited be
notified to the effect that effective May 1st, 1954, permission to operate parking of buses
by their company on King Street will be withdrawn and that in the interim, the Council hope
that they will come and discuss with the Council this matter, and that they be advised that
they will have the full co-operation of Council and assistance in locating another site for
the bus terminal.
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Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the abOlle resolution.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded qy Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick
Historical Society Champlain Committee, relaUve to observance of the 350th anniversary of
the discovery of the St. John River by Samuel de Champlain, be received and filed and the said
Society advised that the Common Council endorse their proceeding with the preparation of
plans for such celebrations, and request that their plans be submitted to the Council before
budget matters are considered so that this matter could be included in the budget if such
plans are satisfactory to the Council.
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Mr. Haycox observed that the above mentioned letter from the Society suggested
that the Council appoint a representative to take part in discussions in order that the
Council may be kept completely informed as the plans mature. '
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
/? '. Seconded by Alderman Teed
l7eoo/e.I._ t7/;I.t&d RESOLVED that the Comptroller be authorized to pay
'-.' Mr. George C. Chittick, contractor the sums of $7,271.33 and $2,246.56, being payments due him
as of November and December, 1953, respectively, on his contract for rough grading.
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The letter from the Director of Works in the above regard also referred to the
holdback for 1953 in the amount of $4,916.52 of the said contractor, and his tender dePosit
cheque of $1,694.00. The Executive Director advised that the original contract price of Mr.
Chittick for this work was approximately $16,000.00 but it has been over-expended by about
$33',000.00. Alderman Campbell inquired if any other contractors for the City have put in for
extras for 1953, and the Executive Director replied they have not. He added that Mr. Chittick's
contract is finished for 1953. Alderman Campbell observed that this situation regarding 1953
paving and street work contracts arose from the way in which the tender specifications were
given out by the vJorks Department and it is not the fault of the contractor or the Common
Council. The Council were misled and embarrassed in this connection, which would not have
happened if the figures had been properly prepared for the specifications. The Executive
Director stated that in view of the fact that Mr,. Chittick's 1953 "ork is completed he feels
that Mr. Chittick should be given back the holdback but not the deposit Cheque, and commented
that legally, the City'has a perfect right to retain the holdbacks from the contractors, but
morally it does not.
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there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the matter of the holdback and deposit
cheque relative to the rough grading contract of Mr. George C. Chittick be placed on the agenda
for the next Common Council meeting when all Councillors are present.
Alderman Belyea advised that because of the time element involved, and the
situation that has arisen or situations that may arise, he feels that the matter of financing
legal expenses of the City should be attended to, and therefore he moved that the Council vote
$100,000.00 towards defraying the legal costs of Council involved in the present litigation
regarding the Saint John Motors Limited matter - this to cover any Council Member or the Council
as a whole. There was no seconder to this motion.
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Alderman Campbell commented that such a resolution involves the legal liability of the City
and suggested that it be discussed in legal session. Mayor Patterson ruled Alderman Belyea's motion out of
order.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the County Secretary requesting
that the Common Council nominate the necessary seven valuators for the City of Saint John as required under
Section 34 (1) of the Rates & Taxes Act, be laid on the table until the next Council meeting and each
Member of the Council requested to submit a nominee in this connection. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Mott & Myles, architects,
acknowledging confirmation of instructions from the Joint TO,urist Committee of the Cities of Saint John and
Lancaster to proceed with architectural services incidental to the tourist observation station at the
Reversing Falls Bridge location, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Dr. Stephen Weyman submitting the
name of Dr. J. F. Edgecombe, dentist, 12 Duncraggan Court, for membership on the Saint John Free Public
Library Board of Commissioners, if.and when there is a vacancy on such Board, be received and filed, to be
considered when a vacancy occurs.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director of Mainten-
ance and Supply, authority be granted to purchase a new pump to replace the large pump used on the educt or
for removing sludge from the street catch basins, such equipnent to cost appro:x:i:mately $1,500.00, plus tax,
f.o.b., Montreal.
A letter from the Common Clerk was read relative to Common Council Order of January 11th
last which provided that all reports in relation to requests from and changes within the Departments be
referred direct to him with a cOPlf to the Executive Director henceforth, advising that he does not believe
it was the intention of the Council that matters which are purely of a Departmental nature and Which could
be handled within the Department should be brought to the attention of the Council and public notice under
this Council Order. He requested the instructions of the Council in this connection. Alderman Teed stated
that it was not the intention of the Council in passing the above named resolution to bring all these
details of the Departmental matters to the Council, but it was intended that any requests that normally
would be coming to Council would reach Council immediately and eliminate the delay which was taking place.
Alderman Belyea moved that the above mentioned resolution of January 11th be rescinded, but
there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Common Clerk in this matter be
laid on the table until the next Council meeting when a full Council is present.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
The Common Council were advised that provision that any person or persons who procure
unlicensed animals from the Pound shall be required to license such animals before regaining or taking
possession of these animals already exists in Sections 12 and 14 of the Dog By-law.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Animal Rescue League be advised that the above
matter is provided for in the existing Dog By-law under the Sections named.
Read a first and second time a by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend a Law Entitled, 'A Law
Respecting the Installation and Use of Electric Current in or on Buildings in The City of Saint John III -
this proposed amendment applying to radio and television sets.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
,. ,. -'.' .,'.'. .. , . ' .'...., RESOLVED that Hr. William Turner, who occupies the Turner Farm on
the Turner Road, off the Tucker Park Road, be requested to provide access during winter months over his
property for City of Saint John tax payers, in view of the co-operation of the City in supplying snow
ploughing equipuent for his road.
Mr. George T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldennan Campbell
RESOLVED that the report of the Assistant City Solicitor re-
garding the by-law proposed by the Saint John District Labour Council, C.C.L. relative to fair wages and
hours of labour, be rcceived and filed and the said Labour Council advised that the Common Council have not
the authority to enact such a by-law.
Discussion ensued regarding reports being submitted by the Directors of the various Civic
Departments at too late a time before the Council meeting for the Executive Director to give the matters
concerned the proper consideration. Alderman Teed stated he feels that the Directors mould be advised that
their correspondence for Council meetings should be submitted at least two or three days in advance for this
purpose, and the Council directed that this instruction be placed on Common Council Orders to the Directors.
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. bj()r;, GO, contact the Mooney Construction Company advising them of such letter and inquiring what
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
relative to Constable T. H. Jardine be laid on the table until the next meeting of Council
and referred to the Executive Director for a complete report at the said meeting.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police submitting a proposed amendment to the Traffic By-law, be referred to the Executive
Director and the various Directors concerned for a report at the next Council meeting, and
also to the Sanitation-Police Co-operative committee, if same is set up prior to that date.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from The Christie
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Letters were read from Messrs. W. H. Broderick and Ralph J. Broderick, who
had been served with notices for the vacating by A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited of the
premises occupied by that company in the Market Building, both gentlemen advising that they
were not the proper persons to receive such notices. Alderman Teed stated that the problem
has already been solved because a notice to vacate has been attached to the building men-
tioned above.
Alderman v~itebone withdrew from the meeting, and the Common Council Members
present resolved the meeting into a meeting of the CollD1littee of the Whole in legal session.
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Messrs. G. E. McInerney and N. J. George, Barristers,.and Messrs. George W.
Lawrence, Manager of the local branch of Canada Packers Limited and J. K. Leggatt, Manager
of the Feed and Fertilizer division of the said company, entered the meeting and were heard
relative to their request for a tax concession on the buildings Which they propose leasing
at the Municipal Abattoir, and a new plant which they propose erecting at the site.
Alderman Campbell, on behalf of the CollD1littee of the Whole, advised the
delegation that the City's offer as per the Common Council resolution of April 23rd, 1951,
and as provided for in the 1952 Statutes of the New Brunswick Legislature, still stands,
but that the City would not be prepared to deviate from same.
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Mr. Leggatt advised that he was leaving for Toronto that evening and would
present the proposal to the officials of the firm's head office. The delegation withdre~1
from the meeting, His v!orship advising that the Council will meet with the representatives
of Canada Packers Limited at the next meeting of Council in legal session.
On, motion of Alderman Teed
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a.~ ,'" '~0 ewe, W. H. Broderick and Ralph J. Broderick, relative to A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited and the
II i:/l/j7/:n4/L<vm/-tIJ notices to vacate the Market Building premises occupied by this firm, be received and
__ ' 0/ Cd,. ,lid, referred to the Legal Department for whatever action is necessary.
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Monday, February 8th, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the eighth day of February, A., D. 1954, 'at'7.00,o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea,- Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common
Council held on February 1st last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been
forwarded to the Council Members.
Alderman Campbell advised that at the legal session of last week's Council
meeting, held in Committee of the Whole due to lack of quorum, he and five Council Members
learned of alleged acts of brutality in certain houses of ill-repute in this city, but
due, to,.the lack of a quorum, the CoUncil Members were not able to look into the matter.
The information was subsequently passed to the Executive Director and the Director of
Police, as a result of which, houses in which alleged acts of barbarian treatment occurred
have been investigated and are in the process' of being investigated. Alderman Campbell
asked to be placed on record as stating that such houses at all times will be investigated
until such times as they are no longer in existence because they are not to be tolerated
in this city. His Worship the Mayor endorsed Alderman Campbell's statement.
Messrs. George R. Melvin, John F. Galbraith and Frederick Hodges, represent-
ing the Saint John Trades and Labor Council, entered the meeting. Mr. Melvin advised that
this organization are strongly opposed to the leasing or sale of the Municipal Abattoir
building to Canada Packers Limited, as they feel it is a mistake, for the Municipality to
allow this building and service to pass out of the hands of the citizens of this community.
With reference to possible tax exemption from Saint John City, the Saint John Trades andC
Labor Council wish to go on record at this meeting as being absolutely opposed to any
concessions being given whatsoever to the said company in the event they obtain a lease
of the property in question. A principal reason for this opposition is the fact that if
the company acquire the use of the Abattoir, they would have a complete monopoly of the
meat business in this city and community which would affect not only this city but a good
portion of the farmers in the Province who would be bringing animals to be slaughtered at
the Abattoir. Mr. Melvin stated that his organization hope that when the matter of taxation
of the company is considered, the Common Council will not support any tax concessions for
this concern.
Mr. Galbraith spoke on the matter of transportation service by City Transit
Limited. He stated he understood that the bus company would provide an express bus service
for the port workers if the ferry was removed from service, but this has not been provided.
The Trades and Labor Council ask the Common Council for some guarantee that they will
receive this service which the bus company promised them.
Mr. Hodges spoke on this matter also, stating that the time the port
workers need the express bus service is between 7 and 8 o'clock in the morning and at
5 o'clock at night.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Common Council notify City Tran-
sit Limited that they feel the company has violated the transportation agreement, and demand
that adequate service as the company promised and the additional buses to accomodate the
water front workers, as the company also promised, be placed in operation immediately:
AND FURTHER that the said company be advised that if this is not done"the
Council will be forced to take further appropriate action.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED tr~t notice be sent to the Trans-
portation Committee that it is the desire of the Common Council that they meet immediately
with City Transit Limited, a committee from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council and a'
committee of the Common Council to see that the matter of express bus service and such other
adequate service as may be necessary to properly look after the water front be put into effect
,at once.
Later in the meeting, His Worship appointed the following committee from the
Council in the above matter:- The Mayor, Aldermen Teed and MacCallum.
fhe Executive Director reported that the Chairman of the Recreation Advisory
Committee has recommended that Messrs. Harold V. Joyce and Francis Cusack be granted the
amounts they request in order to participate in the skating meets to be held in the United
States, as these gentlemen are qualified skaters.
On motion of A~derman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay
Messrs. Harold V. Joyce and Francis Cusack the sum of $50.00 each which they requested, in
order that they may represent the City of Saint John at two outdoor speed skating meets in
the United States during February, 1954~
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required by the Rates & Taxes'Act, as follows:-' , '
Alderman Belyea nominated Mr. James Kingston
Mayor Patterson nominated Mr. Howe C01~an
Alderman Whitebone nominated Mr. Herbert L. Jessome
Alderman Teed nominated Mr. Hedly C. Wilson
Alderman MacCallum nominated Mr. Albert A. Vincent
Alderman Campbell nominated Colonel E. J.'Mooney
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On motion of Alderman Capbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above nominees be confirmed as
valuators on the City and County Board of Valuators and that the necessary seventh nomination
to same which will be submitted by Alderman Harriga~ be accepted as the seventh valuator.
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Discussion ensued regarding the matter of the holdback and deposit money on
the 1953 rough grading contract of Mr. George C. Chittick which is being retained by the City,
the, Executive Director advising that this contract is about three-quarters completed. Alderman
Harrigan stated that he strongly opposes the paying back of the above mentioned monies by the
City until the City Engineer is satisfied that the contract is completed satisfactorily. The
Executive Director added that Mr. Chittick ~dll finish his contract work in the spring of, 1954,
the City having s~opped j;his. work'..;~,:":, "Al~e:rmandiarrigan observed that the ten perccent
deposit on the contract price guarantees completion of the contract, and the ten per cent hold-
back guarantees good workmanship on the contract.
Alderman Campbell stated that he is in favour only of returning the holdbacks
to all the City' contractors.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the holdback amounts on each of the
three street construction and paving contracts for 1953 be returned to the contractors con-
cerned and the deposit che~~es in this connection be retained by the City until completion of
the work on such contracts.
The Executive Director advised that the amount of money which would be returned
in holdbacks to the three contractors namely, George Mabee, George C. Chittick and Thomas S.
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Stephen, would be around ~35,OOO.00.
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Question being taken on the motion, Aldermen C~pbell, Be~yea and Whitebone
voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed voting "nay" and His Worship casting the
deciding negative vote, same was declared lost.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the con~ittee to investigate and decide
what would better co-ordinate the. Police and Sanitation Departments in storms and bad weather
be composed of the Executive Director, the Directors of Sanitation and Police and three Members
of the Common Council who will be appointed by His Wo~ship the MaY9r.
In conformity with the above resolution, His Worship appointed Aldermen Campbell
and Teed and himself to the said committee.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Salter's Agencies, advising
that they are offering a fire boat for sale for the reduced price of $35,000.00, this being
the boat which they had previously offered for sale to the City of Saint John, be received and
filed and they be advised tpat the City endorse the taking up by this firm of their request
with the National Harbours Board that this boat be located 'in Saint John Harbour if it is pro-
cured.
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Alderman Campbell commented if the National Harbours Board purchase the above
named fire boat for the City of Saint John, the City will approach the Federal Government for
a subsidy regarding its operation.
The Common Clerk advised that his letter submitted at the last meeting of
Council relative to the resolution of Common Council of January 11th last referred to in the
said letter, had been laid on the table until this meeting.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk's letter be now
taken from the table and filed and the disposition of'aJlcxn-espondence from the City Departments
be left to the discretion of the Common Clerk.
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The Common Clerk was advised by the Council that the above resolution means that
he and his office will decide whetheF correspondence submitted by the Departments is purely
inter-departmental or whether it should be submitted to Council, and if some pertains to purely
inter-departmental matters, it need not be submitted to Council.
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voting "nay".
Question being taken, the above resolution WaS Carried with Alderman Belyea
A letter from the Saint John Board of Trade WaS read,' submitti~ their suggestions
regarding proposed amendments to the City Gov~rnment Act. '
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Mr. F. G. O'Brien, President of the Real Estate Owners Association of Saint John,
Was present at the meeting and referred to the Brief which his organization had presented
to the Common Council on January 4th last with regard to the City Government system. He
stated that when the Board of Trade study groups on the matter bring their reports in,
, he proposes to make his cOllJIllents at that time. Mr. O'Brien advised that his organization
will definitely oppose any other system than the Ward system of city government when the
Bill comes before 'the Legislature. '
Copies of the proposed amendment to the City Government Act to provide for an
advance poll and a recount were distributed to the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, RESOLVED that the various organizations inter-
ested in the proposed amendments to the City Government'Act be advised that the committee
appointed by His Worship the Mayor, namely, Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum and the Common
Clerk to prepare same, will sit in the City Hall on Saturday, February 13th ne:lct, at 2.00
o'clock p.m. to discuss this matter:
AND FURTHER that the proposed amendments submitted to date be laid on the table
for one week.
Alderman MacCallum requested copies of the letter from the Board of Trade referred
to above.
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Alderman Campbell commented that he would like to see a plebiscite provided for,
as suggested by the Real Estate Owners Association in their Brief and he will oppose the
proposed amendments suggested by the City Council committee. He added that he has never
been and never will be in favour of the office of Executive Director in the City of Saint
John and the sooner that office is abolished, the better the business of the city'will be
'conducted; these statements being mgre with no reflection on ohe way tne present Executive
Director fulfills his duties. His Worship the Mayor spoke in support of the plebiscite
proposed by the Real Estate Owners Association.
Copies of the draft of the proposed amendments to the City Court Act were distri-
buted amOng the Council Members. Alderman Harrigan, chairman of the committee appointed
to prepare such amendments, advised that the committee had met on the matter with the
Law Society representatives, the Police Magistrate and the Assistant City Solicitor,
and went into the matter using the Magistrate's Act as reference. The submitted
amendments are those desired by the Law Society and the committee felt it would be better
to h~~e these amendments incorporated into the City Court Act.
Alderman Ca~pbell suggested that these amendments be laid on the table for a
week in order that any interested barristers may peruse same.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the proposed amendments to the City'
Court Act be laid on one wale for Olle week.
Alderman Teed, chairman of the committee appointed to study the requested job
classification and salary adjustment for City Hall employees made by the City Hall
Employees Federal Union No. 486, read a report ~repared by the committee in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the
table for at least one week to allow Common Council Members to study the submitted
report and schedule.
Alderman Teed advised that the committee can submit a recommendation regarding
a time limit for employees to attain maximum wages, when such employees have already reached
minimum rate set out in the submitted schedule by the committee.
Alderman Whitebone, a member of the above named committee, stated that he does
not concur in the committee's report. He does concur as far as the ~age adjustments are
concerned; they were arrived at after several meetings with the representatives of the
Union. He does not agree with the committee on the remarks made in the preamble of the
report, particularly in the fifth and sixth paragraphs, and in the tenth and eleventh
paragraphs. He is in entire disagreement with the committee on tp,at. In his opinion,
the working agreement was open with this Union, and he does not wiSh__anyone to believe
that he, as a labour representative, would express such thoughts as are advanced in the'
report.
On motion of Alderman ~mcCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that the petition submitted by property
owners of Thornborough Street, requesting that this street be included in the paving,
curbing and, sidewalk programme of the City for the year 1954, be received and referred
to the Committee on Budget.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that it be recommended to the Budget
Committee that a sidewalk be installed on the left-hand side of Visart Street, facing
old Newman Brook site which is being filled in.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RES01VED that the letter from the Saint John
Fire Fighters' Association, Local Union No. 771 protesting the fact that their representative
was taken off the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan, and the letter from the
said Board, explaining this occurrence, be received and filed and the Fire Fighters' Associ-
ation apprised of the provisions of the Pension Act~,in this connection.
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Ori motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the telegram from the Canadian
Federation of Mayors and Municipalities inviting the City of Saint John to submit proposed
amendments to the National Housing Act, and the letter from the Town Planning Commission
submitting,: suggestions in this connection, be received and filed and the said suggestions
endorsed by the Common Council and fOTOlarded to the said Federation.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter ,from Mr. Murray L.
Neustadter making application for the rental of the vacant store in the City Market Building,
Charlotte Street, be received and placed with the other applications received in this connection.
Alderman Teed re-entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Chas.?Taylor
offering the sum of $1,200.00 for the purchase of the City-owned property on the Sandy Point
Road formerly used for the Isolation Hospital, be received and filed.
The Common Council noted that on October 19th, 1953 a resolution was adopted
providing that this land be surveyed and laid out for residential purposes.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company offering to purchase a 20-foot strip of land in Lot 10, City of Lancaster,
shown on the submitted plan, be received and filed and the City of Saint John offer to sell
this land to the said company for $5,000.00
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority be granted His Worship the
Mayor and the Common Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Saint John the lease from the
Canadian National Rail,mys of a strip of land to provide access over Railways ol~ed lands at
the foot of the Viaduct baby carriage ramp to Paradise Row, the leasing by the City of such
land having been authorized by Common Council resolution of December 14th, 1953.
Letters from Messrs. W. R. Lawlor ana D. E. Fitzpatrick were read, advising
that both gentlemen are still opposed to the closing of the portion of Peel Street. A letter
from the Catholic Community Club was read, stating that if the Council grant them this property
in accordance with their original request, they will in turn agree to reserve a right-of-way
on each side of the proposed building on this land.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the request of the Catholic Com-
munity Club for the above named property be granted, subject to the protection of right-of-
way facilities on each side to the satisfaction of Messrs. W. R. Lawlor and D. E. Fitzpatrick,
and that the said Club be sold this property at the assessed value of $750.00 plus cost of
advertising of the portion of Peel Street to be closed.
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The Common Clerk reminded the Council that under a previous resolution,
Investors Limited allege prior right to purchase this land.
Un motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded Ly Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the reqB,est of'Messrs. Teed,
Palmer, O'Connell & Hanington, solicitors for Simpsons-Sears Limited the option to that
company incorporate an amended description in an amended Option Agreement dated January 31st,
1954 in this connection, and that authority be granted to His Worship the Mayor and the Common
Clerk to execute such Agreement on behalf of tile C~cy of Saint Jonn.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that ~lessrs. H. O. McInerney, Q.C.,
and J. Firth Brittain be reappointed as members of the Power Commission of the City of Saint
John for a further term of three years, from February 15th, 1954.
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Read a third time a by-law entitled, "A, Law to Amend a Law Entitled' A Law
Respecting the Installation and Use of Electric Current in or on Buildings in The City of
Saint John'" - this proposed amendment applying to radio and television sets.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, " A Law
to Amend a Law Entitled 'A Law Respecting the Installation and Use of Electrical Current
in or on Buildings in The City of Saint John''', be passed and ordained and the Common
Seal affixed thereto:
AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the imme-
diate preservation of the public health, public safety and public peace, the same shall
go into effect and operation as of this date.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the petition from a number of
residents of Portland Place requesting that the area outlined in the petition be reserved
as a natural playground for all children in the area of the streets named, be received and
referred to the Recreation Advisory Committee and the Town Planning Commission for a recom-
mendation to Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
. RESOLVED that the following accounts
by the Department of Industry and Development, Fredericton, be paid, namely:-
submitted
November 9th, 1953 account - $49,589.94
December 16th, 1953 account- 13,175.00
January 11th, 1954 account - 2,253.87
TOTAL ~65,0l9.q7
-this being the share of the City of Saint Joan of Expenditures in excess of
the maximum $50,000.00 limit provided for in clause (3) (b) of the No. 2 Federal Provincial
Agreement regarding the additional 200 housing units at the Rifle Range, and interest at
Corporation's rate of 4% calculated on a daily basis.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that authority be granted for the City
of Saint John to insert a full-page advertisement at a cost of $25.00 in the publication
of the University of New Brunswick Law Journal for the aCademic year 1953-54.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that authority be granted to Mr. Harold
E. Kane to represent tlie City of Saint John__in the interests of the Port of Saint John, at
the meeting of the Canadian Port Committee which will be held in Toronto on February, ;L8th:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Port Committee of the Saint John Board
of Trade in this connection be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from The Canadian Red
Cross Society requesting that the annual campaign of the organization in this city on
March 1st be officially introduced by a procl~tion by His Worship the Mayor, published in
the local press, be received and filed and the City of Saint John insert the proclamation
of the Mayor in this connection once in the press.
On motion of Alderman Ca~pbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police submitting copy of a letter received by him from Mr. J. T. Turnbull, District
Highway Engineer, Department of Public ,Iorks, Province of New Brunswick in which Mr. Turn-
bull 'makes 'certain suggestions regarding the condition of the Reserved Streed used in the
Rothesay-Thorne Avenues traffic round-about, be received and referred to the Executive
Director and the Director of Works, and the said Directors authorized to proceed if such
suggestions are acceptable.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from l:li:; James Gorlick
protesting the use of the traffic round-about system at Rothesay and Thorne Avenues, be re-
ceived and placed with other letters received on the'same matter, until such time as the:
Council reviews the entire situation.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that -che January report of the Building
Inspector be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Members of the
Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Street Lighting
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the street lighting on Wright Street, be received and filed and authority be granted to
install these lights as outlined in the said letter.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named report from the
Street Lighting Committee be received and filed.
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Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared
carried with Aldermen Whitebone, Campbell, Harrigan and MacCallum voting "yea" and
Aldermen Teed and Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded'by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the matter of improved street
lighting by means of larger or an increased number of street lights on Princess Street,
between Charlotte and Germain Streets, be referred to the Street Lighting Committee for
a report.
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Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Campbell, Belyea, and Teed voting "yea", and Aldermen Harrigan, Whitebone and HacCallum
voting "nay" and His Worship casting the deciding affirmative vote.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
.' RESOLVED tHat as per the request of the Direc-
tor of Purchasing, confirmation De granted for emergency repairs to loose brickwork on the
Market Building performed by Mr. 'Albert A. Vincent for the sum of $177.75 according to orders
of the Market Director.
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'On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Executive Director, the salary of Mr. Irwin Cameron of the Works Department be increased
from $3,000.00 to $3,300.00, effective January 1st, 1954.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of the Fire Department advising that Mr. George C. M. Farren was re-elected Captain and Mr.
H. C. Purdy re-elected Lieutenant of No.1 Salvage Corps and Fire Police, and that Mr.
Harold Priddl~ was re-elected Captain and Mr. G. Gray Harrison was re-elected Lieutenant
of No.2 Salvage Corps and Fire Police, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the
Fire Departmeno relative 00 ohe request of the Saint John Fire Fighters' Association,
Local 771, that the members of the Fire Alarm Department receive the 56-hour week, be
received and referred to the Committee on Budget.
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Read a letter from the Director of Maintenance and Supply relative to the
3-ton G. M. C. truck which caught fire. Alderman C~pben stated that he is not satisfied
with the adjusting of insurance on City vehicles in such cases. He felt that either the
City has the wrong insurance company (if they will not underwrite the City to the proper
adjustment costs) or the insurance 'company has the wrong adjusters. Alderman MacCallum
suggested that the whole insurance set-up be reviewed by the Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, , RESOLVED that the City be instructed not to accept
the figures of the insurance adjuster regarding the matter of the 3-ton G.'uM. C. truck
which caught fire, referred to in the letter from the Director of Maintenance and Supply.
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Secor4ed by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that tenders be called for the replace-
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On motion of Alderman Harriga~
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Police advising that the Rockwood Court Improvement Association have requested a coasting
section in the Rockwood Court area, and that the Traffic Inspector finds that a closing off
of this particular section is quite feasible, be received and filed and the request of the
Association complied with.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police advising that Miss 11aureen T. McCarthy was engaged as of February 1st, 1954 as
secretary to the Director of Police, at a salary of $2,194.00 per annum, be received and
filed and confirmation granted of such action.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed,: '
RESOLVED that some safe-guard be placed in front
of the old Lane property on Wright Street, now owned py Mr. F. B. Zinck, immediately for
the protection of the public, regardless of whether it is the liability of the owner or
the City to provide same, provided such action is approved by the Legal Department:
AND FURTHER that if the owner of the above named property can be forced to
provide such safe-guard, that such be done.
Messrs. G. E. McInerney and N. J. George, Barristers, and Messrs. George
W. Lawrence, Manager, local branch of Canada Packers Limited, J. K. Leggatt and A. G.
Hubley, entered the meeting and considerable discussion ensued regarding the proposal of the company
to lease the Municipal Abattoir and erect a new plant on the land adjacent to the Abattoir
property, Mr. McInerney advising that over a period of thirty years, the company proposes
to payoff the bonded indebtedness as it exists on the Abattoir, retiring all debentures,
and interest and at the end of that time they give it back to the Municipality in as good
condition as the building=and equipment was at the time of commencement of the lease.
During the time of leasing, the company would carry out day to day maintenance which would
be necessary on the Abattoir. He stated that th~ company is asking the City of Saint John
for tax concessions on the plant which they are going to build, and will guarantee will be
erected.
Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting.
Mr. McInerney advised that his principals are very reluctant to enter into
an.;agreement based on the 1952 legislation obtained in this connection. Alderman Campbell
pointed out that this legislation was sought ,nth the understanding that the firm would
establish a plant here. The City feels that the company is committed to establish the indus-
try for which the City and company negotiated in 1951, and that the company should pay on
a pro rata basis on the new building. He commented that at the moment there is nothing
to indicate that the company ,nll estaplish the larger processing plant which they pre-
viously proposed, and the proposal is the same as in 1951 with the exception that it includes
the smaller building proposed to be erected as Canada Packers Limited will not need a larger
building due to the leasing of the Abattoir.
Alderman Teed suggested that the company review their thinking on this pro-
posal regarding tax concessions and consider the feelings of the Common Council, as such
concessions would be highly unpopular during the next few years even though in the long run
it might be to the advantage of the citizens as a whole. Alderman Teed stat~d that free
taxation for any period would not be supported by him personally for any concern. He added
that he understood from the Municipal Oouncil that Canada Packers is going to proceed with
the project regardless of tax exemptions.
Alderman Campbell stated he desired it understood that the Council is not
trying to drive an industr-f from the city; the Council has negotiated in good faith with
this firm at all times.
,On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a committee of Council be appointed
q, His Worship the Mayor to further negotiate with Canada Packers Limited and to report to
Council in this matter. '
His Worship appointed the following committee in the above regard:-
Aldermen Campbell and Teed and the Mayor.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John pay one-
half the salary of Constable T. H. Jardine of the Police Department, who is a patient in
the East Saint John Sanitorium, for the period January 1st to June 1st, 1954 providing
the Saint John Policemen's Federal Protective Association, No. 61 will pay the balance for
the said period:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Police in this connection
be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Works relative to Mr. Frank McKinney and lumber on (City-owned property, be received and
the matter referred to the City Solicitor with power to act.
It was decided that the next meeting of Council l;ill be held on Monday,
February 15th at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
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Seconded by Alderman .Thitebone
RESOLVED that minutes of the Common Council meeting
of February 8th last be confirmed, copies of same having been forwarded' to the Council Members.
Messrs. .G. Earle' Logan,.' Chairman, 'tawrence T.' Allen, Vice-Chairman..of the Board
, of Commissioners of the Free Public Library, and R. R. B. Murray, Librarian of the Library,
entered the meeting at this time and were heard with respect to the budget of $50,000.00
requested for 1954 for the Library. Mr. Logan stated that this amount will be needed to operate
the Library, bring the salaries of its employees to amounts commensurate with what they should
be (he referred to the fact that Library employees' salaries are not in line' with other Civic
employees), and to obtain trained help regarding cataloguing. The Board ask that the Common
Council consider the submitted budget favourably and also the previous pension request, and
grant the requested amount. The delegat.ion wi'Cndrew a'C 'CHis 'Gime.
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solicitors for Simpsons-Sears Limited, entered the meeting at this time and the matter of the
re-zoning in LansdoWne Ward was considered. The Common Clerk advised that no objections have
been received at his office in' connection with such proposed re-zoning, and therefore there is
nothing to prohibit the Common 'Council from fol~owing the necessary procedure for same.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the re-zoning of the area in Lans-
downe Ward - in accordance with the Saint John Zoning By-law - from residential and park to
business under sections'p(B), 16(L) and 11(G) of the said By-law, and as advertised on December
14th, 1953 and February 9th, 1954 in the Evening Times-Globe, is hereby approved by the Common
Council. '
The above resolution was adopted with no dissenting votes, and Mr. Palmer left
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Read a letter from Mr. M. Gerald Teed, Q. C. advising that with regard to the
matter of a housing project in the Somerset Street Extension area, he is unable to make any
definite proposal on behalf of his client, Mr. A. T. Garson, but he would suggest, that unless
a major development is proposed, action should be taken to safeguard the planned double ,ndth
of Somerset Street north of Wellesley Street.
On motion of Alderman .Thitebone
. Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Lot 6, Somerset Street be sold to Mr.
H. S. Knight for the sum of $100.00, this being the regular price of lots to civic employees,
subject to the approval of the Town Planning Commission.
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Mr. Haycox obtained from the Works Department a figure of $58,780.97 which is
the estimated cost of installing water and sewerage facilities and back-fill for the whole
development of Somerset Street Extension.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of developing Somerset
Street Extension for private housing development be referred to the Committee on Budget.
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Alderman MacCallum stated that he does not dis?pprove of giving these lots to
C1V1C employees for a nominal sum, but he does'not feel it to be good business to allow civic
employees to have preference over any other prospective purchasers for lots; if it is done in
one case, it should be done in favour of all citizens in the city. He stated that he intends
to make a resolution on this matter in future. Alderman Whitebone agreed with Alderman ~wcCallum's
view, and commented that some years ago, the Common Council of that time adopted a policy for
disregarding the assessed value of lots and selling them at a lower figure in order to encourage
bUilding, rather than have the lots lie idle. He stated he does not believe that any preference
should be given to City employees just because they are such employees; he:-feels"that:'cohsidera-
tion should be given to everybody who wants to build a home for himself. Alderman MacCallum
commented that if that policy had been adhered to, there wopld not have been so many' people
moving outside the City limits.
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Mr. P. R. Fowler, Director of the Town' Planning Commission that there is only one lot on Teck
Street which can be opened up for building purposes. Mr. Hanson also advised that it is estimated
that the cost to install water and sewerage to the lot previously leased to the Newman Brook
Quoit Club would be $765.00 and to gravel and grade the street to the lot in question is estimated
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the lot on teck Street be laid on th~ table and Messrs. D. V. Greenlaw and Gregory J. Brown
be advised that th~re will be lots available on Somerset Street for purchase if they ,~sh to
do so, as this street is to ,be opened for building purposes.
It was noted that no correspondence has been received relative to the pro-
posed amendments to the City Court Act.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Mac9allftm
RESOLVED that a Bill be prepared for presenta-
tion~t the forthcoming session of the New Brunswick Legislature, based on the amendments,
to th~City Court Act as proposed by the committee appointed to submit such amendments.
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Read report, dated February 15th, 1954, of the committee appointed to pre-
pare amendments to the City Government Act - such report being based on the second draft of
the amendments already submitted to Council in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the amendments to the City
Government Act as proposed by the committee be adopted and a Bill be prepare~, to be pre-
sented at the forthcoming session of the New Brunswick Legislature.
On the question, Alderman Campbell acknowledged that the committee have done
good work with respect to what they think should be the amendments, but he noted it is only
the opinion of the committee and those who'worked ~ith them, and it might not be for the good
of the public at large. He stated that he must vote against any change whatsoever in the
present form of City government 'until such time as by plebiscite the general public have
given an expression of opinion regarding the form of government they desire at City Hall;
until that time, the Council have no other alternative but to carryon as at present. If
the Council is to be guided by public opinion, they should not have the plebiscite until
October which would permit the incoming Council to carry out the plebiscite ,~shes.
Alderman Belyea referred to the proposed amendment dealing with salary for
the Mayor and other Council Members, stating that he feels that there is nothing in the Act
which says that the Council Members must give full service to their position on the Council
which leaves them free to perform other work and he feels that the present emolument to
Council Members is sufficient.
Alderman Belyea moved that this matter be received and filed, but there
was no seconder. Alderman Harrigan, committee Chairman, called attention to the fact that
there was no dissenting vote to the resolution adopted at the meeting held February 13th
last with interested groups on the proposed amendments.
Alderman Whitebone noted that the committee is endeavouring to make amend-
ments to the City Government Act to bring it in line with present day conditions. He stated
he feels that this committee was selected ,~th extreme care and he wishes to compliment them
on their work, and although he does not agree with some of their views, he is prepared to
support the amendments in their presentation to the Legislature. Alderman Wnitebone commented
tnat if any group or groups of citizens wish to oppose such amendments they have every right
to do so before the Municipalities Committee in Fredericton. As to increases for the Mayor
and Council Members, he stated that he does not approve of them because previously when such
a proposal was presented he did not feel it was good for the Council to accept increases in
salary after accepting office, but the present proposal will not go into effect until after
a new Council takes office, so for that reason he does not oppose this amendment.
Alderman Belyea made r~ference to the fact that he had proposed that pro-
vision be made in the City Government Act that in the event of the death of an elected Council
Member,dhe candidate receiving the next lm;est number of votes below the Council Member who
received the lowest poll, be automatically placed on the Council, but that the committee had
not agreed that this would be feasible. '
His Worship the Mayor stated that after much consideration of the matter,
he does not favour any change in the present City Government Act at the moment.
Alderman Belyea stated t.linc he oelieves coot the motion as brought forward
by the c~mmittee proposing that the submitted amendments to the City Government A~t be adopted,
isan~under-~nded~motion to dispose of the services of the present Executive Director.
Alderman Whitebone expressed the ';iew that Alderman Belyea's remark was
entirely uncalled for and that he was out of order in making sllJlle. The members of the commit-
tee concerned stated that they had no such thoughts in mind as suggested by Alderman Belyea
in presenting the proposed amendments to the Act.
Alderman Harrigan, with the consent of Alderman MacCallum, withdrew his
previous motion relative to adoption of the amendments in question.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the suggested classifications and
salary schedules submitted by the committee of Common Council which was appointed to study
the job classification and salary adjustment for City Hall employees requested by the City Hall
Employees federal Union No. 486, be approved by the Common Council, effective January 1st, 1954,
subject to further negotiation between the two parties.
Alderman Belyea moved in amendment that the requests made by the ab9v~ named
Union be granted, but there was no seconder.
,Alderman Whitebone observed that there may be one or two discrepancies regarding
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on. Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting.
Question being taken, the above motion was carried.
Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from City Transit Limited
advising that notification has been received from the Amalgamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees of America that unless existing differences are settled between the
company and its employees, the employees will take strike action on Friday, February 19th.next
at 5.30 o'clock a.m., be received and filed.
Alderman Whitebone noted that although the conciliation board in the above matter
last year granted the company's employees an increase of five cents per hour, which the company
stated they were not in a position to pay financially which resulted in the increase in bus
fares with the understanding that the company's employees would receive their wage increases, such
increases'have never been,paid to them, and that is their reason for threatening to take strike
action.
Read a letter from City Transit Limited, dated February 10th last, in reply
to Common Council resolutions of February 8th relative to transportation matters. The Mayor
advised that representatives of the Common Council, Saint John Trades and Labor Council, City
Transit Limited and the Transportation Committee had met on Friday, February 12th regarding the
transportation question and the Labor Council asked that express bus service be instituted to
permit'the dock workers to reach their work on time. The meeting adjourned ~rlth the understanding
that the representatives of City Transit Limited would take the matter up with the Labor Council,
but as yet there has been no reply. His Worship stated that he understood that the company was
to give reply to the Labor Council in this connection.
Alderman Whitebone commented that the Common Council have a copy of the promises
regarding transportation made by this company and of the franchise agreement, and certainly defin-
ite.,prcmises, or what the Council consider were such, were made by the company for adequate
transportation service to the citizens in general and that additional buses, c'ould be provided if
the ferry service across the harbour ceased. Alderman Whitebone advised that the Trades and Labor
representatives left the above mentioned meeting because, as he understands it, the company under-
tooK to put their drivers, who are members of a Union which is affiliated with the Trades and Labor,
on the stand to give evidence which is not the way the Labor Council feel is a proper method to
conduct a meeting.
Alderman Belyea, referring to the possibility of public ownership of this
transportation system, pointed out that the public would have to p~y for same, and if they
should desire more buses, they would have to pay a higher fare. He stated that he feels that the
increased fares of City Transit Limited have taken care of shortage in operating costs, and that
he would not want to see this company which has a large number of employees, go out of business.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from City Transit Limited,
relative to transportation' service,'be received and filed. :'
A letterfrom'the Transportation Committee, enclosing a letter from City Transit
Limited, relative to pedestrians walking on the Viaduct, was read. Mr. Walsh advised that a sidewalk
is to be installed on'the Viaduct, but' plans for same were not completed in 1953.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the problem of pedestrians walking
on the Viaduct be referred to the Traffic Committee ,for a recommendation, and the letter from the
Transportation Committee be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum'
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee relative to the suggestion of the Street Lighting Committee that a bus-stop be
instituted at Pole 27 in the vicinity of the main entrance of King Edward School rather than
increase the number of~street lights on this section of Wentworth Street, advising that the
Committee after investigation is of the opinion that no 'change shoUld-:be made from the present
bus-stop to the suggested bus-stop on the said street, be received and filed.
Letters from Messrs. Daniel P. Mackin, 37 Rothesay Avenue, and Ernest S. Floyd,
Rothesay Avenue, outlining their objections to the use of the traffic round-about in the Thorne
Avenue area, were read.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum:. ,
Yiree.tof' lo/;ee. RESOLVED that we IJirec"or of Police and the
-r- ~p' /7 '~Traffic Committee be asked to forward to the Common Council a report of the accidents to date
I rdrrle_L. omml vi/E'e which have occurred through the use of traffic round-about in the Rothesay-Thorne Avenues area
Ilecid e/7 t S compared ~rl th accidents in this area which occurred during the same period of time the previous
frafl-l'/tJ.___roul7d.- year, and that such Director and Committee be asked also if it is still their opinion that this
c1LJtJUt traffic round-about is desirable:
:J)alJiel_? /Jfac,j'117 AND FURTHER that the above mentioned letters from Messrs. Daniel P. Mackin and
"f';'Ile.sr J1 Floyd Ernest S. Floyd be received and filed.
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and Mr. McIne~ney spoke, stating that he,~nd,Mr. George were attending regarding the Saint John Motors
Limited injunction matter which is before the Courts at the present time. He stated that the case
comes up on Thursday next before Chief Justice C. D. Richards and at that time a motion will be made
to add the City of Saint John as a defendant, and there are other motions to come up also at that time.
To advise regarding this is one of the purposes of Mr. George and himself being present at this
meeting of Council, Mr. HcInerney stated. He continued that he and Mr. George have been acting since
September last, when this matter first started and as a result of proceeding in this matter they have
incurred e:x:penses and naturally they do not feel these should continue on the present basis. As it
is necessary that Hr. McIn~rney will be away between this meeting and Thursday, he felt now would be a
good time to present to the City the account of himself and Mr. George in this matter, in the amount of
$7,500.00 each, against the City of Saint John, 'Mr. HcInerney at this point presented such accounts to
the Common Council.
The Common Clerk observed that there is nothing on the records of the Council employing
either Mr. McInerney or Mr. George to represent the City. He commented that neither of these gentlemen
had advised him that they wished to appear before the CounCil, and he had hot been apprised in any way
of this matter. .
Alderman Campbell moved that Hessrs. G. E. McInerney and N. J. George, Barristers, continue
to represent the interests of the City of Saint John in the injunction matter relative to the proposed
purchase of the Saint John Hotors Limited property, and that their accounts as submitted be paid, but
there was no seconder. '
Alderman Harrigan stated that in his opinion, Messrs. McInerney and George do not repre-
sent the City of Saint John, but they represent three Members of the Common'Council in this matter. If
the submitted bill is passed, the solicitors for other parties at this Council table could come in and
present their bills also. He felt that consideration should be given the problem before any question is
taken on the motion.
Alderman MacCallum stated he did not feel that this matter should have come up before the
Council without proper notice to the Common Clerk. He noted that a full Common Council was not present
at the meeting.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the matter be laid on the table.
Hoved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Hessrs. G. E. McInerney and N. J. George,
Barristers, continue to represent the interests of the City of Saint John in the matter of Andrew E.
Bruce, Douglas "1. Golding and Charles Y. Swanton, Plaintiffs and the City of Saint John, Defendant::
AND FURTHER that the accounts submitted by Hessrs. McInerney and George be paid.
Alderman Belyea noted that this amendment to the motion would include any further expenses
of these solicitors in the matter, even if they should have to go to the Supreme Court, and he desired
that this be understood. Mr. McInerney acceded to this.
Alderman l1acCallum commented that if the amendment to the motion passes, the Council
will be subject to another injunction~
The City Solic~tor agreed that such an injunction will be very likely, and p9inted out
that Messrs. HcInerney and George are not representing the City of Saint:,J6hn in the present injunction
matter, but are representing several Members of the Council.
His Worship inquired of Mr. McInerney if the reason he and Mr. George are appearing
today before the Council in this connection is due to the possibility that the City of Saint John
may be joined as a Defendant in the injunction through the motion to be presented at Fredericton on
Thursday.' Mr. McInerney replied in the affirmative.
Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum withdrew from the meeting at this time, with the
result that there was no quorum of Council, and the meeting adjourned.
After a brief period, the meeting reconvened in order that the balance of the items listed
on the agenda could be disposed,of.
Alderman Belyea asked the Mayor for a ruling on the amendment to the motion which was duly
moved and seconded, and in order to defeat which two Members of the Council withdrew from the meeting in
order that a vote on the amendment to the motion could not be taken. He asked for a ruling as to
whether the question should be put in view of the fact that Aldermen MacCallum'and Harrigan withdrew
from the meeting after the amendment to the motion was moved and seconded.
Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum advised that they would withdraw from the meeting if the
question were put to the amendment to the motion in question.
His Worship commenced to give a ruling in this connection, and Aldermen Harrigan and
MacCallum arose and left the Council Chamber, followed by Aldermen Campbell and Whitebone as there was
no quorum.
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At a Common Council, 'held at 'the ,City Hall,'intthe City of Saint John, on
Friday, the nineteenth day of February A. D., 1954, at 2.00 o'clock p.m.
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Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
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Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, Teed and Whitebone
Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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Copies of the minutes of the meeting of Common Council'held on-February 15th
last ~ere distributed to the Council Members.
Read letters from Mr. Harold E. Kane and the Port Committee of the Saint John
Board of Trade, advising;'of the inability of Mr. Kane to attend the meeting'of the Canadian
Port Committee which ,/as held in Toronto on February 18th. His Worship stated that Mr. F. S.
Mealey of the Board of Trade has'attended the said meeting and the matter of costs in this
connection will be taken up later ~ith the Co~~on Council.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above mentioned letters be received
and filed.
On ~oiion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Ne~ Brunswick
Society of X-Ray Technicians, requesting that the City of Saint John assist in providing a
luncheon during the National Convention of the Canadian Society of Radiological Technicians
which will be held in Saint John in September, be received anQ referred eO the Committee on
Budget.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the City of London,
Ontario, submitting a further resolution relative to the railway grade-crossing problem, be
received and filed and the said resolution endorsed.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Disaster
Services Committee, 'Saint John County, of the Canadian Red Cross Society, advising of the
assistance and c9-operation received by them from the Police Department of the City of Saint
John in recent storms, be received and filed.
Alderman Campbell asked the Executive Director to have the Director of Sani-
tation alleviate as far as possible the situation regarding snow removal which exists at
Crescent Valley. He cODUnented that the conditiomof both sidewalks and streets in this area
is a matter of serious concern to the residents: -
Alderman MacCallum entered the meeting.
Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission, now recommending the sale
of part of Lot 27F to Mr; Raymond Doyle, and also the sale of Lot 25F to Mr. Doyle, these
lots being on Wellesley Avenue and on the southeastern corner 'of Somerset Street and Wellesley
Avenue, respectively. The letter stated that part of Lot 25F has already been used for
street widening purposes and the remainder would be of no value to the City.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
'Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. Raymond Doyle be offered Lot 25F,
for the assessed value of same, this lot being on the southeastern corner of Somerset Street
and Wellesley Avenue.
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Read a letter from Messrs. D. E. Fitzpatrick and W. R.'Lawlor, stating that
as the decision of Common Council to sell that portion of Peel Street between Carleton and
Sewell Streets would seriously affect them, they having property on this street, they are
submitting an offer to buy this property at the assessed valuation plus cost of advertising,
subject to the City deeding a right-of-way of five feet to Mr. Lawlor.
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A"letter from Messrs. Carter & Carter, solicitors for Investors Limited, was
read advising that their'client must insist upon the City carrying out its contract of sale
of the Peel Street property in question to the said firm, and that without prejudice to its
legal position, the firm is prepared to consider requests from Messrs. Lawlor and Fitzpatrick
with regard to granting them .certain right-of-way facilities on either side of the property
in question.
The Common Clerk stated enae he has no recollection of receiving any reply
from Investors 'Limited to the offer of sale contained in the Common Council resolution of
October 6th, 1952 and this firm did not come to City Hall to discuss the problem with Messrs.
Lawlor and Fitzpatrick, as had been requested in a letter to the firm dated October 31st,
1952. Alderman Campbell commented that if this land is sold to Messrs. Lawlor and Fitzpatrick,
. the City will not be increasing its assessed values, but if the Catholic Community Club is
allowed to erect a building to the value of $25,000.00 on same, this will mean additional
assessed value. He added that be believes that a committee from the Club is planning to
Illeet with Messrs. Fitzpatrick a~d Lawlor on the matter of the rights-of-way.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until
the next meeting of Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from His Excellency Bishop A.
B. Leverman, thanking the Common Council for granting his req'1est for a site on Somerset Street
Extension for the purposes of erecting church buildings and creating a parking space, and for grant-
ing same for the sum of $1.00, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Pacific Railway
Company advising that the price asked by the City of Saint John for a 20-foot strip of land in Lot 10,
City of Lancaster, n~ving an area of 0.729 acres is too high, be received and filed and the said company
advised that the Common Council would be open to a reasonable counter offer, but that the Council would
not consider their offer of $855.00 per acre.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Harold O'BTien offering
the sum of $500.00" for the purchase of 3 acres of land on the site of the old convalescent hospital,
situated at the head of Howe Lake on Sandy Point Road, on which he proposes to build a home, be received
and filed and Mr. O'Brien advised that the City is considering setting up a,subdivision in this area
and that when this is accomplished the City will be pleased to consider his application for a lot at
that time.
Letters were read from the following gentlemen, making application for the purchase of
land on Somerset Street Extension:- Messrs. Francis L. Cole for Lot 11; Gerald G. Gallagher, for Lot7;
Bert Tyler; and Henry DeRoche, for lots 1 and 2. Letters received previously from Messrs. Stanley
Chesworth, Edward J. Boone and I. J. Davis to purchase land on the said street, were reviewed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above named applications be retained in a
special file and priority given to these applicants as soon as the housing subdivision is open for lots
on Somerset Street Extension.
Mr. D. V. Greenlaw was present; a1:o '"he meel.oing relat.ive to the Teck Street lot, and stated
that he sold his land to Simpsons-Sears Limited with the understanding that the City would reserve a lot
for him to which he could move his house - Mr. P; R. Fowler of the Town Planning CollD1lission assuring him
that a lot would be reserved for him. Mr. David Lunney advised him that no lots "Tere available on
Somerset Street, but that there was one on Teck Street, which Mr. Greenlaw felt would be the best for
moving his house, and he proceeded to make his offer of purchase for such lot to the Common Council. He
then found that because another bid had been made for this lot, it would be offered for sale by tender.
Mr. Greenlaw commented that if he is sold the Teck Street lot and can move his house
to same, the City will collect taxes on the building immediately, whereas, if Mr. Gregory J. Brown were
sold the lot and erected a house, the City would not receive taxes on the building for two years, Mr.
Greenlaw stated 1:ona1:o he now offers $600.00 for the purchase of this lot, providing the water sewerage
is installed by the City. The Executive Director reminded the Council that the cost of providing water
and sewerage would be about $700.00.
On motiop of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. D. V. Greenlaw to purchase the
lot on Teck Street for the sum of $600.00, which lot was recently advertised for sale by tender, be
accepted - the water and sewerage facilities to be installed at the expense of the City of Saint John
and to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Common Council Members, approving of such work and the method of payment of same.
Mr. Greenlaw withdrew from the meeting at this time.
Read a letter from Mr. George Mabee of the Mabee Construction Co., requesting that the
City of Saint John return his holdback on the 1953 curbing contract.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mr. George Mabee be accorded the same
consideration regarding return of holdbacks as that given the other two contractors.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the hold back amounts on the 1953 contracw for
the City of Saint John street construction work be returned to the following:- Mr. George Mabee of
Mabee Construction Co., Mr. George C. Chittick and Mr. Thomas S. Stephen of Stephen Construction Co.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen Campbell,
Belyea and d-Ihitebone voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and MacCallum voting "nay" and His ,Iorship
the Mayor casting the deciding affirmative vote.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
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necessary application of space form relative to the forthcoming Canadian International Trade
Fair and to forward the sum of $150.00, being the required deposit of twenty-five per cent
of total rental cost of a booth.
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RESOLVED that the proposed amendments to the
City Government Act, submitted to Common CoUncil by the committee appointed to prepare same,
be now incorporated in a Bill to be dr~wn and presented at the present session of the New
Brunswick Legislature, and the report of the committee received and adopted.
Alderman Campbell stated he wished to go on record as being opposed to the
proposed amendments because of reasons given by him at previous Council meetings. He feels
that the CoUncil should have a plebiscite before taking any action.
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Question being taken, the above motion was carried with Aldermen Harrigan,
MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone voting "yea" and His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Belyea and
Campbell voting "nay".
Mr. A. C. Burk, Comptroller, entered the meeting, and a discussion ensued
regarding the practice of payments of premiums on the Insurance Schedule with amounts being
recoverable from the l1unicipality, and the Exhibition Association. Mr. Burk adVised that:
this is under the joint charge account of which the City of Saint John pays seventy-five per
cent, and there is nothing in this total amount which would have to be charged directly to
Parishes.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED' that authority be granted to pay the firm
of J. M. & C. W. Hope Grant the sum of $25,802.86 being the amounts of premiums on the Insur-
ance Schedule during the year ended January lst,'1954 and for the year from January 1st, 1954
to January 1st, 1955, the City's portion of the above named amount being $9,~94.49 and the
balance being recoverable from the Municipality of the City and County of Saint John, the
Exhibition Association, and the Housing Commission.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that
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as paid to the Insurance Brokerage
On motion of Alderman Teed"
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
-- RESOLVED that the January report of the Police
Department be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Members of the
Common CounciL:
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Building
Inspector for the year 1953 be received and filed and entered in the Year Book, copies of
such report having been furnished the Common Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the December report of the Fire
Department, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector for the same month, be received
and filed, copies of same having been distributed to the Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Depart-
ment"of Sanitation and Markets for the year 1953 be received and filed and printed in the
Year Book, copies of such report having been distributed to the Members of the Common Council.
Alderman Campbell inquired what progress is being made regarding the moving
of the Rifle Range Dump, and the Executive Director replied that this matter will be sub-
mitted at the meeting of the Committee on Budget. '
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Tenders were opened for ,the purchase of steel rails.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by;' Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the h:i2ghest tender received for~'
the purchase of steel rails which have been removed from City streets, are presently stored
in the yard near the Asphalt Plant, Chesley Street, and which shall be loaded and hauled by the
bidder with all loads to be weighed at the City public scales at the expense of the purchaser,
and to be paid for within ten days of completion of removal, be accepted, namely, that of A.
Freedman & Sons, Ltd. who submitted a quotation of $18.08 per net ton, with the material to
be free of concrete. .
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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tenders for supplying tires be received
His Worship appointed the following committee in the above matter:-
Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and the Mayor, in conjunction ,nth the Executive Director an~ the various
Departmental Directors concerned.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in accordance ,nth the request of the Director
of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase for the Streets Department of one bench grinder
for the sum of $134.40 plus ta:x: and one portable power saw for the sum of $275.40 plus ta:x:, from
Canadian Fairbanks Morse Go. accordiug to requisitions from the Director of Works as being suitable for
their needs and priced lower than other machines quoted - all to be included in this year's appropriation
for Equipment.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the request of the Director of Sanitation
for authority to call for tenders for one, 1954 Sedan delivery truck for his Department, at an approximate
cost of $2,200.00 less trade-in allowance of one-half ton International panel truck, be referred to the
Committee on Budget.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Street Lighting
Committee, one 200 watt light be installed on the pole on the ,;est side of Philip Court which has already
been provided by the Power Commission for the purpose of street lighting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that street signs be erected within the next two weeks
on all streets recently named in the Crescent Valley district on which such signs have not been erected
as yet.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire
Department suggesting increases in the salaries paid to Deputy Chiefs'and the staff Lieutenant of his
Department, also to the Director of the Department, be received and referred to the Committee on Budget.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police enclosing
a letter of appreciation from the Superintendent of IIJ" Division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
for the co-operation extended by the Saint John Police Department, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Barristers' Society
of New Brunswick, with reference to the submission of accounts to the Common Council on February 15th
last by Messrs. G. E. McInerney and N. J. George, Barristers, advising that the Society would appreciate
any information relative to the said accounts which the Common Council could supply, be received and
filed and the requested information supplied the said Society.
Alderman Campbell withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Teed & Teed and }IT.
William A. Gibbon, solicitors for four Common Council Members in the injunction matter relative to Saint
John Motors Limited, advising that they were retained by these individual Councillors and have acted on
their behalf and at no time have the said solicitors suggested that they have been retained by the City
or are authorized to act on its behalf in this action; that they assume the Ci;ty'Sblicitoraild'AssiStailt
City Solicitor will represent the City if it becomes necessary that the City be represented; that Messrs.
G. E. McInerney and N. J. George prepared and presented their bills on February 15th last to Council for'
payment entirely on their o,m behalf; and that Messrs. Teed & Teed and Mr. Gibbon have no accounts or bills
against the City of Saint John for legal services in connection with this action, be received and filed.
His Worship the Mayor expressed the opinion that in the past, the City has engaged outside
counsel in some cases, but in view of the fact that the City has two permanent solicitors in its employ,
these solicitors should conduct cases for the City without calling in outside counsel.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the 1954 estimates of the Board of School
Trustees and the Vocational Committee of the City of Saint John be received and referred to the Committee
on Budget.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
S~conded by Alderman }mcCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Lewin & Drummie,
Barristers, submitting a copy of a Notice of Legislation to be applied for at the present session of the
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Legislative Assembly by the Commissioners of the Saint John General Hospital, relative to
the power of the Commissioners to dispose of or convey any real estate acquired by the Cor-
poration by conveyance" gift or otherwise, be received and filed.
Alderman Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution as he felt that the proposed
legislation would give the said Comrrdssioners too wide a scope in their powers in this
connection.
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; RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Russell C.
Moore, making application for appointment as a constable of the City Court, be received and
referred to the Police Magistrate and Chief of Police for a report.
Read a letter from the Carleton Curling Club Ltd. relative to the sidewalk
in front of their premises on Rodney Street, West Saint John, stating that the installation
of a curb and grass plot and the paving of the sidewalk have resulted in a condition which
will cause damage to the premises of the Club and to persons.
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Alderman Teed moved that the letter be received and filed and the Club be
billed for any extra expense involved in relation to rectifying the above conditions, the
Executive Director having advised that the City did a lot of extra work in building up the
asphalt and installing the grass plots on Rodney Street, and that the City has done every-
thing possible to eliminate the condition, at extra expense to the City and that nothing
more can be done on the matter until the spring. There was no seconder to Alderman Teed's
motion.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the above mentioned letter be
received and filed and the said Club advised that the matter will be referred to the Depart-
ment of \olorks.
On motion of Alderman YmcCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
~ RESOLVED that the letters from Dykeman Hotors, Miss
Irene Hanlon and Mr. Edward A. Chapman, outlining their objections to the use of the traffic
round-about in the Rothesay-Thorne Avenues area, be received and filed and the said writers
advised that the Director of Police and the Traffic Committee have been asked to forward to
Council a report of accidents to date which have occurred through the use of the said round-
about compared with accidents which occurred in this area during the same period in the
previous year, and if it is still their opinion that this round-about is desirable.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Transportation
Committee, reporting relative to the meeting held between representatives of the Common
Council, Trades and Labor Council, City Transit Limited and the Transportation Committee on
February 8th last , with respect to the matter of express bus service to West Saint John, that
a committee composed of Alderman Teed and Hessrs. F. H. Crocker and A. O. Keithlin was
appointed 'to inves'tiga'te 'the Wes't Side system for purpose of devising the best system to
accommodate the Port workers and to report back to the Transportation Committee, be received
and filed.
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Alderman Harrigan referred to the inconvenience to the pUblic caused by the
strike of City Transit ,Limited bus drivers ,and personnel which commenced on this date, and
inquired of Hr. Haycox if he had any suggestion to offer with respect to bringing the bus
company and striking qnion together to solve the problem. Mr. Haycox replied that the
Transportation Committee have no power in this connection and that it is a matter between
the company and the Union.
Alderman Campbell re-entered the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from The Financial Post,
suggesting that the City of Saint John purchase advertising space ih The Financial Post
Business Year Book for 1954, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed .
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RESOLVED that the account submitted by E. Hooney
Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $375.00, for services rendered in making a valuation of
lands and buildings of the Saint John Motors Limited, be paid and the matter of the account
submitted for time and expenses involved in appearing as a witness at Fredericton be laid
on the table until such time as the Common Council receive word that the City of Saint John
is joined as a Defendant in the injunction matter regarding Saint John Hotors Limited.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Direc-
tor of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchsse(for the Water Department) of one
carload consisting of about 130 returnable cylinders containing 150 lbs. each of liquid
chlorine from Canadian Industries Ltd. as before at $9.00 per hundred pounds plus freight,
to be included in this year's appropriation for Water Treatment.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell RESOLVED that the financial report of the North
End Library for the period from February 1st, 1953 to February 1st, 1954, be received and
filed and entered in the Year Boo.k. '
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from 'the Building Inspector adViSing
that it will be necessary to make repairs to the brick projection directly under the roof of the Market
Building, Germain Street entrance, be received and filed and the proper authorities authorized to make
the said building safe to the public at once.
Alderman Teed suggested that the top floor of this building be removed. Alderman
Campbell suggested that the possibility should be investigated that some local business firm might be
interested in building on the site of the Germain Street Market Building, with the City selling the
site for $1.00 providing the firm would erect a building on the site of a value not less than $50,000.00.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector be requested to submit to
the next meeting of Common Council a report and recommendation as to the future of the Germain Street
Market Building.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letters from the Director of Police regarding
salaries of Mr. Harry Rupert, janitor, Mr. Kenneth G. Newton, assistant painter and janitor, of the
Police Department and the salary of the Director of Police, recommending that these salaries be increased,
be received and referred to the Committee on Budget.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as'per the recommendation of the Director of
Maintenance and Supply, the large diesel motor'in the 112 Model Caterpillar grader, used by the Works
Department, and by the Sanitation Department, be returned to The Caterpillar and Equipment Company in
Fredericton for repairs, which will cost approximately but not exceeding $1,400.00.
Read a letter from the Assistant to the Executive Director recommending that tenders be
called for the sale of the ferry floats on the east and west sides of the Harbour. Alderman Campbell
moved that the matter be left in the hands of the Deputy Mayor for one month ,rith power to act, and if
he does not act within that time to dispose of the said floats that tenders be called for this material,
but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that tenders be called for the removal of the ferry
floats on the east and west sides of the Harbour, and that the successful tenderer be required to erect
a board fence as a safety measure in this connection.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Aldermad Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letters from Messrs. H. O. McInerney
and J. Firth Brittain expressing their appreciation for having been re-appointed as members of the
Power Commission of the City of Saint John, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman J4acCallum
FESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Common Council
be held on Monday, March 1st, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Council No. 755,
United Commercial Travellers of America, requesting information on progress of the Common Council in
their action toward securing title to the land, now held by Murray & Gregory Ltd., necessary to the
completion of the Falls View Park project, be received and referred to the City Solicitor with the:
request that action be taken to see that the land in the above matter is available this spring.
Alderman Whitebone noted that the Annual Report of the Director of Sanitation contains
a list of additional new equipment which his Department will require for next winter, and stated that in
his opinion the City of Saint John has done a poor job of snow removal this winter in spite of the
equipment already owned by the City for this purpose.
Alderman Belyea reported that the sum of $100.00 issued to him was expended on a trip
to Halifax and Dartmouth to present the prizes won by rowing crews from those centres, and that senior
Saint John schoolboy and schoolgirl crews have been invited by these cities to participate in the rowing
competition to be held during Natal Week this summer.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the verbal report of Alderman Belyea in the above
connection be received and that he be commended for his efforts in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the first meeting of the Committee on Budget
be held on Tuesday, February 23rd, at 9.30 o'clock a.m.
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of February 8th last concerning insurance payable on the 1951 G.M.C. truck which caught
fire on January 29th last, the figure submitted by Kilgour, Hamilton, (Maritime) Ltd. adjust-
ers and appraisers would apply against a new truck chassis, the calling for tenders regarding
same having been authorized on February 8th, whereas repairs to this truck would have cost
$1,276.31 at Lawson Motors Limited or'$1,289.41 at Saint John Motors Limited, less the cab.
He stated that as far as he can see, there is no loss to the City through purchasing a
new truck.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the insurance offer of $1,215.00 in
the above connection be accepted and the verbal report of the City Solicitor received.,
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Common
Clerk and City Solicitor that Mr. George T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, be granted all
ii,crease in salary, be approved.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the above recommendation be tabled
for consideration and referred to the Committee on Budget.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen Belyea,
Teed and MacCallum voting "yea", Aldermen Whitebone and Harrigan voting "nay" and Alderman
Campbell abstaining from voting.
Alderman Whitebone withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
relative to Mrs. Catherine Boyle (nee Owens) be referred ~o the Executive Director for appro-
priate action.
Alderman Campbell ,!ithdrew from the meeting.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the City of
Lancaster containing a request relative to their police department, be received and referred
to the Chief of Police of the City of Saint John ,dth power to act, with the proviso that
there will be no expense to, the 0ity of Saint John in this connection.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
" Seconded by" Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Margaret Eliza-
beth'Donciv;,mdMrs.. Leo. C. Donovan) advising that her price for the property on the Sandy
Point Road on which the City trespassed when the houses in the Rifle Range Extension were
being built, is $1,200.00, be received and filed and Mrs. Donovan's offer regarding such
land accepted.
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Mr. Kenneth P. Lawton, Barrister, entered the meeting at this time, and
outlined a project which his client, Campbell's Transfer Limited, proposes, namely; to
construct a warehouse building for incoming and outgoing freight at the Main Street end
of and under the Viaduct, as shown on the submitted plan. Mr. Lawton advised that the pro-
posed building would be about 243 feet in length and ~4 feet in width. His client has been
in contact with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company which looks with favour on this project.
Mr. Lawton suggested that his client lease the land required at a nominal sum of $50.00 per
year, and that the lease be renewable.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above proposed project be
referred to the Town Planning COmmission, Assessment Department, Building Inspector, Traffic
Committee and the City Solicit9r for a report.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Saturday, the
twenty-seventh day of February, A. D. 1954, at 9.30 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermeu Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Whitebone
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Messrs. E, D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant' to the Executive Director
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common Council held
on the 15th and 19th of February last, be c.onfirmed, copies of the said minutes having been forwarded to
the Common Council Members.
Alderman Teed entered the meeting.
A delegation, appearing on behalf of the Saint John Local Council of Women, entered the
meeting at this time and a brief was presented by Mrs. Aubrey Turnbull, Convenor of Education and Recre-
ation. The brief requested that Mr. Harold Chown be appointed as director of the Recreation Department
and that a woman be appointed to serve on the Recreation Advisory Committee. Mrs. Turnbull submitted
the name of Mrs. Margaret Purdy for the latter appointment, stating that Mrs. Purdy is the only trained
physical instructress in this community. Mrs. Guy Chapman was the o-cner member of the delegation. His
Worship advised that the Common Council will give these matters serious consideration and will advise the
organization of any decision, and the delegation withdrew from the meeting.
The Common Clerk advised that Mrs. Marion B. Buchan, agent for the Donnelly Estate, had
been given notice to appear before the Council to show cause, if any, why a dilapidated or dangerous
building situated at 73 Barker Street, this city, should not be removed or destroyed, and read a reply
from Mrs. Buchan stating that she is in agreement with the proposal that this property should be demolished
and that she will attend to it as soon as possible. Mr. Haycox advised that this matter has been before
the Fire Hazard Committee.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the correspondence from Mrs. Marion B. Buchan
be received and filed and Mrs. Buchan advised that the Common Council request that demolition of the
building situated at 73 Barker Street commence by the end of March, 1954:
AND FURTHER that the matter be placed in the hands of the Building Inspector for follow-up
to see that such demolition is carried out.
On motio~ of Alderman Campbell
S~conded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that matters relating to the possible sale of a
portion of Peel Street be laid on the table until the next meeting of Common Council.
Read Report of the Committee of the Whole on Assessment
(as follows)
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contained therein adopted.
On the question, Alderman Harrigan advised that he is not in complete agreement with the
amounts to be expended 'for the Tourist Bureau and on Coronation expenses.
Alderman Campbell stated that he is voting against adoption of the budget because he is
not satisfied that an adequate effort was made to keep it as low as possible and he felt that closer
supervision at Municipal level would have had the effect of keeping the budget at a lower figure.
Alderman Whitebone advised that he is not satisfied that in view of the economic situation
in this city that an honest and sincere effort was made to reduce the budget amounts, and noted that all
budget items are up over last year. He commented that all the Departmental Directors Hho make up this
budget seem to believe- they are not doing their duty unless the budget goes up over that of the previous
year, and he believes it is possible for the City departments to retrench in view of the fact that every
private citizen has had to'do so.
Alderman Teed suggested that in vieH of the increase in the budget appropriations, the
Departmental heads should increase the efficiency of the various Departments, and any personnel who are
not carrying out their duties efficiently, be dismissed.
Aldermen Whitebone and Campbell protested the cost of the addition to the Saint John
General Hospital, Alderman Campbell stating he does not believe there is any reason for spending this
amount of money for such an addition, although it is generally agreed that additional bed space is
needed in the hospital. He also stated he does not believe that the additional nurses' home is needed,
and he sees no justifiable excuse for saying that the addition to the nurses' home comes Hithin the scope
of the hospital addition. Alderman Whitebone commented that taxable property has been demolished in order
to construct the hospital addition. He noted that the cost of the hospital addition only shows up in the
City's budget in the form of carrying charges, and that it will take years to pay this debt off.
, Alderman Campbell referred to the fact that the City tax rate will be increased due to the hospital
and he felt that the sooner the procedure regarding the hospital addition is rectified, the better it will
be for the City. Alderman MacCallum stated he is not wholly in accord lr.Lth the budget, but in view of
facts and circumstances over which the Council has no control, there is nothing to do but pass it.
Question being taken, the above resolution carried ~1i th Alderman Campbell voting "nay".
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded 'by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that correspondence from the various
associations and societies requesting grants for 1954 from the City of Saint John be received
and filed and each association and society be advised of the action taken by the Common
Council in connection with each request.
On motion of Alderman Campbell I
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that there be no'change ih'_,tha City
Service Tax for the year 1954' from that cf 1953, namely, $18.00.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of the amount of the
City Service Tax for the year 1954 be held over until a date preceding the setting of the
annual Tax Rate.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried, with Aldermen
Teed, Whitebone, Harrigan and MacCallum voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting
"nay", '
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Annual Report of the Department
of Maintenance and Supply for the year ending December 31st, 1953, be received and filed and
entered in the Year Book, copies of such report having been furnished the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
\ RESOLVED that the January report of the Fire
Department, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector for the same period, be received
and filed, copies having been furnished the Council Members.
Read a letter from the Director of Works recommending the purchase of a new
station wagon to replace the 1947 half-ton panel Ford truck which would be traded in; a new
half-ton pick-up truck; and a small power saw and a small bench grinder.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above letter be laid on the
table for information as to whether or not the items requested for purchase are covered by
the budget ,for this year, or have been already ordered purchased.
Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum '
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RESOLVED tnac the leccer from che Director of Works
advising that Mr. George Chittick, contractor, states that the City of Saint John is holding
a tender deposit of $300.00 for a gravel contract in 1952 and requests that this amount be
refunded to him, be received and filed and authority granted to return the stipulated amount
to Mr. Chittick in this connection.
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The Executive Director stated that in the above matter, he checked with the
Director of Finance and found that the work was completed by Mr. Chittick who had never
collected his cheque.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
advising that Mr. John L. Conway, who was employed as a technician in the Police Department,
has tendered his resignation, to .take effect as, of March 6th next, and recommending that
monies paid into the Pension Fund by Mr. Conway be returned, be received and filed and
authority granted to return such contributions to Mr. COD1-JaY,
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On motion of 'Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letcer from the Direc00r of
Police, advising tnat the proposed Police signal system as outlined in the submitted
correspondence from the New Brunswick Telephone Company, Limited, which would be installed
, and maintained by the said company, would cost approximately $470.80' per month plus a non-
recurring installation charge of $70.00, be received and filed and authority granted to pro-
ceed with such system installation and maintenance if the Executive Director recommends same,
otherwise, authority be not granted in this connection.
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believes the- City of Saint John should ,naVe this system.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
F~SOLVED that the Executive Director be requested to bring in
a similar report with relation to the radio system in the Police and Fire Departments, with the possibility
of one of the radio stations taking over the service.
The report of the committee on the tenders for tires ,<as submitted. Alderman Harrigan,
committee chairman, stated that there is some misunderstanding on the part of B. F. Goodrich Store regard-
ing future supply of tubeless tires to the City, and requested that the portion of the report referring to
tubeless tires'be tabled' for: two weeks in order that thi~ matter may be rectified.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation contained in the
report of the committee to whom were referred the tenders for tires, the lowest tender be accepted,
namely:- that of McLaughlin Tire Company Limited, representative of Goodyear, to supply tires at a 35%
net discount off manufacturers list price; Provincial and other taxes when applicable extra:
AND FURTHER that the section of the above named report which refers to tubeless tires be
laid on the table for a period of two weeks.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of PurChasing,
confirmation be granted for the purchase of a quantity of necessary replacement parts for the Streets
Department asphalt finisher to the amount of $664.00 from Mussens Ltd. who are the sole Maritime agents
for this machine, and chargeable to this year's appropriation.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector, in
compliance with Common Council Order of February 19th last, giving his opinion as to the future of the
Germain Street Market Building, be received and referred to the capital works budget.
On motion of Alderman Vlhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Street Lighting Committee
recommending that one 400 watt luminaire be mounted on Pole 8, Princess Street - such recommendation
being made in reply to Common Council Order of February 8th last - be laid on the table.
Alderman Belyea objected to the above resolution, stating that the Street Lighting
Committee had been asked for the above report before the budget meetings and he felt this should have
been inClUded in the' budget; and' he advised' that' the addH.iomil' street light is necessary for'the welfare
and protection of' the public. . "- , ,
Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting.
Read a letter from Mr. Lester G. Hoar, solicitor for the City Hall Employees Federal Union
No. 486, advising that'his clients are anxious to learn how further negotiations, as provided for in
Common Council resolution of February 15th last, is to be accomplished relative to job classification and
salary schedule for City Hall employees.
Alderman Whitebone commented that the Council committee has gone as far as it can regarding
the classification of jobs and it is now up to the various Departmental Directors to place their employees
under the classifications.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that a copy of the report and proposed job classi-
fication and wage schedule as submitted by the committee of Council for City Hall employees be supplied
the City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 for their study and examination.
Alderman Whitebone stated that his understanding of the matter was that the Common Council
received the proposal of the Council committee in the above connection and the Common Council is awaiting
the opinion of the Union on the proposal.
Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Real Estate Owner's
Association requesting that consideration be given to having representation from the said Association on
the various boards and committees appointed by the City of Saint John, be received and filed and the said
Association advised that the Council is sympathetic to their request but that it would be impossible for
the Council to consult every association organized with respect to real estate, merchants associations,
etc., and as there are already many large property owners represented on these boards the Council feels
such representation by these citizens gives the best possible democratic representation.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from S.M.T. (Eastern) Limited
advising that they cannot accept the City's offer of $4,500.00 for the property at the rear of their
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referred to the City Solicitor's office for necessary action.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the offer of Mrs. Lloyd McCavour to
purchase Lot 16-K, Kennedy Street, for $200.00 be accepted.
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Moved in ame"dmejit t;y' Alderman j.lnitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Lot 16-K, Kennedy Street"be
offered to Mrs. Lloyd McCavour for its assessed value of $400.00:
AND FURTHER that the reports from the Chairman, Assessors and the Town Plan-
ning Commission be received and filed.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Alderman
Belyea voting~nay";
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman 'MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Herbert J.
LeBlanc offering to purchase Lot 8, Somerset Street Extension, and the letter from Mr. E.
J. Hughes offering to purchase Lot 10, Somerset Street Extension, be received and filed for
consideration with previous applications for lots on the said street.
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Read letters from Mr. Clarence C. Zed and Mawhinney & Thompson Garage out-
lining their objections to the traffic round-about in the Thorne-Rothesay Avenues area.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by," Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED ohao olle above named oraffic round-
about be temporarily suspended, effective midnight, February 27th, 1954:
AND FURTHER that the above mentioned letters be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from Simpsons-
Sears Limited advising of their acceptance of the offer made by the City of Saint John
in the Indenture dated December 4th, 1953 ,and amended regarding description of the land
to be purchased by a Supplemental Indenture dated January 31st, 1954, and that they will
exercise the option thereby granted to the company, be received and 'filed.
Read a first, second and third time a by-law entitled, "A Law in Further
Amendment of a Law Entitled 'Saint John Zoning By-Law'''.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law in
Further Amendment of a Law Entitled'Saint John Zoning By-Law''', be passed and ordained and
the Common Seal affixed thereto:
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AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the immediate
preservation of the public health, public safety and public peace, the same shall go into
effect and operation as of this date.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted,
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"WIIEREAS the City has been requested to sell the following described property,
'ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being
in Lansdowne Ward, in the City of Saint John, in the City and County of Saint John and
Province of New Brunswick, being lot number 10, Block number 5 and Fifteen (15) feet
sewer right of way, bounded and described as follows, viz:-
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Being that portion of Teck Street (so called) having a frontage of Fifty
(50) feet on the western sideline of Lansdowne Avenue, and extending in a westwardly direc-
tion One Hundred (100) feet; retaining the width of Fifty (50) feet throughout its length.'
THEREFORE RESOLVED that the said portion of Teck Street (so called) described
be, and the same is, hereby discontinued:
,AND FURTHER that the said land be now sold to Simpsons-Sears Limited under
the option dated December 4th, 1953 and amended January 31st, 1954."
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Merchants' Association Ltd. expressing the hope that the present city transportation strike
can be brought to an end through a settlement of the dispute between City Transit Limited
and its employees, be received and filed.
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Alderman }Thitebone moved that in accordance with the agreement between the City of Saint
John and City Tran'sit Limited providing forc'giving notice of three months, that this Council serve notice
on City Transit Limited that it desires to take over and operate the transportation system within the city,
but there was no seconder.
Alderman Campbell noted that a lot of the transportation company's equipment is obsolete,
particularly the garage used by the company. He felt that if the company cannot give adequate service
and'meet the demands of the citizens and the company employees, which the company admits are quite fair,
then the company should give up the franchise to the city voluntarily, although he feels it would be
inadvisable for the city to take this system over at the present time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that as soon as possible notice be given to City
Transit Limited to cease and desist from operation of the transportation system in the City of Saint John
in view of the fact that the company is not giving adequate service to the citizens of'this city - such
notice being contingent upon an opinion being given by the City Solicitor on the City's liability to
acquire the assets of the company in the event of said notice being given.
Alderman Whitebone commented that he does not believe that City Transit Limited is not
in a financial position to pay the increase which its employees are requesting. He feels it would cost
the company $29,000.00 to give the requested increase of 10~ per hour, whereas the company claims it
would cost $41,000.00, and he added that nothing has been offered by the company to the employees and the
company refuses to do so. With reference to the company asking the city to waive the taxation, he does
not believe any industry is of any use to the city if it cannot pay taxes to the city.
Moved in' amendment by Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman
Harrigan
RESOLVED that the matter of the rights of
system of City Transit Limited be referred to the
the City of Saint
Legal Department
John to acquire the transportation
for a report.
Alderman Whitebone stated that the gross earnings of this company were $993,000.00 and
in order for the City of Saint John to take over the purchase of 54 buses, build a million-dollar garage,
and pay the wageR of 125 workers at the top wages as paid by the City, and all other expenses including
carrying charges, on these capital expenditures, it would amount to $1,143,269.00, which is an outside
figure. This would be for the operation of a first-class transportation system.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was carried with Aldermen
Harrigan, MacCallum, }Jhitebone and Teed voting "yea" and Aldermen Belyea and Campbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman CajlIpbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that this Common Council go on record as advising
officials of City Transit Limited that ,they look with ill concern upon the proposal'of Ci~yCTransit
Limited 'officials to. operate buses on the'streets of 'the, Oi ty of Saint John as of Monday morning, ~1arch 1st
next with non-union drivers:
AND FURTHER that having regard to the rights, privileges and protection of the company,
its employees and the citizens at large, the Council strongly recommend that no such action be taken:
AND FURTHER that to show good faith on the part of the company in its negotiations with its
employees, the Council suggest that as a means of settlement, an offer of a reasonable increase be extended
,dthin the next'seventy~two'hours by' the company to its employees:
AND FURTHER that copies of this motion be forwarded by special messenger to Messrs. L. McC.
Ritchie, Q.C., President and Arnold Keithlin, Manager, of the said company, today.
Alderman Teed voted "nay" to tile aoove resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a Bill be prepared and presented at the present
session of the New Bruns,rick Legislature granting a so-called universal franchise to all citizens of adult
age in this city.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
'Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until the
next meeting of Common Council.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried with Aldermen Teed, Whitebone,
Harrigan and MacCallum voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Gilbert Kenney making a claim
for damages to his car in the amount of $185.00 through snow falling from the roof of the Carleton Public
Hall, be received and referred to the Legal Department.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that Mr. Peter D. Goguen, Town Planning Commissioll,
be pa~a $500.00 as remuneration for his past services to the City of Saint John in the nature of archi-
tectural drawings, specifications, etc. and that he be advised to come to the Common Council at a later
date to discuss a policy regarding future work of this kind.
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Alderman Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On ~otion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director
of Police relative to the City Transit Limited bus strike, be received and filed.
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Read a letter from the Director of Police relative to the addition to the
Police Department of 11r. Donald Hugh Fitzpatrick as Probationary Constable.
The Executive Director advised the Council that the resolution of Council of
January 11th last regarding all reports being submitted by the departments to the Common
Clerk with a copy to the Executive Director, bas undermined the discipline in all departments.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that the Director of Police be requested
to appear before the next meeting of Common Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police relative to the addition to the Police Department of Mr. Donald Hugh Fitzpatrick as
Probationary Constable, replacing the late Constable Gibbons, be received and referred to the
Executive Director for appropriate action.
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Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the name of Mrs. Margaret Purdy,
submitted by the Local Council of Women for appointment to the Recreation Advisory Committee,
be placed on file and considered when the next vacancy occurs on the said Committee:
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AND FURTHER that the brief presented by the said organization be received and
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising that the estimated cost of installing water and sewerage on Somerset Street and-on
two short streets off same as shown on plan of the sub-division, east side of Somerset Street
is $5S, 7S0. 97 which includes the installation of sewer mains, which would open up and serve
approximately fourteen lots, and to build and construct these two streets in the sub-division
and to improve Somerset Street would be $12,896.00 for grading only, be ,received and referred
to the capital budget.
The Common Council decided that its next meeting will be held on Monday,
March 8th at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday~ the eighth
day of March, A.D. 1951+; at 7;00 0" clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Assistant to the Executive Director
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman }mcCallum ,
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council held
on February 27th last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been supplied Council Members.
A delegation, representing residents of the Sandy Point Road, was present and Mr. G. Carl
Bird, spokesman of the group, presented a brief wherein specific requests are made for the improvement of
the said Road. Mr. Bird explained that this brief was drawn up about a month ago and since that time,
considerable work has been done on this Road, including correction of some of the turns mentioned in the
brief.
The Executive Director stated that all the requested \/ork in the above named brief is
included in the 1954 capital works budget, and it will be three years before the Road will be in condition
for paving. He added that the work on this Road is a three-year project. Mr. Bird stated that the area
the delegation is interested in is from Hawthorne Avenue to the Sandy Point Beach, and they would like
the road grader tocoperate on the Road right out to the Beach at least once a \/eek, and they would like
to have the Road oiled. The Executive Director advised that over $100.000.00 is included in the capital
works budget for the Sandy Point Road, including water and sewerage.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
S~conded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above named brief be received and referred to
the capital budget.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
PESOLVED that the report of the Street Lighting Committee
relative to street lighting on Princess Street, between Charlotte and Germain Streets, be now taken from
the table and filed.
On 'motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works, reco~~ending
the purchase of a new station wagon; a new half-ton pick-up truck; and a small power saw and a small bench
grinder - all for his Department - be now taken from the table and referred to the capital budget.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman H~rrigan
" RESOLVED that the matter of preparing and presenting a Bill
at the present session of the New Brunswick Legislature to give a universal franchise to all adult Saint
John citizens, be now taken from the table and filed.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of Water and Sewerage materials for the year 1954.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
. Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOL\~ that a committee be appointed by His Worship the Mayor
to submit a report and :recommendation on the above named tenders. '
Later in the meeting, His Worship appointed the following committee regarding the said
tenders:- Aldermen Teed, MacCallum and Campbell.
The'Common Clerk advised that no bids had been received in response to the advertisements
for tenders for demolition and removal of the ferry floats.
Read report of the City Solicitor showing the present status of the City Transit Limited
franchise, in reply to the Common Council resolution of February 27th last requesting a report on the rights
of the City of Saint John to acquire the transportation system of the said company. Copies-of this report
were distributed to the Common Council Members.
Alderman Campbell entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above-named report of the City Solicitor be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell"
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Merchants' Association
Ltd. expressing their appreciation to the Common Council for having successfully terminated the recent bus
strike, be received and filed.
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Seconded by Aldeman MacCallum
,RESOLVED that as per ~he request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders for uniform suits,
overcoats, caps, boots, work trousers, shirts and ties for Police, Fire and Market
Departments as usual:,
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uniform clothing for personnel of his Department, which clothing is included in the
above tender call, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Aldeman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Director of Purchasing, ,authority be granted to advertise for tenders on 1500 feet of
2t inch hose and 500 feet of t inch Booster hose for the Fire Department, also 500 feet
of ~ inch Fire hose for the Water Department.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldeman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in accordance with th~ request
of the Virector of PurChasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a new water tapping
machine for installation of services up to two inch in mains under pressure from the makers,
Mueller Ltd., for the sum of $461.25 plus tax and transportation, less allowance of $40.00
for an old machine.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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P~OLVED that the letter from the Director
of Police advising that neither the Police Magistrate nor himself have any objections to
the application of Mr. Russell C. Moore for appointment as Constable of the City Court, and
recommending that Mr. Moore be so appointed, be received and filed and the recommendation
adopted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
stating that the estimated costs of installing water and sewer in the vicinity of McLaren
Boulevard and Hawthorne Avenue Extension are $21,500.00 and $15,500.00, be received and
referred to the capital budget.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
submitting recommendations regarding two transits of the Department, be received and the
matter referred to the capital budget.
On motion of Alderman J-lacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the January report of the Works
Department be received and filed, copies of same ~ving been supplied the Common Council
Members.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the January report of the Water and
Sewerage Department and the February report of the Building Inspector be received and filed,
copies of same having been supplied the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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. RESOLVED that the following Annual Reports for the
year 1953 be received. and filed and entered in the Year Book if necessary, copies of such
reports having been furnisped the Council Members:- Saint John Horticultural Association,
Juvenile Court, Water and Sewerage Department, "Iorks Department and the Police Department.
Alderman Campbell called attention to the fact that Mr. Robert B. Macauley,
an employee of the Juvenile Court, is a trained social worker and a graduate of law, and
stated he feels Mr. Macauley is underpaid.
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On m9tion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Mr. Robert B. Macauley, an',
employee of the Juvenile Court, be granted an increase in salary of $200.00, effective
January 1st, 1954.
Question being taken, Aldermen Teed, MacCallum and Harrigan voting "nay/I',
His Worship declared the motion carried.
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I<lderman Whi tebone wi thdre"l from':, the meeting.
Read a letter from City Transit Limited in reply to the Common Council Order
of February 27th last relative to the proposal of the s~id company to operate buses with
non~union drivers in order to break the strike of its employees.
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Read a report containing proposals ar~s~ng from the meetings of the Committee of the }Ihole
of Common Council held on March 3rd and 4th last ,nth respect to the bus strike, which strike came to an
end on V~rch 5th last, as a result of the proposals of the Committee of the Whole of Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from City Transit Limited, referred to
above, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the proposals as submitted in the above mentioned
~cilj_~;?O~17'0J7 report be ratified by Common Council and City Transit Limited advised that the Common Council look with
, ,favour upon (1) a limited curtailment of transportation service sufficient only to offset the additional
1- .s'tJl:we,_e_ JlarfGY,I"a1 expense involved through th, e company paying an increase of five cents per hour to its employees; '(2) any
_,_~tL& _,srt::/,fe tax concessions granted as a result of an appeal now being made to the Provincial authorities relative
, ' to license fees 'Ihich will be reflected in the amount of curtailed service required:
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AND FURTHER that an amount of approximately $1,200.00 be allocated to City Transit Limited
by,the City of Saint John in order that the said company may meet the demand of their employees for a
wage increase of five cents per hour, retroactive to January 1st, 1954-with the understanding that the
contract between the company and its employees carry over until a year from June 1st, 1954.
On the question, Alderman Teed stated that he would go along with the proposals in the
above report with the exception of that ~y which the City would be paying the company a subsidy to meet
the increased wages of the company's employees. Alderman MacCallum stated that he opposes the proposal.
Alderman Whitebone re-entered the meeting.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he is opposed to paying this company any money as it would
be a dangerous precedent. Alderman Whitebone st~ted that he felt the same way as Aldermen Teed and
MacCallum and Harrigan about paying the company the money, but he stressed the urgency of the need for
arriving at a settlement of the strike. He commented that his suggestion that one:half of one per cent
out of the two and one-half per cent of the gross revenue of the company which the City of Saint John
receives each year, be not collected by the City this year, which would have assisted the company in
meeting the demand for increased wages, did not meet with the approval of the Committee of the Whole, and
therefore, as a desperate solution, the suggestion was made that the above money mentioned in the report
be made available to the company.
His Worship noted that several members of the pclblic were present at the meeting and invited
them to express their op~nions on the subject under discussion, but no person availed himself of the,
opportunity to speak.
Alderman Campbell read a prepared statement supporting his view that the proposals of the
Committee of the Whole should be ratified by Common Council. He com~ented that it would now appear that
the amount of money which the City of Saint John would pay to the company if the above resolution were
adopted, is in the vicinity of $1,800.00 and not the sum of approximately $1,200.00 as first estimated.
Question being taken, Aldermen Campbell, Whitebone and Belyea voting ";y:ea", Aldermen Harrigan,
MacCallum and Teed voting "nay" and His }Iorship casting the deciding affirmative vote, the motion was carried.
Read a letter from Mr. H. 'F. White, Conciliation Officer, Provincial Department of Labour,
requesting that the Common Council appoin t a person or committee with authority to negotiate with City
Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 with a view to concluding a collective agreement regarding the dispute
presently in existence.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that City liall j5mployees J<:ederalUnion No. 486 be requested
to reply to Common Council regarding the report and proposals as submitted by the committee of CounCil,
that is, either accepting or rejecting same:
AND FURTHER that the Executive Director be authorized to instruct the various Departmental
Directors to classify their own employees in accordance with the said report:
AND FURTHER that the above mentioned letter from the Department of Labour Conciliation
Officer be laid on the table.
A letter from the National Harbours Board was read, advising that there can be no possibility
of the Board paying $1,000,000.00 or any other amount for the ferry facilities as suggested by Common Council
resolution of February 1st last as all paymen~ for Rodney Wharf have already been embodied in the total
consideration paid to the City by the Federal Government under the provisions of the Transfer Agreement of
1927. The Board requests now that the City, under the Agreement of July 7th, 1927, take at once all
necessary measures for the surrender of Rodney Wharf to the Crown in right of Canada.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea .
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the tahle for one month
and the City Solicitor's and Executive Director's offices contact all former members of the Saint John
Harbour Commissioners in the interim in order that as complete a report as possible may be presented to the
Common Council on the matter at the end of the said period.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Harbours
(Oard be
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that the contract entered into between the National
Board and the City of Saint John in 1927 regarding the sale of harbour facilities to the said
produced for the next meeting of Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
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A'OCC?~ ~~p~ e dBoard of Trade, endorsing the resolution passed by the Saint John Local Employment Committee
-. --I' ym .IJ" of the Unemployment Insurance Commission urging that development work be cOIInnenced on the
___ '.' tiJm/77/:-c-f-ee proposed Falls Vie,; Park site at the earliest possible date, not only to relieve to some
aile I/JLotlmel7t--- degree present unemployment, but to facilitate future empLoyment through attracting a
- ., 117;- . ~ larger number of tourists to Saint John, be received and filed and a letter be forwarded
_~I'~_.t!ll?tt!_,_ by the City Solicitor to the Estate of J. Fraser Gregory and/or the firm of Murray &
--7) k Gregory Limited requesting that the portion of their property which is required for
--. ,.~ar'1 - - the Falls View Park purposes be conveyed to the City of Saint John forthwith.
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RESOLVED that the letters from Mr. Trueman K.
'kttel7JC;,lJ /r:t:};/JD Copp and Mr. W. B. Kirkpatrick relative to the traffic round;:'about in the Rothesay-Thorne
~-~,;f//."~~/~~ Avenues area, the use. of ~hich has been temporarily suspended, be received and filed.
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--;rCi#?e {~I??nai-{l-ee "Alderman Campb?ll submitted the report of the committee which ~ras appointed
to negot~ate w~th representat~ves of Canada Packers Limited relative to the matter of
taxation with regard to the Municipal Abattoir.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. A. Grant
solution of the Marsh Bridge traffic problem, be
Committee.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
Comm;-ffee. re- RESOLVED that the above named report be received
/1 ~ and filed and adopted, with the notation marle by Alderman MacCallum, a member of the
,WOCida.jevC!ers ~fdl committee, relative to Clause 4 of the report which refers to insurance, which he does
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Alderman Whitebone advised that he is opposed to the whole proposal of
Canada Packers Limited regarding the ,~battoir. Question being taken, the motion carried,
uith Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
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Alderman Campbell withdreu from the meeting at this time.
On motion of-Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George C. Chittick
1953 contract for supplying gravel to the City of Saint John, be laid on
the next Council meeting and the Director of Horks requested to submit
his opinion on the said letter.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the petition from seven residents
and home owners on Pugsley and Beaverbrook Avenues requesting that the proposed driveway,
ten feet in width, owned by the City of Saint John, and situated between Nos. 13 and 19
Pugsley Avenue, be the connnon driveway to serve Nos. 3, 5, 7, 13 and 19 Pugsley Avenue and
Nos. 74 and.76 Beaverbrook Avenue, be received and filed and an estimate of cost of establish-
ing the requested right-of-way be obtained and submitted to Council, and also, that the
Legal Department investigate the matter to determine whether the Federal Government or the
City is responsible for providing such right-of-way.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning
Commission requesting thirty days in uhich to study the request for a new area in the
vicinity of Portland Place to be reserved as a natural playgrounds, be received and filed
and the said request granted.
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cGs 'ffobi?/'Tcso/7 (b, RESOLVED that the letter from The James Robertson
_________ atl:l) Company (Limited) requesting that the lease granted by them to the City of Saint John of
/ ~, part of Lots 1330 and 1331, south Broad Street, terminate as of March 15th, and offering
A.i?aSB' .1C'rmlnq~the sum of $200.00 for the purchase of the building located on the said land, be received
and filed and the request complied with and the offer of purchase accepted:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Assistant to the Executive Director
in the above matter be receiv.ed and filed.
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k/lie /J:I t-t/oods RESOLVED tLaL vue le"ter from Mr. Kenneth A.
Wilson, Q. C. requesting that a new lease for Lot 541, Princess Street, Queens Hard, be
issued to Jennie M. Woods, widow of Robert T. Woods, Jr., be received and referred to the
City Solicitor with power to act.
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Common Council resolution of February 19th last, offering to purchase Lot 25F, situate on the southeastern
corner of Somerset Street and Wellesley Avenue, for the sum of $100.-00 rather than its assessed value of
$500.00, which had been offered by the City of Saint John as the sale price, be received and filed and Mr.
Doyle advised that the City's offer to sell Lot 25F for,$500.00 stands for ten days and if not taken up by
him 1i.Lthin that time, the offer to sell is withdrawn.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Raymond Doyle, in reply to
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a list and description of all properties owned by the
City of Saine John be prepared and ~ price for each parcel be arrived at and submitted to the Common Council
for aprroval, and that all such lots be offered for sale. .
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. John R. Gallagher to purchase
Lot 5, Somerset Street Extension, for the sum of $380.00, be received and included in the special file with
other applications for lots on the said street.
Read a letter from Mr. William H. Maher making application for the purchase of a lot on
Boar's Head Road, west of the lot now o,med by Mrs. Wheaton. The Executive Director advised that a plan is
being brought in to Council for water and sewerage on this Road. The survey of this area for building was
not made due to the cost of supplying water and sewerage.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED the above letter be received and filed and considered
when the over-all plan of development of the Boar's Head Road area is considered:
_L7t7fi7n, ;L,?sse~Jo/.Y AND FURTHER that the report from the Chairman, Board of Assessors in the above 'matter be
received and filed.
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t::. w, IIlea 0/. RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade
~l7ad;d IJ 7b r fl' submitting an expense account in the amount of $188.70 for expenses incurred by Mr. F. S. Mealey who repre-
, sented the City of Saint John at the meeting of the Industrial Traffic League on February 17th last dnd at
ammi-lree ,the meeting of the Canadian Port Committee on February 18th last, in Toronto, - the said letter encJ!osing
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Miss Mabel Jones advising that she
would like to purchase a strip five feet in width by one hundred feet in length to widen her lot (Lot 31,
Block 2, Montgomery Crescent) and enable her to enlarge her garage, as well as'1i.Lden her private drive-way,
be received and filed:
of a lot, 5
apprised of
AND FURTHER that the report of the Chairman, Board of Assessors 1110ting the assessed value
by 100 feet, also 10 by 100 feet, in the above matter, be received and filed and Miss Jones
such assessed values.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from ~1rs. Maude M. T. Hamm offering the
sum of $400.00 for the purchase of Lot 381, Brooks Ward, on which is located a house owned by her, this lot
being leased to her by the City, be received and filed and the said offer accepted:
AND FURTHER that the report from the Chairman, Board of Assessors in the above connection be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Ralph Chouinard making application
for the purchase of Lot 4, Somerset Street Extension, be received and included in the special file with other
applications for lots on the said street.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr. E. J. Mooney in the
amount of $300.00, be paid, this being his fee for inspection of the lands in the rear of King, Germain
and Charlotte Streets lots designated by the T01m Planning Commission Plan as the proposed loading zone.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that subscriptions to the magazine, "Civic Administra-
tion" for the year 1954 be obtained only for the necessary administration staff of the City of Saint John
and previous subscriptions for the Common Council Members be now cancelled.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the folloHing accounts relative to snow removal for I
the City of Saint John be paid :- Fowler's Transport $775.00; George C. Chittick $238.00 and $493.00; John I
Flood & Sons Ltd. $279.50 and ~~167.50, - all for the month of January last. /
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the reports submitted by the Civic Study Group be
received and copies of same distributed to the Common Council Members, and the said reports laid
on the table for consideration.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the recommendation from the Director of
Police that a reconditioned-motor be obtained for Police Patrol Car No.8 rather than have.this
vehicle undergo repairs, be received and referred to the E:x:ecutive Director for a report from
the Director of Maintenance. .
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Police advising of the resignation of Constable D. R. Alward from the Police Department~
effective April 17th, 1954, and recommending that Mr. Alward be paid up to and including
April 17th and refunded contributions made by him into the Pension Fund, be received and
referred to the Executive Director for action.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Traffic Committee
referring to the danger which exists by allowing pedestrians to walk on the Viaduct, and
suggesting that consideration be given to the passage of the amendments previously submitted
for the Traffic By-law in this connection, be received and filed and the said Committee advised
that the Common Council contemplates'erecting a sidewalk and railing on the Viaduct for pedestrians.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising that over 1,000 acres of City owned property at the Loch Lomond Lakes has been surveyed
regarding timber, and recommending that tenders be called and cutting operations in accordance with
t.he:,timber regulations as laid down by the Department of Lands and Mines be carried out, be laid
on the table and a map submitted to Council showing this area in question.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Real Estate Owner's
Association requesting a list of vacancies on various,boardscand committees, and what dates these
vacancies are to be filled, be received and filed and the request granted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the LOY;J-list Chap ter,
I.O.D.E. requesting permission to proceed with plans for a parade and ceremony at the Market Square
Memorial on Loyalist Day, be received and filed and permission granted in this connection.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by, -Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. W. J. Miller, requesting
that water and sewerage be extended to service a semi-detached house which will be built on Lot J12,
Estate of ~~rgaret Hansard, Goodrich StreetE:x:tension, be received and referred to the Director of
Works for a report regarding cost in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Earl Penny,
President, Saint John-Albert Ladies Progressive Conservative Association, advising that the
Association recommend Mrs. D. Kennedy for the position for which she has made application to the
City of Saint John, be received and referred to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that matters relating to the lot on Peel
Street be laid on the table for a further week.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman }1acCallum
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor forward a letter
to Mr. K. C. Irving stating tl1at Uilless a meeving is neld within two weeks' time regarding water
rates on Irving.Pulp & Paper Limited, the Provincial Government will be petitioned by the City of
Sajnt John" to enact the statute in this respect.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Common Clerk advising
that Miss Carolyn M. Barker has been taken on the staff of the Common Clerk and City Solicitor's
office, replacing Miss Mary Ketchum who was promoted to Miss Shirley Smith's position as secretary
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the rate of $1,600.00 per annum as of March 2nd, 1954 Hith an annual increase of $100.00 on March 2nd, 1955
and a similar-increase on March 2nd, 1956, -be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the request of the Town Planning Commission for further
time in Hhich to make a study of the proposal of Campbell's Transfer Limited to construct a Harehouse
building at ,the Main Street end and under the Viaduct, be granted.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman }mcCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Inches & Hazen for their
client, Mr. A. Hart Isaacs, relative to the disposal of a building which is partly on property expropriated
by the City of Saint John for the King Square loading zone, be received and filed and Mr. Isaacs requested
to give the City an accounting of all rentals collected by him from the date Hhen the property Has purchased
by the City.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman YmcCallum
RESOLVED that
Wagg, be received
the letter from Mr. J. Paul Barry, Q.C. regarding
and filed and the matter referred to the City
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman }mcCallum
RESOLVED that if the three stipulations regarding the proposed
lease of the Municipal Abattoir property to Canada Packers Limited are passed by the Municipal Council,
that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the said lease on behalf of the City of Saint John.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the John HOHard Society of NeH
BrunsHick relative to the procedure in conducting prosecutions in the City Police Court, be received and
filed.
The Director of Police entered the meeting at this time and a discussion ensued regarding the
complaint of the Executive Director on letters being submitted to Council Hithout alloHing him sufficient
time to prepare information regarding same. Alderman Teed explained that the January 11th resolution
regarding reports coming direct to Council from the various Departments Has to cover such a matter as the
request ,for purchase of furniture for the Police Court building in order that it could come to Council
direct, or other n~tters which the Directors felt were not coming to Council quickly enough through the
Executive Director. On the other hand, it did not give ~he Directors the power to folloH the procedure such
as that being presently taken by the Director of Police. Alderman Teed then stated trmt the Council felt
the normal procedure should be maintained through the Executive Director and the Directors of the Departments
could take recourse to Council if immediate action was needed on any nmtters. He added that the Council
desire that the Directors follow the procedure as followed in the past through the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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.--.-z~e--l?J?a~~/,f, RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Police, tenderf
~ .-&rl7/f-ure- be called for the office equipment and furniture as outlined in his letter, for the neH addition to the
.~~.~,'~.dt?,I,~_~_.0/~I7' Police Headquarters building.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a committee of two Aldermen, namely, Alderman Harrigan
and MacCallum, be appointed to arrange the rooms on the second floor of the neH addition to the Police
Headquarters building in order trmt satisfactory space may be provided for the use of the Saint John LaH
Society and that such committee report back to Council for approval of their recommendation in this connec-
tion.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Police, authority
be granted to call for tenders for a neH car for the Police Department, Hith trade in of Car No.2, provision
having been made regarding same in the 1954 budget.
o~clock a.m.
It was decided that the next meeting of Council Hill be held on Tuesday, }mrch:16th, at 10.00
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Tuesday, the sixteenth day of 11arch, A. D. 1954, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
-and-
Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on March 8th last, be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having
been fO:t'1.1arded Common Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the committee on
tires which relates to tubeless tires be now taken from the table and filed; the
letter from B. F. Goodrich Store, 243 Union Street, offe~ing to provide the City of
Saint John with five Lifesaver Tubeless Tires on March 1st, on a trial basis'of
six months, which will expire August 31st, 1954, to install such tires and provide
a free inspection every 800 to 1,000 miles in order to remove any nails or other
sharp objects, and stating that if, at the end of such trial period these tires have
not proved satisfactory, the City will be under no obligation to pay for them, be
received and filed; and that one Police car,be supplied with four Tubeless Tires
within one weak for the above named trial period as per the letter from B, F. Goodrich Store.
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Alderman Campbell advised that he has been apprised by the Catholic
Community Club 'that they appreciate the consideration tendered them by the Common Council
with relation to the lot on Peel Street, but that they now withdraw their offer to
purchase this land.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that
the above matter be now taken ,from the table and filed.
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correspondence relative to
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On motion of Alderman Teed ,
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be
authorized to consult Messrs. D. E. Fitzpatrick and W. R. Lawlor to ascertain if sale
of the lot in question on Peel Street can be negotiated with them.
On motion of Aldel~n Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of calling for
tenders relative to cutting of timber on City-owned property at the Loch Lomond Lakes
be referred to a special committee headed by His Worship the Mayor for recoTI@endation
to the Common Council:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Works in this connection
be now taken from the table and filed.
The Common Clerk advised that the map which the Council had requested in
the above matter has been received at his office from the Director of Works.
On motion of Alderman Teed,
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Director of Works. be
requested to draw up new specifications and call for new tenders on all the gravel
requirements, and the Works Department be instructed to keep purchase of gravel to the
minimum until new tenders have been received for such material:
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AND FLTRTHER that the letter from Mr. George C. Chittick and the letter from
the Director of Works, relative to the contract of Mr. Chittick for supplying the City
with gravel, be received and filed.
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The City Solicitor advised that gravel should be purchased from Mr. Chittick
(whose bid was eight cents lower than that of Mr. George Mabee for gravel) as per the
contract with Mr. Chittick, and not with Mr. Mabee.
Mr. P. R. Fowler, Director, Town Planning Commission, entered the meeting
and a letter from the County Secretary relative to clearance of properties for the
expansion of "he Saint Jorul General tlospital was read, advising that the approximate
cost of the acq~isition of the presently required properties would be $127,300.00. Mr.
,Fowler stated that this figure was arrived at through negotiations carried out by the
Municipality which were not completed and they have had valuators and arbitrators
working on this matter. He cOIlL'1lented that the figures arrived at by the Municipality
,have no value in any negotiations with the Federal Government for reimbutsement under
the Federal slum clearance programme: the only request the City can make is under
the provisions of the National Housing Act. He added that he has not inspected these
,~o~~~~.~o de~~~q~,w~e~~er or n~t they are sub-standard housing.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Mr. P. R. Fowler investigate the above matter
on his trip to Ottawa this week, and the letter from the County Secretary be received ana filed.
Mr. Fowler ;/ithdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Carr~bell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the
on the table until the next Common Council
report of the Committee of the Whole on capital
meeting.
Read Report of the Committee of the Whole
(as follows)
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed /
RESOLVED th t th b d t b "d d th d
" a e a ove name repor e rece;Lve an e recommen a-
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell , /
RESOLVED that the letter from The New Brunswick Society of X-Ray
Technicians requesting that the City of Saint John sponsor a luncheon during the National Convention of the
Canadian Society of Radiological Technicians early in September, be now received and filed and the said'
organizations instructed to bring this matter to the attention of the Common Council sometime previous to
the said Convention.
Alderman Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that ~~500.00 be donated by the City of Saint John to aid
in the cost of transportation in connection with the education of mentally retarded children of this
community, this amount to be paid to the Parents of Mentally Retarded Children Association.
Question being taken, the motion WaS carried with Alderman Campbell, Belyea, Harrigan and
MacCallum voting "yea" and Aldermen Teed and Whitebone voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Common Council refer the matter of education of
mentally retarded children to the Provincial Department of Health with the request that some consideration
be given to this particular problem for the year 1955 and the future.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the recornraendation of the Director of the
Fire Department, Mr. H. Cecil Brown be presented with a certificate for twenty-five years of service with
No.2 Salvage Corps and Fire Police.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following reports for the month of February be
received and filed:- Police Department, Water and Sewerage Department and Roads and Street Department, copies
of same having been furnished the Council Members.
Read Report of the Comptroller
(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
February last:
Your Comptroller recomrrlends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the month of
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Land, Buildings and Ferry
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex Prov.
Purchases, . subject 4% Tax)
4,431.06
6,224.54
13,249.08
1,277.67
1,075.86
2,568.68
2.118.77
30,945.66
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the months of January and February amounting
to $1,066,396.28 as will more'fully appear from statement herto attached.
Saint John, N. B.,
March 12, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
(Sgd. ) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
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RESOLVED that the above report and breakdown of
same, and the Departmental Accounts report for February, be laid on the table until the
pext meeting of Council, copies of the said breakdown 'and Departmental Accounts report having
been furnished Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from City Transit
Limited advising that although its revenue position does not justify it, the Company
will pay the cost of making the five cents an hour wage increase to its employees retro-
active until January 1st, 1954, rather than have the City of Saint John pay such cost, be
received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the portion of the resolution of Common Council of March
8th last, allocating an amount of ap'roximately $1,200.00 to the above Company in the above
matter, be rescinded.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seccnded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from City Transit
Limited enclosing a copy of a letter which that company has fo~,arded to the Provincial
Secretary-Treasurer respecting the fifty per cent increase in diesel oil tax which has
been announced a8 effective April 1st, 1954, be received and filed and the President of the
said company requested to furnish ,the Common Council with a breakdown of the saving to the
Company due to the decreased Provincial Sales Tax, so that the Council can compare such
saving with the above named diesel oil tax.
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Mr. George R. Melvin, a representative of the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council, entered the 'cleeting and letters from the Power Commission of the City of Saint John
and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 1524, with respect
to the Commission being declared an employer relative to certain employees, were read.
On motion of Alderw~n Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that pursuant to Sub-section (4) of
Section 1 of the Labour Relations Act, Cap. 124, R.S.N.B. 1952, the Power Commission of the
City of Saint John,be hereby declared to be an employer "ithin vue mean:i:ng of the said Act
with respect to the following group of its employees, namely:- Local Union No. 1524, Inter-
national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers with regard to linemen, foremen, groundmen, ser-
vicemen and utility men:
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AND FURTHER that the letters from the Commission and the Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers in this connection be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Fire Hazard
Committee advising that in their work of attempting to eliminate some of the sub-standard
dwellings it may be necessary to have legal action taken, be received and filed and the
office of the City Solicitor authorized to take action as required by the said Committee
in such matters.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Royal Kenne-
beccasis Yacht Club, offering the sum or $100.00 for the purchase"of the pontoons and
bridging on both ferry slips, be laid on the table until the next Common Council meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
~ESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Inter-
national Trade Fair requesting information relative to the name Hhicli is to appear on the
name board over the booth of the City of Saint John, be received and referred to His Worship
the Mayor and Alderman Campbell ,nth pOHor to act.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the letters from the Canadian
International Trade Fair and, the DeIR rtment of Industry and Development, Fredericton,
relative to the allocation of booth space to the City of Saint John at the 1954 Fair, be
received and referred to the-above named cowEattee.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that Mr. Thomas M. Bell, M. P. and Mr.
H. A. Hadskis, author of an article relative to the Port of Saint John in the January 23,
1954 issue of "Foreign Trade" be thanked for their interest in this matter and for calling
the said article to the attention of the Common Council.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Klderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. P. L. Ainsworth
making a further enquirl regarding the availability of building lots through a survey of
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the Millidgeville airport site, be received and placed in a special file in this connection which is to be
considered when such lots are ready for disposal.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Ralph Chouinard, offering
to purchase Lot 39, Block 33, 40 by 216 feet, and Lot 42, 23 by 110 feet, Somerset Street for the sums of
$400.00 and $240.00 respectively, be received and referred to the To"m Planning Commission and Assessors
for reports.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Martha A. Donahue, offering the
sum of $35.00 for the purchase of a piece of land, 50 by 47.5 feet, at the back of Lot 3, Class L, Cranston
Avenue, be received and referred to the Assessors and the Town Planning Commission for reports.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. William Fairweather, offering
the sum of $32.00 for the purchase of a piece of land, 50 by 48 feet which is behind part of Lot 6, Block
25, east Cranston Avenue, be received and referred to the Assessors and the Town Planning Commission for
reports.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the usual expense allowance of $20.00 per day be
granted to Aldermen Harrigan and MacCalluf.! in connection with their four-day trip to Ontario, that is, that
each be granted the sum of $80.00 in this connection.
adopted.
Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum abstained from voting on the above resolution, which was
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED tllat as per the recommendation of the Director of
Maintenance and Supply, authority be granted for the installation of a factory reconditioned motor in the
1951, one-half ton Fargo truck used by the Police Department, and t~bt at the same time the steering gear
and brakes of same be checked for wear and worn parts replaced by new ones.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police, submitting
an extract from General Orders of the Police Force in which commendations have been given to Sergeant
McNamee and Constable Oram for their part in connection with the fire which occurred at 242 Germain Street
on the morning of ~mrch 8th, be received and filed and official comrfiendation be granted from the Common
Council to the above named men in this respect;, '
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Works, authority
be granted for the Superintendent of Water and Sewerage and himself to attend the convention of the Canadian
Section of the American Water Works Association which will be held in Toronto from April 12th to 14th
inclusive.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Allan Creamer relative to the
collection and disposal of garbage in the City of Saint John be received and referred to the committee
which was appointed relative to a new dump site.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from MacDonald Real Estate requesting
information relative to Lot 22, Block 35, Wellesley Avenue and Somerset Street, be received and referred to
the Town Planning Commission and the Assessors for reports.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Fred Warman & Co. Ltd. in
the amount of $300.00 regarding appraisal of property in connection with the proposed loading zone in the
King, Charlotte and Germain Streets area, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Maintenance and Supply'
relative to the necessity of a new heating system for the Repair Plant, be laid on the table for one week.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Police Protective
Association, Local Union No. 61, advising~hat they are willing to pay the remaining half of the salary of
Constable Jardine from January 1st to June 1st, 1954, be received and filed.
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Alderman Harrigan submitted the name of Mr. William Ke~~y of 400 Union Street for :'
appointment as the seventh valuator for the City of Saint John, requited by the Rates & Taxes Ace.
On mOoion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the appointment of Mr. William
Kelly be confirmed in the above matter.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the sum of $3,000.00 be granted by
the City of Saint John relative to the Champlain celebrations which are being planned by the
Champlain Committee of the New Brunswick Historical Society.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above amount for the above named
purpose ,be approved, subject to receipt by the Common Council of the plans of the Champlain
Committee of the New Brunswick Historical Society for this event.
Question being taken, the amendment to the mOtion carried.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John underwrite,
if needed to-the extent of $200.00 part of the expenses in connection with the Eastern
Canadian juvenile basketball play-offs in whiCh the Saint John High School and Vocational
School teams are participating.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that copies be submitted to the next
meeting of Common Council, in legal session, of all reports relatLng to the investigation
of the case reported to the Police Department by Mr. William O'Hara of Portland Place, and
that Mr. O'Hara, the Director of Police and the Detective Inspector be requested to attend
the said meeting'.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. C. R. Nelson, offer-
ing to sell to the City of Saint John his property at No. 644 Main Street which was damaged
by fire recently, also properties at Nos. 638 and 640 Main Street, be received and filed and
the City offer to purchase same at the assessed values of these properties plus ten per cent,
with no other conditions attached:
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AND FURTHER that the City offer to purchase the rear property of Mr. Nelson
for the assessed value plus ten per cent, with no other conditions.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of rental arrears re-
garding City Barket premises of the Royal Fruit Co. Ltd. be brought fon-rard .in one month's
time so that the Council may be informed of the situation relative to such arrears at that
time:
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AND FURTHER that a complete report on all Market rentals charged and owing
be submitted to the Common Council at the same time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the rental arrears of W.
Pedersen Limited relative to City Market premises in the amount of $1,875.00 be reduced
by the amount of $375.00 (three months' rental of $125.00 per month) in view of the incon-
venience experienced by this firm during the renovation of the said building, and conditioned
upon the balance of this account being paid in full at once:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said firm in the above matter be received
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman.Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. S. L. Seeds
requesting that a fence be erected between property owned by him on Queen Street and that
owned by the City of Saint John to prevent trespassing on his property by tenants of the City,
be received and filed and Mr. Se8QS advised that the City has no'objection to a fence being
erected by him and that he has an action against the City's tG!,ants for trespass in this matter,
if he so wishes.
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On motion of Alde~Bn Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company, offering the sum of $1,500.00 for the purchase of the 20-foot strip of land
in Lot 10"City of Lancaster, which has an area of 0.729 acres, be received and filed and the
said offer accepted.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. D. Gordon Willet, Q.C. on behalf
of his client, Mr. John G. Willet, relative to the proposed loading zone in the King, Germain and Charlotte
Streets area, be received and filed and }rr. Willet advised that the City has recow~ended to the officials
of S.M.T. (Eastern) Ltd. that they arrange for such a conference as he suggests in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter of a new tenant for the premises occupied
by A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited in the City Market Building, be laid on the table for t,1O weeks in order
to give all ~rospective applicants for such space an opportunity to, submit applications for same.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission
relative to the King Square North Loading Zone and Mr. A. Hart Isaacs, be received and filed and the
recommendation contained ~herein not be adopted and they and 11r. Isaacs be informed that the Common Council
expect the findings of the arbitration award to be carried out, the building demolition in this connection
to commence not later than May 1st, 1954, and the back rentals to be paid to the City.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a report be requested of the Chairman, Board of
Assessors for the next meeting of Council as to whether or not properties in the King Square area are
being increased in assessment to off-set the cost of the expropriation which was agreed upon at the time of
the establishment of the King Square North Loading Zone.
On motion of Alderman }mcCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Justice
requesting that Sub-section 4 of Section 515 of the Criminal Code be included in the Code revision which is
now receiving Parliamentary consideration, such revision being kno\{n as Bill 7 - such sub-section providing
for the safeguarding of premises from destruction by fire. '
The following is a report of the CollD1littee of the Whole referred to on page 449.
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The CollD1li ttee of the vlhole
reports
.Your,Oommittee~egs leave to submit that it sat on Friday, March 12th ,last at 11.00 o'clock
a.m. in the Mayor's Office, when there were present His Horship the Mayor', Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan,
MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone, Messrs. E. D. Halsh, Executive Director, F. S. Haycox, Assistant 00 10ae
Execucive Direccor and A. E. Hanson, Director of Works, and your Committee begs leave to submit the
following report and recommendations, namely:-
1. That Mr. P. ~. Fowler be authorized to proceed to Ottawa and interview the proper Federal
authorities ih connection with Federal assistance regarding the slum clearance necessary for the proposed
Prince Charles School playground:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Fowler submit proper vouchers to the Comptroller in connection with his
expenses.
2. That the letter from the Director of \~orks, dated July 2nd, 1952, submitting an estimate of
the cost of providing water and sewerage services to a number of residents on Pokiok Road, be now received
and filed.
3. That the letter from the Director of Works, dated February 3rd, 1953, submitting an estimate
of cost of extending water and sewerage services into the Millidgeville and Boar's Head Road area, be now
received and filed.
4. That the letter from the Superintendent, Water and Sewerage, dated July 8th, 1953, relative
to the installation of sewerage on Rope \-Ialk Road, be now received and filed.
5. That the letter from the Director of Works, under date of March 11th last, recommending the
purchase of chlorinators, be received and filed as these items have been included in the 1954 budget.
6. That the letter from the Director of Works, dated March 24th, 1953, relative to extension of
the road from Ashburn Lake to Hunter's Cove, be now received and filed.
7. That the letter from the Road Engineer, dated July 22nd, 1953, submitting the estimated cost
of grading and paving Sandy Point Road, be now received and filed.
8; That the letter from the Director of Works, dated February 18th last, recommending the pur-
chase of a new station wagon, a new half-ton pick-up truck and a small power saw and small bench grinder, be
now received and filed.
9. That the letter from the Director of Works, recommending that one of the out-dated transits
be donated to the New Brunswick Museum and the other be sold or scrapped, be received and filed and the
said recommendation adopted.
10. That tenders received for building repairs and improvements to the City Fire Stations be no'W
taken from the table and filed.
11.' That the letters from the property owners of Thornborough Street, requesting that this street
be included in the paving, curbing and sidewalk programme of the City for the year 1954, be now received and
filed as this street has been included in the 1954 capital budget.
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That the petition relative to sewerage disposal for the area between Boar's Head
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Council on March 8th last, requesting improvement of the said Road, be now taken from the
table and filed, this road having been included partially in, the 1954 capit~l.b~dget.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson,
CHAIRMAN.
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March 16th, 1954.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the next meeting of Common
Council be held on Monday, March 22nd, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,
the twenty-second day of March, A. D. 1954, at 7.00 o'clock--p.rn.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebol'.e
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that minutes, of the Common Council meeting of March 16th
last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been supplied the Council Members.
The Common Clerk advised that the letter from the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club, offering to
purchase the ferry floats, had been laid on the table at the last meeting of Council. The Executive
Director stated that the Provincial Government has purchased these floats for the sum of $600.00 and will
see that this Club receive what floats they require from same.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. > RESOLVED- that the above named letter from the Royal Kennebeccasis
Yacht Club be now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Maintenance relative to
a new heating system and a large hydraulic twin post lift for the Repair Plant, be.again laid on the table
until"further investigation has been made.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the Comptroller's Report and breakdown for the months
of Janua.ry and February last and the Departmental Accounts Report for the month of February last, be now
taken from the table and filed:
AND FURTHER that the amounts contained in the ComptrQGer's Report be paid as recommended.
Read Report of the Co~~ttee of the Whole on Capital Budget.
( as follows )
To the COMl10N COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The CollD1littee of the Whole
reports on capital budget
. Your CollD1littee begs leave to submit that it sat on Friday, March 12th last at 11.00 o'clock a.m.
in the Mayor's Office, when there were present His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum,
Teed and Whitebone, Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
pi~ector and A. E. Hanson, Director of Works, and your Committee begs leave to submit the following
report and recommendations, namely:-
1. , That ten miles of city streets, thirty feet in width, be coated with liquid asphalt sand seal at
a cost of $2,530.00 per mile, and a total cost of $25,300.00.
2. That loam be spread over the grass, plots'__at Portland Place and same seeded and trees planted, at
a cost of $1,960.00.
3. That curbing and sidewalk be laid on the south side of Cunard Street between Metcalf and Victoria
Streets, at an estimated cost of $825.00.
4. That Victoria Lane, from Kennedy Street to the end, be paved a width of eighteen feet - this
being a distance of 223 feet - at an estimated cost of $885.00.
5. That a sidewalk be installed on the north side of Adelaide Street, between Bryden and Visart
Streets, cost of same being included in Item 31 of this report.
6. That $10,000.00 be allocated for the following work on Broadview Avenue:- Grade and application
of penetration on the street; Pitt to Wentworth, curb and repair sidewalk both sides, 200 feet new sidewalk;
Wentworth to Carmarthen, curb and repair sidewalk north side only; Carmarthen to Sydney, curb and repair
sidewalk both sides reset 200 feet granite curb on south side; Sydney to Charlotte, curb and repair sidewalk
north side only.
7. That Lombard Street be removed from the capital works programme, and the necessary sidewalk repair
w,ork be taken out of maintenance.
8. That both Fourth and Fifth Streets be graded and paved, curbed and new sidewalks built on both
sides, and a three-foot grass plot be installed on each side of these streets, on the residence side of
the sidewalk - each street to cost an amount of $9,960.00, a total of $19,920.00.
9. That. a sidewalk be built on the west side of Gorman Avenue and a nine-foot grass plot be provided,
all at a cost of $572.00.
10. That a sidewalk be built on the west side of Pugsley Avenue and a nine-foot grass plot be provided
all at a cost of $1,859.00.
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11. ,That a sidewalk be built on the west side of Currie Avenue and a nine-foot grass plot be provided,
all at a cost of $1,265.00.
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12. That $30,000.00 be allocated for maintenance, penetration and sidewalks
on the follosing streets:- Phillip Court, 1~igmore Court, Flemming Court, Howard Court,
Taylor Avenue, MacLaren Boulevard, Coronation Court and St. Laurent Circle.
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Circle, be
$2,099.00:
That Churchill Boulevard, from the end of the pavement to St. Laurent
graded and paved and a sidewalk be built on the east side, all at a cost of
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2600 x 18 feet
Trmt widening of Somerset Street on the east,side, and grading for a new
east side - from Wellesley Avenue to St. Laurent Circle, a distance of
- be approved to the amount of $6,000.00.
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15. That curbing and a new sidewalk be installed on the east side only
of Cranston Avenue, from Ninth Street to Thornborough Street ( a distance of 400 x 6
feet ), at a cost of $1,570.00.
16. That the following work be performed on Thornborough Street, a distance
of 325 x 36 feet:- grading and penetration, curbing and building sidewalks on both sides
of the street, for the sum of $2,500.00.
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17. That Crown Street, from Duke ,to Mecklenburg Streets (a distance of 275
x 20 feet) be graded and paved at a cost of $2,035.00.
18. That Parks Street Extension, from Parks Street to the last house ( a
distance of 1,125 x 30 feet) be graded and paved, and curbing and sidewalks built on the
north side and 500 feet. of same buil'G on ti,e sou"" side, at a cost. of $14,549.00.
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19. That Riverview Drive, West Saint John, be graded and paved bet,Teen Market
Place and Lancaster Street, at a cost of $7,165.00.
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That Tower Street, West Saint John, be improved to the amount of $11,649.00.
21. That the following work be performed on Prince Street, West Saint John, from
Ludlow Street to Market Place (a distance o~ 525 x 36 feet) at a cost of $3,000.00:- grading
and penetration, curbing and repairing of sidewalks on both sides of the street.
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That the following uork be performed on Market Place, Hest Saint John, at
$5,274.00:- King to Prince Street, 260 x 33"grade and pave, curb and repair
on the west side; Prince to Water, 250 x 26, grade and pave, curb and repair
west side.
23.
That Meadow Qnd Forest Streets be deferred until the end of the 1954 season.
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at a cost
Street.
That maintenance Hork and penetration be performed on the following streets
of $15,000.00:- Clarence Street, St. David Street, Courtenay Street and Richmond
25. That Hazen Avenue, from Chipman to Carleton Streets (a distance of 270 x 41
feet) be graded and paved, the granite curb on the west side be reset and the sidewalks
repaired, all at a cost of $3,125.00.
26. That maintenance work be performed on the following streets at a cost of
$10,000.00:- Sheriff Street, Murray Street, Portland Street and Hilyard Street.
27. That Cedar Grove Crescent, from Second ,to Parks Streets (a distance of
400 x 6 feet} be curbed and a sidewalk built on the ease side, at a cost of $1,353.00.
28. That the following work, to cost $16,500.00, be performed on the Sandy
Point Road, between Hawthorne Avenue and MacLaren Boulevard (a distance of 2,600 x 30
feet):- grading and improving alignment; widening to 30 feet; rock cut to be taken out for
sewer purposes.
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29. That a sideHalk be built on the north side of Allison Road, from Davenport
to Mt. Pleasant Avenues (a distance of 475 x 6 feet) at a cost of $792.00.
30. That a sidewalk be built on the ~{est side of Mt. Pleasant Avenue, from
Allison Road to the nSH school (a distance of 4 x 500 fest) at a cost of $550.00.
31. That the follo,ling Hork be performed on 'Adelaide Street, from Hain Street
to l1illidge Avenue (a distance of 2,000 x 46 feot) at a cost of $20,000.00:- resurface
street with It inches of stone filled sheet asphalt; curb two sides; repair sidewalks.
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32. Thut the following work be performed on Chipman Street, from Hazen Avenue
to ,Peel Street (a distance of 180 x 32 feet) at a cost of $1,000.00:- gradi~€ and ma~ntenance.
33. , That the following work be performed on Old Adelaide Street, between Adelaide
and Visart Streets (a distance of 725 x 36 feet) at a cost of $16,357.00:- grading and paving;
curbing and the building of a 12-foot sidewalk on the east side.
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34. That the folloving Hork be performed on Street I, between Old Adelaide
Street and Simpsons-Sears Limited (a distance of 600'x 50 feet) at a cost of $12,381.00:-
building of a new road; grading for sidewalks,on two sides; grading of road.
35. That the following work be performed on Street II, between Lansdowne Avenue
and Simpsons-Sears Li~ited (a distance of 125 x 50 feet) at a cost of $2,555.00:- building
of a new road; grading for sidewalks.
36. That the following work be performed on Visart Street, between Lansdowne
Avenue and Old Adelaide Street (a distance of 675 x 12 feet) at a cost of $3,850.00:-
curb the south side and build a sidewalk.
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37. That a sidewalk be built on Lansdowne Avenue, between Wellesley Avenue and
Visart Street (a distance of 670 x 12 feet) at a cost of $1,650.00.
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That the follOHing work be performed on Street II, off Somerset Street (a distance of 200 x 60
at a cost of $2,540.00:? build a new road and grade.
That Teck Street be graded a distance of 100 x 30 feet at a cost of $75.00.
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41. That Parks Street Extension be graded and the rock removed, from the end of the present street
to the Sandy Point Road (a distance of 600 x 30 feet) at a cost of $2,000.00.
42. That the Fisher Lake Road be graded for a distance of 1,800 x 20 feet at a cost of $700.00.
43. That the following Hork be performed on Gilbert Street, from City Road to the tracks (a distance
of 700 x 36 feet) at a cost of $2,000.00:- grading and paving; 500 feet of curbing on the north side; and
the repairing of sidewalks.
44. That the above work, included in items No.1 to 43 inclusive, be undertaken to the total amount
.of $262,455.00 and paid for by a bond issue.
45. That the letter from the Director of Horks, under date of February 18th last, submitting the
estimated cost to install a 12-incn cast 'iron pipe from Wellesley Avenue to St. Laurent Circle at the
Rifle Range, a distance of approximately 2,700 feet, and to install sewer mains thereon, be received and
filed and the work authorized at an estimated cost of $25,000~00 - to be paid for by a bond issue.
46. That the letter from the Director of Works, under date of March 4th last, submitting the estimated
cost to install ,mter and sewer in a southerly direction from MacLaren Boulevard, a distance of 1,550 feet,
and the remainder of the distance to the main on Hawthorne Avenue Extension, which is 1,263 feet, be , .
received and filed and the work authorized at an estimated cost of $37,000.00 - to be paid for by a bond
issue.
47. That the letter from the Superintendent of Water and Sewerage, dated July 17th, 1953 regarding the
cost of installation of water and sewerage to the Sandy Point Road and Fisher Lake Road in Stanley Ward, be
received and filed.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Ernest W. Patterson,
Chairman.
Saint John, N. B.,
March 16th, 1954.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that sections 1 to 8 inclusive and sections 10 to 22 inclusive I
and sections 24 to 43 inclusive of the above report be approved and adopted, and the work undertaken in the
total amount of $262,455.00 - to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the above resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of
the Con@on Council, approving of such work and the estimated cost thereof.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that section 45 bf the above report be approved and adopted, and
the work undertaken in the amount of $25,000.00 - to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the above resolution Has carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of
the Common Council, approving of such work and 'the estimated cost thereof. I
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that section 46 of the above report be approved and adopted,
and the work undertaken in the amount of $37,000.00 - to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the above resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of,
the Common Council, approving of such Hork and the estimated cost thereof.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above Report of the Committee of the Whole on
Capital Budget be received and adopted.
Alderman Campbell advised that he has perused the above named report and is in hearty accord with
the work outlined in same. He inquired if provision was made in this progra~~e for the erection of the
side1-lalk on the Viaduct, and the Executive Director replied that this side1-lalk istcil:eerected out of mainte- ,
nance, and that it 1-lill be installed this year.
Alderman Campbell stated that in going over the City's records from 1951 to the anticipated expend-
iture for 1954, he finds. that the City is spending more than the sinking fund provides for, and that the
bonded indebtedness of the City now stands at approximately $14,000,000.00. The Executive Director noted
that in the last four years, including the 1954 expenditures, theTe has been an increase of $2,000,000.00 in
this regard, although some of the capital assets are revenue producing from these expenditures. Alderman
Campbell stated that he 1-Iould like a list showing the capital indebtedness of the City over the last four or
five years.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that a meetine; be called during the next week to finalize
those budgets on which capital items are to be coriside~ed.
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The Common Clerk stated that a number of items were not considered py the committe~
on capital budget, for instance, the request from the Saint John Free Public Library regarding
furnaces and steel shelving; the report from the Building Inspector relative to the Germain
Street J1arket Building; and the request for the installation of 'a sidewalk on the~lestern side
of Millidge Avenue a certain distance.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that all the above items be referred for'
consideration at the contemplated meeting next week.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of
Police, authority be granted to advertise for tenders for 150 gallons of white traffic
paint and 25 gallons of orange traffic paint - all to b~ supplied in one-gallon containers _
such paint to be five-minute-drying-time ~aint for use on City streets, curbing, etc.
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Read a letter from the, Director of Works advising that theestimated cost, of
laying, a 9-inch concrete sewer pipe and a 6-inch cast ,iron water main is $2,000.00
to service a semi-detached house which Mr., W. J. Miller contemplates building on Lot J12,
Goodrich Street Extensipn, and that the water and sewerage would have to be extended a
distance of approximately 200 feet in this connection. The approximate annual revenue from
such installation would be $63.00. The Executive Director stated that he recommends the
installation of this water and sewerage as it will open up additional building space.
Alderman Teed stated he does not believe such space exists in the location concerned.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the above matter be tabled and
Alderman Teed requested to investigate and report back regarding the number of lots to
be made available through this proposed water and sewerage installation.
Mr. R. J. Currie was present at the meeting and submitted the following
suggestions:- Sl) that Sh~riff Street, from tfuin to Brooks Streets, be made a one-way street
and that cars park on Sheriff Street which would alleviate tha Main Street situation and give
added parking space; (2) that a set of traffic lights be installed at the intersection of
Simonds and Main Streets and Elm and Main Streets. He pointed out that, over fifty per
cent of the population of this city reside in the section formerly kno,m as Portland, but
that although traffic lights are needed in this area, none are in existence.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea.
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the requested one-way street be
brought to the attention,of the Traffic Committee 1,lith the recommendation that it be adopted.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that both
forwarded to the Traffic Committee for a recommendation
suggestions of Mr. R. J. Currie
to Common Council.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was carried.
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Read a letter from Mr. Charles Y; Swanton, solicitor for Mr. Clint Wiezel,
making app11cation for rental of the premises in the City J1arket Building on Charlotte
Street, fo~erly occupied by A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited, in j,hich to operate a
camera shop bUsines~. Messrs. Swanton and Wiezel were preseno ao the meeting in support of
this application, Mr. Swanton advising that Mr. Wiezel is a veteran of the Second World War
and has been a life-long resident of the City of'.Saint John. Alderman MacCallum commented
that it is probable that the City will have to take legal action before the present tenant
of the premises in question vacates, and so it will be some time probably before these pre-
~ses are free for other occupancy. .
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Clint Wiezel
be received and referred to'- the regular Council meeting to be held next ,Jeek, and that heo.be
advised through his sclicitor, t1r. Charles Y. S11anton, that his application will receive
every consideration from the Council.
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On,motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trustees,
Civic Employees Pension Plan, advising ~hat they have approved the request of Mr. F. A.
McDonald of the Purchasing Departmeilt GO recire as 01' April lso, 1954 with the usual number
of months' leave of absence as provided for in Common Council Order of June 2nd, 1952, be
received and filed and the action of the said Board confirmed.
On motion of Alderman l4acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Lester G. Hoar,
solicitor for City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 relative to Corrooon Council resolution
of March 8th last ~oncerning classification and salary adjustments, stating that his clients
will be prepared to discuss the report and proposals of the Common Council committee on the
matter as soon as they are advised of the time and place of , negotiations, be laid on the table.
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the classifications "Thich have gone to the Union, Hho are discussing them Hith him. The Union Hill then be
ready to submit their report to Council, and the nmtter can be settled Hithout conciliation on the part of
the Labour Relations Board.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. L. J. CraHford, requesting that he
be given another year's extension, as, due to financial circumstances he Hill be unable to commence construc-
tion of a building this spring on Lot 7 and one-half.of Lot 8, Cranston Avenue, (Hhich he purchased from the
City), be received and filed and }tr. Cral~ord be alloHed an additional year's grace to commence construction
on this land, beyond the time provided for in his agreement made upon depositing the req~ired $200.00
building guarantee.
Alderman }~cCallum commented that if the Council intends to grant extensions of time regarding
these building guarantees, the policy regarding the guarantees should be dropped.
Question being taken, the above resolution Has carried Hith Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Whitebone
and His Horship the Mayor voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed voting "nay".
Alderman }~cCallum moved that no bond'be required regarding building in any case of sale of City
land, but ther-e,;Has no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded, by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Ernest Wilson, offering to purchase a
lot on the right hand side of Wellesley Avenue, coming in from Cranston Avenue, and next to the last
Portland Place house, be received and referred to the To,m Planning Com~ission and the Assessors for reports.
Read a letter from Mr. Earl Russell in reply to Common Council resolution of May 30th, 1953 ill
Hhich he Has' offered the lease of Lot 1396, north Broadview Avenue for the sum of $24.00 per annum, for seven
years, Hith the stipulation that the lot be used for landscaping purposes only and that no building be
erected on, same, advising that he does not Hish tb lease this lot but offers to purchase same for the sum of
'$300.00. The Council noted that apparently this lot was not sold to Mr. Russell last 11ay for some reason.
Gn motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman-Belyea
RESOL\~ that Mr. Russell be sold the lot fun question for the sum of
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
FESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Russell be laid on the table
next Council meeting for a report on the reasons why the lot in question was not to be sold.
Mr. Haycox stated that he has been advised by Mr. P. R. Fm,leJ; Tm-ffi Planning Commission, that there
is no reason why this lot cannot be sold as it is zoned for residential purposes.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion Has carried, ,lith Alderman Campbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from O. S. Dykeman & Sons, on behalf of the tax-
payers, merchants and property holders in the Haymarket Square, Rothesay Avenue, and Thorne Avenue district
advising that the decision to revert back to the full use of Thorne and Rothesay Avenues is appreciated, and
recommending that a traffic light similar to that used in Lancaster be installed at the junction for a trial
period if it is deemed necessary by the Director of Police, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Cecil M. Joyce, offering to meet
<lith the Director of Horks for the purpose of making suggestions for improving Elm Street, be received and
filed and in compliance with Mr. Joyce's offer, the Director of Works be requested to discuss the matter Hitt
Mr. Joyce.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldeman 11acCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. John Levine relative to the
collection and disposal of garbage in the City, be received and referred to the committee appointed to inves-
tigate a new dump site.
Alderman Harrigan, chairman of the committee appointed to investigate an alternative site for the
Cranston Avenue dump, advised that the committee met on Thursday last Hith the committee headed by Mrs.
Bernard C. Bean and the outcome of such meeting is contained in the following motion.
On motion of Aldennan Harrigan
Seconded by Aluennan Teed
RESOLVED that the Department of Sallitationbe given sixty days from this
date ,in which to locate a site for the disposal of garbage when the present site has served its purpose.
The Executive Director stated that an alternative site has been chosen and has been shown to Cen-"
tral Mortgage & Housing Corporation representatives, l{ho have agreed to the site. Alderman Harrigan stated
that the committee received no'inforrnation t.hat a neH site had been chosen for tile dump.
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RESOLVED that the list of freehold vacant City-ol{Ued lots be
laid on the table and copies supplied each MGmber of thG Council by the department concerned.
The Executive Director advised that maps showing the above mentioned lots are
being prepared.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLV.ED that the February report of the Fire
Department, incorporating that ofl the Electrical Inspector, be received and filed,
copies of same having been distributed to the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the Annual Reports for the year
1953 of the Fire Department and the Collection Department, be received and filed and
prinLed in the Year Book, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Cash Receipts Report for the
month of February last, be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the
Council Members.
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Tenders"uere opened for the supplying of office furniture and equipment for the
new addition to the Police building.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
?ellders rel8rrettj Seconded by Alderman Campbell
.OUt'c.e../arnivur.j. RESOLVED that the above named tenders bE;' l,-,id on the
~. e 'rnenr- tabilce for a week and referred to the committee who are investigating the allocation of rooms
'.-7) /lu IIJ /../../.f' L' in the said new addition.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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f7.0.se: Director and the Directors of
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be referred to
recommendation:- Aldermen Campbell and Teed, the Executive
Purchasing and the Fire Department.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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~/~~~I1-~I.7~~ RESOLVED that the letter from the Ship-By-Rail Associ-
ation of Canada, Saint JOllll - Lancaster Branch, inviting the Members of the Common Council
to a showing of a film entitled "Road Test One, M.D." to beeshown at 8.15 p.m., Tuesday,
March 30th in the Admiral Beatty Hotel, be received and filed and the Association thanlced
for the said invitation.
Alderman Harrigan advised that last week, the Common Council authorized him to
investigate the possibility of tourist promotion through adverttsement regarding the large
, herd of deer which appeared recently in Charlotte County. He reported that he has made this
,/!Ierckl7fs /titler- investigation and that Mr. Gerald Casey of the Merchants' Advertising & Tourist Service will
;CI:S;/JQ -=r -ztiuris T insert an advertisement in this connection in the 1:954 copies of the "Key to Saint John", '
,- J.()-'.' which will cost the City $150.00, plus ~115.00 to $20.00 to purchase the print, etc. of the
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the account
in toe amount of $705.00 submitted by Fowler's Transport for snow removal during the month
of January last.
His Worship named the follolling committee relative to calling for tenders for
cutting of timber on City-owned property at the Loch Lomond Lakes:- Aldermen Teed, Harrigan,
MacCa+lum and himself.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a report on the piece of Fire equipment
which was ordered several months ago by the, City of Saint John and which has not been
received as yet, be submitted to the next meeting of Council.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that an amount not exceeding $170.00 be
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allocated for the above named project.
. Alderman Teed, chairman of the Joint Tourist Bureau Committee of the Cities of
,:70/)1;"-, ~r/.s r-- . Saint John and Lancaster, reported that the Joint Committee had met this morning and
2?, ~,approved the plans and specifications drawn up by Hessrs. Mott & Myles, architects, and
- ~rec7U Oh?h7/ttEe.according to the authority granted the co~mittee, they have called for tenders for such
bUilding, which will close in approximately ten days' time.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above verbal report
the COnmLtttee at the said ~eeting approved by this Common Council.
be received and the action'
The City Solicitor advised that he has a copy of the Deed conveying Saint John Harbour property
from the City to the Saint John Harbour Commission, and that this Deed confirms the advice already given by
him on the Rodney Hharf question, that is, that the National Haroubrs Board is under no obligation in this
matter. Alderman Campbell inquired if any value was placed on the Rodney Hharf property. The City Solicitor
replied that the value was the bonds which were included in the purchase at the time, and that there is a
breakdown showing the value of such bonds.
Alderman Belyea moved that in consequence of dredging at Rodney Slip by the Federal Department,
which has caused a subsidence of Rodney Hharf, that the Federal Government be asked to indemnify the City for
same, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above report of the City Solicitor be received and
referred to the meeting of the Harbour Bridge Committee to be called by His Horship the Mayor next week.
Mr. C. F. Inches, Q. C., entered the meeting on behalf of his client, Mr. A. Hart Isaacs, and a
lengthy discussion ensued regarding the building on the King Square North Loading Zone which the City of
Saint. John had expropriated for the said Loading Zone, and which the Common Council has ordered be demolished
not later than May 1st next and the back rentals collected from same be paid to the City. He stated that he
has been informed by Mr. Isaacs that the building, a brick shell, has not been used for anything, although
Mr. Isaacs has a little lumber piled in one corner of it. Mr. Inches advised that if Mr. Isaacs has had any
use of the building, he will pay for it; he is perfectly willing to pay a fair rental if he has used it. Mr.
Inches suggested that a committee of Council be appointed to look at the building in question, which Mr.
, Isaacs would still like to purchase from the City.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Aldermen Hhitebone and Campbell be a committee of two
to view the above named building with Mr. C. F. Inches, Q.C.
The committee agreed that they would meet and inspect the above mentioned building the next day at
12.80 o'clock noon, with the City Solicitor as advisor.
Mr. Inches withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors relative to
assessment on properties in the King Square area to off-set the cost of expropriation of properties for the
establishment of the King Square Noren Loading Zone, be received and laid on the table until the report of
the committee is received regarding the expropriated building formerly o,med by Mr. A. Hart Isaacs.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report submitted by the Director of the Fire Department
regarding an accident collision between Fire Pumper No.2 and City Transit bus No. 3601, License No. Pl-120,
which occurred on March 20th last, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. S. Garvie, Mechanical Superin-
tendent, Provincial Department of Public Works, advising that the Department offers $600.00 for the purchase
of the ferry floats complete as is and where is, on the east and west sides of the Harbour as is and where is!
including winches, be received and filed and the said offer accepted.
The Common Clerk read a letter from the Director of Police including:- Extract from report of Patrol
Sergeanc Relief No.3, dated January 20th, 1954; Report from Constable Campbell dated January 20th, 1954;
Report from Detective Sergeant Scott dated January 21st, 1954; Statement from Hilliam O'Hara dated January
22nd, 1954; Statement from C. H. O'Hara dated January 27th, 1954; Statement from Constable K. A. Campbell,
dated February 10th, 1954; and Report from Detective Inspector Stubbs, dated February lOth, 1954.
'Mr. Hilliam O'Hara, Director of Police Oakes and Detective Inspector George Stubbs entered the
meeting and Messrs. O'Hara and Stubbs gave their versions of the matter in question, substantiating in each
case their written statements as read by the Common Clerk. The Director of Police outlined 'the procedure in
matters of this nature and gave assurance of co-operation with the public in future occasions of this kind.
Messrs. O'Hara, Oakes and Stubbs withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Hhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the reports from the Director of Police in the above
matter be received and filed.
It Was decided that the next meeting of Council will be held on Monday, March 29th at 10.00 o'clock
a.m.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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Monday, the twenty-ninth day of March, A. D. 1954 at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
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Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, ']1,'eed and tlhitebone
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to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the Conunon Council
meeting held on March 22nd last be confirmed, copies of such r~nutes having been forwarded
the Council Members.
Mr. Peter Zed, owner of a building located at 103 Erin Street, was present
in consequence of receiving a notice to appear before this meeting to show cause, if any,
why such dangerous or dilapidated building should not be removed or destroyed, as provided
for by Section 10 of the Saint John Building Act 1925. Mr. J. S. Corbett, Building
Inspector, advised, that this building is in very bad condition, but that Mr. Zed desires
to pring it up to standard by repairing it. }tr. Corbett. advised that he would be only
too glad to have this done. Mr. Zed stated that he bought the building at a City Tax
Sale and that he hopes to complete the purchase of the land under it this summer.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED
Zed to proceed with repairs to his building at 103
Building Inspector and subject to his apTToval.
that permission be granted Mr. Peter
Erin Street at the discretion of the
A delegation, composed of Messrs. Hazen D. Stewart, President, W. E. Furze,
Carl Olive and George Trecartin, was present on behalf of 'the Saint John-LanCaster Branch
of The Ship-bY-Bail Association of Canada, and }tr. Stewart presented a Brief which
requested that the Common Council petition,the New Brunswick Government to assume the
entire cost of building and mail,t~',ining those streets which form the connecting links in
the Ne'l Bruns1-.'ick Highl-lay system; that the COlmcil also petition the said Government
to refund 35% of the monies collected from Gasoline Tax 1dithin:the Municipality to the
Municipality for the maintenance of all other streets, roads, etc. other than those
referred to above, and to assist in its,services.
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Mr. Ste1dart then read a letter from the Real Estate ~'mer's Association,
the original of 1-.'hich has been sent to the Comrr~n Council, supporting in its entirety the
above named Brief. Mr. Ste~art advised that when the Association brought a Brief on
the same matter before the Council last year, the Council did not adopt their recommenda-
tions, although the City Council of Lancaster adopted,it unanimously. He also advised
that the matter \-las put on the agenda of the Three Cities of Ne;/ Brunswick, but no action
was ,taken on it. He added that the matter of weights of vehicles using City streets
was taken up \-lith the Premier l-lho told them the Province 1dould give it serious consider-
ation, but the 1ds:tghts }lere made legal on January 1st last. He noted that the 1deights
allowed in this Province are much heavier than those allowed in the United States.
Aldem.an Campbell cOill"ented that for the first time in many years, the City
is now receiving from the Provincial Government up to 50% of the basic portion required
to maintain City Road, which is a start on this matter, this being done by taking advantage
of the section in the Counties Act which provides for such aid.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the resolution which~rohibits
the Common Council from voting on any matters presented by delegations while the delega-
tions remain prese,nt, be rescinded.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen Belyea and Campbell
voting "yea" and Aldermen Hhitebone, Harrigan, Teed and His vlorship the Mayor voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Conunon Council QDncur in the
recommendations contained in the Brief ,of Saint John-Lancaster Branch of The Ship-by-Rail
Association of Canada in the above matter, in passing the said Brief along to the Provin-
cial Government and recommend adoption of the said recommendation to the Provincial Government.
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Alderman MacCallum entered the meeting.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Hhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above mutter be laid on the table
until the next meeting of Common Council:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from the Real Estate ~n1errs Association in the
matter be laid on the table for the same period.
Question being taken, the amerrlment to the motion carried with Aldermen Hhite-
bone, Belyea, Harrigan and Teed voting. "yea" and Aldermen MacCallum and Campbell voting "nay".
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The Common Clerk advised that he had found the reason Mr. Earl Russell was not sold the lot
on Broadview Avenue ~e desires to purchase was because the Council felt it might be needed for industrial
purposes on that street, and that the Executive Director had advised that Mr. Russell desires the la~d for
landscaping purposes. Alderman Campbell advised that he had viewed t.he lot. in quesLioll a,.u fOUHU L!la-r. if it.
were utilized for industrial purposes, ten other ~ots in the area would have to be taken over for the same
purpose,,'
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
'" RESOLVED that Lot 1396, north Broadview Avenue, be now sold to
Mr. Earl Russell for the s~ of $300.00, which ~rr. Russ~ll has offered for the said lot.
On motion ?~~lderman Belyea
Seconded
by Alderman MacCallum
. RESOLVED that the matter of a new tenant for the Market premise~
Chip~n Smith & Co., Limited be discussed in legal session at this meeting.
formerly occupied by A.
Question beii-lg taken, the ,motion carried with Aldermen Belyea, Campbell and MacCallum voting
"yea", Aldermen Harrigan, Te"ed and Hhitebone voting "nay" and His }lor ship the MiJ,y.or, casting the deciding
affirmative vote. Aldermen Whitebone and Harrigan stated they would no~ p~rticipate in any discussion on
the matter i~ legal session." . .
Alderman C~P?ell submitted three applications received by l~m for the above named premises,
ore being -r.na-r. of Demerson's, the tobacconists, which he received two years ago. The Executive Director
noted that Demerson's application 'Jas the first, and the Common Clerk observed that the first application
receive? by him in this matter was from Trans Canada Airlines.
On motion of Alderman Belyea.
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the report submitted by the committee to whom
were referreQ the tenders for Fire hose, be received and the recommendations contained therein adopted,
namely:- that 500 ft. each 2t inch hose be purchased from Gutta-Percha Rubber Co., Goodyear Rubber Co. and
Dominion Rubber Co. @ $1.60 per foot, coupled. Plus Federal Sales' Tax and Provo S. S. & E. Tax. Less 2%
diseount: that 500 ft. 2t inch hose be purchased from Estey & Co. @ $175.00 per 100 ft., coupled. Federal
Sales Tax included, pluseS.S. & E. Tax. Less 2% discount; that 500 feet of t inch hose be purchased from
the Dominion Rubber Co~ @ a total cost of $371.00~ coupled. Federal" Sales Tax and S. S. & E. Tax extra.. Leso
2% discount -- this hose to be to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief.
Alderman Harrigan ,dthdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
P~SOLVED that the report submitted by the comrr~ttee to whom were
referred the tenders for 1954 Hater and Sewerage Department materials, be received and the recommendations
contained therein for the purchase of such materials be adopted as follows, namely:-
Jas. Robertson Co. Ltd.
10 - McAvity 3-way Hydrants - Fig. 9651 - #2-6'
2 " " " " " 2-7'
1'2- 6" Dresser Clamps
4 - 20" " "
1000 lbs. Caulking Lead
6 - only 4" 22to Bends B. & s.
36 " 6" " " " " "
12 " 12" Solid Sleeves B. & S.
3 " 16" " " " " "
2 " 4" X 4" " Tees If S. B.
Bury at............$207.50 ea.
"11 . . . . . . . . .. 214.30 If
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Johns Manville Co. Ltd.
3 - 4" 450 Bends B. & S.
3 - 4" Solid Sleeves B. & S.
36- 6" " " " If It
12- 8" " " " If "
I" 24- 6"x6"x6" Solid Tees B. & S.
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12- 6" Solid Plugs Tapped 2"
12- 8" n 11 not 11
10 Catch Basin Traps
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10 Catch Basin Traps
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17 Hater Vaults "
35 SeHer" "
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40.96 "
27.46 "
Saint John Iron Horks
10 Catch Basin Traps
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20.75 11
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Direc-
tor of Purchasing, authority be granted to advertise for tenders for one new adding machine
for the Finance Department, this being included in this year's budget.
Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
Alderman Campbell If.lthdrew from the meeting.
On motion'of Alderman Teed
Seconded'by'Alderman Belyea
, ' '.,.' ... RESOLVED that aS,per the request of the'Director
of \'Iorks, authority be' granted to call for tenders for a neH station wagon and a new half-
ton pick-up truck for his'rfepartment, "lith trade-in of the 1947 panel truck on the st.a-cion
wagon, provision having'been made in the maintenance budget' to cover the cost of these
vehicles: .'
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AND FURTHE.B. that the letter from the Director of Maintenance and Supply
regarding the' said 1947 panel truck~ be received ana filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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, -, ,-. RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of a quantity of replacement
parts for the'Asphalt Plant' from Wm. Stairs Son & Morrow to cost in the vicinity of $900.00
plus taxes and transportation, and payable out of this year's appropriation.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded' by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that in accordance ,ilth the request of
the Director of Purchasing,- authority be granted for the purcb.ase of 5,000 zinc plates
for the addressograph machines for the Assessment Department from the Addressograph Co.
to cost in the vicinity of' $250.00 and chargeable to this year':s appropriation for
Assessment purposes.
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Alderman Campbell re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLV&D that in accordance with the request
of the Director of Purchasing, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase in
January and February last of a quantity of necessary replacement parts for snow removal
equipment from Sicard Inc. to the amount of $1,304.00, and chargeable to this year's
appropriation for Equipmen~ Repairs.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded'by-Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that in accordance Hith the request of
the Director of Purchasing, authority be granted for the purchase of three chlorine residual
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recorders from Wallace & Tiernan Ltd. at $3,695.00 each plus taxes, and included in this year's budget for
capital expenditures - to be pGid for out of .~ter maintenance budget.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrlgan
RESOLVED that the telegram from the Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. Ltd.
advising that the quadruple pumper ordered by the City some time ago for the Fire Department will be completed
and delivered during the first week in May, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department in the above w~tter be
received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trustees Civic Employees'
Pension Plan, recommending that the firm of William M. Mercer Linuted be appointed to perform the acturial
survey of the said Pension Plan, at a maximum cost of $1,500.00, be received and filed and the said recommen-
dation adopted, and the survey commence iw~ediately.
Mr. Harding Graves, the O\{ller of a dilapidated or dangerous guilding situated at 51 Richmond
Street, entered the meetin2 to show cause, if any, why such building should not be removed or destroyed, as
provided for by Section 10 of the Saint John Building Act 1925. Mr. Graves advised that he and his solicitor,
Alderman J. D. MacCallum, have had difficulty in evicting two tenants in this building. He asked for an
extension of time until May 1st, 5th or 15th "hen he will be in a position to repair this property.
The Buildine; Inspector advised that he has been endeavouring for years to have satisfactory
repairs performed on this property. Hr. Graves replied that he is in the process of having the plumbing
fixed in this property. Mr. Corbett advised in his opinion the building should be demolished if no repairs
are made "ithin the next month to the property.
On r;,ot;ion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that permission be granted to postpone action on the
at 51 Richmond Street until May 15th next, and if at that time
said building to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector, that
demolition of Mr. Harding Graves' building
Mr. Graves has not effected repairs to the
it be ordered demolished.
Question being taken, the
view of the fact that he acted
above resolution carried, ,dth Alderman MacCallum abstaining from
as solicitor to Mr. Graves recently in regard to the w~tter of
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On motion of Aldec'man 1-\acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees of Saint
John requesting that the Cow~on Council approve the Board borrowing a sum not to exceed $50,000.00 in connec-
tion with the calling 6f."tenders for the furnishings of the new St. Malachy's High School nO\l nearing comple-
tion, be laid on the table until the next meeting.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED th~t the above named letter be received and filed and tiE
requested approval granted.
The Executive Director advised that he, as a member of the School Board, recommends that the
Common Council grant such approval.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried \,ith Aldermen \'Ihitebone, Campbell,
Harrigan and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen MacCallum and Teed voting "nay" as they felt the School Board
could obtain legislation to borrow in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from City Transit Limited g~v:Lng a
breakdown of the saving to the company due to the decrease in the social services and education tax in order
that the Council may compare such saving \-lith the increased operating cost resulting from the increase in the
diesel oil tax, and submittJ,ng copies of correspondence with the Premier relative to the diesel oil tax matteI
be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderrr~n MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Property Owners '; Association
of Saint John in appreciation of the efforts made by the Members of the Common Council on behalf of the people
of this city which resulted in settlement of the recent bus strike, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman l~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Companies No. 1 and 2 Salvage
Corps & Fire Police inviting the Common Council Members to attend a Memorial Service in Saint Andrew's Kirk
United Church on Sunday night, April 4th, and requesting that all guests gather in the Church Hall by 6.30~m.
be received and filed and the invitation e,ccepted.
Read a letter from Mr. Melvin R. Titus, corr~enting'on the fact that although curbing and side~
walk for Balfour Street was placed on the 1953 paving progrmmlle, this \-1Ork has not been performed. The
Executive Director advised that the 1953 programme was not completed last year, and therefore .~ll be finishec
in 1954, and that any unfinished work from the previous year is not carried into the 1954 programme.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Titus be
received and. filed and he be advised to the above effect in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Harold
Lawson Protesting the fact that St. James Street, West Saint John was not included on
the 1954 paving programme, and'_complaining -regarding the condition of'.the',si;reet,
be received and the"ffiattar referred to the Executive Director for consultation with the
Director of ~!orks to see what can be done relative to this street.
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On motion of Alderwhn Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the letter from 1>1r. James T.
Murray commenting on the fact that St. George Street, West Saint John was not included on
the 1954 paving programme, while Tower Street, which has been paved already, was included,
be received and filed and Mr. Murray advised that on the recommendation of the Deputy
Mayor, St. George Street will be included in this year's programme.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that improvements to TOl-ler Street,
West Saint JOhn approved on March 22nd last, be now not approved and the follo,Qng I-lork
on St. George Street, West Saint John, be included in the 1954 capital works programme,
at a cost of ~fll,649.00:- grade and pave' 36 feet, st,r8et throughout, repair sidewalks;
Lancaster to Watson - curb north side and 300 feet on south side; Watson to Ludlow _
curb north side and 280 feet on south side-- to be paid for by a bond issue.
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Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of
all Members of the Common Council, approving of. 'such' ,work and the estimated cost thereof.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that ,the letter from Mr. John M. Sullivan,
requesting that two street lights be placed between his house at 60 Cedar Grove Crescent
and the corner of Parks Street and Cedar Grove Crescent, as at present there is'a distance
of approximately 350 feet between lights in this section, be received and referred to the
Street Lighting Committee for a report:
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AN~ FURTHER that a report be obtained at the same time regarding the street
lighting on Pokiok Road in the vicinity of the residence of Mr. D. King.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Exhibition
Association of the City and County of Saint John advising that the existing 2 inch
galvanized iron water line supplying the Exhibition grounds from the main on the Great
Marsh Road has failed at several points and is leaking, and asking that the Council
give consideration to the installation of a proper main on this road to the southwest
r .L-' "7>', --A of the Exhibition Park property, extending in from the Great Marsh Road, a distance
^Xf'(Japlt'8_~//:'t?CttJl: of approximately 1,000 feet, be received and this matter referred to the Executive Direc-
tor for a report.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Allan Creamer
offering suggestions regarding the operation of the incinerators, be received and referred
to the Director of Sanitation for a report to the committee appointed to investigate location
of a new dwnp site, as to whether or not Mr. Creamer's plan is feasible.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Playgrounds
Committee, Kiwanis Club of Saint John Limited advising of their disp.ppointment on
learning that the grant to them for playground operation at Sheriff Street was not increased
for 1954 and requesting that such grant be increased for this year, be received and filed.
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Aldermen Harrigan and Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderrrc,n MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
,:Z;::P...l2nd8/'..5' on P~SOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. R. Anderson,
--r- r'J)1 - offering the sum of $700.00 for the purchase of Lot 26 Dufferin Avenue and for the 15-foot
/O$/1.I::/a0I1/17.1 right-of-way to the north of' this lot for the purpose of re-locating his house, such re-
__Co'mmi.s_,s/O.h location having been necessitated through sale of his present property due to establishment
,~58.S'smll/Jt- .21&:,1 _ of Simpsons-Sears Limited, be received' and referred to the TOHn Planning Commission and the
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SUm ~f :$1:00.00 each for Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, Hillidgeville Heights Sub-
recelved and referred to the To,m Planning Co~mission and the Assessors for
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On motion of Alderman 11acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the reports from the Town Planning Commission and
the Chairman, Board of Assessors advising that Lot 22, Block 35, Wellesley Avenue about which MacDonald
Real Estate ,ms inquiring, is to be sold by tender call only, according to Common Council resolution of
November 16th, 1953, be laid on the table until the next Common Council meeting.
Reports were read from the T014n Planning Com~ssion and the Chairman, Board of Assessors
relative to the offer of Mr. Ralph Chouinard to purchase Lots 39 and 42 Block 33, Somerset Street, advising
that Lot 42 is the same lot (Lot 27F) which was offered for sale to Mr. Raymond Doyle for $50.00. The Common
Clerk advised that Mr. Doyle had informed the Common Council on March 8th last that he was not prepared to
pay the requested $500.00 purohase price for Lot 25F, situated on the southeastern corner of Somerset Street
and Wellesley Avenue, the Council having offered both this lot and Lot 27F, Somerset Street to Mr. Doyle.
The Council told Mr. Doyle that Lot 25F 1-!ould not be sold for less than ;~500.00 and if the offer was not
taken up by him within ten days, the offer to sell would be ~ithdrawn. The Common Clerk added that Mr. Doyle
has not replied to this offer. The Council noted that the offers of sale of Lots 27F and 25F to Mr. Doyle
were separate offers.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
_'Ral,oi.CbtJainard Chouinard
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that this land be sold at assessed value to Mr, F~lph
and that Mr. Raymond Doyle be informed that offer of sale to him has been 'Iithdrawn by the Common
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ArID FURTHER that the above named reports be received and filed.
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Reports were read from the Tmm Planning Commission and the Chairman, Board of Assessors with
regard to the applications of Mrs. 11artha A. Donahue and l~r. William FainJeather to purchase land at the
rear of their properties on Cranston Avenue.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
_1/a1"ll:a_Il:lJo/l;'1~ue. . RESOLVED that Mrs. Martha A. Donahue be sold the vacant area at
the rear of her Lot 3 L, Cranston Avenue, (such area measuring 47.5 by 50 feet) for the assessed value of
same, namely $70.00, and providing Mr~. Donahue pays the survey and other incidental costs in this connection
, and that Mr. William Fair1-leather be sold the vacant area at~ths rear of Lot 6, Block 25, east Cranston Avenue,
_~fi'l~~_~/r4Y~~r. (such area measuring 48 by 50 feet) for the assessed value of same, namely:$70.00, and providing Mr. Fair-
tJi'ecJ(jnded re weather pays the survey and other incidental costs in this connection - both offers of sale to be 1-lithdra,m
~i~e~ih~r . b~ the City if the prospective purchasers have not accepted such offers 1-lithin the next fifteen days:
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Read a letter from Messrs. D. E. Fitzpatrick and W. R. Lawlor agreeing to purchase at the
assessed price plus cost of advertising that portion of Peel Street commencing on Carleton Street and running
toward Sewell Street 1'Iith the proviso that Mr. La1-l10r h,',ve five feet commencing on Carleton Street and run-
ning to the rear of the lot and Mr, }"itzpatrick have the remaining fifty-five feet cOl:Jl1encing on Carleton
Street and running to the rear of tne lot, and requesl;iug Gual; one Clty proceed wion Hnatever action is
necessary regarding the closing of the street before transferring the property to them.
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named letter be received and filed and
the land in question sold to Messrs. D. E. Fitzpatrick and W. R. Lawlor for the assessed value of same,
namely, $750.00, plus the cost of advertising the closing of this portion of Peel Street:
AND FURTHER,~hat the custo~~ry legal procedure be followed to close the portion of Peel Street
and upon expiration of the usual period of advertiSing - should no objection be made - the said portion of
Peel Street be closed as a public street.
VIT. P. R. FOHler, To,1l1 Planning Commission, was present and advised that on the plans, Peel
Street goes through to 8e1-lell Street, but there is a drop-off down which no street could be taken. He noted
that the Common Council had agreed to this street being eliminated as one of the City streets. Mr. F01-l1er
felt that if the sale of this portion of Peel Street as proposed above does not result in the erection of a
building on tIle lancl, i C Hould be auvisaule for 'Gile Ci 'Gy t.o retain such land because sometime in the future
it could be sold for building purposes.
Question being taken, the above motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by AldermEn MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. A. Rosvall signifying his
willingness to purchase Lot 10, Block 33, Cranston Avenue for the sum of $380.00, its assessed value and to
deposit the necessary building guarantee, and requesting an extension of the time limit for such building
construction, be received and filed and the sale of this lot to Mr. Rosvall confirmed - the time limit for
comrr~ncement of construction of a building on this lot being four months with no additional extension 6f. time
to be alloHed.
On motion of Alde~~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that confirmation be granted of the action of the Common
Clerk in affixing his signature to the Notice of Legislation regarding a Bill 1-Ihich Hill be introduced at the
1954 Session of t.he NeH Brunswick Legislature, entitled "An Act to confim a certain agreement behleen the
Municipality of the City and County of Saint John, the City of Saint John, The Saint John Abhttoir Commission
and Canada Packers Limited":
A~TI FURTHER that His Worship the Mayor and the Common Clerk be authorized to execute any docu-
~ents that may be necessary in the above transaction.
Aldermen vlhitebone and Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the
1953 Wild Land Tax to the Provincial Government in the amount of $240.00.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVEr; that the account rubmitted by Mr. George C.
Chittick in the amount of ~~350.00 for snow removal during the month of February last, be paid"
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On c:otion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED thut the Annual Report for 1953 of the Saint
John Free PUblic, Library be received and included in the Year Book.
Tenders were opened for uniform clothing.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be received
and referred to a committee.
His Worship the Mayor appointed the following committee, in this regard:-
The Mayor, Aldermen Belyea and Whitebone.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of trucks and a Police car.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be
received and refer-red to a cormnittee to be appointed by the Hayor.
His l,!orship appointed the follol/ing committee in this .1:'egard:- The Hayor,
Aldermen Campbell, Teed and V~cCall1Lm. ~
Alderman Teed reported that he had invbstigated regarding the number of lots
to be ~qde available through the proposed water and sel/crage installation for Mr. W. J. Miller
on Goodrich Street Extension, and stated that no other lots would be available in this location,
but the Dnly point is that Mr. Miller plans to build:a reasonably expensive home on his lot,
for around $30,000.00, and it is possible the City may be justified in making this installation
expenditure in vieH of the eventual return in. real estate taXes and '-later rates.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Hater and seHerage be extended on
Goodrich Street Extension to service a house to be erected on Lot J-12 by Mr. W. J. Miller,
the estimated cost of laying a 9-inch concrete seHer pipe and a 6-inch cast iron water main,
and extending the Hater and sewerage a distance of approximately 200 feet in this connection
being $2,000.00.
The COllD1lon Clerk read a letter from the Clerk of the Legislative AS3embly
advising that the City of Saint John Bills will be before the Municipalities Committee
on Wednesday morning, March 31st.
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Alderman Hhitebone referJ'ed to the proposed amendment of the City Government
Act, cOffiTuenting that it was by a majority of Council that the resolution Has passed author-
izing that this Bill be presented, and therefore it is the opinion of this Council that the ,-",:'_
said Bill should be supported. In ms:':opinion, Hembers of this COlIDCil should not appear before
the Municipalities Committee in opposition to the majority decision of Council unless they do so
at their O;JD expense and not at the expense of the City.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in future, unless Members of this
Council are authorized by the Council to proceed out of town on City business, they be not
entitled to olaim expenses or per diem allowance from the City unless in case of emergency.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Alaerman Campbell voting "nay" ~
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED ~hat the contract "~th Mr. A. S. E. Sillett,
Co-Ordinator of Tourist Services, relative to tourist information service, Hhich 'expires March
31st, 1954, be not renewed.
Alderman Whitebone referred to the King Square North Loading Zone, stating that it
is being used as a "glorified" parking zone for a favoured few, as signs have been erected saying
that such parking sites are only for tenants. He inquired on whese authority such signs Here erected.
He noted that provision was not made to raise assessments on the properties in the Loading Zone
area to off-set the cost of establishment of the Loading Zone, although he understood that the
assessments Hould be raised.
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Alderman Whitebone noted that the purpose of expropriating and ordering the demo-
lition of the A. Hart Isaacs building HaS to provide an entrance to the Charlotte Street building
which now has another entrance and the concensus of opinion is that there is no need to tear the
Isaacs building dO;JD; but he added thac other people whose properties were expropriated for this
Loading Zone Here required to demolish their buildings Hhile Mr. Isaacs, although ordered to
demolish his building, has never done so. The Council noted that a neH building has been erected
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reports on this matter.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Nr. A.
furnish within the next two weeks reasons acceptable to this
question on the King Square North Loading Zone should not be
16th last be carried out.
Hart Isaacs be advised that unless he
Common Council as to why the building
demolished, that Common Council Order
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His Worship stated that he would like to see the arbitration award in the above case, and
Alderman Campbell stated he would like to see the. assessment agreement regarding raised assessments on
properties in 'the Loading Zone area, if such an agreement exists.
Mr. P. R. Fowler, To,m Planning Commission, presented his report relative to his trip to
Ottawa on slum clearance matters, which have regard to a playground space for the new school in the Prince
Edward Street area and the Saint John General Hospital area.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John agrees to meet fifty per cent of
the cost of land and building acquisition and clearance concerning the site to be utilized for school play-
grounds in the St. Patrick Street area.
On motion of Alderrran Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John agrees to meet fifty per cent
of the cost of land and building acquisition and clearance conce~ing the site to be utilized for hospital
extension in the Waterloo Street area.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John agrees to re-purchase the
cleared land at a price finally agreed upon between the City and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
concerning the school playground site.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John agrees to re-purchase the Cleared
land at a price finally agreed upon between the City and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation concerning
the hospital site.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
F~SOLVED that the City of Saint John agrees to maintain services in
accordance with the use indicated, relative to the school playground.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John agrees to maintain services in
, accordance with the use indicated, relative to the hospital.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the City of Saint
Street between Richmond and the northern boundary of the play-area.
John agrees to close St. Patrick
On motion of Aldel~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderm-an Teed
RESOLVED th~t the City of Saint John agrees to close vlhite and Castle
Streets in accordance with the new plans for hospitals in this area.
Mr. Fowler withdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that East~ard Industries Ltd. be advised that in view of
the decision of the Court of Revision on the recent appeal of the company to the Court, the Common Council
has no other alternative than to return the cheque for $300.00 submitted by the company to Council on
November 16th, 1953, and that the said company be advised that the Council have done all possible in this
matter.
A letter was read from Mr. K. A. Wilson, Q. C., solicitor for Mr. C. R. Nelson, rclative to
__~tG2_~~dl7, 61.tJ- Mr. Nelson's offer to sell property owned by him on }1ain Street to the City. A letter from the Chairman,
Board of Assessors Was also read.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
F~SOLVED that a report be obtained from the Assessment Departmerl
on all Mr. Nelson's property in the Main Street area in question, giving the present assessed value and the
proposed assessed value of same:
AND FURTHER that the above mentioned letters be received and filed.
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Seconded by Aldel~nan Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. K. P. Lawton,
solicitor for Campbell's Transfer Limited, suggesting that the Common Council appoint a
committee to inspect the site for the proposed warehouse construction at the Viaduct, be
received and filed and a committee appointed in this connection.
,His Vlorship appointed the following committee in the above matter:-
Aldermen Teed and MacCallum and the Mayor.
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It was decided that the next meeting of Common Council will be held on
Monday, April 5th, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
Alderman MacCallum requested~.that.:.the. Council becsuppUed by the Executive
Director \{ith a report from the Building Inspector and the Fire Hazard Committee on the'
condition of the building o,med by Summit Co. Ltd. on South Wharf.
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Aldermen Hhitebone and Harrigan 1-lithdr81'1 from the meeting at this time.
The letter from Mr. James D. Hilliams, President, A. Chipman Smith & Co.,
Limited relative to premises in the Market Building, was discussed.
On motion of' Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED th,t the letter from Mr. 1;Jilliams in
the above connection be received and filed and he be asked to appear with his counsel at
the next meeting of the Common COUI1Cil.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the fifth
day of April, A. D. 1754, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, ~~cCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. ,ialsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive
Director.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tHat minutes of the meeting" of Common Council held on
March 29th last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been fO~larded to the Common Council Members.
Mr. Joseph Seale, o,mer of a building situated at 23 Sewell Street, was present at the meetin€
to show cause, if any, why the dilapidated or dangerous building at the above address should not be destroyec
or removed, as provided for by Section 10 of the Saint John Building Act 1925. Mr. J. S. Corbett, Building
Inspector, advised that there have been repeated efforts on the part of the City to have this property
brought up to standard, but to no avail.
Mr. Seale stated that he intends to improve the building to meet the requirements of the
City, and that it will take perhaps one year to do this work, with work to corrooence immediately. Alderman
Campbell requested that Mr. Seale bave tbe doors and windows closed off on the lower floor of the building
during the progress of this wc~c in order to prevent intruders from entering and'causing a nuisance as has
been the case to date. Mr. Seale agreed to comply with this request. Mr. Corbett felt thnt if the improve-
ment' of this building could be accomplished within six months, itffiould be satisfactory to the City. Mr.
Seale replied that he could not guarantee to have the work completed in six months, and added he will co-op~r
erate wmtp t~e Building Inspector in whatever is required regarding improvements.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
FESOL1TED that 14r. Joseph Seale be granted an extension of six
months from this date in order to effect improvements'to his property situated at 23 Sewell Street, and that
the BuildinG Inspector be requested to report to the Co~mon Council each montb regarding progress on such
Hork. .
Mr. Seale withdrew from the meeting at this time.
Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., was present on behalf of his client, MI'. James D. Williams,
President of A. Gpipman Smith & Co., Limited, and acvised that this firm have paid $3,362.00 to date to the
City in the form of rental for the Market premises, at the rate of (~280.16 per month. He stated that no
membor of Municipal, City or County government or of any Dominion or' Provincial party or government has any
interest in these preTIllSeS, directly or indirectly, and that be hopes this statement will stop the rwnours
around the streets which say that some Members of the City Council are interested in these premises. Mr.
Logan advised tbet the firm have spent practically (p5,000:00 in renovating the store up to the present time
and the store will be ready for occupancy in two weeks. He added that the business to be conducted in this
store "ill be the same as that conducted there in the past, and that the store will be a credit to Charlotte
Street. The firm intend tc carry on the same type of business such as is operated by Robbins Limited and
Was sons Drug Store.
Mr. Logan stated that the firm request a lease from the City for the prGmises, in the form of
"hich he has a copy, which has been prepared, and approved by the Common Clerk, and \lhich is the standard
lease being used by other tenants. He commented that he has examined the autbority insofar as notice to
quit is concerned, and he cannot see (while they are not raising that issue) any legal notice could be given
this firm as they are, to all intents and purposes, tenants and they have paid a lot of money for improving
the property.
Alderman Harrigan inquired "hy it took this company over a year to open for business. Mr.
Logan replied that his information is that it took a long time to get the prernises in decent repair.
Aldel~n Harrigan observed that the City, in w2iting for this store to open, have lost money in the form of
turnover tax, and advised that he is thoroughly dissatisfied "ith the interests uho promised over a year ago
to have the store opened and \lho filed affidavits that they "ere open for business and who as yet are not
open for business.
Mr. Logan withdrew from the meeting.
Alderman C~mpbell stated he feels that the City has to take the over-all investn~nt of this
firm into consideration regardin~ the premises, and th~t the firm should be given an opportunity to carry
on business in order to recoup "hat losses they may have had through this investment.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that conditional upon the firm of A. Chipman Smith & Co.
Limited being open for business by May 1st, 1954, they be granted a lease on the same basis as "ill be dra,m
up by the Common Council for the other tenant::! of the Market Building,
Moved in amendment by Aldem.an MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
FESOLVED that no action be taken on the matter until the Common
Council has had an opportunity to view the building and tho improvements that have been made in the premises
in question. .
Question being taken, tbe amendment to the motion carried.
The City Solicitor advised he believes that the notice to quit, referred to by Mr. Logan, is
good and sufficient, and in order to evict this firm the Council ,nIl ~~ve to grant authority to proceed
with the necessary legal action to do so, if the firm does not leave peacefully.
Alderman Teed moved that a notice be put in the neuspapers advising that the premises in
question are vacant and available for lease as of May 1st, 1954 - this not to preclude A. Chipman Slnith & Co.
Limited from applying for such space. Alderman Teed explained th't interested parties can make application
for this space, besides the applications already received. There was no sec~nder to the above motion.
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RESOLVED that the applications already
received for the space in the City Market occupied by the finn of A. Chipman Smith &
Co., Limited be tabled for further consideration. '
Read a letter from A.-F. deForest, Liwited calling attention to the fact
that they have not as yet obt-;'ined a lease for the premises oceupied by tnem III "ene
Markee Huilding~ and suggesting that the leases, when they are dr~wn, include a coven-
ant from each of the other lessees in this Charlotte Street Building that will give
effect to the policy of non-competition. Mr. W. A. Gibbon, solicitor for the above
named firm, was present at the meeting and spoke in support of this suggestion. Mr.
Gibbon stated that his clients are prepared to enter into the same non-competitive
covenant.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above letter from A. F.
deFores;, Limited be received and filed.
Mr. W. A. Gibbon referred to the land on Wellesley Avenue kno,m as
Lot 22, Block 35, about which MacDonald Real Estate ,res inquiring, and advised that he
represents the Codner Estate "hich o,rns a strip of land next to this lot. He stated
that his client is interested in a portion of this lot, and requested that the Council
take no action on the matter at the present time. .
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above ma-u"GeJ:' 08 laici on vue Guble
unGil the next meeting of COl"..mon Council.
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On ,"otion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
P-ESOLVED that the o.ommon Council endorse the
representations of the Saint John-Lancaster Branch of The Ship-by-Rail Association of
Canada and forward the resolution to the proper authorities.
On the"question, Alderman Whitebone stated that when the same matter came
before the Council last year, he opposed the Council taking any direct acticn, beca~se
he does'not believe that the Council as a neutral body, should become involved in this
matter which is a dispute between two modes of transportation.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman l'D1i tebone
Seconded by Alder.nan Teed
. RESOLVED that the above matter be further. laid on
the table until the next Common Council meeting.
Mr. Hazen D. Stewart, President of the Ship-by-Rail Association; was present
at the meeting and requested that he be allowed to speak. Other members of the delegation
who had appeared before the last meeting of Council on thematter were also present. His
,Jorship ruled that there be no debate amongst the spectators on the subject as it was placed
before'the Council a week ago, and that no decision would be given by the Council while any
person or persons interested in what is being discussed are in attendance. His vJorship
ruled the amendment to the motion out of order and stated that the motion is tabled until
later in the meeting.
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The Council Members were supplied with copies of lists showing the freehold
and leasehold lands held by the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the above named reports be
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received and filed.
Alderman Campbell requested that the. Executive Director 1001- into the"
possibility of posting the above named lists in the City Hall for the information of the
public, along with a ill?P depicting such lands. The Executive Director replied that he will
do so.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldernun Belyea
P-ESOLVED that the bill in the amount of ~:;54.00
presented by Alderrrk~n Belyea relative to attend~nce at Fredericton on March 30th and 31st
last in connection with City Bills be paid, and authorization granted the Comptroller to
pay the bils of ~he other Council Members as submitted in this connection:
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AND FUjrrH~R that the letter from the Comptroller be received and filed.
Alderman Harrigan moved in amendment that the proponents of the City Bill
be reimbursed for their exp~nses rolative to attendance at Fredericton, but there was no
secondel~.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Aldermen ta"~bell, Belyea,
MacCallmn and. T9bd voting l\yeQ1\ ano Aldermen 1:1hitelJone and Harrigan voting llnayl1.
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On motion of Aldennan Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of the C~nadian
Pacific RailHuy Company, permission be granted to the~n t.o close of'f the bridge at the entrance
to the Asphalt Plant when l1'.aking repairs "nd "fter this bridge is repaired to close off the
bridge at Chesley Strc3t and re-route traffic through Chittic}-'s Ready- Hix Plant yard and on
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the southwest side of the Railway track to the underpass coming from the Asphalt Plant - the Railway having
agreed to provide End wBintain a suitable road of twenty feet in width in this connection:
AND FUHTH3R that the letter from tll') Director of \,orks in the above matter be received and
filed.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallQ~
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea .
F.ESOLV"ED that aE, ;-er the request of 'the Department of ~'isherilJs at
Loch Lomond, permission be eranted them to obtain gr:'vel and fill from the City's pit located on the grounds'
of the old reservoir off the Loch Lomond Road, such wBterial to be used to build a second entrance to the
Fish Hatchery and across property leased to the said Department at Loch Lomond, and to be sold at the rate of
seven cents per cubic yard - the estimated quantity being 500 cubic yards:
ArID FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Works in this connection be received and
filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a repcrt be subDitted to the COIT@on Council as to
Hhetlnr or not harm 0""8 come to City property through the removal of fill by Mr. H. L. Collins from City-
olrilled land at LakeltJOod, Parish of Simonds.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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--n" authority be granted
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as per the
to cdvertise for tenders for painting the office
-::.his yeur1s appropriation for Repairs.
request of the Director of Purchasing,
of the Collection Department - this
J)Jr,_~tt-I"t3hcY$/~
__~bder-S__-t-O (!qjl, O'~conded by AlderIPBn Hhitebone
__#elme-rs, "r~;hj, , " RESOLVED that authority be granted to advertise for tenders on
jf;'" &-1"'$ OtJders. supplles conslstlng of helmets, breathing apparatus, :rubber covers, Fire Alarm boxes and pedestals - all for
- ,r'CI- L ' L ' the Fire Department - covered by this year's appropriation.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
rj) /. Seconded by Alderman Teed
_.7Jir"j''t,{,rlJOd3 ib9 REO'OLVED that as per the request of the Director of Purchasing,
_uodeN_-Co __(!a~ authori ty be granted to advertise for tenders on '2 tons of bass fibre and 1 ton of steel Hire for the
I-Stree-r.,swee,Per I Sanitation Department street 8Heeper, covered by this year's appropriation for street cleaning.
On motion of AlderIPBn Belyca
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Seconded by AldeI'll'Bn MacCallurn
EZC'OLVED that in accordanC8 uith the request of the Director of
Purchasing, authority be Granted to purchase a new engine block asseribly and other parts for the ]-ton sHeepeI
roller from the Coastal Asphalt Products uho supplied the machine in 19/+5 - the above parts to cost in the
vicinity of $600.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
, Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
_:l))/,:_ZJ<<-I"'{J!J.ciofiI111 RESOLVED that in accordance Hi th th" request of the Director of
~ ' Purchasing, authority be granted to purchase a neH Briggs & StI~tton engine from the local agents, Battery
4It-- .t7~/.n_~ & Electric Service, to cost in the vicinity of $155.00 for necessary replacement on one of the portable pumps
__:P&<'m_f?-J'__ _ used by the \-later Department.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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, ,III.Soo/-{'om/77/'ttee AND ~'LJB;rhEE that the letter from the said Local Council of Homen in the above matter be
I I1ppo;ntmenr received and filed.
On motion of AldeI"Ill1l-n Campbell
Seconded by Alderwan Belyea
RESOLVSD that as per the request of the
!-\argaret Purdy be added to the membership of the P.ecreaoion Advisory
Local Council of Uomen, the
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RESOLVED
the City Hall elevator, be received 2nd filed
$75.00, as mentioned in the said letter.
that the letter from E. S. Ste;ohenson & Co. Limited relative
and 2uthority granted for relining of the brake at a cost
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, REO'OLVED that the letter from Property Finance, Liwited offering to
surrender the lease of the land at 94 Sheriff Street to the City of Saint John if the City would ,~ite off
the ground rent account mling the City in the amount of ;~190.00, be received and fHGc' and the offer accepted.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallum
Seconded by Alderrran Belyea
._~~~Jt~Cbrfi7ICA1 RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. T. Eoy McCormick offering to
.~o?Y/7 _~,~l7nlnu purchase a piece of land 45.4 feet on Wellesley Avewle by 20.8 feet on Somerset Street, marked in red on t~e
I_at /l :7 attached map, in order that he Il'BY have a fronc entrance -co his l1elleslcy Avenue lot on "hich he intends to
__'_("o'mmi.s-s/IJ/l build a house, be received and referred to the Executive Director, Chairman, Board of Assessors and the TOl-ll
_c:6ml7,j1sst:.fsors Planning Commission for reports:
nt?t!CL--fiN J//rec:lor
AIID FURTH~R that the To,m Planning Commission include in their report the relationship the
above named piece of land bears to the proposed playground.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
. /I Seconded by Alderman Campbell
_tciiCI"/,s:o,IJ_;:::>arade, RESOLVED that the letter from the COJn.mander of
ezL~___, the Saint John Garrison requesting that the Shamrock Grounds be made available for the annual
S'l;al77cOe/L.b!roal7t1it inspection, ceremcnial parade and march past of all troops in the Garrison on Sunday, June
~ J' /7A' I 27th, 1954, be received and referred to the Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Committee,for
,lJl?tJl;'t?a.to.LOhj:1U(/ISO'Y! a repcrt.
__C!o.mm/~#ee Read a petition from a numbe,,- of residents of Pokiok Road requesting the
installation of water and sewerage services, also, lights, Police protection and a road
"Tide enough for tHO cars to meot and pass' on and smooth enough to Halk on. The Executive
Director advised that the City is I-!orking on this Road and is endeavouring to straightim it
out and clea,,- the titles of the pl'operties over uhich the City has run in this matter.
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On motion of Aldel~n Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESCLVt~D that the above named petition be received
and filed in vieH of the fact that the 1954 capital Horks budget has been finalized and a
report be obtained from the Director of Works on the cost of installing the requested water
and sewerage.
The Common Clerk advised that it may be necessary for the Council Members to
proceed to Fredericton again regarding City Bills.
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On motion of AlderTIk~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOL\~D that the resolution of COmIl0n Council
.t:oanei.Le;epen.ses adopted on Harch 29th last stating that in future, unless Members of this Council are
authorized by the Council to proceed out of to,m on City business, they be not entitled to
claim expenses or per diem allo,mnce from the City lU11ess in case of emergency, be rescinded.
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Question being taken, the IT.otion was lost with Aldermen Campbell and Belyea
voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan, Whitebone, 11acCallum and Teed votinE "nay",
On motion of 'Alderman Hhi tebone
Seconded by Alderwnn Harrigan
RE~OLVED that authority be granted for the City
of Saint Jonll r,o'Pllrchase one page of sPQce in the 1954 edition of "Tutoris", the Yearbook
of the Teachers' College, Fredericton, at a cost of C22.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alde]~n Teed
P~SOLVED tlillt His Horship the Mayor be authorized
to attend the meeting of the National Elcecutive and Advisory Board of the Canadian Federa-
tion of Hayors and 1,1unicipalities to be held in Toronto on Hay 6th and 7th next.
On motion of Aldermrrn Campbell
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Seconded by Aldel~n Harrigan
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Members
of the Cow~on Council to attend at Fredericton on behalf of:the City Government Act Bill
and the Municipal Abattoir Bill.
Question being taken, the above resolution carried , with Aldermen Campbell,
Harrigan, HacCallunl and Teed votinc "yea" and Aldermen Belyea and 1-Ihi tebone voting "nay".
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Tenders Here opened for supplying traffic paint.
On motion of Aldel~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman }mcCallum
RESOL1J1i'...J) that the Imrest tender received for
the supplying of traffic paint, namely, that of Brandram-Henderson Limited, be aocepted
as follO\-ls:-
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150 Gals. B-H traffic marking paint ;n,ite
per gal. in I-gal. ccntainers
~~3. 60
25 Gals. B-H traffic marking paint orange
per gal. in l-gal. containers
~~3. 80
- F.O.B. Saint John, N. B. Federal Sales Tax e:x:emrt; subject to any
additional taxes "hich miEht be j,mpos8d by Dither the Fede,,-al or Provincial Governments.
Immediate shipment after receipt of order. Terms: 1% 15 days or net 60.
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Alderman Teed referred to the presentation of the City of Saint John Bills
before the Municipaliti~,s Committee at Fredericton the previous 'Jeek at 1.Ihich Alderman Campbell
spoke in opposition to the City Government Act.B'ilL.. Alderrrnn Teed Stated that he feels
that Alderman Campbell's choice of Hords lias such as to reflect on the efforts and intentions
of the'l1embers of the Council cowJllittee 1-11,0 framed the amendments to the said Act. Alderman
Teed noted thct Alderman Campbell's statement HaS printed in the press, and on behalf of the
comrnittee, Alderman Teed stated he 1!ished it brought to the attention of the public through
the press that Alderman Campbell's statement was not meant in exactly the way it implied,
and that those who proposed the said ~mendments had no other intention than a st~ictly
honourable one, and there Has nothing of a treacherous~nature involved in the preparation
of same. He commented tho:t the amendments 1-Iere prepared \.lith the utmost honesty and illtegrety
on the part of the committee and the fact that the public could aFi,ear and oppose the Bill
Has evidence of that.
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AldermEln Campbell st"ted that in Viel'! of the fact that this Bill may be befo,,-e
the Hunicipalities COl1'mittee again, he Hould reserve comment on the matter until that time
and he Hould be pleased to debate it before the proper authorities.
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On motion of Alderwzn Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
FESOLVED that the recorrmendation contained in the report from the
Committee appointed to study tenders for uniform clothing be adopted,
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOL~~ that subject to the proviso that any of the uniforms
in stock at Levine's mens wear be purchased, if possible, that the recommendation of the committee regarding
tenders for uniform clothi~g be adopted, as follows:-
83 Police Uniforms. Tunic, one parr trousers, ilO vest - Cloth # 5686 at $43.15 each from
Tip-Top Tailors Ltd.
60 Firemen's Uniforms. Coat, vest and two pair trousers $51.80 each plus $15.20 for extra
trousers from Scovil Bros. Ltd.
3 Firemen's Uniforms. Coat, vest and one pair trousers @ ~51.80 each frem Scovil Bros. Ltd.
1 EleVator Operator's Uniform. Coat, one pair trousers, no vest; Cilioth 5686A at C>40.35 from
Tip-Top Tailors Ltd.
3 Market Uniforms. Coat, vest and one pair trousers; Cloth 5686A at ~i/+".20 each from Tip-Top
Tailors, This price to include vest.
115 pairs Work Trousers for Fire Der~rtment from Solly's
20 Great Coats at ~p35.65 each from Tip-Top T2ilors LtG..
345 Grey Shirts without epaulets for the Fire Department
sizes from l-1agnu8son' s Men's \'lear.
12 White Shirts for Police officers e3.1G each from Scovil Bros. Ltd.
166 Dark Blue Ties for Police Department from Vmgnusson's Men's Wear.at ~p9.75 per dozen.
83 pairs boots for Police Department from Kennedy's Shoe Store at (pl1.45 per pair.
51 caps for Fire Department from Muir Cap & Regalia Co. @ $3.10 each.
3 caps for Deputy Fire Chiefs from MLi~ Cap & RegQlia Co. ~ $3.50 each.
15 Summer Caps for Police Department from Hamilton Uniform Cap Co. @ $3.00 each.
67 Winter Caps for Police Department from Hamilton Uniform Cap Co. @ $4.50 each.
21 White Shirts without epaulets for Fire Department @ $3.15 each from Scovil Bros. Ltd.
132 Blue Ties for Fire Department from Magnusson's Men's Wear @ (p9.75 per dozen.
237 Grey-Blue shirts' for Police Department from Magnusson's Men's Wear @ $38.40 per dozen plus
10% for oversizes.
Nen's Hear at
(Police)
at $38.40 per
$38.00 per dozen.
dozen plus 10% for OVer-
The qUotations for uniforms to include installation of met\fl buttons supplied by'~the City.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen Ca~pbell, MacCallum
and Harrigan voting "yea", Aldermen Teed, Belyea and \'ihitebone voting "nay" (as they felt this 1lould UpSGt
the other tendered prices on this clothing) and His Worsh~p the Mayor casting the deciding affirmptive vote.
On motion of Alderman Teed
~ Seconded by Alderman Campbell
~eD~e~~<<a?;9f~tt ' RESOLVED that the report of the committee appointed to study ten~
ffu,e tis _ _ deI'S for the supplying of trucks and a Police car be received and filea aHa tHe recOdHeIloatlons cOIltained
- -,;, - - - -, ~herein for tho acceptance of the follm,ring tenders - these being the lm.rest received in each case - be "
._La~__-, adopted, as follm,m:-
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1954~InternationiH3 Ton, Nodel R-162 154" H. B. with the fOllm,ring equipment:
Chassis and Cab; six 8.25-20 10 ply tires; spare wheel; two speed axle; heater and
oil filter; dual Hindshield wipers; cab dome light; heavy duty springs; reinforced
speed transmission .
defroster;
frame; four
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F.O.B. Saint John...............v3,201.75
Less allowance for da~Bged GMC.. 850.00
$2,351. 75
This price includes the transfer of the body from the GMC to the new chassis.,
Plus 3% S.S. & E. Tax, from International Harvester Companv.
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1954 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery frOI" 3.. Clark & Son Ltd., Model 12-71 e1uipped with 670 x 15
4-ply tires,
could make innnediate delivery.
Delivered in Saint John........ ~)2,085.00
Extra for full Hidth seat 15.00
Heater and Defroster installed 50.00
(;2,150.00
At present \Ie have one of the above units in stock and
For your 1949 1/2 Ton International
Panel we would make you an alloHance
of 500.00
(11,650.00
The above price includes spare wheel and tire, General
Motors Service Policy, which includes 2000 mile inspection, and our policy of seven free lubrications. Plus
3% S.S. & E. Tax.
1 - 4-door 1953 model Chevrolet Sedan, Model 12-69, for Police Department,
equ~pjJed Hi th 670 X 15 4-ply tires ...................................
$2,296.00
L,2.75
Extra for 6-ply tires
Extra for Heater and Defroster
installed......
Hinteri3ing
Heavy Duty Generator
Lettering
50.00
10.00
75.00
5.00
$2;478.75
850.00
$1,628.75
Allowance for your Meteor Sedan
Less discount (it being a 1953
"1Odel)
200.00
$1,428.75
Plus 35; S.S. & E. Tax.-
The above price 'includes cpare wheel and tire, General Motors Service Policy, which includes
'iooo mile 2~nd 2000 mila inspection, and our policy, uhici:1 includes seven free lubrications. At preGent \-Ie have
lone of ti.1e e.bove units in stoc1~ and can mo.ke i:rnr.1edinte delivery.
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Alderman Hhitebone noted that the automobile dealers submitting tenders for the above
equipment ~re taxp~yers in the City and fee~ thoy are entitled to a portion of the City's busi-
ness. J'Je added that if the Cit;y is going to standardize on one type of vehicle, all verywelJ.,
but some of the dealers stand little c' ~nce of obtaining the City's business, and he believ0s
they have a legitimate complaint,
0,1 IHotion of Aldem.an Hhi tebone
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HESOLVED the,t the reports from tho Chairman, Board of
Assessors and the To\{U Planning Cow~ission relativo to the offer of Mrs. Ernest ,lilson to purchase
a lot of land on Hellesley Avmme be received and the mtter held in abeye,nce until a report is
received from the Tm-m Planning Conrrnission concerning a play space which Has requested by the
residents of this area for this land. '
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Horks relative to the reneHal of the dust collectors in the City-o,med Asphalt Plant be laid
on the table Hhile the Executive Director checks the specifi'cations quoted by'cthe City for such
Hork and l1'.aterials.
A letter was read from the To,m Planning Co~nission and the Building Inspector
stating that upon examination of the building built by Mr. A. Hart Isaacs approximately tHO
years ago in the block lm01,m as King Square North, it .,as found that this building in no .,ay
infringes upon the Loading Zone and is simply an enlargement of his premises fronting on
Charlotte Street, and that this building can be adequately served for loading purposes by a
private yard o,med by Mr. Isaacs.
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Alderman vlhitebone stated that something should be done about private parking
on the said Loading Zone, as he does not believe that the City in paying puch a large amount
for the estab11shlnent of same should have done so for a feel people for private parking. !Ie
cOI1llnented that he interJds to investigate this matter.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above letter be received and
filed.
Alderman Campbell asked for a report from the Chairman, Board of Assessors and
the Director of Finance as to hOH long they believe it .,ill take to "Tite off the cost of the
establishment of the King Square North Loading Zone out of revenue from the increased assess-
ments of the properties concerned, and wha.t increase Hould be necessary in this connection.
He stated it ,ras understood that the property o,mer \'Iho would benefit from the Loading Zone
Hould underwrite the cost of its establishment, but that in 1950, the Chairman, Board of
Assessors, told these property OHners that they did not have to do so, which he does not believe
should have been told them. The Executive Director advised that this report will be obtained.
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Read report of the committee relative to Falls Vie.,-Park. The COl1'mon Clerk,
a member of the said cOllil1'ittee, advised that the COl1'~ttee had vie.,ed another site nearer
Douglas Avenue which it is felt Hould be a much more suitable site from an apFearance stand-
point and ,!hich Hould afford equal facilities to view the Falls as those offered by the
proposed project. He stated that the Engineer would have to give a report on the alternative
proposed site. He added that the present proposed streets, which would run through piles of
lumber o\,med by Murray & Gregory Limited, .,ould not lend themselves to tourist traffic.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman VmcCalluffi
P~SOLVED that the above named report be received
and filed and copies of same be supplied Mr. P. D. Hitchell, President of the Saint John Board
of Trade, Mr. F. L. ~~yes, Chairman of the Board of Trade Committee on this project, Mr. John
Chisholm of Saint JOhn Council No. 755, United COlTilllercial Travellers of America committee, and
to the County Secretary Hith the assurance that the Common Council will give every consideration
to the respective parties concerned as soon as such parties make their wishes kno,m regarding
this matter.
Alderman Belyea expressed the opinion that the City of Saint John shou1i'd have
charge of the Falls VieH Park project. Alderman Whitebone stated he feels that the ,public
should have information on the background of this project, and commented that a committee .,as
formed by the Municipal Council, tenders "ere called for the establishment of this Park and a
contract a.,arded, and Murray & Gregory Limited Here ordered to remove lwnber from the site as
the committee ,rere under the impression tWlt the land had been deeded to the City of Saint John.
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BrUnswick Protestant 'Orphans , Home Directors, permission be granted for the placing of a
banner of the said Home on the fountain at the head of King Street for the duration of the
Home's local drive for maintenance funds, April 5th to 19th inclusive.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
FESOLVED that the above Home be notified to the
effect that in view of the existing by-la., prohibiting placing of, such banners, the City of
Saint John cannot grant this request.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion .,as lost Hith Alde!~~~ Teed,
Harrigan, and I,rhitebone voting "yea", Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum and Belyea voting "nay" and
His Worship the Hayor casting the deciding negative vote.
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Question being taken on the motion, same HaS carried Hith Alaermen Campbell, l,lacCallum and
Belyea voting "yea", Alderman Teed voting "nay" and Aldermen Harrigan and vlhitebone abstaining from voting.
On notion of Alderman Campbell
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__~~ceet_~~6f(~ RESOLVED that the letter from Mr, Ford W. Dykeman requesting
___{J;mmiffee that more adequate street lighting be installed in tle vicinity of Crmm and Leinster Streets, between
Princess and Leinster Streets, be received and referred to the Street Lighting Comrr~ttee for a report.
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Read a resolution submitted by the Saint John Trades and Labor Council relative to the
unemplo)~~nt problem in the Saint John area.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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_La.I2tJ~_(Joa/le( I RESOLVED that the sections of those particular recommendations
1-{/l7el7l-,P!oif/llenr,in the above resolution of the Saint John Trades and Labor Council "hich can be regarded as involving the
j.(/orb :.J!e;o-f. I City of Saint John be referred to the Department of Horks, the Department of Hater and ce"erage and the
aJa-fet::<t_.Je(l/e~Je. Executi,:,~ Director "ith the reqClest that insofar as they can \-rithin the budgets as already prepared, these
;?,($da~'ve_~re~-f~n be conslaered:
__lId[~aa,~___ . '7l AND FURTHEE that the sections regarding Harbour development, Harbour Bridge, etc. be referred
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4f, c4 Board:
. ., -; .---' _tJ<:{l_. - AND FUETH2H the,t the sections referring to the Province be referred to the Minister of Public
__ll1lnIS-t:e~()--f ) Works of the Province as h3-ving the endorsation of this COlPJIlon CounciL
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Alderman Harrigan observed that the port of Montreal had opened this year at the first of April,
and that the first ship to arrive there had done so with the aid of Federal Government ice-breakers, this
being the earliest a ship had ever reached Montreal. He noted that the intention is to keep ships at Montrecl
__nr~_,d-l'_,J!aI/7t- later in the year as Hell, "hich Hill be a severe bloH to the port of Saint John, and also to Halifax,
. ____:li.lu-r_ ' .. I Alderman 1Jhit~h:>n~ advised that this point was thoroughly discussed by tl;e Saint John Trades and Labor CouncD
/J/. 1/, and severe crltlclsm was made of the proposed St. Lawrence waterways proJect. He feels tnat the Common
Hlriertnal1--71:;1rl":f:I~. Council should give study to the results to the port of Saint John from the proposed ,mterways, especially
: if the \.mteI'Ways can be kept open the year round.
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I Mr, F. G. O'Brien, President, Heal Estate O,mer's Association, was heard in support of the
Brief presented by the Saint John-Lancaster Ship-by-Rail Association, as the Brief Fas submitted by the
Association in the belief that it might give some relief to taxpayers of this city.
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Alderman Whitebcne advised that the City has not been lax on the ~atter of collecting monies
from tho Provincial Government towal~s the rnaintenance of those city streets which form part of the Provinci~
High]'laY, and that ]10 decision has been given on the Ci:t;y's application for a contribution from the Provincial
Government.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Common Council endorse the representations of the
Saint John-Lancaster Branch of the SLip-by-Rail Association of Canada and forward the resolution to the
propor authorities:
AtID FURTHER that the letter from the Real Estate Owner's Association in the above matter be
nOH taken from the table a'nd filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Common Council request the ]'ederal Department of
of artificial propagation of salmon in Saint John along the former
A general discussion ensued relative to the proposed rentals for stores and offices located
in the Charlotte Street Market Building sublnitted by the Executive Director.. The Executive Director was
authorized to contact the tenants involved with proposed figures for rentals.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above n~tter be laid on the table until the
next Common Council meeting.
Mr. H. S. Knight, Director of the Fire Department, entered the meeting and outlined the need
of his Department for a new fire alarm system. He advised that the present system is fifty-two years old and
has been giving a lot of trouble, although the line system is in good condition. The requirement is a : ,"',
repeater and switch board, also a building to house the equipment as the present location is too small. Mr.
Knight stated that he Hould like something done about this matter very soon, the cost in this connection
being in the vicinity of $60,000.00 exclusive of the building.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that a comraittee of the Executive Director, His Worship
the Mayor and the Director of the Fire Department be formulated to invite various firms "ho supply the above
named equipment to submit plans for a proposal for King Street East in this connection, and that Mr. Peter
Goguen of the T01?n Planning Co~mission be asked to review and revise the old plans for the central station
and submit estimates to the next meeting of CO~'1lon Council on same.
On motion of Aldennan Harrigan
Seconded by. ,Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the correspondence from the Deputy Provincial Fire
Marshal relative to the condition of the rooming house at 173 Charlotte Street o\?ned by Mr. George Pittson
be received and fOTIJarded to the Building Inspector and the Fire Hazard Co~uittee, and the Building Inspector
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_7]emo/i..I:.I__ol1__0,c HESOLVED that the
.b. /I.d/na ' housing accomodation obtained for Mr:o. Gabriel and family
'I5-U '-.J-- ,- '~~-- Hrs. G?-b:del nas vacated tne premises at 58 Prince EdHard
-/;l;IJ/6'I2{1-!f_-i:>I 0 c demolished.
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On motion of .Alderman Harrigan
proper authorities be contacted and
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EESOLVED that the letter from the Tm.ffi Planning
Commission relative to Mr. H. B. Kingston, be laid on the table for further investigation of
the matter.
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PESOLVED that the letter from Hessrs. Carter & Carter,
for Investors Limited, relative to the closing of the p~rtion of Peel Street for the
selling same to Hessrs. W. H. LaHlor adD. E. Fitzpatrick, be received and filed.
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April 12th, at 10.00 o'clcck a.m.
On motion
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At a COllDllOn Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twelfth day
of April, A. D. 1954 at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox; Assistant to the Executive
Director.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the Common Council meeting held on April 5th last
be confirmed, copies of the said minutes haviug been furnished the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the lot on Wellesley Avenue which Mrs. Ernest Wilson has
made application to purchase, be offered to Mrs. Wilson for its assessed value, namely, $550.00:
AND FURTHER that the reports from the Town Planning Commission and the Chairman, Board of Assessors
in the above matter, be received and filed.
Alderman MacCallum entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission stating that
they do not recommend the playground space as :equested by the residents of Portland Place as the land to be
utilized is not owned by the City of Saint John and would be very expensive to purchase, and suggesting that
the Council might consider either reserving the one parcel of land which is City- owned iil-,tliis,.area,..tmtil
such~time as the privately owned;1;ana is built upon or the Council might give some thought to the development
of the playground space which also includes a small sliding hill in the area bounded by Montgomery Crescent
and Wellesley Avenue, be received and filed, and the petitioners for the said playgrOlnd ~pace advised that
in view of the above report the COllDllOn Council are unable to comply with their request.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that all future sales or any requests for purchases of lots
be referred to the Town Planning Commission Director and that he submit details regarding same showing assess.
ments, location of lots in question, etc. for the information of the Common Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
23uildill J;,.r)Jt?Cti;r, Seconded by Alderman Teed
, ,'!j J)e/Jt!, I RESOLVED that the report submitted by the Building Inspector and the Direc.
~l:'_~/:'e rL 'e,IJt!, tor of the Fire Department relative to the condition of the buildings on South Wharf owned by Summit Co. Ltd.,
_<vOIL-f'l H/oar-/ be received and filed.
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Alderman MacCallum advised that he had requested the above.named report in view of the ta:x: appeal
entered by the firm with the Oourt of Revision and the subsequent reduction in ta:x:ss. He added that he did
not feel it to be fair to the citizens that this firm should be subsidized.
Messrs. P. R. Fowler, Director, Town Planning Commission, and W. A. Gibbon, solicitor for the COOnel
Estate, entered the .meeting. Mr. Gibbon explained that MacDonald Real Estate are interested in the whole lot
of which his client d~sires a portion, and that his client intendB to build a house on this land after ~cquir-
ing the portion from the City to give added width to the 45-foot width of the lot presently held by his clien1
Mr. Gibbon advised that his client also would like to purchase a small piece of land which is City-owned and
which lies between his client's lot'and Wellesley Avenue.
, Mr. Fowler stated that the site for the playground space contemplated for the children in Portland
Place is two lots (which the City does not own~ running in back of the Codner Estate lot and that of Mr. J.
T. Roy McCormick. Mr. Fowler felt that the suggested location in the Montgomery Crescent area could be
utilized for a play space.
.Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
/), 'L Seconded by Alderman Teed
1-tv:;1, tr/tPU(ln RESOLVED thakthe City-olllled lot located on Wellesley Avenue, which lies
_ eJod/7er ESt-are between the street and the Codner Estate lot, be sold to the Codner Estate, as well as the portion of the
, City-owned lot, 10 feet in width, adjacent to the'present lot owned by the said Estl'te:1ind the mta Ci~lot,bere-
. " with:csmieM' conveyed-all to 1;>esa1d::at Iro,riIta' baOOd altheesiless8d val.ue of.! sucb.:land:
All. /? ,I AND FURTHER that the lot o~med by the City, situated at the corneT of Somerset Street, and Welleslel
LTIPo//I!f?&tJrml$ Avenue and adjacent to the 10t"9f 'land owned by Mr. J~ T. Roy McCormick, -be sold '.to Mr.. McCormick, . 'at !,!ssesseC
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Assessors in the above matters be received and filed.
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Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the lot of land on the south-west
Street and Wellesley Avenue be advertised for sale by tender, and that such t~nder call
must state for what use the said land is desired:
corner of Somerset
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The offer of Mr. C. G. Banks topurcDase a lot ofiLand in the Millidgeville Heights
Subdivision was discussed, and reports from the Town Planning Commission and the Chairman,
Board of Assessors were read. Mr. Fowler advised that the lot in question is situated on an
undeveloped reserved street and he felt that if the aot were 'sold to Mr. Banks, the City
would probably be requested by Mr. Banks to install about 250 feet of street to his lot.
Alderman Campbell suggestedtthat the lots be sold conditional upon Mr. Banks ,providing his
own roadway~ -- -
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that correspondence relative to the 6~fer of
Mr. C. G. Banks to purchase Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, Millidgeville Heights Subdivision,
be received and filed and the lots not be sold, and Mr. Banks advised that if lie desires to
make another offer he can do 'sol
On motion of Alderman C!lIIljlbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the report from the Street Lighting
Committee recommending that one 200 watt light be mounted on Pole 6, Cedar Grove Crescent,
in reply to the request of Mr. John M. Sullivan for improved street lighting; reporting that
the part ofPokiok Road on which a report was requested on March 29th las~, involves a group
of about 12 houses at its far end, about 1,500 feet beyond the CluB House branch road where
the last light is located and about 2,500 feet from the end of the water service and that
as the properties involved are on reduced assessment due to lack of public services, the
Committee hesitate to recommend installation of road lighting unless the Council should
alter its policy for such outlying areas; recommending that the nine 200 watt lights be
discontinued on Rodney Wharf; and requesting thLt two 200 watt lights be placed on Poles
9 and 11 on Watson Street West, be received and filed and the recoIT~endationsadopted, and
the request granted, and that one street light be installed to serve the Pokiok Road area
in question.
.On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed .
_hSta::.aooe.-_ ' RESOLVED that the premium in the amount of $14,757.08
, ,~ 'on Policy No. 525850 submitted by Provincial Insurance Agency Limited covering insurance on
?ctJv/.l'l.elaL.:ll7stlr- the City fleet of vehicles from March 12th, 1954 to Marchh12th, 1955, be paid when approved
all.(}e_i?!eno/ Ltzt by the Executive Director.
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RESOLVED that the Annual Report fi5rcthe:.'year 1953
of the Chairman, Board of Assessors be received and entered in the Year Book, copies of
such repor1; havi:ng".been',supplied"the',Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the reports for- the month of March
last of the Building Inspector and the Police Department be received and filed, copies of
same having been furnished the Council Members.
Tenders were open~ for the supplying of a station wagon and truck for the Works
Department.
On motion'of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed ,
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be referred to a
CODllr~ttee to be appointed by His Worship the Mayor.
His Worship named the following committee in the above matter:- The Mayor;
Aldermen Teed and Campbell,
Tenders were opepoo for the supplying of an adding machine. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be referred
to a committee for a recommendation.
. His Worship named the following committee in the above matter:- Alderman Teed,
the Mayor aoo the Executive Director. '
, The COJ;!imon Clerk reported that he had. received a lej;ter from the Collector of
Customs and Excise, Department of National Revenue, relative to the recent reduction in
Federal sales tax on Municipally purchased equipment. The Common Council instructed that
the words IIsubject to further'reduction of 10% in Federal Sales Tax:, if applicable" appear
on the Common Counc~l orders when these tenders are accepted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that the report of the committee appointed
to consider tenders for the furnishing of the offices of the Director of Police and Police
Magistrate be received and filed and the recommendations contained therein adopted for the
acceptance of the following:- .'
1. That the quotation as sUbmitted by Eastward Industries Ltd. in the amount of $102,.00
for the supply and installation of ten Venetian Blinds for the Police Station be accepted.
It is further recommended that the quotation of Eastward Industries Ltd. for the supply 'and
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~. That 2 only Sankey Sheldon #412 Steel Filing Cabinets, legal size, with lock at a price of $75.50
each, be purchased from Romney & Chase Company LiIidted. ,
3. That 2 Desks 60 x 34 Standard #1060 Oak, at a p!'ice of $110.00 each, be purchased from Bustin's
Fine Furniture Ltd.
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4. That 2 Arm chairs swivel Roxton 11lO:t Oak at a price of $36.75 each, be purchased from Bustin's
Fine Furniture Ltd.
5. That 2 Arm chairs Roxton mot Oak at a price of $27.00 each, be purchased from Bustin's Fine
Furniture L td.
6. That 4 side chairs Roxton 1108 Oak at a price of $14.95 each, be purchased from Bustin's Fine
Furniture Ltd.
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7. That 1 chair Typist Posture Roxton #1105 Oak at a price of $24.75, be purchased from Bustin's Fine
Furniture Ltd.
8. That 1 Desk secretarial Standard 1460 Oak at a price of $139.00; be purchased from Bustin's Fine
- Furniture Ltd.
9. That pUrchase be made from Stirling Electric Ltd. of Steel Book Shelving, Steel Equipment Co.,
bolted type shelving 7 ft. a in. high, each ~ection having 7 shelves 36 ,in. wide 9 in. deep 12 in. apart with
top covering shelf, back and sides enclosed with steel panels - price delivered and installed per section
$36.50; 4 sections required far Magistrate's Office; 2 sections required for Police Director's Office; _
without back panels deduct $4.50 per section, without end panels deduct $3.00 per section.
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That 1 15 inch Royal Typewriter at a price of $214.50 be purchased from Marshal-Schofield Ltd.
All above prices are subject to 3% N.B. Sales Tax.
-.f:l2lllmi:l:fee_c.e_; Alderman MacCallum reported on behalf of the committee appointed to allocate a room in the new
!:.t70m ibr. krrl:s-h.l!addition ,to the Police Headquarters building suitable for use by the barristers, advising that the room pre-
=/~. '7'(.lb.~e buildl'n.f sently occupied by Mr. T. M. Todd, Police Court Clerk, has been obtained for this purpose.
dtf.dif,ion Read a letter from Mr. Lester G. Hoar, solicitor for City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486,
advising that Messrs. Thomas G. Mullaly, Harold R. Sewell and Thomas D. Owens, officers of the Union and Mem-
bers of its Negotiating Committee, require the Common Council to appoint within the period allowed by statute
,an arbitrator to whom with the Union's appointee the dispute in respect of classification of positions may be
,referred.
I The E:x:ecutive Director advised that he had not studied the report from the Union in time to Submit
same to the Common Council. He stated that the Union submitted another proposition at a lowered minimum and
maxiJmJ.m schedule and this was taken up with the Directors and the figure was made up showing that it would
cost the City under the Union's recommendation more than $37,000.00. Aldermen Whitebone and Teed inquired
what answer'the Union'gave to the recommendation submitted by the Council committee on the matter. The axecu-
-tive Director replied that the Union accepted the maxiJmJ.m and minimum figures submitted by the Council commit-
tee in ,the over-all picture. After that, the classification had to be applied to the individual employees,
and the minimum and maximum wages had to be worked out.
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_Ch"5"~If.67;'p/~SI RESOLVED that Mr. H. F. White, Conciliation Officer, Department of
_&derdLClnl()n ILabour, Labour Relations Board, be requested to meet with the Common Council, together with the Negotiation
-L7~~~it/~dI~itJn~~ iCommittee of the City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 at a special meeting of Common Council:
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I AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. Lester G. Hoar in the matter be received and filed and Mr.
Hoar advised that the above procedure is the order of' procedure under the Labour Relations Act.
Read a letter from Mr. Earl Russell advising that he desires to buy the Broadview Avenue lot with
DO restrictions relative to its use by him for landscaping purposes only. Alderman Cam,pbell moved that Mr.
Russell be given a clear title to such lot with no restrictions, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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llESOLVED that the aboVe named letter from Mr. Russell be received and filed,
On motion of Alderman Harrigan'
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_-zt;U'17_ 'fJ/dlJoinj' RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Anna L. Smith, wife of Mr. R. K. Smith,
eJol77/?li.os /01'1 ,offering the sum of $200.00 for the purchas~ of Lots 833 and 834, Rodney Street, West which are now leasehold,
I-C/;;;i7, _/l.ooe.J'sors 'be received and referred to the T01J1l Planni,?-g Commission and the Assessors for reports.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum '
_;/f;?sfer -:llarters .. RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. L. P. Emery, President of the MasteJ
~ e Barbers Association, requesting on behalf of the Association, permission for such barber shops to remain open
- , ,- ..5SJJ. ,-- fntil 9.00 p.m. on Saturd?y, April 17th next in keepiilg ,with the rest of the retail stores, be received and
filed and the said Association advised that the Common Council will ratify any action on this matter which the
~jority of the Association may take at any duly called meeting of the Association concerning same.
I The Common Clerk had advised prior to the adoption of the above resolution that the secretary of the
isaid Association had advised him that the Association had called no meeting on the question of barber shops
remaining open on the said date and that many of the barbers do not desire to remain open.
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_C!6es/ty .J'~,__ . RESOLVED that the letter from ~. William E. Oram. requesting tint
..!XCi:allf/e .-1//reei"lJ"curbing and sidewalks be pronded on Chesley street be received and fJ.led and ,the E:x:ecutJ.Ve Director empowered
to take this matter up with Mr. Oram through the proper Department and ascertain what section of Chesley Street
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hti-.!I:LI!/,.(l..f-/I::/elJ Mr. H. Weston, p~oprietor of ' Demers on's on Charlotte Street, would like an opportunity of
leasing or tendering for a lease of the premises occupied in the Market building by A. Chipman
Smith & CQ., Limit-ed. The Common Clerk advised that the T. Eaton Co. had sent in a letter
stating that they are interested in leasing the said premises.
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- , RESOLVED that the application of Mr. H. Weston be received
and placed in the file to be considered with the other applications received for such space
and tbat"Mx'. O'Brien be adVised that Demersori's had submitted an application for such space
to Alderman CamPgel1 two.years ago, which application has been submitted to Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Ma,cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Kiwanis Club
of Saint John, Limited, Playgrounds Committee, again requesting that their grant from.
the City be increased in order that they may be reimbursed for one-half of their expendi-
tures for operation of the Sheriff Street playground, be received and filed and Mr. A.
E. L~ach, Advisor for the above named Committee, advised that he has been misinformed.
regarding payments for playground operation to similar groups ,and that the City regrets
that the donation in this connection cannot be increased for this year to the Kiwanis Club.
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Alqerman Harrigan voted "nay" to "the above resolution.
On motion of Alqerman Whitebone
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, RESOLVED that the letter from the Loyalist Chapter
I.O.D.E., inviting the Common Council Members to attend the Loyalist Day ceremony which
will be held on May 18th next at the'MeIIiOrial, Market Slip, at approximately 7.35 p.m.,
be received and tge invitation accepted.
Read a letter from the Director of works addressed to the Executive Director
advising ~f the ~pecifications relati~e to renewal of the dust collectors in the City-
owned Asphalt Plant which were quoted to the various firms in the City for such work.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he is satisfied withthis explanation regarding specifications
quoted.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the above letter '6e received and filed and
the offer of Saint johli Iron Works Ltd. for all work and materials for the renewal of the
dust collectors in the City Asphalt Plaht at a price of $1,975.00 complete, be accepted -
the cost of lifting the collectors into place by a crane to ;be borne by the City.
Read a letter from Gill & Company, Ltd. advising that the City had purchased fire
hose recently from a firm which had tendered a price in excess of that quoted by Gi11&:Company,
l.td'-, and requesting il.' satisfactory6:icplanation,'in' this' regard. Alderman Campbell stated
that the committee which studied these 'tenders went over the matter of allotting the purchase
of fire hose from ,the various firms very carefully, and endeavoured this year to apportion
the orders among these firms in order to retain"such businesses in the city.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above letter l5e received and filed
and Gill & Company, Ltd. advised that the tenders were awarded in accordance with what
the committee studying such~t~ers felt to be in the best interests of the City.
Alderman ~cCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating that he feels
that the order placed for Dunlop fire hose should have been placed with the lowest tenderer.
On motion of Alderman MaCCallum
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RESOLVED ,that the letter from the Assistant City
Solicitor requesting that an arbitrator be appointed on beba:Lf of the City of Saint
John to act for the City in the arbitration hearing with respect to the James E. White
Real, Estate, Co. and, the propes ed loading zone in the King and Germain Streets area, be
received, and filed and Mr. L. H. Meier of the Central TruskOolllpa!ly,,!,f :Canada r.equested
toact for the City in this matter.
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Alderman Campbell requested the Executive Director and City Solicitor to
check and make sure that the City is protected relative to the cost of establishing the
above named loading zone, the interested parti.es requesting the said loading zone having
stated that, all costs of establishing same would be bonre.by;them.
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Alderman Teed calied attent~6n to the fact that Mr. K. C. Irving had informed
the Common Council at the meeting held during the latter part of March relative to water
assessment on the Irving Pulp & ~per Limited that he would not negotiate with the City of
Saint John in this regard. Alderman Teed moved that the City Solicitor be requested to il.B1i:"
the Lieutenant-Governor-in Council to proclaim the Act relating to this matter so that the
City of Saint John may bill the company for water assessment. There was no seconder to this
motion. Alderman Campbell advised that after the last meeting of Council he discussed the
matter with certain interested parties and he understands that there are at least two or
three other programmes which Mr. Irving is interested irr--and which he plans to locate in
the City of Saint John. Alderman Campbell stated it is not the amount of money involved
in the water assessment matter which concerns" Mr. Irving, it is the matter of principle,
and the only way the City can show good faith on the matter is by not having this Act
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Cimu4r: let:rerS' ! ,RESOLVED that circular 1ett~rs be forwarded by the City of Saint John
, /-) ,-- - ; to all residents of Portland Place advising that in a short time the City will be seeding the grass plots in
~f:;CC<iV;5...-j2lo,f:s_. I front of their houses and that the said lett~rs request that such residents take personal interest in such
_2b~t:lal7d_7!lace- work andtprevent the children from tampering with such grass plots until the grass seed has an opportunity to
take roo . ,
I Alderman Wbitebone requested that he be supplied by the Executive Director with a statement showing
the revenue from eity parking meters at the present time, and advised that as soon as he receives these ." ,
figUres !ie intends t~ IIlOve that parking meters be installed on the King Square North Loading Zone.
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Alderman Teed asked the Executive Director for a figure showing what it cost the City to operate
equipment this winter for rock work on the Sandy Point Road.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a complete report be supplied by':the Executive Director as
soon as possible giving the total aJDOunt of rentals paid for various types of equipment for the years 1951,
1952 and 1953 on which tenders were called by the City for rental of equipment. '
Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
_Cm/rmal7,_4ss,e,ssors RESOLVED that the report of the Chairman, Board of Assessors listing the
. /7 ~ AI properties owned by Mr. c. R. Nelson which are located in the Main Street area, be received and filed and the
__0--,--1J./ve/sol7 Common Council offer Mr. Nelson the assessed value plll~ ten per cent for the parcels of land owned by him in
the Main Street and Long Wharf areas.
Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
_7Ja;/dil7j_1OspecTo/', Seconded by Alderman Campbell
_?CiJ'p-e~1y-9-4-. RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector advising that the
SlJer/I~__.J't: lots located at 94-96 Sheriff Street (th~ ground rent o? which lots ewed by Property Finance, Limited was
--i> ' cancelled by the City under Common CouncJ.l Order of April 5th last) have not been cleaned up due to a delay
_l..roj>e~Iy'_&l7i7~e in demolition on account of winter weather, be received and filed and Property Finance, Limited advised that
I such lots must be cleaned up before the City accepts the Surrender of Lease.
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RESOLVED that the correspondence from the Deputy Provincial Fire Mar-_
shal relative to the condition of the combined apartment and rooming house operated by Mr. W. G. Holdon as
lessee and located at 219 King Street East, and owned by Mr. Louis Harrison of 120 Union Street, be received
and forwarded to the Building Inspector and the Fire Hazard Committee, and the Building Inspector requested
to investigate this matter and if he finds the situation e:rlsts as stated in the said correspondence, that
he issue appropriate orders.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded tvAlderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Deputy Provincial Fire Marshal be asked to inspect the
premises owned by Mr. Percy A. Goldman at 155 Union Street in which a fire occurred on Sunday evem.pg, April
11th last.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
_____ 0)1 ' RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission adviSing
_/Otll/7__0d/7/7ll7j that they have no objection to the construction of a warehouse building by Campbell's Transfer Limited at the
___ CtI/1tml.s..s/ol1 Main Street end and under the Viaduct prOviding the safety oiHthil Viaduct is assured and the structure meets
~/1Jf}/;el/s J,;; s-/er with the approval of the Town Planning Architectural Control Board and also, that the consent of both railwa;ys
I.... I' '1; is ,obtained, be received and filed ~nd the Director of Works requested to submit a report as to the feasibil-
. ity of erecting such a building in this lOcation, and that he also submit a recommendation in this matter:
AND FURTHER that the formal application of Campbell's Transfer Limited submitted by their solicitor,
_ K? ,/,aw..tOI7 Mr. K. P. Lawton, for a renewable lease of the above IlWlled location, be received and filed.c.copies of same
having been distributed to the Council Members:
~-Uie_Com/7Jifl-ce AND FURTHER that the letter from the Traffic Committee relative to the above project be received
and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman:Campbell
..:JJ//:!ee.zfo.t::._J1/orK's RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works relative to insur-
~ ance being carried by the contractor in future to p~otect the City, this to include public liability and pro-
_~I7:;ura,/7ce,_ perty damage, and relative to the carrying of public liability and property damage insurance by the City of
r f;' '/), -F- Saint John, be laid on the table until a report is received llnc5m the Executive Director as to the cost of
_FKeel!:_,_'-/(tL----f/lt'eC<or: carrying such -inslma1lce by the City. .
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. C. F. Inches, Q.C. solicitor for Mr.
A. Hart Isaacs, relative to the building owned by Mr. Isaacs which was e:x:propriated tvthe Qity of Saint John
for establishment of the King Square North Loading Zone, be received and filed and Mr. Isaacs be offered the
building he desires to purchase from the City, for the sum of $30,000.00, and if such offer is not accepted,
demolition of same is to commence immediately.
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Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Trade advising that to date they
have received no further information in reply to their request far information relative
to the City's paving and rental of equipment, which information the Common Council by
resolution of November 16th, 1953 ordered be supplied them. The Executive Director
stated that the reason such information was not forwarded to the Board of Trade is
because the 1953 contract is not finished.
Alderman Belyea entered the meeting at thj,s time.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named letter be received
and filed and the information requested be supplied the Saint John Board of Trade by the
Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that authorization be granted the committee
appointed by His Worship the Mayor to proceed to Montreal., Toronto and Hamilton in
connection with the establishment of an industry in Saint John.
Aldermen Whitebone ~d MacCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution, and
Alderman Harrigan abstained from voting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Common
Council be held on Monday, April 26th, at 10.00 o"clock a.m.
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The Executive Director advised that he had nothing further to report relative
to City Market leases.
On motion of Alderman Teed
, Seconded by Alderman Belyea
- RESOLVED that authority be granted His WorShip the
Mayor and the Common Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Saint John the contract
-relative tothe construction of the observation station for tourists at the ReVersing Falls
Bridge.
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I At a Connnon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-
si.:x:th'dflY of April, A. n. 1954, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson,'Esquire, Mayor
AildeI'Dlen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Hayco:x:, Assistant to the
Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on April
12th last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been forwarded to the Council Members.
A delegation composed of Messrs. John N. Flood, Chairman and C~.N. Wilson, of the Board of
Directors and Douglas Neal, Manager, of the Exhibition Association of the' City and County of Saint John,
lentered the meeting. A,letter from the--Director of Works was read, advising that the estimated cost of in-, '
stalling an S-inch main, which would be taken from the City 12-inch main on Rothesay Avenue, on the south-
l'westerlY side of the Cross Road leading to the Exhibition Park, a distance of 1200 feet, with a 6-inch branch
running approximately 700 feet inside the Exhibition Park together with two hydrants is $9,800.00. The letter
further advised that this main along the Cross Road could be used at any time to service any buildings that
might be erected in the area in future. '
Mr. Flood advised that the Association must have water for the functioning of the stable and
grounds and for fire protection and request immediate action on this matter. The City Solicitor suggested
that the Parish of Simonds request such installation of water ,and hydrants for the Association and guarantee
the cost of same. '
The delegation withdrew from the meeting at this time, leaving with the Common Council a copy
of the plan showing the location of the proposed water installation and fire hydrants.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Department of Works, upon
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receipt of notification from the Common Clerk that the necessary guarantee has been provided, to commence work
immediately on the installation of an 8-inch main, leading to the Exhibition Park from the 12-inch main on
Rothesay Avenue on the southwesterly side of the Cross Road leading to the said Park, a distance of 1200 feet,
with a 6-inch branch running approximately 700 feet inside the Park, together with two hydrants, at an estima-
ted cost of $9,800.00 - to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the above motion was lost for lack of a unanimous affirmative vote of all
Common Council Members, Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
The Common Clerk was instructed to place this matter on the agenda for the next meeting of
,Common Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that in compliance with the request of Mr. R. Parker Hammj
who was given notice to appear before this meeting of Council to show cause, if any why the dilapidated or
dangerous building situated at 28-30 Sheriff Street should not be removed or destroyed, such matter be laid on
the table until the next Common Council meeting.
A letter was read from Property Finance, Limited, owner of the dilapidated or dangerous build-
ing situated at the rear of '58'Prince Edward Street, notice having been sent the said company to show cause ,,'
why such building should not be removed or destroyed. The letter stated that it is the company's intention to
remove this rear building as soon as the present occupants can find suitable alternative accomodation, and
requested the Council's co-operation in this regard until such accomodation can be obtained.
__:R:o;>errt/ hnance ' The Building Inspector 'was present at the meeting and advised that the building at this 10catioI1
r ' / -<-at. in question should be ordered demolished immediately due to its condition. Mrs. T. A. Bridgeford of the
Ir.-dm/~U/e/~/.~d Family Welfare Associa-cion Limited was present and agreed that this building should be demolished. The
4rs. ?:Z;/e!.' occupants of this building are Mrs. Gabriel and her five children, and Mrs. Bridgeford is endeavoring to
Pm.tt"'I:'~- 5/11i-/nl!e persuade Mrs. Gabriel and family to move to the country. Mrs. Bridgeford advised that this woman has an
L:d, a.,);t income from the Compensation Board. She added that she does not believe that Mrs. Gabriel iIould be a desir-
, -- _.~a6V<9~ -- able tenant for the Rifle Range homes, but she believes that the Welfare Association can find a place for this
woman and family in the country.
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that instruction be issued that the building situated at
58 Prince Edward Street be demolished immediately.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman 'Harrigan
RESOLVED that the report of the Street Lighting
Committee in reply to a request made py Mr. F. W. Dykeman regarding street lighting, be
received and filed and the recommendation contained therein adopted as follows:- that one
200 watt light be installed in the center of the block on Crown Street between Princess and
Leinster Streets.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising that the estimated cost of the performance of work for Mr. William Ross, Superinten-
dent of the Saint John Horticultural Association by a compressor to drill rock in the school
yard adjacent to the Rockwood Park School, off Mount Pleasant Street Extension, which includes
dynamite and blasting, is $150.00, which is to be paid by Mr. Ross to the City as soon as the
work is completed - such price not includ~ng the removal of rock which is to be the respon-
sibility of Mr. Ross - be received and filed and permission granted the Works Department
to perform the work outlined for the sum of $150.00.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising that no harm has come to the City-owned property at Lakewood, Parish of Simonds,
through the removal of fill by Mr. W. L. Collins, be received and fileQ.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that the :Ie tter from the Director of
Works relative to the request of Mr. William E. Oram for curbing and sidewalks on Chesley
Street, advising that the total cost of such work, including a retaining wall on the south
side of fhe street, is an estimated $35,387.00, be received and filed and such work brought
forward for consideration in next year's budget.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Ca~pbell
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the
tabie until the ne:x:t,meeting of Common Council.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried.
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On motion of Alderma~ Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Common Clerk
CI.'I]t_t2ot/ernnJent and City Solicitor reporting on the amendments to the City Government Act 'as passed at the
;?, -r- cj/77e dnJe.ht.s 1954 Session of the New Brunswick Legislature, all of which are in effect imediately with
{! .n -- the exception of that regarding the salary of the Mayor and that of each Alderman, be
, received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
. RESOLVED that the report from the Chairman,
, Board of Assessors, advising that the assessed value of Lot 26, Dufferin Avenue, for which
C/;airman,jf'j~ses.sor.s,Mr. J. R. Anderson has offered the sum of $700.00 is $750.00, the lot measuring 70 feet on
Dufferin Avenue west, with a depth qf 121.2 feet, and being triangular in shape, be received
and filed and the said lot sold ,to Mr. Anderson for the assessed value of same:
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AND FURTHER that the 15-foot right-of-way which Mr. Anderson offered to
purchase to the north of the said lot, be not sold.
'On motion of Alderman Teed
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...L./ireot-or III~in-Q~nce RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
?;ut!/rCl?pCiirs Director of Maintenance, the 19:1:rIrite'rriati'b'nal panel t~ck used by the Water and Sewerage
~ Department, be repaired by the International Co. at an e~timated cost of $280.00 - the work
ta;t-er"J" t?4/t'rafe consisting of major repairs to the bOdy, fenders and rear doors, and repairing of the drive
-=Ve,PT" shaft and universal joints.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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7J:;t'rea-riol1 /!d- . ' RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation
, /7 -, Advisory Committee advising they have approved the request of the Commander of the Saint
_ViSor!! L-t1mm/r-ree John Garrison for use of the Shamrock Park on June 27th next, be received and permission
G?arrison granted the Garrison for such use.
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Mr. H. J. Rodgers, Director of ~anitation"and Recreation, entered the meeting
~t this time, and discussion ensued relative to a report submitted by the Department of
Recreation, supplementary to the Annual Report of the said Department, concerning capital
Ji(eort!'dY-r/on/ld- :expenditures, etc. which are considered of prime importance, among same being a jeep and
vis r. {bm/l1/~e,plow. Mr. Rodgers stated that the jeep could be used by the Recreation Department in
0. 'Y- 'summer and by the Sanitation Department in winter. Alderman Whitebone observed that these
_C'~j7L;iteY;f - ~tems were not included in the ' Departmental budget for 1954 when discussion took place on
_eK/lel7d; rare.$ budget matters by the Common Council. He did not believe this to be good business in bring-
ing up such items after the Departmental ]mdgets are passed. Alderman Whitebone moved that
~his matter,be laid on the table until next year's budget, but there was no seconder. The
~ecutive Director advised that these requests for expenditures were all submitted to Council
at the time of the annual capital budget discussion, but were not finalized.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
BESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for one week and
Mr. J. H. Chown, Chairman, Recreation Advisory Committee, and Mr. H. J. ROdgers, Director of the Sanitation
and Recreation Departments, be asked to appear befdre the Common Council at that time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the statement of ,receipts and payments for the
Juvenile Court for the year ended December 31st, 1953, prepared by Peat,Marwick, Mitchell and Co., be received
and filed and entered in the Year Book.
Read Report of Comptroller
(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
March last.:
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the month of
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex Provo Purchases,
subject 3% Tax)
3,291.42
6,270.55
13,050.91
260.64
7,233.98
2,253.84
164.67
$32,526.01
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of March last amounting to '0
$557,009.36 as will more fully appear from $tatement hereto attached.
Saint John, N. B.,
April 20, 1954.
Respectfully, submitted,
(sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
I Seconded by Alderman Campbell
Cash_-n:'=eMt<s . RESOLVED that the above named report, the Cash ,Receipts Report and
- M. hI. DN~ the ~epartmental Accoun~s Report - all f~r the month of March last - be laid on the table until the next
_-I'It!I1t; Y - r meet~ng of Common Counc~l for study, cop~es of such reports and the Breakdown of the Comptroller's Report
having been furnished the Council Members.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission in
;9ssBs~ors reply to Common Council Order of April 12th last relative to the preparation and submission to Council of
G1'~ information concerning proposed sale or purchase of land by the City of Saint John, be recei~ed and filed and
Ol"ml , ,ee re- the said resolution amended to the efflect that the Directors of the Town Planning Commission and the Assess-
{lIly. oWlJed #lilt! ment l1epartment be considered a committee and that they submit joint reports on all such matters in question,
4It ~~;.9~4_f?u~h~ses i.e., one report signed by both Directors.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
~ I: EislJeries RESOLVED 1 hat the letter from the Deputy Minister of Fisheries
. ~ ,,-- in reply to the Common Council resolution of April 5th last with respect to the artificial propagation of
Salmon in Saint John be received and filed and a joint meeting on this matter be arranged between the commit-
tee of the Fisheries Department and a committee of the Common Council which is to be selected by the Mayor.
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His Worship appointed Alderman Belyea a committee of one to represent the Common Council in the
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
fiESOLVED that the letter from The Rotary Club of Saint John
advising that restoration of the East End Boys Club after the fire'which occurred in December, 1953 has cost
a total of $3,538.61, which is an over~expenditure of $538.61 over the amount authorized to be spent in this
connection under Common Council Order of December 14th, 1953, be received and filed and the bills paid in this
connection.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
R$SOLVED that the letter from Mr. O. H. Thomson calling attention to
the hazardous condition to children of the lot at the southwest corner of Cedar Grove Crescent, and requesting
that same be transformed into an attractive and safe garden area, be received and filed and the matter referree
to the City Solicitor for appropriate action~
Alderman Campbell advised that the above mentioned lot was formerly owned by Mr. Carl Bassen
but has been sold recently.
Read a petition from a number of residents of Millidge Avenue, between the Boar's Head Road and
the area presently served, requesting that such district be provided with sewage disposal services. Tho
Executive Director advised that such area is included in the over-all proposal for sewerage disposal and
water services for the whole area, and that a report is to be submitte~ to Council on same.
Mr. H. F. White, Conciliation Officer, Department of Labour, Labour Rela-
tions Board, Mr. Lester G. Hoar, solicitor for City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486,
ft,Pt: Mfoal'; and a delegation from the said Union, composed of Miss D. Nixon, and Messrs. T. Mullaly,
I L --:z:;> /. ~' President, T. Owens and H. Sewell, entered the meeting at this time.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum,
, RESOLVED that the above petition be laid on the
table until the next meeting of Common Council, pending the report on the area-relative to
water services and sewage disposal facilities.
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Mr. White gave a res~ of the developments to date regarding the request of
the Union relative to classification of employees and increase in salaries, and stated it
is a matter for the Council and Union to decide with respect to such salaries and classifi-
cation. He stated that the Council should present the Union with a proposal as to what the
Council intend to do re same, and how the Council intend to implement such proposal. The
Union has asked the Council to nominate someone to sit on a Board of Appeal in this matter.
The Labour Relations Act provides for conciliation only, Mr. White noted. Early in 1953,
the Union discussed the matter of classification and salary ranges with the Executive Di-
rector and the matter was referred to the Council at that time and there have been negoti-
ations by correspondence ever since. On January 30th last, the Union made application to
the Minister of Labour for the services of a Conciliation Officer, and Mr. White was appointed
on February 1st. Mr. White r,eferred to the resolution of Council adopted on February 15th
last, which approved.the suggested classifications and salary schedules submitted by the
committee 'of Common ~ouncil, effective January;,lst, 1954, subject to further negotiation
between the two parties.' '
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Mr. White referred to the requests made by him to the Executive Director
and to the Council for the Council to appoint a committee with authority to negotiate
with Union representatives with a view to concluding a collective agreement. He advised
that the Union want ,some proposal from the Council as what they propose regarding salary
increases and class~fication and how they propose to implement same.
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Alderman Teed referred to the request for a negotiating committee, and asked
what the negotiating committee was to be for. Mr. White replied that it was for the purpose
of meeting and discussing with the Union negotiating committee and himself the matters in
dispute which he presumes are in the contract, which provides for the'classification of
all positions. Alderman Teed stated that his interpretation of the agreement does not pro-
vide for classification and he does not understand why the offices of Mr.. White as Concilia-
tion Officer are requested.
Mr. White stated that the Union now reqpests that these classifications be
set up. In his opinion, the committee are dealing with the revision and renewal of the
agreement. Alderman Teed stated that the Union has never given notice regarding this
matter. He noted that the Union asked the Council to ~ive consideration to the matter of
classification, which the Council stated they would do, and the committee of Council went
into the matter.
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Mr. White stated that the correspondence back ~nd forth0between the Council
and the Union would constitute a notice. Alderman Teed stated"'he is not convinced that the
Council have been given notice regarding the matter. Mr. White admitted that the notice ~y
not have been actually given in writing by the Union, but apparently, because of the f@ct
that correspondence took place between the Council and the Union some notice must have been
given on the question.
Mr. White referred to the section of the Labour Relations Act dealing with
expiring date of an agreement, and Alderman Teed stated that t:lis request has never been
made to terminate the agreement, except by the Common Council.
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Mr. Hoar stated that the notice from the Union was given in writing on
December 19th, 1953 stating that the Union did not consider the agreement to have been
officially terminated, but in the event it was so terminated, that notice was given by' ''.'
such:,J-etter,dn accordance with the provisions of the Labour Relations Act of the Province of
New Brunswick, to commence collective bargaining with a view to the renewal or revision of
the agreement or conclusion of a new collective agreement.
Alderman Whitebone agreed that correspondence received by the Council from
the Union on more than one occasion would indicate that the Union were desirous of open-
ing the contract.
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Mr. White noted that an~investigating committee of Council did go into the
matter of classification and salary ranges and reported to Council, which report was approved
fun principle by Council, but these matters were not finalized or settled insofar as the Union
and Council are concerned and'were not negotiated~
Mr. Mullaly stated as far as the negotiations are concerned, they were never
completed. The Union aSked the committee of Council for further meetings to settle the
negotiations, but no meetings took place. The committee of Council refused to meet with
the Union after the cowrrittee submitted its rep6rt, and the Council have so far refused to
negotiate, with tile Union.
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'Alderman,Whitebone advised thatawhen the report was submitted to Council, the
resolution of February 15th last, referred to by Mr. White at this meeting, was adopted by
the Council and the Council decided to submittthe committee's report to the Union as a
basis of negotiation. The Union claims the committee refused to meet with the Union.
Alderman White bone stated that he, a member of the said committee, never refused to do
so. Alderman Whitebone commented that this meeting today is a result of the February 15th
resolution of Council. He added that the opinion of the majority of the committee of Coun-
cil was that future negotiations should be carried on between the Union and the Council as
a whole.
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to have further negotiations take place on the question and they have. been unsuccessful to
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Mr. White referred to the letter received by him containing the resolution adopted by Common
C!. f; 4 '/. Council on March Bth last requesting the Union to advise of either their acceptance or rejection of the re-
- _L y- , 'd/' - port and proposals submitted by the col!lmittee of Common Council, and stated that the Union advised him that
.Et?7flloyees .tlniolJ they could not reply to the Council either accepting or rejecting as it is an arbitrary report, submitted by --
a committee which is not a negotating committee, and they felt they would rather sit down and discuss the
matter before making any decision and that is why the request was made through the Conciliation Officer for
a committee to ,sit down and negotiate on the matter.
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Alderman Whitebone moved that His Worship the Mayor appoint a committee of three Council
Members to commence negotiations with members of the Union during the present wee~ but there was no seconder.
Mr. Mulla~y replied that the Union are not prepared to carry on any furthern~gotiations inso-
far as classification or salaries are concerned. They desire a proposal from the Council as t6 what the
Council is prepared to do on the matter. Alderman Whitebone inquired what the Union want the Council to,do.
Mr. Mullaly suggested that the Council set up a committee in accordance with the contract, to meet with the
Union and the findings of that committee be made binding on both parties. Mr. Mullaly cOl!l!!!ented that the
contract with the Union is clear-cut and it states clearly and distinctly in the contract how these disputes
are to be settled. Alderman Whitebone disagreed, stating that the clause in this respect is not very clear,
and only refers to disputes arising out of the agreement. Alderman Whitebone inquired how this dispute can
'be cleared up, except by' further negotiation. .,
Alderman Teed asked Mr. White to give his interpretation in this connection. Mr. White replied
that a Board of Appeal could settle the matter.ir bolil]:>3rties want some6ne else to settlel,thecmatter. If'.':Lt';is a
ioatter ariaihg'oi1t of the-present 90ntract-if it is"'presently in f6rce-it, may 'possi13ly:be"a. matter for arbi-
tration or a Board of Appeal. --
" Mr. ,Jhite commented that the offer made by Council was not agreed to by the Union, therefore,
there should have been further negotiations on the matter. Alderman Campbell felt that the Union is negoti-
ating in good faith, but the Union is in danger of losing some of the benefits contained in the contract
through haste of some of the Union members to settle the dispute.
Alderman Whitebone asked if the Union is refusing to carry on negotiations this week with the
Council. ,Mr. Mullaly asked what guarantee the Union has that the Council will carry on these negotiations in
good faith. He stated that the committee of Council did not act in good faith becanse they did not conelude
negotiati~ns.with the Union. Mr. Hoar stated he believes if the Council is prepared to go ahead and try to
reach some agreement, that is all that is needed, even though agreement may not be reached.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the present committee of Common Council on this
requested to make a final effort to meet with the Union committee - such meeting to be held with the
days - and to report to the next meeting of the Common Council:
AND FURTHER that if the members of the present committee of Council wish to resign from such
committe~, they be permitted to do so.
Alderman Whitebone commented that he believes both the Council and the Union have made some
mistakes on the matter. He feels that the Council could make a very good case regarding no notice having
been given by the Union to open the contract. Regarding the Union going to arbitration under the sections of
the ~xisting agreement,\!he~does~not agree:with t~e-Union's interpretation of the agreement. His interpreta~~
tion'is that it provides for arbitration ,of disputes arising 01lt of the agreement which cannot be settled by
direct negotiation. Alderman Whitebone continued th?t he feels the Union has some legitimate complaints which
should have bee~ settled years ago. There are classifications that must be straightened out in order that
the business of the City may be carried out in a business-like manner. He has the interests of the Union at
heart, but also, he represents the citizens of the City of Saint ,John and as such, he is supposed to watch the
expenditures of the City very carefully. If t,he previous committee is to handle this matter for the Council,
he will do his best as a member to arrive at a satisfactory, settlement.
His Worship re-appointed the previous committee to act in this matter.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting, His Worship thanking Mr. White for having attended
in this re?pect. Alderman Teed suggested that the chairmen of both committees arrange a suitable time for the
two committees to ~eet. Mr. White a~ked that his possible absence fro~ such a me~ting not delay negotiations.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. A. Carle Smith making application
for an extension of 225 feet for water service to additional lots on Anderson Heights No.2, Lancaster, at
the same time as the City of Lancaster extends the sewer, be received and filed and such extension for water
service installed, subject to the approval of the City Solicitor regardigg the necessary guarantee in this
connection - the cost of same to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of
the Common Council approving of such work and the method of payment thereof.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works advising that
Mr. Charles Taylor, real estate agent, has requested that water services be installed on a new sub-division,
onGthe southern side of the Loch Lomond Road, known as the Foley sub-division and that the estimated cost to
install 500 feet of 6-inch C.I. water main is $2,000.00 and 200 fe~t of 2-inch copper service pipe is $450.00,
making a total of $2,450.00, be received and filed and authority granted to proceed with such installations
subject to the usual guarantee being given - the cost in this connection ~o be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of
the Common,Council, approving of such work and the estimated cost thereof.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Jetter from the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., Saint
John District Command, requesting the consideration of the Common Council regarding, their proposal that local
governments be approached and asked to give free taxation for a period of four years on new,homes fro~ the
,time of occupancy, and taxed on one-half the assessed value for the next six years, be rece~ved and f~led and
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as far:as it can in this respect and as this City has set the precedent, it is a matter for
other municipalities to take under consideration.
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The Common Clerk advised ,that the lot of land on Wellesley Avenue which was sold
by the Common Council under date of April 12th last to Mrs. Ernest Wilson, embodies a portion of
the land which ,re.s sold on the same date by Council to the Codner Estate.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the matter be laid on the table
until the next meeting of Common Council and a report be obtained in the meantime from the
Town Planning Commission.
'On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Alphonse Cormier,
advising that he does not require Lot 10-33-39, Somerset Street, which was sold to him under
Common Council Order of November 2nd last, be received and filed.
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RESOLVED that the letter 'from Mr. G. A. Rosvall
advising that he has decided not to purchase Lot 10, Block 10, Cranston Avenue, sold to him
under Common Council resolution of January 25th last, as he would like to commence construc-
tion of a buildigg on same within one year and not the required four months, be received and
filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED tli8.t.the 'letter from Mr.'C.G. Banks advising
that if further extension of a City-owned road - which runs within 30 feet of Lots 11 and 12,
Block 3, Millidgeville Heights Sub-division, - is necessary to make this land useable, he would
be willing to do so at his own expense, as fiar as the end of these two lots, in order to construct
his new home, and that he would be quite satisfied with this until such time as tds area may be
opened to a housing development or the City may find it feasible to construct a new road, be'
received and filed and the said lots sold to Mr. Banks at a price of $100.00 each, under the
conditions'as'outlined above regarding a road.
Alderman MacCallum expressed the 6pinion that before deciding this matter with
Mr. Banks it should be clearly defined what Mr. Banks is prepared to do regarding the road
and what Mr. Banks is expecting when further houses are built in this location.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCall~
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. H. Il. Comeau
offering the sum of $100.00 for Lot 6, Block 1, Douglas Avenue, in line with the policy of
selling City-owned lots to Civic employees, be received and referred to the joint committee
composed of the Town Planning Commission and the Assessors for a report.
Alderman MacCallum commented that he believes it should be a general policy to
sell City-owned lots to everyone for $100.00 and, not just to Civic employees, if such a policy
is to be followed'.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. J'. R. Powell to purchaS!ll
lot 10, Block 12, Bentley Street for the sum of $50.00 which he intends to fill in and clean
of existing rubbish, and in time, on which to erect a garage, be received and referred to the
joint committee composed of the Town Planning Commission and the Assessors for a report.
On the question, Alderman Harrigan suggested that when requests for purchase of
property come in, that they be automatically referred direct to the proper authorities for a
report, by the Common Clerk before submission to Council. The Common Clerk advised that he has in
a great many cases followed~ this procedure, but in future all such applications will be dealt
with in this way.
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Question being taken, the above motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Charles E. Fuller-
ton offering to purchase Lot 1282, Mecklenburg Street, measuring 44 by 100 feet, be received and
filed and the said lot sold to Mr. Fullerton for its assessed value;
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AND FURTHER that the report from the Town Planning Commission in this connection
be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea '
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letters, from Dr. Leonard I.
Morgan offering to purchase either a triangular strip of land facing Lansdowne Avenue,
between the Irving Oil Service Station and the lot of Mr. George Vincent, or the building
cellar and contents therein, plus a lot 50 by 100 feet or greater, on which the building is
placed, facing the west side of the northern end of Churchill Boulevard adjacent to St. Laurent
Circle, for the purpose of carrying on the practice of medicine, be laid on the table for one
week.
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On motion of AldeI'lll!in Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the report from the committee appointed to study
tenders for station', wagon and truck for the Works Department be received and filed and the recommendation
contained therein for the ~cceptance of the following be adopted, namely:-
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1 - 1954 model Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon with heater, defroster,
he~vy duty springs and 6-ply tires from O'Brien Motors Ltd. $2,757.75
LESS allowance f,or Ford Panel Truck 525.00
$2,232.75
Plus 3% S.S. & E. Tax
1 - 1954 -It-ton Mercury Pick-up truck from Golden Ball Garage with
steel box, heater, outside extension mirror, inside mirror,
heavy duty springs, dome light in cab, 56-ply tires
, 'F.O.B. Saint John, N.B. $1,519.95.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by AldeI'lll!in Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Comptroller advising with
reference to tenders for an adding machine for the Finance Department, that the Burroughs machine, as
supplied by Stirling Elec~ric Limited, has been given a thorough trial and has been found very satisfactory,
and recommending that this machine be purchased, be received and filed and the said recommendation adopted,
such machine being a Burroughs Model 9-08-95, electric full keyboard, 8 bank, subtraction, and costing $254~C
F.O.B. Saint John, N.B., subject to J% Provincial Tax.
The Executive Director advised toot the amounts of $16,000.00, $10,000.00 and $10,000.00 on tIE
rough grading contract of Mr. George C. Chittick were put through by the Co~non and the Mount Pleasant work
bills were submitted and p,assed by the Council. He inquired if the Council intends to vote more money for
rough grading, or if the work is to be done, street by street. He advised that the over-expenditure' on rough
grading amounts to $27,000.00 and some streets are still to be done if the Council decides to proceed with
paving, and $27,138.00 is the cost estimated by the Director of Works for completion of the rough grading
programme. Mr. Chittick was present and advised that the most expensive streets in last year's programme
were completed in 1953 for rough grading.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that an appropriation not to exceed $10,000~00 be allo-
cated for proceeding with the work of rough grading the City streets by Mr. George C. Chittick in continuance
of the 1953 contract:
AND FURTHER that any streets remaJ.mng to be curbed and paved on the 1953 paving programme
shall be completed with as little rough grading as possible - all the above named work to be paid for by a
bond issue. '
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of
the Common Council, approving of such work anc the cost thereof.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he objects in principle to the above resolution, as it was
through a mistake on the part of the Works Department that the Council was led to believe that such rough
grading work could be done for the year 1953 for the amount of Mr. Chittick's tender bid, namely, $16,000.00,
whereas such wo~k will actually cost the City in the vicinity of over $70,000.00.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of gravel.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be referred to a committee to
be appointed by His Worship the Mayor and to include the Director of Works and the Executive Director.
His Worship the Mayor'appointed the following Council Members to act on the above named commi~
tee:- Aldermen Teed, MacOallum, and the Mayor.
Tenders were opened for the rental of construction equipment.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be referred to the commit-
tee appointed to study the tenders for the supplying of gravel.
Mr. Chittick referred to the tenders for gravel, stating that last year his bid, with the
exception of one item, was the lowest, but the tenders',for gravel were split between himself and another
tenderer. He felt that the bid should be awarded in its entirety, and that although he himself may be low in
one or two items, the tenderzshould be awarded to the party which is low in the over-all bid. Last,year, it
created a hardship on him at a later date when the tenders for gravel were split, referring to the matter of
Mr. George Mabee selling pit run gravel to the City, the contract for which had been awarded to Mr. Chittick.
Tenders were opened for the painting of the office of the Collection Department.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tender of Mr. Harry Ellison, 75 Dorchester Street,
in the amount of' $350.00 for the painting and varnishing of the Collection Department Office, as per the
specificat~ons, be accepted - this being the lowest bid received for such work.
Tenders were opened for Broom Fibre and/or Steel.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum'
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that these tenders be referred to a committee to be appoin1J
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His Worship appointed Aldermen Teed, Campbell, and Harrigan and the Director
of Sanitation to constitute the said committee.
Tenders'were opened for Fire Department Equipment.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED that these tenders be referred to a committee
to consist of the Director of the Fire Department, the Executive Director, the Purchasing
Director, and three members of the Council to be appointed by His Worship the Mayor.
His Worship appointed Aldermen Campbell and'MacCallum and himself to consti-
tute the above Committee from the Council.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that bills submitted by the Provincial
Department of Industry and Development, Fredericton, N. B. in the amount of $58,673.10, being
City of Saint John's share of expenditures in connection with 200 Unit Project at Rifle Range
for quarter ending December 31, 1953, and in the amount of $3.69 in connection with the 88
Unit Project at the Rifle Range, be paid.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
,C'enr-raL_#ol'g6l.9e. RESOLVED that the bill from Central Mortllage and
'",,--/l!;as/nt:1-,Lor-,P Housing Corporation, Ottat-.>a, Ontario in the amount of $1,049.72 in regard to expenditures in
'-'-- vi excess of the maximum $50,000.00 limitsprovided for in Clause (3)(b) of the number two
_~~iClc9_ ~/7l7e Fed~ral Provincial Agree~ent, and interest at Corporation's rate of 4% calculated on a daily
,J bas~s to February 28th, 1954, be paid. ' ' .
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Alderman Campbell spoke regarding the Committee who were authorized to go to
Ontario centres regarding the establishment of industries in this area, He stated they are
not as yet prepared to report on the subject matter, but would askcfor authority by the Coun-
cil for a topographical surVey to be made, He stated there is one area that could be started
today. This was in the north end he advised. Interested parties, he stated, were asking for
these surveys.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that authority be granted to obtain a
topographical survey of the north end area.
OniJD.otion of, Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan-
RESOLVED that the letter from the Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias in connection with the holding of a tag day on May 8th next, to raise
funds for the operation of the Callow Invalid Coaches in this district, requesting permission
to place one of these Coaches on display in an uptown district as near to the head of King
Street as possible, be received and filed and the necessary permission be granted.
On motion of Alderman Campo~n
'Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Maritime Chief
Constables I Association advising of their third annual conference to be held at the Fort~:,
Cumberland Hotel at Amherst, N. S. on July 5 and 6th next, be received and filed and permis-
sion be granted to the Director of Police to attend the said conference.
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Read letter from the Chairnan of the Publicity Committee concerning the
Salvation Army Drive, making application on behalf of the Salvation Army for the erection of
a suitable campaign poster at the head of King Street similar to those which other campaigns
have placed at this location.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter be received and filed and
the necessary permission be granted for the erection of a suitable campaign poster in con-
nection with the Salvation Army Drive which opens on May 3rd next.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the section of the By-Law entitled
"A Law Relating to the Public Streets in the City of Saint John, and to Prevent Certain
Nuisances inihe said City" l'e above matters, be repealed.
Questionbeing taken, the motion was declared lost with Aldermen MacCallum,
Whitebone and Belyea voting "yea", and Aldernan Campbell, Harrigan, and Teed and His Worship
the Mayor voting "nay".
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On question, Alderman MacCallum stated he felt the By-Law should be enforced
if matters regarding the erection of posters, etc1 were to be kept straight. Alderman
Harrigan stated the erection of posters,benefit societies'who have been requesting such permis-
sion as it makes the public aware of their drives. ,Alderman Harrigan felt the B~-Law should
be left as it is and used as a control.
Alderman Whitebone withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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Alderman Belyea spoke at length with regard to furnishing the Saint John River with Salmon
and read a letter to the Common Council which was sent to him in this connection from the Minister of
Fisheries, Ottawa in 1948 when this matter was taken up with the Department of Fisheries, hCl,ever, Alderman
Belyea added, nothing concrete was done. Alderman Belyea stated that the work done in the Saint John Harbour
has changed the picture regarding the run of salmon. The result WaS the taking of the salmon started earlier
in the season. He stated the fisherman got a small total. He stated the Minister of Fisheries gave very
good reasons providing the remedy for this. He stated he would acquaint the Department with what he knows
now and asked ,the Council to appoint a committee to accompany him regarding this matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Mayor.
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the committee in this matter consist of the Deputy
On question, Alderman MacCallwil stated he wanted to be recorded as voting "nay" as he does not
know the meaning of this motion. Alderman Harrigan also voted "nay".
Read a letter from G. Earle Logan, Q.C. with regard to his Client, A. Chipman Smith & Company,
Limited. Mr. Logan stated their premises are now open for business after an extensive renovation program,
which has involved a capital expenditures of many thousand dollars. Mr. Logan stated in view of the expendi-
tures involved he would request that the Common Council give a lease for a substantial term of years. The
Common Clerk stated further that he asked for authority to proceed against them but this matter was laid on
the table.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that in view of the fact that these premises are now open
for business, a lease be granted at a rate to be agreed upon as regarding stores in the Market Building.
Alderman Teed voted "nay!' to the motion, and Alderman MacCallum abstained from voting.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the copy of the letter from Mr. Louis M. Harrison
forwarded to the Fire Marshal regarding his property at 219 King Street East, be received and filed and Mr.
Harrison thanked for the information contained therein.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Assessments recommend-
ing that for the 1954 assessment, discounts be allowed as follows:
5% discount if paid in full on or before July 14th, 1954
4% discount on any portion paid on or before July 14th, 1954
3% discount on any portion paid between July 14th and August 11th 1954
2% discount on any portion between August 11th and September 22nd, 1954.
be received and filed and the said recommendation approved and adopted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the 'letter 'from the Director of Assessments requesting
ft(;,t'er (];mmiss/o? a meeting of the viater Commission for the purpose of adopting a schedule 'of 'water rates for the cities of
. . Lancaster and Saint John and thc Parish of Simonds, be received and filed and the meeting arranged for ~lay
3rd at 7.00 p.m.:
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schedule of rates as were in effect for 1953, copy of w"ich at~ched to the said letter, be approved and
adopted:
AND FURTHER that the recommendation of tee Director of Assessments that a discoUilt of 4%"be
al101;ed on 1954 Water Assessments if paid'on or before.August'24th, 1954;' and that interest at the, rate of 1/;
of 1% per month be charged on all current water assessments unpaid as of August 24th, 1954, be approved and
adopted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
',RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman and DiTector of Assess-
ments submitting schedule of tax rates for the year i954, showing the rates that apply to the corresponding
City Services Tax in amounts of $16.00, $18.00, and $20.00, and attaching Statement of Assessment 1954,
Comparative Statement~of Assessments 1950 to 1954 inclusive, Division of tax rate and 1954 appropriations,
Division of the 1954 Tax Dollar (Graph), and Portion of the 1954 Tax Dollar provided by Graph, be received
and filed and the Chairman and Director of Assessments complimented on the information and work entailed in
this regard:
AND FURTHER that there be no change in the City Services Tax for the year 1954 and as per the
recommendation of the Chairman and Director of Assessments the tax rate for the current year be set at $5.28.
Alderman Whitebone re-entered the meeting at this time;
The Executive Director spoke at length regarding the census taken in the City of Saint John.
He stated that everyone agreed that the census taken last year did not amount to very much. He advised there
are no empty flats in the City and there has been 800 more units built. He felt that the City had a popula~,: :
tion of more than 50,000, and thought it would be money well spent if another census were taken. Alderman
Campbell stated this matter has been brought up before. He stated they had an actual census taken on a
housing project and there was a difference but "not too drastic a difference. The Executive Director felt it
might be to the City's advantage if the census could be taken on a per capita basis.
His Worship the Mayor spoke regarding the educational costs of the City. His Worship felt that
a strong protest should be made for more money for new schools if they are to be built here. His Worship alsc
spoke regarding liquor stores in this City and stated there is no turnover tax regarding these stores. He
felt there was no reason why protest should not be made. The Executive Director advised the Mayor that this
matter is being considered.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report prepared by the Deputy Provin-
cial Fire Marshal relative to the property at 151-157 Union Street, belonging to Mr. A. P.
Goldman, resulting from his inspection of same requested by the Common Council on April 12th
last, be received and filed and copies of same furnished the Building Inspector and the Fire
Hazard Committee.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Commission,
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Town Planning
the following resolution be adopted, namely:-
WHEREAS Hezekiah B. Kingston is the owner of'Lot Number 1054 on the northerly
side of St. James'Street in the City of Saint John and'has constructed a house thereon, the
westerly side of the foundation of which is one point ninety-one hundredths feet(1.91') from
the westerly side line of the said-lot:
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AND .n1EREAS under the Saint John Zoning By-La" as adopted and amended by
Common Council of the City of Saint John under authority of the Town Planning Act the said
foundation wall is required to be not less than three feet (3') from the said westerly side-
line of the said lot and the Saint John Town Planning Co~~ission has recommended to the Coun-
cil of the City of Saint John that its approval of the failure of the said Hezekiah B. King""C'
ston:tc construct his house as required under the Zoning By-Law be ratified:
NOW THEREFORE be it hereby resolved that the non-compliance with the Zoning
By-Law as amended and refenacted on the 25th day of July, 1950 by this Council, by Hezekiah
B. Kingston in the construction of his house on Lot Number 1054 on the northerly side of St.
James Street is hereby ratified' and confirmed and this Council does hereby consent to the
construction of the said house as it now is.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning
Commission relative to increase' in payment in lieu of taxes 194$-49 Veterans' Rental Housing
with respect to the first 180 units on the Rifle Range, be laid on the table until the next
meeting of Common Council.
On motion of Alderman ~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
- RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Robert J. Garnett
relative to an account owed him by the Mooney Construction Company for painting in connection
with the new addition to the Police Station, King Street East, be received and referred to the
City Solicitor for reply.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the costs incurred relative to the
installation of a concrete wall on the Winslow Street side, under the Carleton Cornet Band
hall, totalling $1,153.27, be borne as follows:- Carleton Cornet Band $:300.00, City of Saint
John $853.27.
Alderman Whitebone and Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter submitted by the City
Solicitor relative to Market leases and rentals owing on premises in the City Market, be laid
on the table.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Lester G. Hoar
on behalf of his client, Mr. Leo Cormier, advising that Mr. Cormier makes application to
purchase Lot 1, Block 36, Ward 11, and submitting a cheque in the amount of $1,100.00 in this
connecticn, be laid on the table.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
S!,\conded by Alderman MacCallum
, . RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Works advising that at a meeting of the Town Planning Commission, the Building Inspector and
the Director of Works, it was agreed that there ~ould be no objection to the construction of
the warehouse building by Campbell's Transfer Limited at the Main Street end of and under the
Viaduct if the builders met the specifications as laid down, and advising that this building
should not be attached or in any way use the Viaduct as a support and that the building should
be":constructed of fire proof material eq~pped with a sprinkler system and that at no';time
should any inflammable material or explosives be stored in this building, and recollllllBnding
that ~ permit be given the said company to construct this building providing they adhere to
the requirements as laid do,m, and providing the consent of both railways is obtained, be
received and filed and referred to the City Solicitor and the Director of Works to take up with
Dr. P. L. Pratley, consulting engineer.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works
advising of an accident which occurred on April 6th when a truck driven by Charles J. Doiron
of Imperial Oil Limited received damages on the Sandy Point Road by running into the side of
a shovel owned by Mabee Construction Company, w"ich shovel was under rental to the City of Saint
John, and that Mr. Doiron is claiming $58.21 damages from the City, be received and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
~:lrnond --=zk,j1k RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Raymond Doyle submitting his
cheque for $550.00, and advising that he desires to complete the purchase of Lots 25F and 27F, Wellesley
Avenue and Somerset Street, be received and filed and Mr. Doyle advised that Lot 27F also known as Lot 42,
Somerset Street, has"been sold to,Mr. ,Ralph Chouinard.-
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED
taxation on the
that Mr. K. C. Irving be asked to again attend a meeting
Irving Pulp & Paper Limited and the legislation obtained
It was decided to hold the next meeting of Common Council on Monday, May Jrd at 7.00 o'clock
and to hold fortnightly meetings of Council thereafter until further notice.
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At a:.CoIlIlD.On Council,;','held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the third day of May, A.D. 1954 at 7 o'clock p.m.
, present
Ernest W. Patterson,' Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of the Common
Council held on April 26th last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been forwarded
to the Council.Members.
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The Common Clerk read a letter from the Department of Recreation, which out-
lined eight recommendations for Common Council approval, and advised the Council that Mr.
Harold J. Chown, Chairman, Recreiition Advisory Committee was present at this meeting as
requested by the Council at its last meeting to discuss these recommendations in detail.
The Common Clerk stated that the Director of Sanitation, Mr. H. J. Rodgers, was asked to
appear also but he was present at the last meeting. His Worship the Mayor asked Mr. Chown
to speak to the Council regarding these matters.
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Mr. Chown stated he did not know until this evening that Mr. Rodgers was not
to be here tonight and stated that he would try to do justice to the matter. He pointed out
the importance of the purchase of a jeep and plow for the Recreation Department at an estimated
cost of $2750.00. He stated the reason this jeep is necessary is because they' have no means
of communication by telephone. They have one telephone, and that is at the Shamrock Park.
In order to cover other grounds, he advised, it takes twenty-three miles to make the complete
roUnd trip. He stated they have to take the caretakers from one ground to the other. He
felt they would be much better off if they had the jeep and plow and then it would hot be
necessary to use private cars for this work. He stated he felt the work would be super-
vised much better this way. He stated in winter, the Recreation Department has certain
areas set aside for rinks for the Children and the plow in question could be used to a great
advantage. Mr. Chown strongly urged the purchase of these items. Alderman Harrigan questioned
the matter of personnel, and Mr. Chown advised it would be under the Department of Sanitation,
and further advised it would be possible for the Assistant Director of Recreation'to ,operate
the jeep himself. Alderman Campbell asJsed wbo would do the plowing, and'Mr. Chown stated
this work would be done by the caretakers. Mr. Chown stated this would not cost the City
anything outside of the capital outlay. Mr. Chown stated there would be no additional charge
or help required for this work. Alderman Campbell asked if the purchase of the jeep and
plow was. the number one.requirement and Mr. Chown stated it was.
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" Mr. Chown spoke regarding the necessity of obtaining metal equipment for the
playgrounds. He stated they have wooden equipment at present and in fact have very little
equipment and it is beyond repair. He stated the Recreation Department would like to have
this type of equipment because it would last for a much longer period of time. It was noted
that this equipment would cost $5000.00 - estimated cost.
Mr. ChO'Tn pointed out that the Tennis Court at Shamrock Park should be paved.
The estimated cost for this would be $2800.00. The area involved, he stated, would be
1400 sq. yds. He pointed out that the Recreation Department would like the City to do this
work and suggested that asphalt be used.
Mr. Chown stated that a power mower is needed and the estimated cost for this
would be $275.00. He stated they might be able to get one at'a little less than the
estimated amount. He pointed out that it is necessary to have one for their grounds, Mr.
Chown spoke at length regarding improvements needed at Shamrock Park.
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Mr. Chown then stated a grandstapd with a seating capacity of 500 is needed
at the Shamrock Park. He stated last year the Little League Baseball Association had the
South End Play Field. He stated the City could pay for one-half of the cost of the erection
of the grandstand at the South End Field, and the Little League the other half. He stated
they will use,'the South End Field this year. It was suggested, he stated, that the grand-
stand at the South End Field could be moved, when the Little League was finished with i~.
He pointed out if they had the grandstand erected at Shamrock Park and have the one at the
South End Field moved to the P"rk, they would have more accommodation this way. The estimated
cost for the erection of the grandstand at Shamrock Park, he stated, would be $2500.00 - and
the Little League could pay $1000.00 and the City for $1000.00, for the erection of the ~. '
grandstand at the South End Field, which estimated cost is $2000.00. The seating capacity
for this grandstand at South End would be for 400.
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Mr. Chown referred to the recommendation of the Recreation Department that
an expenditure of $3500.00 be made to erect a boat house and for the construction of three
single sculls. Mr. Chown stated they have four boats now and felt that it would be benefi-
cial to promote sculling at the Champlain Celebration. He stated it is necessary that they
have a place to store these boats. They only have a temporary accomodation now. Mr. Chown
stated that last year the Recreation Department felt this matter should come under them.
His Worship the Mayor stated he felt it should be taken over by the Recreation Department.
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Mr. Chown spoke in connection with improvements which are necessary at the
Market Place grounds. He stated they have a small playground there, and it needs attention
at the western end: He stated it is necessary that a fence be erected, even half a fence,
so it would be protection for the chndren. He pointed out that grading is needed there this
year. His Worship asked Mr. Cho'Tn what the estimated cost would be for these improvements
and Mr. Cho'Trl replied that there was no estimate submitted in this connection.
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Alderman Belyea spoke about the grant for school girl and boy rowing which was
made last year. He stated that he hoped this sport will be taken over by the public financially
in time but was asking for another substantial grant, which would be the last asked for in
this connection. Alderman Belyea stated he would leave this rratter in the hands of the Council,
He pointed out that he gave his services for six months last year on this work and suggested
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that a public body take it over. He stated that a new ~mber.of the Recreation Committee, Mrs. Margaret
Purdy, has been doing a.lot of work in this ~tter.
.His Worship the Mayor advised Mr. Chown that the recommendations of the Recreation Department
~ll be considered qythe Council and he will be advised of, their decision in the matter. Mr. Cho'Trl withdrew
from the meetipg.
, The Common Clerk read a letter received,from the Young Women's Christian Association with
respect to the work of the Traveller's Aid Department. The COlr~On Clerk advised that a delegation ~as
present at,the meeting to discuss this matter and.pres~nt a request to, Council. The delegation consisted
of Mrs. R. B. Brenan,,':president, Mrs. Clarence Emerson, National,Representative, Miss Margaret Murray,
Executive Director, Miss ~c~unkin, and Mis~ ~tgel Cameron, Traveller's Aid Worker. Mrs. R. B. Brenan spoke
stating the letter was sent to Council in the hope that it would give a concise picture of this work. It
cites three pictures of the type of work that comes 15efore their Horker daily. Mrs. Brenan.pointed out the
need for the Traveller's Aid in the City. Mrs. Brenan stated that Mrs. Emerson, the National Representative
of the Y.W.C.A. would also like an opportunity to speak before the Council. Mrs. Emerson stated they are ..
very grateful for this opportunity to speak on this matter. She stated she is here to back and support the
request to the extent of a grant. from the City of $3,000.00 over a period of three years. She stated she
felt justified to asks for this due to the fa~t that comparing the Y.W.C.A. with the one in the City of
Moncton,ythecY.chere only receives $9,000.00 through the Community Chest. The Y. W. C. A. in Moncton
receives $16000.00. Mrs. Emerson stated that she hopes that the Council will grant this request. His
Worsp.ip the Mayor ~dvis~d the. delegation that they will be advised of the Council's decision in this connec-
tion, The members of the delegation expressed their thanks for this hearing and withdrew from the meeting
at tp.is time.
, The Common Clerk advised that the letter from the Building Inspector relative to fire damaged
proP!"rties located at 92 and 86 St. Pa'l:rick Street was laid on the table fo,r one week at the last meeting
of the Council for further investigation. He submitted a report from the Fire Com~ittee regarding the
prop~rty at 86 St. Patrick Street, which stated that through the recent fire and other causes that this
buil~ing is more than 50% destroyed and recommended that demolition action be taken immediately through the
powe,s contained in the Saint John Building Code. The Common, Clerk also submitted a report from the Fire
Co~ttee with regard to the building located at 92 St. Patrick Street, which stated that this building is
more, than 58% destroyed and recommended that demolition action be taken immediately through the powers con-
tain~d in the Saint John Building Code. Alderman Harrigan, moved that the necessary action be taken in regard
to tp.e property at 86 St. Patrick Street, but there was no:'seconder to the motion.
'On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded By Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector's report relating to the
prop~rty owned by Mrs. Sadie Moses, located at 86 St. Patrick Street and the report of the Fire Committee
in tpis connection be again laid on the table until the next meeting of the Common Council.
Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Teed
regard to the
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the necessary demolition action be taken with
property owned by Mr. Ernest D. Brown located at 92 St. Patrick Street:
AND FURTHER that report of the Fire Committee regarding this property be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the Comptroller~s Report for the month of March
last"which was laid on the table at the last meeting of the Common Council, be now taken from the table and
filed:
AND FURTHER that the Cash Receipts Report and the Departmental Accounts repor~ for the month
of March last, which were laid on the table at the last meeting of the Council, be now taken from the table
and filed - copies of same having been distributed tO,each member of the Council.
The Common Clerk advised that Mr. R. Parker Hamm was present at the meeting to show cause, if
any, why the dilapidated or dangerous ,building situated att28-30 Sheriff Sj;reet should not be removed or
destroyed. The Common Clerk stated that Mr..Hamm had requested at the last meeting of Council that this
matter be laid on the table until this meeting. Mr. H~mm stated he attended the Council meeting in answer
to a notice he received from the Building Inspector. He stated the property is on ,City land and there are
six tenants in it. He added that he, cannot put very much expense on it nml as his tenants are behind in '
t~eir rents. He asked that the Council leave this matter with him and the Bu~lding Inspector.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
eeconded by Alderman \{hitebone
RESOLVED that a six months' extension be granted Mr. Hamm and
the matter be taken up with the Building Inspector.
Mr. Hamm withdrew from the meeting at this time.
At 8 o~clock p.m. the Council suspended procedure to hold the Annual Water Rate Meeting with
Lancaster and Simonds and a.t 8.30 p.m. His \iorship the Mayor resumed the Chair in Common Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the report
the tenders for Fire Department equipment, be received and filed and
adopted, and tenders be ccepted from the following, namely:-
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of the committee to whom were referred
the recommendations contained therein
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Northern Electric Co. .Ltd.- For Supplying 4 only 1;-700 Three Fold
Standard Sectio~l.Type Eire Alarm Box, Positive non-interfering ~nd
quick succession with automatic grounding feature. Timed at one second
between blows and numbered 1421, 1431, 1432, 1433. $205.00 each.
3 only #7300 U-IOOO-l Fire Alarm Pedestal (Blue) 182.00 II
Prices quoted,ar~ F.O.B;'Saint John, and include Federal
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up to and including size 50, a Illlit price of $21.50 ea. 19 MSA,
streamlined firemens Helmets, black, with "P" ring and earlugs,
less shield and chin strap, a unit price of $13.65
2 Chemox self-generating oxygen breathing apparatus, complete
in case with one canister, a unit price of $192.50
Above prices are delivered Saint John, and include
Federa~ Sales Tax. Provincial Sales Tax extra if applicable.
Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd.- for supplying 5 Salvage Corps Covers,
14 x 14, thirty-one thousand heavy guage, rubber coated both
sides with 16 grommets, f.o.b. Saint John, N.B. Sales Tax Included $34.00 ea.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
_ff/JdC/::_d.Me,Pred Seconded by Alderman MacCallum .". - "
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0017S J"-lLe. Id'Lefuf,P whom were referred the tenders-for construction equipment, be received and filed and the
me.IZL~el7.rd.L, recommendation that the tender of George C. Chittick be accepted as' per teilder and speci-
!Je{)I::1e__{?j;IJiftleA- fications submitted, be adopted - said tender'being as follows:- .
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Caterpillar D8 Doser
Caterpillar D6 Doser
Caterpillar 112 Grader
International TD 14 Doser
Allis Chalmers Model K Doser
Allis Chalmers HD 5 front end
loader and doser "
Caterpillar D4 Traxcavator "
105 cu. ft. Ingersoll Rand Compressor"
210 " "" 11 11 11
315 " "" " 11 11
Insley 1/2 Yd. Shovel ."
Loraine 3/4 Yd. Shovel 11
Large Unit Shovel & Backhoe 11
Linkbelt Heavy Duty Backhoe & Shovel 11
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1 Motor Crane
1 Linkbelt Heavy Duty Moto Crane
( 1 Cyd. Dragline & Backhoe) 11 ;, ;
Athey Force - Feed Hiloader 11 11
Low Bed Float ""
Tandem Roller ""
Dump 'trucks " "
Jackhammer (Less Operator, etc.)
Pavement Breaker """
Wagon Drill "" 11
6 Wagon Centrifugal Pump" 11 11
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On question, Alderman Campbell stated ther always seems to be some confusion
as to when these contracts start a,nd when they finish. The Common Clerk stated it would
be now that ),he new contract stat'ted and the previous one finished. At this point, the
Common Clerk referred to a letter received from Mr. George Mabee in connection with the
expiration of his contract for rental of construction equipment for the year 1953. The
Common Clerk stated he wrote Mr. Mabee the same date and advised him. the tenders for
construction equipment for the year 1954 were to be dealt with at this meeting and that
his letter would be read at the said meeting. The Elxecutive Director stated the period
has always been for twelve months. However, he added, it is stated in the specifications
this year so there will not be any argument about it. Alderman Teed stated he felt the
period for the contract would be only for the ~ear 195:.1 and would terminate at the end
of that year. Alderman Campbell stated he would go along with Mr. Mabee's reqUest to have
. his contract expire at the end of May 1954. The Common Clerk stated that will take off a
month on Mr. Chittick's contract.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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,fd::.e.f)o/,e_!!Jabee.- , .. RESOLVED that a specified time limit on this
C0l7sXlCuc,t.i..0I7_t?fl!L7- tender be glven and that Mr. ChlttJ.ck be authorized to carry on forthwith and the'~other tenderer,
Jnel7r_I'.CI7t:C1 '/ Mr. George Mabe~, for the previous year, terminate his contract at once.
On motion of Alderman'MacCallum
(Jet;rj e.,_f!}a,/;'ee
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George Mabee with
regard to the expiration of his contract for the rental'of constrUction'equipment for the
year 1953, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
-ze. de C}{!{.'e..fed RESOLVED that the report of the committee appointed
- .en . r_ P to award the tender for gravel be received and filed, and the recommendation that the tender
,__6!I'.Cl~e_L of Mr. George ~~bee be accepted for supplying gravel adopted - said tender being as follows:
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2. (a) Crushed Gravel 3,000 c.y. :Loaded lit Pit .82
(b) do 500 c.y. Delivered to City 1.40
Streets ~roper
(c) do 500 c.y. Delivered to West
Saint John 1.37
Crushed Gravel for Asphaltic Mixes.
3. (a) ,Coarse Aggregate 4,500 c.y. Delivered to City
Asphalt Plant 1.39
4. ,Fine Aggregate 7.500 c.y. do .80
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5. Combined Aggregate 3,000 c.y. do 1.37
6. Stone chips .1,000 c.y. do 1.49
7. Mineral Filler 150 tons do (price per ton) 9.50
AND FURTHER that the recommendation of the Committee that the 'tender of Joseph A. Likely Ltd. be
accepted for supplying aand delivered to the City, Asphalt Plant at 90j! per yard, be adopted:
AIID FURTHER that the cheques of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded. by Alderman MacCallum . .
~/:ulc12-a.cctpred RESOLVED that the report of the committee appointed to deal with
C'J, t 05weeoer tend~rs for supplying broom fibre and steel, recommending that the tender of Mussen Canada Ltd. be accepted
.o)z,/':.ee. - -, r for supplying about two tons of African Calabar Bass Fibre at 36~ per lb. and about one ton of Flat
._dftxJ.omu_-I!i.6re 'tempered steel wire 26" at 44~ per lb., f.o.b. Elgin, Illinois, Duty and federal Sales Tax included, be
received and filed and the said recoIn.'llendation approved and adopted.
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Alderman Belyea spoke regarding the matter of the propagation of salmon in Saint John and stated he
took this matter up with the local representatives of the Department of Fisheries. He f't,Clted he was told they
would not be interested and that the Saint John River would not be suitable for this. Alderman Belyea spoke
at length in this matter.
On motion of Aldernan MacCallum
Seconded by. Aldern6n Whitebone
RESOLVED that the verbal report of Alderman Belyea be accepted and
the committ~e appointed in thts cOITqection be discharged.
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Moved tn amel)dInent by AlderIJ)lln Ca.Jj1pbell
Secoqded by Alderman Teeq
, ., RESO~VED tl)at no action b~ taken i~ this rega~ until final word is
received.from the Department of.Fi~hertes,.Ottawa.
. Question beiqg taken on the amendmeqt to th~ 'motion, '~am~ was de~iared car~ied with His Worship
the Mayor casting th~ deciding vote of "ye!!" and Alqermen Campbell, Teed and Belyea voting "yea", and Alder-
men MacCallum, Whit~bon~ and Harrig!!n voting "nay".
Copies'of the Annual R~po;t of the Power Commi~sion of.the City of Satnt ~ohn for 1953 were dis-
tributed to the Members of the Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
. . -REffiLVED that the repo~ be received and filed and entered in the
Year Book - copies of same having been distribute~ t9 the Council.Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldernan Campbell
. . RESOLVED that the letter from the Transporta~ion Comnittee regarding
the change. in bus schedules, and enclosing a copy of the said schedule submitted by the City Transit Ltd.,
and advising that this matter was carefully studied and considered by the said Committee, and discussed with
. officials of the City Transit Ltd. and.the City of Lancaste~ Transportation Committee, and after much consi-
deration the Committee approved this reduction in service, to take effect on or about May 1st next, and
stating that City Transit Ltd. have been so,advised, be received and filed.
Letter was read from the City Solicitor regarding the proposed driveway for seven residents of
Pugsley and Beaverbrook Avenues, which advised that the title to this property is in the City of Saint John
and in the grant from the City to Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation, lanes, rights-of-way and open
spaces were retained by the City subject to right in common with Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. It
was the opinion of the City Solicitor that the City is liable for the maintenance of this right-of-way. The
City Solicitor advised that this matter had been referred to the legal department to investigate and deter-
mine whether the Federal Government or the City was responsible for providing such right-of-way, as a result
of a petition from seven residents and home owners on Pugsley and Beaverbrook Avenues being submitted to a
COIlIlD.On Council on March 8th last. The Common Clerk advised that another petition has been received regarding
this matter, signed by seven residents and home owners.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED tbS.t an estimate of cost in this connection be obtained from
the Director of Works:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the City Solicitor and the petitions from seven residents and
homeO\Tners on Pugsle~ and'Beaverbrook Avenues regarding the proposed driveway on Pugsley and Beaverbrook
Avenues, be received and filed.' . . .
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Read letter from the Comptrol1er'regarding proposed bond issue and submitting a list of Capital
.Expenditures as at December 31~t,,1953,' advising that some of these have already been approved as bond issues
but the greater part have not as yet been so approved and asked that these latter expenditures be brought to
; the attention of Council for the .unanimous vote required in order to finance py a bond issue. The letter
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;Jbnd_h..-'I..u,e_, 'further stated that a Forti,on of the 1954 <paving programme has been included in this list
'in order to make a bond issue of $1;100,000.06. Copies of said list were furnished each
Member of the Council.
Alderman Campbell spoke regarding $9,000.00 allotted for the extension of
the Police Headquarters. It was noted that $10,176.00 'Ias required for t his work and a
balance of $1,176.00'was to be approved as Bond Issue. Alderman Campbell stated he re-
collected that the $9,000.00 was not bonded for in the first place. Alderman Harrigan
stated he would authorize a bond issue for this work up to $9,000.00. Alderman Whitebone
spoke regarding the expenditures for the Loading Zone, King and Germain Streets. He
asked if the item for this'loading zone was voted for unanimously, as he thought.that it
was. Alderman Teed stated that if the City is not protected about this Loading Zone,
the City ought not vote any more money. The Common Clerk advised that the official report
'on this matter has not as yet been received.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
I!i:t!j_u2(1!iI!i.tfor ' ' RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be asked to
;(oa<t~o~__~one reportit~ the. next meeting of ~he Co~on Council regarding the protection of the interest
'L./ b-" . oSts of the C:Lty w:Lth respect to th1.s Loadwg Zone.
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Alderman Whitebone spoke regarding the amount for the Works Department
Sweeper of $12,828.40. Alderman Harrigan stated that he thought the Council voted
payment of this as a capital expenditure. The Common Clerk stated that he has repeat-
edly told the Council about the necessity of a bond issue for capital expenditures.
Alderman Whitebone asked if any of these items had been passed with less than the unan-
imous vote of the Council and the Common Clerk advised him that the first group had to be
approved as Bond Issues. The Executive Director stated that these items have to come back
again before the Council to be approved as a bond issue.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Comptroller
with regard to the proposed bond issue, and submitting a; list of Capital Expenditures to be
approved as Bond Issues, be received and filed and authority granted for payment of the
various items by Bond Issue:- said items being as follows, Namely:-
: STREET PAVING AND CURBING: Albert St. $323.07, Alma St. $104.96,Bridge St.
Beaverbrook $1,806.70, Charlotte st.W. $748.81, Chesley St. $134.98, Celebration St. $654.04,
CrO\Tn St. $709.62, Duke St. $811.39, Elm St. $221.26, Exmouth St. $836.56, 'Guilford St. $1,207.99,
Hawthorne Ave. $292.73, Holly St. $60.76, Ki.ng St.W. $511.67, Mecklenburg St. $615.00,
Metcalfe st. $433.70, Newman St. $633.49, due en $176.23, Sewell st. $446.04, Rothesay Ave.
$1,455.89, Spruce S~. $769.38, Tower St.W.'$740.64, Wentworth St. $689.48, Alexandra St.
$5,725.20, Allison Road $2,470.08, Barker St. ,$6,244.94, Beaverbrook Ave. $726.05, Bryden
St. $10,499.54, Cedar St. $4,528.22, Churchill Blvd. $10,151.79, City Road $60,293.42,
Clarendon st. $6,236.28, Crown st. $4,042.67, Durham St. $14,403.94, Elgin St. $11,072.87,
Goodrich St. $4,197.04, Cuilford St. $20,563,70, Harris St. $1,053.16, Harvey St. $3,552.95,
Military Rd. $3,808.74, Mount Pleasant Ave. $33,693,85, Park St.Ext. $1,910.7-7, Pokiok Rd.
$197.44, Sandy Pt.Rd. $7,427.54, Rodney st. $14,913.15, Visart St. $30.84, Watson St.
$18,061.62, Webster St. $3,316.83, Winslow St. $15,869.43, Summer St. $786.83, Spring St.
$4,974.85; SUNDRY RETAINING WALLS: Chesley St. $10,632.46, Rock St. $842.71; SUNDRY ROCK
CUTS: $18,868.80; SUNDRY LAND PURCHASES: Property $64 and 668 Main St. $5,873.00, Rifle
Range - 37 acres $5,550.00, Elm St. (McConnell)$850.00, Sandy Pt.Rd. (Hyslop) $1,700.00,
Preparing plans, etc. $101.50, Water Department(Crozier) $8,500.00; SUNDRY WATER CONSTRUC-
TION: Quinton Heights $4,970.ll, Lakewood(Water) $1,604.82, Rope,;Walk Road $6,115.91,
Russell Hill Road $3,924.23, Lewin Avenue $1,570.73, Rothesay Ave. $1,842.26, Ferns Road
$851.14, McLeod St.-Simonds $2,323.69, Anderson Heights $1,654.34; SUNDRY SEWER CONSTRUCTION:
Rodney St.,Sewer $7,449.20; MISCELLANEOUS: Market Alterations..Balance $43,216.16, Fire
Alarm Boxes $639.60, Works Department Sweeper $12,828.40, Rifle Range Development (88 unit)
$2,480.11, Rifle Range Development (200'lunit) $367,285.75, Extension Police Headquarters
(Balance) $1,176.00, Library Alterations(Balance) $5,116.50, Loading Zone - King and Germain
Sts. $4,290.77, Allison Grounds Grandstand $2,970.00, Police Beacon Lights $372.00, Exten-
sion Police Headquarters (part) $9,000.00, Paving 1954 (on account) $243,~29.68; VIADUCT:
Property Purchases (Canadian Pacific Railway and Cold Storage Properties) $10,000.00, Fees
re property valuations $200.00;, POWER COMMISSION: $26,832.00 - .. " ::;
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CARRIED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL -
APPROVING OF PAYMENT BY BOND ISSUE.
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His Worship the Mayor gave the following Notice of Motion
!II do hereby give Notice that I will at a meeting of the Common Council held
after the expiration of thirty days from this day, move or cause to be moved the following
resolutions, namely:-
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RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the public interest for the following
public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say:
STREET PAVING AND CURBING: Albert St. $323.07, Alma St. $104.96, Bridge St.
Feaverbrook $1,806.70, Charlotte St. W. $748.81, Chesley st. $132.98, Celebration St. $654.04,
Crown St. $709.62; Duke St. $ 8ll.39, Elm St. $221.26, Emouth St. $836.56, Guilford St.
$1,207.99, Hawthorne Ave. $292.73, Holly St. $60.76, King St.\'!. $5ll.67, Mecklenburg St.
$615.00, Metcalfe St. $433.70, Newman St. $633.49, Queen St. $176.23, Sewell St. $446.04,
R6thesay Ava. $I,455.89j'Sprnce St. $769.38, Tower St.W. $740.64, j.Ient\o1orth St. $689.48,
Alexandra St. $5,725.20, Allison Road $2,470.08, Barket St. $6,244.94"Beaverbrook Ave.
$726.05,Bryden St. $10,499.54, Cedar St. $4,528.22, Churchill Blvd. $10,151.79, City Road
$60,293.42, Clarendon St. $6,236.28, Crown St. $4,942.67, Durham St. $14,403.94, Elgin St.
$11,072.87, Goodrich St. $4,197.04, :Guilford St. $20,563.70, Harris St. $1,053.161 Harv~y St.
$3,552.95, Military Rd. $3,808.74, Mount Pleasant Ave.' $33,693.85, Park st. Ext. ~1,9l0.77,
Pokiok $d. $197.44, Sandy Pt.Rd. $7,427.54, 'Rodney st. $14,913.15, Visart st. $30.~4, Watson St.
$18,06l.~2, Webster St. $3,316.83, Winslow St. $15,869.43, Summer St. $786.83, Spr:Lng St.
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$4,974.85; SUNDRY RETAINING WALLS: Chesley St. $10,632.46, Rock St. $842.71; SUNDRY ROCK CUTS: $18,868.80;
SUNDRY LAND PURCHASES: Property 664 and 668 Hain St. $5,873.00; Rifle Range - 37 acres $5,550.00, Elm St.
(McConnell) $850.00, Sandy Pt.Road (Hyslop) $1,700.00, Preparing plans, etc. $101.50, Water Department
(Crozier) $8,500.00; SUNDRY WATER CONSTRUCTION: Quinton Heights $4,970.11, Lakewood (Water) $1,604.82, Rope:'
Walk ,Road $6,115.91, Russell Hill Road $3,924.23, Lewin Avenue $1,570.73, Rothesay Ave. $1,842.26, Ferns Road
$851.14, McLeod St.-Simonds $2,323.69, Anderson Heights $1,654.34; SUNDRY SE~ffiR CONSTRUCTION: Rodney St.,
Sewer $7,449.20;" MISCELLANEOUS: Market Alterations..Balance $43,216.16, Fire Alarm Boxes $639.60, Works
Department Sweeper $12,828.40, Rifle Range Development '(88 ,unit) $2,480.ll, Rifle Range Development (200 unit:
$367,285.75, 'Extension Police Headquarters (balance) $1,154.00, Library Alterations (Balance) $5,116.50, Load.
ing Sone-King and Germain Sts. $4,290.77, Allison.Grounds Grandstand $2,970.00, Police Beacon Lights $372.00,
Extension Police HeadquarteFs (part) $9,000.00: PAVING 1954 (on account) $243,229.68; VIADUCT: Property
Purchases (Canadian Pacific Railway and Cold Storage Properties) $10,000.00, Fees re property valuations
$200.00; POwER COMMISSION: $26,832.00 -
- a total of $1,100,000.00 - to meet the expenditures for which Civic Works and needed Civic
Improvements it is necessary to borrow the sum of $1,lOO,OOO.OO;
THEREF,ORE RESOLVED that Debentures issue under the provisions of the Acts of Assembly, 52 Victoria,
Chapter 27, Section 29, and Amendments thereto, and the Acts of Assembly, 12 George VI, 1948, Chapter 138,
to the amount of $1,100,000.00, such Debentures to be in sums of not less than four hundred dollars each,
payable in not less than fifteen years and not exceeding twenty years, with interest not exceeding five per
cent per annum, payable half yearly, with annual assessment to meet interest and to provide annual install-
ment of principal if serial bonds are issued, or to provide a sinking fund for the final redemption of the
Debentures if term bonds are issued."
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
/> /l t% 'J./..'." Seconded by Alderman Teed
_Cfeoo/e. G.. 'Ivt-IMI RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works recommending that
._:Z>700sit.: r~rne~ the deposit cheque of Mr. George C. Chittick, in connection with his tender for gravel and sand" in the
_62r~v~~~_cfC;J7a( amount of $300.00, be now returned to him, be received and filed and the said recommendation adopted and
approved.
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On motion of Alderman 1.Jhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOL1J1".J) that the deposit cheque in the amount of $300.00 be now re-
turned to Mr. George Ma~ee, who was the sucessful tenderer for gravel and sand in 1953.
Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to this resolution as ,he 1'el-t there was no recormnendation for this
action.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of Simonds Council advising that
the Parish of Simonds will guarantee the usual 10% on the water installation to service Exhibition Park, and
, requesting the 8" line be laid, be received and filed and the request complied with, at an estimated cost of
$9,800.00, to be paid for by a bond issue.
CARRIED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL THE l'lEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade with respect
to the Traffic By-Law of the City of Saint John, be received and referred to the Traffic Committee.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Phalanx Coaster Derby, advising "
that the.Third.Annual COAster Derby is to be held on September 4th, 5th and 6th of this year, and requesting
permission to hold, this Derby on Cranston Avenue, in the same location as last year, be received and filed
and the requested permission be granted.
On motion of Alderman Whi'~ebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallQ~
RESOLVED that the letter from the Real Estate Owner's Association
advising that,they strongly protest any increase in salaries for employees of City Hall at the present time
and that no increases be granted to any City Hall employees until such time as a panel of efficiency experts
are employed to determine the requirements of staff, salaries and hours necessary to operate efficiently the
business Carried on at City Hall, be received and filed.
On the question, Alderman Campbell asked if the Assoc~ation will be advised that this matter is in
the hands of the Com~ittee. The Common Clerk stated he will not advise them to this effect unless he is
instructed to do so.
On question, the resolution was declared carried.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the. letter from the Saint John Town Planning Commission
the Director of Assessments with regard to the offer of Mr. J. R..Powell to purchase Lot 10, Block 12,
Bentley Street, recorr~~nding that for the present no action be taken to sell this lot until other plans
I concerning this area have been discussed and advising 'that the assessed value of this lot is $150.00 be
received and filed and the said recommendation apfroved and adopted:
and
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. J. R. Powell, be now taken from the table and filed.
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On motion of ,Alderman MacCallum
SE)conded by Alderman Teed .
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Tow
Planning Commissi~n and ~he Director of A~sessments ~ith regard to the 'application ,of Mr.
H. R. Comeau for Lot #6, Block 1, Iiouglas Avenue, stating that this land sl}ould be cleared
with the Reversing F.alls Park Committee as it is the unders'4nding that over a period of
years these lots have been l}eld in connection with this development, and advising ~hat the
assessed value of this lot is $600.00, and is 39 f:eet,by 250 feet in size, be received and
refer~d to the Reversing Falls Park Committee ~or a report.
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Read letter from the Town Planning Commission with regard to the offer Mrs.
Anna L. Smith for the purchase of lots 833 and 834, Rodney Street, ,West, which are now lease-
hold, advising that the Commission would be in favour .of this ,purchase of land. A, letter from
the Chairman and Director Qf Assessments was also read with regard to the offer of Mrs. Smith,
advising that the assessed value of this land is $870.00 and recommending the sale of this
land to Mrs. Smith at a price of $250.00.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
_ Seconded by Alderman Teed
7(;((//7.. ~/7/7/nj'" RESOLVED that the letters from the TO\ID Planning
C'ommi.ssitJl? Commission and ~he Chairman and Director of Assess~nts with regard to the of::er of
. N1' /J ,,(. oC '/; Mrs. Anna L. Smth to purchase lots 833 and 834, Rodney Street, West, be receJ.ved and
/'Irs. /7/7/7d . ~/ F. filed and the recommendation of the Chairman and Director of Assessments that this land
be sold to Mrs. Smith for the sum of $250.00 approved and adopted:
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mrs. Anna L. Smith be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy Pro-
vincial Fire Marshal with regard to property 219 King Street East, owned by Mr. Louis
Harrison, advising that he will carry out a reinspection of this property as Mr. Harrison
UOLJcrl://."...:<./1 s.tated he had no intention whatsoever of carrying out the five original recommendations and
'I/o i" -J>.c L:; r proceed in accordance with the Provisions of the Fire Prevention Act, although the occupant
4/11.f ' " :::::...: cl.S of the building, Mr. W. G. Holdon, has complied with the provisions of the Fire Marshal's
~//dint1...L'?~jJect'cr,Order served on him, be received and filed and copies of the letter be forwarded .to the
J)ir. /;:;'e .7)e//r 'Director of t he Fire Department and the Fire Hazard Committee.
h're IIdzacd ' On motion of Alderman Teed
Co/??mi Hee
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LQuis /4rrl~son
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the copy of the letter from
'Mr. Louis Harrison regarding property owed by, him at 219 King Street East, which was
!forwarded to the Deputy Provincial Fire Marshal, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
#r$ J r 14zen Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. J. F. Hazen
W61t-cr rdTes rrith regard to water assessment on one of her buildings, il.dvis:j:ng that water was shut off
/.) ,in May 1939 and was restored in November. 1951 and asking again for a refund, be received and
Waf'er /7$ses$/7JelJrreferrep. to the Water Assessment Department for a report.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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. RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. J. F. Hazen with
resp~ct to her dance hall at the One Mile House, be received and filed.
I Read a letter from Mr. G. E. Wari~g advising of the condition of the wooden fence
surrounding the City of Saint John Reservoir Property in the City of Lancaster, and stating that
~n many places this fence has either rotted away or pickets have been torn off and lost. The
le~ter stated that a dangerous situation has developed as children of the neighbourhood climb
~o the top of the reservoir bank and play along the edge, and asked that this matter be
investigated and have the existing fence repaired or replaced by a new one.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
II,E,k1!aril?j ,
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'.r-enc.e'___,..'_. -'..- RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. E. Waring regarding
J.aIlCaszer_ceser- ;the condition of the wooden fence surrounding the City of Saint John Reservoir Property in
'/\' ~ ",VOir the City of Lancaster, be received and referred to the Director of Works and the Executive
~/ree"cr,w,or:/rs Director for a report.
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RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr. W. H. ,_
Broderick, in the amount of $120.00, in connection with Rental of Tractor, on January 12th
hnd 13th last, be paid.,
On motion of Alderman }lacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
7Cini t:u:..C/;are h . , . RESOLVED that the bill submitted by the Corpora-
-'~;' - ~- ~ion of Trinity Church for the sum of $300.00 with regard to the, City's grant towards the
j!Io~L".ft:d.l'7.z': maintenance of the Clock in Trinity Church Spite for 1954, be paJ.d.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman and Director
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=. .Lila' gos; s of Assessments, enclosing two letters received from Mr. David A. Bro'Tn, Property Assessment Supervisor with
.. /rman,., 1'$ ors the Bureau 'of Taxation for the State of Maine, and advising that he has been invited to attend and take part
_d'/aine,llsses"or in the Maine Assessors School 'Ihich is being held at the University of Maine, in Orono, Maine, June 22nd to
~A I 25th, and requesting consideration of this invitation by the Common Council, be received and filed and the
-- e ,o.!<. ~ Chairman and Director of Assessments be granted permission to attend the said School.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Fire Committee advising they have
made a thorough inspection of the building located on Holly Street Extension, owned by Mrs. Eugene Pickett,
and certify that through the recent fire and other causes that this building is more than 50% destroyed, and
recommending that demolition action be taken immediately through the powers contained in the Saint John
ollBuilding Code, be received and filed and the said recommendation approved and adopted.
On motion of Alderman Teed
I ~' , e Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
__e.dl.o_ .ser~/& RESOLVED that the agreements between the City of Saint John and the
_'?c1rlsh ,cf'//770/ld.s City of Lancaster, the Parish of Simonds,and the Saint John General Hospital with respect to Radio Services
_City ~ao~a.st.er be executed on behalf of the City of Saint John by His ~lorship the Mayor and the Common Clerk.
. Cenen-"/ /Io..>jJ/l'a/ .
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
iIt.2J& it 'c / . . . . RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Historical Society regard-
- - , S: . ./".$/:._01"1 a ing the Champlain Celebration, which opens June 20th and continues through to June 27th, and advising that
~I.~ jf on a non-profit basis, a commemmorative book is being.prepared, and stating that the City of Saint John may
_Cmm;</Ciin wish to insert an advertisement in this book, and submitting :bates for insertions, be laid on the table until
._CeleocorJ/on the next meeting of the Common Council.
/ldtler.t:iseme/Jr On motion of Alderman MacCallum
peconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Rev. Canon J. V. Young extending an invita';"
__~~a/77)?~il?, tion to the members of the Common Council to be present at the Sunday Service at the Mission Church St. John
(j./ j 1:' 17 Baptist on June 27th at eleven o'clock a.m. in commemmoration of the 350th Anniversary of the visit of Sanmel
_~:eCh: /0, . Ilde Champlain and the Sieur de Monts to the Saint John River, be received and filed and the invitation accepted.
_Or/arel7_sectljt!e
, On motion of Alderman MacCallum
MIJ/erhJ.IZ..9i6.6o/J1 . Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
I~-" -<ease " I RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. William A. Gibbon, Barrister, advis-
-!!Jar:d:ec -- , ing that his clients, A. F. deForest Ltd., would ''like to obtain9their lease to the premises they occupy in the
--- r-- - r-" -r Market Building, be received and filed. .
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RESOLVED,that the agreement between Tom Taylor and the City of Saint John
,in connection with tourist publicity for three years at the sum of $92.00, be executed by the City of Saint
IJohn, and the offer accepted.
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[ RESOLVED that the letter from D. Gordon Willet, Q.C., emclosing two unre-
,COrd~d,Leases from the City of Saint John to John P. Cougle of lots 1079 and 1080 on Saint James Street, West
~aint John and Surrender of Leases from Gussie Stewart, per Executor and Blanche Neal to ,the City, and advis-
..&.:P'I::t.t{!eJtetUar~ng that the facts in connection \-lith the next~of-kin of the late Mr. Cougle and showing that W. Bruce Stewart
- - ~s Executor of his mother's estate and his aunt, Mrs. Blanche Neal would be the Ferson~ entitled to new Leases
are set out in the said Surrender of Leases - and also containing a request for a new Lease or Leases covering
~hese two lots to Mr. W. Bruce Stewart as Executor of and under the Last Will and Testament of Gussie Stewart,
be received and filed and the request complied with.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
On motion of Alderman Teed
I Seconded by Alderman, MacCallum
6?eol'l -e.~-lJfJJ eff RESOLVED that the letter from George & Tippett, Barristers, advising
- -,' 3'" ::z1u?' ~hat their clients, Mr. Allen V. and Pearson C. Bustin of Latimore take, own a large block of land adjacent
_/l./k7I7_fl_ w.srn: ~o and al'ound Latimore, less the shoreline and that they have agreed to offer the whole block to the City at a
_7~/:'$dI7.C1tloS'z/nreasonable price in order that the City will have title to the rights-of-way now in use or to be further opened
:lJicee-tor:, Wor,fs be received and referred to the Director of .forks for a report.
Read letter from Mr. A. B. Gilbert of Gilbert, McGloan &'Gillis, Barristers, with regard to Assesrors
,of the Parish of Lancaster and the City of Saint John, enclosing a copy of the Rule upon the reference between
the aforementioned parties, and requesting that the City of Saint John pay the taxes which are due under this
assessment.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that this matter be referred to the City Solicitor and any
amount paid under",this Rule to be reduced by any amounts owed by the Parish of Lancaster to the City of Saint
John.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
_C/;ris~/e_ (t/odd- Se~onded by Alderman MacCallum
._tl.!o.I:kinj'C'o,.J.t-tt:, RESOLVED t.hat the Statement of Claim, between The Christie Woodworking
_JJ!otinet/._CIJ/1STrae- Company Limited, Plaintiff and Mooney Construction',Company, Defendents, submitted by Teed, Palmer & O'Connell,
~- ~ /7 Solicitors, be receiy,ed and referred to the Legal Department.
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The Common Clerk read a letter from Mr. J. G. Henderson, requesting that he be ~dy~sed as to what
action has been taken regarding his offer to lease a protion of Suffolk Street. The Common C~erk, s~ated this
batter was before the Council at its meeting held on the 5th of October, 1953, a~d wa~ to be 2nvest2gated by
'the Executive Director, who was to bring in a report to the Council. The Execut2ve D2recto: stated tl;a~ wa1J
buffolk Street hits City Line. Mr. Henderson wanted to lease this area so that he could bu~ld a reta2TI2ng
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however, the Executive Director added, Town Planning did not agree to sell or to lease this
portion to Mr. Henderson as per their report as they felt some day the City might want to
extend Suffolk Street. However, the Executive Director stated, he could not see this
happening. The Executive Director stated when he investigated this, matter, it was learned
that Mr. Henderson could be leased this portion of Suffolk Street for $1.00 per year.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. G. Henderson
with reference to llis previous offer to lease a portion of Suffolk Street, be received and
filed and Mr. Henderson leased the required portion of the said Street at the rate of $1.00
per year.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Carleton Cornet
/7 I -? /? Band, enclosing cheque in the amount of $200.00 relative to the installation of a concrete wall c
_La."tt::./t?td21:'J_u,tJl'/7ef- on the Winslow Street Side, under the Band Hall, and requesting that the amount of $100100,
_:iland_. O\red by the City of Saint John to the Band for their services at Lily Lake on July 1st, 1953, be
credited to this account, their share of which amounted to $300.00, be laid on the table until the
next meeting of the Common Council and the Deputy Mayor be authorized to interview the principals
involved.
The Common Clerk advised the Council that invitations had been received for the
Members of the Council to attend the Ceremony of Dedication of the new Y.M.C.A. building on
Sunday, May 9th at 4 o'clock p.m., and the Official Public 'Opening of the new Association Building
on Monday, May lOth at 8 o'clock p1m.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded'"by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the invitation to 98 present at the Ceremony
of Dedication of the new Y.M.C.A. building on Sunday, May 9th at /+ o'clock p.m. and the Official
Public Opening of the new Association Building on Monday, May lOth at S o'clock p.m. be accepted by
the Members of the Common Council.
On motion of Aldernan Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Atlantic Paving Co. Ltd~ with
regard to purchasing hot asphalt from the City owned plant, be received and filed.
Alderman Harrigan spoke regarding-the need for a sidewalk on Wellesley Avenue,
between Lansdowne and Beaverbrook Avenues. He stated this is becoming a ~eavily travelled
boulevard. He adVised that the area he speaks of would be approximately 360 feet, and stated it
would cost $495.00. He added this would save any accidents from occurring.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
S~conded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that a &idewalk be installed, on Wellesley
Avenue, between Lansdowne and Beaverbrook Avenues, at a cost of $495.00, to be paid for out of
Maintenance.
At this time the requests of the Recreation Department were dealt with.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Recreation Department be laid on the-table.
that the matter of purchasing a jeep and plow
te/.7dCN fo ,call
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that tenders be called for metal equipment
necessary for the playgrounds of the Recreation Department.
Alderman Whitebone moved that the matter of. paving the Tennis Court at the Shamrock
Park be not proceeded with this year, but there was no seconder to the motion.
On motion of. Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter of paving the Tennis Court at the
Shamrock Park be laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman ~E.cCallum
RESOLVED that tenders be called for a power mower
for the Recreation Department.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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SOath,. ,End, ?~- a Grandstand at the South End Playground - 50% of the cost of such erection to be borne by the
,_ -!l/:'.t1a/1L_.,. Little League Baseball Association.
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, RESOLVED that the erection of a Grandstand at the Shamrock
~m/.:ocA-: -:lkrlr Park Playground be not proceeded. with.
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On motion of Alderman \fuitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that no action be taken with regard to the erection of a boat
house and the construction of three single sculls.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that an amount of $3,500.00 be placed at the disposal of the
Recreation Department as a start to continue the promotion of rowing.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared lost with Aldermen Harrigan,
MacCallum and Whi tebone voting "nay", and Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and Teed voting "yea", and His Worship
the Mayor casting the deciding vote of "nay".
Alderman Belyea stated he is going to discontinue acting on this matter of rowing.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that a report be submitted to the Common Council by the Director
of j,orks in connection with the necessary improvements required at the Market Place Grounds.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the request of the Young \,omen's Christian Association
for a grant of $3,000.00 over a period of three years, be granted.
The Executive Director stated that in the capital budget there is contained an amount of rock
removal and sand sealing job, which is to be done, and added that equipment is needed for this. The Execu-
tive Director stated he would like to have tenders called for rock removal and sand sealing.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded-by Alderman V~cCallum
RESOLVED that tenders be called for rock removal and sand sealing
for streets.
Alderman Whitebone spoke regarding the buildings at the end of Main Street and made special mention
of the properties damaged by fire.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that a report be obtained from the Fire Hazard Committee
regarding properties on Main Street which have been damaged by,fire.
Alderman Campbell left the meeting at this time.
The Common Clerk advised that the letter from Dr. Leonard I. Morgan, offering to purchase a build-
ing, cellar, and contents therein, plus a lot fifty feet by one hundred feet or greater, facing the street,
on which the building is placed, the location being on the west side of the northern end of Chnrchill
Boulevard adjacent St. Lawrence Traffic Circle, was laid on the table at the last meeting of the Council for
one week. The Common Clerk further advised that the letter from Mr. Lester G.'Hoar, Barrister, regarding
the offer of his ~lient, Mr. Leo Cormier, for land on Lansdowne Avenue designated as Lot 1, Block 36, Ward 11,
was also laid on the table at :the last meeting. A letter was read from Alderman. W. J. Campbell offering
to purchase city o,rned Lot 1, Block 36, Ward 11, enclosing a letter from the Town Planning Commission con-
cerning this lot.
Alderman Teed moved that Alderman Campbell be sold this lot, Alderman Whitebone felt this should
not be done as years ago he wanted to purchase land when he was a member of the Common Council and was not
sold the land because he was an- Alderman. Alderman [;!acCallum also stated he would not go along with
Alderman Teed's view without.a legal opinion justifying same. Alderman vlhitebone stated that Alderman
Campbell would be violating his oath of office.
Alderman Belyea moved that these three applications be laid on the table until the next meeting of
the Common Council, but there was no seconder.
The Executive Director advised that the assessed value of the land in question is $1100.00.
The Common Clerk was instructed to add to the agenda for the next meeting of the Council the matter
of reSCinding the motion permitting City Employees to purchase lots for the sum of $100.00.
Alderman Whitebone moved that Dr. Morgan be offered this lot at its assessed value, but there was
no seconder to this motion.
Alderman Harrigan ~elt this matter should not be dealt with in legal session.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the offers for lot 1, block 36, Ward II be considered
at the assessed value at the next meeting of the COlmnon Council, in open session.
On motion of 'Alderman T,eed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the petition from residents and property o,rners on
Bentley Street, regarding the condition of city property in this vicinity, be received and filed as the con-
dition has been corrected.
"'Read"a'letter'from S M T (Eastern) Limited ,dth regard to the resolution of Common Council notify-
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able for the erection of a modern bus terminal.:: The letter,;requested permission for parking coaches in front
of their terminal be extended until such time as negotiations can be terminated for suitable property.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
s..4J.]~~.s.tel:'/J) Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
~Z<a(_ RESOLVED that as per the request of S M T (Eastern) Limited
'/) L' I!. ~ permission be granted for the parking of motor buses at their terminal at 58 King Street until
Id'lif/.nj-'tJ. ..'.'' use..l1 June 1st next.. '
,Ci.ty._cS;;/;ci..-L{)r The City Solicitor was asked to report on whose responsibility the upkeep and taking
l!lqll.., ,__ of safety measures regarding the wall between the Irving Oil Co. Ltd. and the Cameron Properties
7!-.(II/lf' tJ/I..!:J:,. ,,{zfct corner of King Square and Sydney Street.
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor, H. D. Hopkins, be
paid an amount equal to the fee paid by Atlantic Sugar Refineries Ltd. for legal services rendered by
the City Solicitor in connection with the preparation and presentation of the City's Bill re this
Company passed at the 1954 Session of the New Brunswick Legislature.
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On motion of Alderman, Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission
relative to increase in payment in lieu of taxes of 1948-49 Veterans' Rental Housing with respect
to the first 180 units on the Rifle Range, which was laid on the.table at the last meeting of the
Council, be now taken from the tabel and filed and no action taken in this regard.
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'On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from tile Town Planning Commission
relative to a slum clearance program, and submitting a resolution which they request the Common
Council to adopt, be received and filed and request complied with, - the resolution being as
follows, namely:-
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"THAT the City of Saint John hereby requests the Province of New Brunswick to approve
their entering into an agreement with the Crown in right of Canada for the rehabilitation of a
slum area as provided for under the National Housing.Act of Canada."
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The City Solicitor advised that his letter relative to Market leases and rentals
owing on premises in the City Market was laid on the table at the last meeting of the Council.
.Ci.-rt/.. ,af;;/iei TtJr He stated he has checked with the Finance Department regarding the arrears of rents and was
J /11. u advised that Woo Pedersen;Ltd. paid $500.00 on April 26th last, leaving a balance of rent ol..ing of
_,_/'/4rlTeT,- $1500.00, and Michael J. Fitzgerald paid $400.00, $100.00 for the moilth of April, and settled
/ectse$. ,9':: CC'/77f<i1/S his account of $300.00, which was outstanding. However, nothing further has been paid by the
Ui,'#a'erse/J. .-(,f-d Royal Fruit Co. or the Maritime Sewing Machine Service to date, leaving outstanding accounts of
1}!it.?/;ael.T'I/-/~emu. $750.00 and~50.00, respectively. Alderman Teed stated he felt that action should he taken to
..p I r. 'J.. /? check on,th:rs matter., '
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AND FURTHER that the letter from the City Solicitor relative to Market leases and rentals
owing on premises in the City Market, which was laid on the table, be now taken from the table and
filed.
The Cow~on Clerk spoke regarding his staff, stating he would like the Common Council to
eliminate his office from the City Hall Employees Union. He stated his office is under direct
control of the Common CounCil, not the Executive Director. He added that they are on call all'the
time. He pointed out that his office is a law office and is separate and apart from the other
offices in City Hall. Alde~n Whitebone stated the Union is certified for all City Hall Employees.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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staff of the Common Clerk's Office from the City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486.
Alderman Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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At a Common Council held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
seventeenth day of May, A.D. 1954, at 7 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, ~mcCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. ,E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director.
On motion of Aiderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on
V~y 3rd last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been forwarded to the 00uncil Members.
The Common Clerk read a letter from Carter & Carter, Barristers & Solicitors, which advised
that their client Eastern Telephone and Telegraph Company, a Canadian Corporation, which is wholly owned by
American Telephone and Telegraph Company, is ,participating with the Canadian Overseas Telecommunication
Corporation, which is wholly owned by the Government of Canada, and with the British Government and the
I American Telephone and Telegraph Company in 'the construction of a Transatlantic Telephone Cable' system~which
will traverse southern New B~~nswick by means of a radio relay system to be o,Tned and maintained by their
client., The letter further stated that the proposed system will provide more efficient and reliable trans-
atlantic telephone c~mmunication between Great Britain, Canada and the United States and will be of very
strategic as well as commercial importance. The portion of the proposed system in New Bruns,Jick will
consist of five radio relay tower sites, one of which will be located near Saint John. The location of a
tower site is an extremely technical matter which is controlled by several factors which severely limit
the number of adequate sites. The letter further stated that their client has selected as most suitable
for its purposes a site of one acre in'area located on high ground about one quarter of a mile distant from
and south of Spruce Lake o\Tned by the City of Saint John, and their client has authorized Carter & Carter
to offer the sum of $500 for the fee simple of the site and a right of way for the purposes of passage,
telephone and electric services, etc., 66 feet wide from it to 'the Saint Andrews Road as shown on the plan
attached to the letter and prepared by Murdoch-Lingley Limited, Land Surveyor~. The letter outlined in
detai~ certain restrictive covenants which was suggested should be included in the Deed. The Co~~on Clerk
also read a letter from the Director of Works in this matter, which recommended that this land be sold to
the Eastern Telephone and Telegraph Company if it is the wish of the Council. The Common Clerk advised
the Council that Mr. A. N. Carter, Q.C. 'was present at the, meeting on behalf of the Company~;,accompanied by
Messrs. Spo~ner and Jack. Mr. C~rt~r ~poke in support of the Company's request and asked favourable
consideration of the Common Council of this matter. The delegation then withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MicCallum
RESOLVED that the request of Carter & Carter, Barristers &
Solic~tors, on behalf of their client, Eastern Telephone and Teleg~aph ~ompany, for the purchase,of the site
and a right of way for the purposes of pa~sage, telephone and electric services, etc., 66 feet wide from it
to the Saint Andrews Road for the sum of $500.00, be granted:
AND FURTIIEH that the letters from Carter & Carter and the Director of Works in this matter,
be received and filed.
r The Comrnon Clerk advised, the Council that Mr. Neil S. McKellar was to appear,before the
Council to show cause if any, .why the dilapidated or dangerous b~ildings at the corner of Charlotte Street
and City Line, West, should not be removed or destroyed. Mr. McKellar was not present at the meeting, as
per Notice forwarded to him by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector, yho was present at the
meeting, stated that he has asked Mr. McKellar to comply "~th his recommendations, but he has not. The
Building Inspector stated that Mr. McKellar's home is in;Fredericton, 'Alderman MacCallum felt that where
this man's home is out of the City that this matter should stand over until he is certain to be present at
the meeting. The Building Inspector stated ,this notice was registered, however" he stated he has written
him before and has received no reply to his letter.' ..
On motion of Alderman vfuitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until the next
meeting of the Common Council.
The Common Clerk advised the Council that Mrs. Sadie Moses is present at the meeting to~show
cause, if any, why the dilapidated or dangerous building situated at,86 St. Patrick Street, should not be
removed' or destroyed,' The Common Clerk stated that the Building Inspector's Feport regarding this property
and also about property at 92 St. Patrick Street, together with a report from the Fire Hazard Committee was
laid on the table at the last meeting of the Council. '
Mrs. Moses asked the Comrnon Council for permission to repair her property, which permission
was previously refused. She stated she would like to repair her property-the estimated cost to be $2800.00.
She stated a part was burned but the other parts of the house are in fair condition, and the property where
there were six tenants at one time, is nOH vacant..
At this time the Common Clerk read the Building Inspector's Report and the Fire Hazard
Committee's Report regarding this property.
The Building Inspector advised that the assessed value of the building is $1650.00 and the
land is $500.00, a total of $2150.00. 'The Comrnon Clerk stated that according to the Building -Inspector and
the Fire Hazard Committee's Reports, the building is more than 50% damaged and is required to be torn down
under the provisions of the Saint John Building Code.
Messrs. Peter & Joseph Zed who were also present at the meet~ng, spoke regarding Mrs. Moses'
property and asked that the Council grant her permission to repair the building.
Alderman Belyea suggested that in the near future the City acquire this property rather than
have Mrs. Moses spend the money and pay it back to her. He felt it would be fair to give her the assessed
value of this property an? the value of the land and he moved that this be done but there was no se~onder.
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Mrs. Moses stated she would not be willing to do this.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting a~ this time.
Alderman Belyea again made the offer as previously stated. Alderman ,fuitebone felt
this n~tter should be given some consideration as there are people living in the property.
It is possible to put.. this building back into condition again, he stated. The Building Inspec-
tor agreed and added that the property was habitable, but not in best condition. He stated
that part of the Second floor is gone-and pa-rt of the wall and roof are not very good.
Alderman MacCallum felt that if Mrs. Moses is willing to put the building back
into condition again, she should be encouraged to do so. The Building Inspector stated that
the property is in the Prince Charles School district and will probably be taken over shortly.
Alderman Whitebone asked if the School Board has given the City any idea along this matter.
He felt the City should not hold up construction work because we have only an idea that the
land is required.
The Executive Director stated the School Board is definitely planning to take
over this land.
The Common Clerk read a letter from the Board of School 'Trustees of Saint John
regarding acquiring property on St. Patrick Street for school play area, and made mention of
buildings at 86 and 92 St. Patrick Street, recently damaged by fire.
The Executive Director stated that the'letter from the School Board was written
at his request~ He "stated he wanted to kpow,if the Government wiIl'pay ,one-half of the cost
of the slum clearance project so that this matter will clarified.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman,'Belyeau:"';
RESOLVED that the matter of dealing with the property
at 86:,St~;::PatrickStreet>Jowned by Mrs:, Moses, be laid on' the table until the next meeting of the
Common Council: . .
, ,AND FURTHER: that the:liuilding :j:hspector's:Report and the ' Fil'e 'Committee 1'6' Report
with regard ",to this ;prGperty, together with a'letter from the Board of School Trustees regarding
~c~iring properties at 86 and 92 St. Patrrck Street, be laid on the table until the next meeting
o c~l~ On question, Alderman MacCallum stated he wanted to be placed on record as
voting "nay" as he felt it is a hardship for property owners to be kept 'laiting.The Executive
Director suggested that the Town Planning Director be asked to see if he can obtain a definite
answer from the Government on policy, that is, if they will give the City 50%.
The Common Clerk stated that Mr. I.'.N. Fanjoyand Dr. G. B. Peat were present
at the meeting in connection with the Priory of Canada of tho Most Venerable Order of the
Hospital of St. John Jerusalem, St. John Ambulance, New Brunswick Provincial District. Mr.
Fanjoy spoke stressing the value of the work of this organization to the community and
requested a grant of $500.00 in support of same. His !lollship the Hayor pointed out that
this was more a matter for the Municip~l Council to deal with as the work of the organization
included the Parish of Simonds and the City and Parish of Lancaster as ,roll as the City
of Saint John. Dr. Peat spoke at length regarding the work of the organization. The delega-
tion withdrew from the meeting at this time.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the matter of a grant of $500.00
to the Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem,
Saint John Ambulance, New Brunswick Provincial District, be referred to the MuniciP!ll Council:
AND FURTHER that the letter from this organization asking for a hearing be
received and filed.
Alderman Belyea moved in amendment that this organization be granted the request,
but there was no seconder.
On question the resolution was declared carried.
The Common Clerk read a letter from the Fire Hazard Co~ittee with regard to
the condition of the buildings on Main Street which were damaged by fire sometime ago, as
requested at the last meeting of'the Common Council. The COIDrrdttee advised this matter
was dealt with at their meeting held on May 12th and stated they are of the opinion that
these buildings are dangerous and are a definite fire hazard and should be demolished.
Alderman Whitebone was advised that the City has three buildings on Main Street, and that
one of the buildings is occupied. The occupants do not pay rent, they just look after the
property. The Building Inspector stated that one of the City Buildings has three sections.
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RESOLVED that the ~etter from the Fire Hazard
Committee relative to the condition of buildings on Main Street which were damaged by fire
sometime ago, be received and filed:'
AND FURTHER that tenders be called for the demolition of those buildings owned
by the City on Main Street.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the owners of the buildings in
question on Main Street be notified to show cause, if any, why the buildings should not be
demolished.
At this time Lieutenant-Colonel Freeman Waugh entered the meeting accompanied
by Mr. Wm. Smith, Editor of the :Loyarist Publishing Co. Lieutenant-Colonel Waugh stated he
wanted to appear~efore the Council as he understood the Committee dealing with the Champlain
Celebrations, New Brunswick Historical Society, were to be present. He wanted to find out if
the Active Force could have a contingent in the Celebrations. He pointed out that as a result
of the Camp at Gagetown, men in six permanent force units 1-all pegin entering the said Camp.
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Canadian Guards, and ,ath the Brigade 1all be a squadron of Royal Canadian Dragoons, equipped with Sherman
tanks, a signals regiment and the No. 1 airborne troop, Royal Canadian Engineers. He stated the Royal
Canadian Band with other units' bands will be here at this time. He stated that the Band would be very
willing to be called on to perform on occasions during the Celegrations. Mr. Smith stated he hoped Lieu-
tenant-Colonel Waugh could get in touch with the Director of Police and Director of Fire and meet them.
Lieutenant-Colonel Ha1}.gh thanked the Mayor and Members of the Common Council for the opportunity of speaking
before them in this matter. Lieutenant-Colonel Waugh and Mr. Smith withdrew from the meeting at this time.
The Champlain Celebration Committee, New Brunswick Hi~torical Society, consisting of Messrs.
E. L. Teed, Secretary, E. B. Slader, F.~1.,jI~ye?aiid'JJ:.,.}fucCav.oui'... Mr. Slader acted as spokesman for the
delegation. He distributed to the Members of the Cormnon Council a copy of the Champlain Demonts Commemora-
tive Week Programme, June 20-27, 1954, and gave an outline of the events. Mr. Slader stated the object of
the delegation appearing before the Council this evening was to report on the progress made with rega~ to
the Celebration. He advised the Council that one Canadian ship, two American ships and one French Ship will
arrive here in time for the Celebration in June. He stated further that a delegation from the City of Quebec
from the Champlain Society of Canada are going to place a wreath on the monument in Queen Square, and there
will be a parade of the Active Force of the Army. Mr. Slader spoke at length regarding the said programme.
He asked permission Dor the Band.Concerts in King Square, for the P~rades, for the use of Queen Square and
the Shamrock Grounds, for the open air Barbeque and for the placing of a Champlain Statute at the Head of
King Street, and also co-operation of the various City Departments.
Alderman Belyea asked why it was necessary to appear before the Council and ask permission
for a Barbeq1}.e. Mr. MacCavour advised that they have opened charcoal pits up on the lot next to the Legion
Building on Charlotte Street, and possibly as a result of the anticipated crowd gathered for thiS, there may
be traffic problems and they did not \<ant to be responsible for a tie-up of traffic. Another fact, Mr.
MacCavour added, was that garbage may be collected around there and wanted this matter cleared up also.
l1r. Mayes advised that Lancaster City is also holding a.Church Service and they have been
asked to be present on this occasion.
Alderman Belyea asked. if these are all the bands to supply music and he ,,<as informed by Mr.
Mayes that if and. when Bands are required they have considered two or three and asked their prices. Alderman
I Belyea asked about the Carleton Cornet Band, and Mr. 11ayes stated they will be getting in touch with this
Band.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
S~conded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED th~t approval be granted of the programme submitted by
the Champlain Celebration Committee, New Brunswick Historical Society, and the City Departments instructed
to co-operate to the fullest extent.
The Common Clerk advised that the Recreation Department's request for the purchase of a jeep
and plow, and that the Tennis Court at Shamrock Park be paved were laid on the table at the last meeting of
the Council, and also that the Director of H9rks was to report on the improvements required for Market Place
Grounds. He stated he had received ar,report from the Director of Works in this matter. It was noted that
the estimated cost of improvements to the flayground would be $2,082.00.
Alderman Teed entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderma~ Teed
RESOLVED that the necessary work be done at the Market Square Grounds
at an estimated cost of $2,082.00, as requested by the Recreation Department:
AND FUJ;tTHER that the report of the Director of ,Works in this connection be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the purchase of a jeep and plow for the Recreation
Department and paving of the Tennis Court at Shamrock Park be not approved.
Alderman Whitebone stated his reason for moving the above resolution was that he did not feel
that the Recreation Department has sufficient work to warrant the purchase of a jeep imd plow. He"stated
this work has been done in the past satisfactorily by the Sanitation Department, and he felt also that the
paving work would not be satisfactory.
On mo t i on of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector advising
that Mr. John A. l1cNulty has completed 50% of his two-car garage on Edward Street, and recommending that
the amount of his deposit bond be returned, be received and filed and the said recommendation approved and
adopted.
Read a letter from the To,m Planning Commission relative to sale of 10 feet of land to
Mrs. Ernest Wilson, which had al,eady been sold to the Codner Estate. The Common Clerk stated that this
matter had been referred to the Town Planning Co~"ission at the meeting of the Common Council~ held on the
26th of April last, for a report. The Executive Director stated that the lot is 60 ft. x 100 ft. and it has
been suggested that Mrs. Wilson be offered 55 ft. x 100 ft., as all that is required is 5 feet, by the Codner
Estate.
Mr. W. A. Gibbon, Barrister, who was present at the meeting stated this matter had been
discussed, with Mr. P. R. Fowler of the Town Planning Corunission. He stated nothing to the effect that the
strip next to the Codner Estate had been.sold when he appeared before the Council the last time. He stated
he was quite in the dark and would like an explanation.
The Common Clerk stated on April 12th last, a resolution was passed selling land to the Codner
Estate. Apparently there was some mix-up, he added, when the land sold to Mrs. Ernest 'Wilson emboQieo a
10 ft. strip sold to the Codner Estate. He stated there never could have been a proper survey, although the
land Has under a definite lot number. The Common Clerk stated that he' understood that Mr. Gibbon would be
satisfied with 5ft. but ~ould like 10 feet. The Common Clerk suggested if 5 feet could be taken now and get
Mrs. Wilson to take 5 feet less, the matter would be straightened out. The Common Clerk suggested this as a
compromise. The Executive Director stated that perhaps the TO\Tn Planning Corunission should get together with
both of the purchasers. Alderman Teed felt that whoever got the title of the land first, has the right to it,
The Common Clerk suggested this be referred to a committee to deal Hith the matter.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed .
RESOLVED that the matter of the sale of land to Mrs. Ernest
Wilson and-the Codner Estate be referred to the TO\Tn Planning' Commission and the Assessors with
instructions to arrange for a meeting with the t1?0 purchasers present and endeavour to arrive at
a compromfse and report to the next meeting of the Common Council:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the T,own Planning Commission in this matter be
received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman 1Vhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Bruns,lick His-
torical Society regarding the Champlain' Celebration, and advising that a commemmorative book is
being prepared, which was laid on the table at the last meeting of the Common Council, be now
taken from the table and filed and the-City be authorized to take out a full page advertisement
at the rate of $100.00 in the said commemmorative book.
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The Common Clerk advised that at the last meeting of the Common Council a letter
from the Carleton Cornet Band was laid on the table until this meeting and the Deputy Mayor was
authorized to interview the principals involved relative to the share of Carleton Cornet Band of
installing a concrete wall on the Winslow Street Side, under the Band Hall.
Alderman Belyea advised that ne took this matter up with the members of the Band,
and stated that he has not received final word in this regard as apparently the members had not
been able ,to contact the full committee in charge of the matter at that time. He hoped to be
advised tomorrow. Alderman Belyea stated the members stated they do not want to have to pay more
than they consider fair. The Con~on Clerk pointed' out to Alderman Belyea that they agreed to pay
the estimated cost of $300.00, their share in connection with the installation of the wall, and
they said they would be willing to pay that amount. Alderman Belyea "sked for an extension of
time as he hoped to have a report for the next meeting of the Council.
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On motion of Alderman Hhitebone
Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until
the next meeting of the Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
.li'esclntiil}!:,!ntJ t-ion
c$e;/e.j;I!.'/ds tfo
l!/vie. ,em,Ployees ' to purchase
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED
lots for $100.00, be rescinded.
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0n question, Alderman HacCallum voted "nay", as he felt this matter should be laid
over indefinitely, as he thought this action was not justified. Alderman Teed felt that the
City Hall employees are well paid and there is no reason that the taxpayers should be subsidized.
Alderman Whitebone stated that many City Employees have purchased land at~ the full price and
with that resolution it is not fair, and he does not know why the resolution 1;<lS ever adopted.
Alderman Teed agreed that it was fair to the citizens as a whole. Alderman Belyea brought up
the matter of City Employees living outside the City. A discussion ensued in this connection.
Alderman Whitebone ,res advised that report on land on Douglas Avenue is still to
be obtained.
Alderman Campbell entered the meeting at this time.
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The COlillllon Clerk advised that the three applications for the purchase of land
(lot 1, Block 36) Lansdo\Tne Avenue were laid on the table at the last meeting of the Councilto
be dealt with in open session of Council. The Co~"on Clerk read a letter from Dr. L. I. Morgan
withdrawing his application for purchase of this lot. Alderman Campbell stated he fus somewhat
sorry to see-Dr. Morgan's aprlication withdrawn as he 'felt this was a bona fide offer. Alderman
Campbell stated further that he understood he cannot buy this lot.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seccnded by Alderman Belyea
Mo_{!ol:mlec. - RESOLVED that the applications for purchase of Lot 1,
11Pe a {la .6el1 Block 36, Lansdo\Tne Avenue, be held in abeyance until a report is obtained to the effect of re-
,/"" em n. m;> zoning this district.
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On motion of Alderman 11acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Dr. L. 1. J.lorgan withdrawing
application for the purchase of Lot 1, Block 36, Lansdowne Avenue, be received and filed and
cheque in the amount of $500.00 be returned to him.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED
.dIol'lfA.y-"7iej?Orr'ing the Street Department for the month of April
. been distributed to 'each Member of the Council.
il!ont-IJ(y /Fe)ltlr;
that the report of the Director of Works regard-
last, be received and filed - copies of same having
On motion of Alderw~n Whitebone
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Sgconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Director of Works regarding
the Water and Sewerage Department for the month of -April last, be reeeiveci and filed - copies of
the said report haviI~ been uiistributed to the Council Hembers.
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(as follows)
"To the COf~ON COilliCIL of the City of Saint John
The Comptroller reports
Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the month of
April last:
$1,894.64
6,174U5
7,830.64
180.22
2,523.58
681.16
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex. Prov.
Purchases, subject 3% Tax)
815.38
$20,099.77
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of April last amounting to
$610,153.58 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
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Saint John, N. B.,
May 14, 1954.
(Sgd.) Arthur C. Burk
Comptroller.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Comptroller's Report for the month of April last,
Cash Receipts and Departmental Accounts fpr month of April last, be laid on the table until the next
of the Cbuncil - copies of said reports having been distributed to each Council Member..
and the
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
_~/7,td&--~'porfj last, be received and filed.
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the monthly report of the Building Inspector for April
On motion of Aldero.an vlhitebone
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S~conded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Director of the Fire Department
report of the Electrical Inspector, for the month ending March 31st, 1954, be received and filec
On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
month
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED
of April last, be received and filed.
that the report of the Director of the Police Department for
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RESOLVED that the report of the Chairman and Director of Assessors
water assessment on one of the buildings o\Tned by Mrs. J. F. Hazen, advisingsthat the build-
is the building which in recent years has been used as a dance hall, and the site on which it
stating that the amount assessed to Mrs. Hazen for the years 1939 to 1945 inclusive, is $49.5Q
filed and a copy of the report furnished Mrs. Hazen for her information:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from Mrs. Hazen in this connection, be received and filed.
Alderman Belyea moved in amendment that the Corr_'1lon Council refund I1rs. Hazen the amount ,.
assessed her as ,~ter was not supplied during the said,period, but there was no seconder to the amendment.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
. RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until the next meet-
ing of the Common Council.
On question to the amendment, Alderman Campbell stated Mrs. Hazen advised him a water meter
was installed. He felt there was some confusion regarding this matter.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, the amendment was declared lost with
Aldermen B"lyea and Gampbell votiI,1g "yea", and Alderman Mac Callum, Teed and Vlhi tebone voting "nay".
Question being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen ~~cCallum, Teed
and vJhi tebone voting "yea", and Alderman Belyea and Campbell voting "nay".
Read a letter from the Director of Sanitation relative to a new disposal area to replace the
present site, advising that this matter has been carefully considered by officials of the Board of Health
and his department, and stating that when a decision has been arrived at by the Board of Health and his de-
partment, the Common Council Wil~ be advised before any definite action is taken.
Alderman Harrigan stated he wondered if the Director of Sanitation would be good enough to
advise the Committee when he has reached a decision. Alderman Harrigan ~ated he is Chairman of this Commit-
tee, and that lie did not know anything about this letter, and he does not want anything finalized in this,
matter. The Executive Director stated there is nothing final, the Director of Sanitation is simply advising
of the progress that is being made.
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RESOLVED that the cow~ttee apointed to deal with the matter of
the City-owned dump at the northern end of Cranston Avenue, be advised of the decision made with regard
to a new disposal area when such decision is reached, and that the letter from the Director of Sani-
tation in this connection, be received and filed.
On motion of A~derman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
2)/'rect-f)r ,Ll"re ,7:Je,ut: RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire
N'}, 't' ,{'/re Department, advising that the. Haritime Fire Chiefs' Conference will be held July 19-22, 1954 at Sydney,
/J~~I Ime, N.S., and requesting permission to attend this conference, be laid on the table until the next meet-
CAiefs' {'onlbrence ing of the COIn..'110n Council.
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'7l' ~ 'i2 ha~' RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Purchasing
p/l'ee,,()/'.~are /0/ requesting permission to purchase 1 new Royal Typewriter 15 inch Pica, from Marshall-Schofield Ltd.
_7y~e,w/'.iter to cost $214.50 plus tax and to be used in the office of the Fire Department and charged to this
~i~e__~p~zf. years appropriation, be referred back to the ,said Director for a report as to the trade-in value of
;-, -r- the old machine 'of the Fire Department.
Read letter from the Committee to whom was referred the matter of the purchase of a
new 20 ton capacity Public Scale and recommending that tenders be called for the purchase of this
scale and that the matter of a new location be left with the Committee for further study. The
'EXecutive Director stated that the Dominion Government told the City that they would have to take
~ction "Qth regard to the public scale.
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RESOLVED that as~per the recommendation of the Committee
~enders be called for the purchase of a new 20 ton capacity Public Scale and the said Committee be
asked to submit to the COIn..TIon Council a recommendation with regard to revised fees for use of the
~ublic scale; and suggested sites for a new location:
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
C'anadian_:Ldel:"- RESOLVED that arrangements for the Canadian International
,,' n:rade Fair be left in the hands of the Committee to be appointed by His J.lorship the Mayor, with power
~i:.i0/7aLLP='ide:tI' 0 act. ,
h . mm 'Hee His Worship appointed Alderman Campbell, Teed and MacCallum and himself to constitute
,air C'o, /, :the above named committee.
Alderman j~hitebone asked what this resolution means. His Horship stated that Alderman Belyea
has asked that a committee be appointed in this matter. His ~orship added that there has been so much
koney set aside for this Fair for the City to have a booth there. Alderman Belyea stated he had it in
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~nd that the l1ayor appoint a Committee to go into this matter and that a delegation will be appointed .
~o represent the City to take charge of the City Booth, and the expenses paid by the City. Alderman
Whitebone stated if anyone is to be named, he wants to have something to say about it. He felt it
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~as not necessary to send anyone, but before anyone is authorized to attend it should be approved by
the Council not by the ~fuyor or anyone else. Alderman Whitebone asked when $3500.00 for the Fair was
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voted on. Alderman Campbell stated this matter was discussed pro and con with the late Mr. J. G. Farquljar
~nd it was unanimously approved at that time. The City'is committed to ii'kethe same space as last year.
There is a ';tremendous amount of work to go into in this regard. Alderman Campbell stated he had been
~nder ,the impression that there was a resolution passed authorizing him to act in this capacity. He
~tated the City has invested $750.00 in that booth and if Alderman Whitebone feels that they should
hot proceed he should vote against it. However, Alderman ,Campbell stated that a conlTIittee such as I
hontemplated is the only way to proceed "nth the job, as they have various matters to deal l<ith and
~here is only fifteen days between now and the time the Fair opens. Alderman Belyea stated that
~nything extra granted should be granted to Council Hembers. Alderman Whitebone pointed out that any
Hember who accepts anything outside his $750.00 remuneration is violating his oath of office. He
btated as far as he is concerned it is a waste of the City's'money. He felt that if they want to
bxhibit at this Fair, let the Companies do it. It is spending the taxpayers money to advertise foreign
koods. Alderman' Harrigan stated he felt as Alderman j')hitebone did and he ,/QuId not support this motion.
~lderman Teed pointed out th~t he supports the suggestion that they have the Trade Fair, although there
is some merit to Alderman vihitebone's statement. He stated recently he has come to the conclusion I
that as far as advertisement is concerned, the City has spent too little, and they shoUld not miss ,
~ny opportunity to publicize the City as to its assets. This will induce ,outside firms to take
interest in Saint John.
I 'His Worship the Mayor spoke at length l~garding the necessity of having a City booth
~t this ~rade Fair, Alderman Whitebone felt that this Fair is not something to Publicize the City of
Saint John. It is an industrial fair. He felt a lot of the ren~rks made are out of order.
I Alderman MacCallum felt that the resolution was rather vague and asked how many are
to be sent to the Fair, as he has been asked about this. Alderman Campbell felt the Committee should
~e given power to act l<ithin the scope of the budget. He stated he thought it would be a distinct .
advantage to have as many there as possible. He stated there are 60 odd exhibitors and only 30% of them
he Canadian.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
to deal with this matter.
Seconded qyAlderman Whitebone
PESOLVED that a special meeting of Common Council be called
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Question being 'taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared lost with Aldermen
MacCallum'.; Whitebone, and Harrigan, voting "yea", and Aldermen Teed, Belyea and Campbell voting "nay", and
His I-Jorship casting the deciding vote 'of "nay".
Question,beihg taken to: the motion, same was
casting the deciding vote of "yea", and Aldermen Campbell,
Harrigan, HacCal1um and Hhitebone voting' "nay".
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Free Public Library
with regard to equipment and repairs required to maintain suitable services at the Library, be received and
items numbered 1, 2. 3, 4. 5 and 6 regarding the building be referred to the Building Inspector for a report,
and items numbered 7, 8 and 9 referring to equipment, be laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Teed
S\"conded by Alderman Hhitebone ,
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. A. T. G. HarrisOn " Principal
of the Saint John High School, asking for $200.00 to support the juvenile basketball series, be received and
filed and a grant of $200.00 (payable to A. T. G. Harrison) be approved.
Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting at this time.
The Common Clerk read a letter from Mr. W. A. Gibbon advising that he has been informed that
Messrs. Chipman Smith are selling cxgarettes and other tobacco accessories in the 'premises they have recently
opened in the Market Building on Charlotte Street and stating this is not only a flagrant breach of a long
understanding that there would be no competition among the lessees of the premises let by the City of Saint
John and situate on the Charlotte Street part of the City Market, but is an open violation of the undertaking
Messrs. DeForest Limited were given by His Worship the Mayor prior to the alterations made by the City and
his clients, A. F. DeForest Co. Ltd. }IT. Gibbon, in his letter, requested that steps be taken to put a stop
to this state of affairs. The Common Clerk advised that Mr. Gibbon was present at the meeting and wished to
speak in this matter.
Alderman Campbell stated he understood that Hr. Gibbon Was present at the meeting of Council
when the matter of restrictive leases was discussed. Mr. Gibboncstated he had not agreed to the wording of
the covenant. He stated that A. Chipman Smith Co. Ltd. are not just selling drugs but also selling tobacco,
and it is much a part of their bl1siness as any other, although it would not be the major part. Alderman Camp-
bell stated that if it were the major part then his clients would have a greivance. Mr. Gibbon stated he
understood no lease has been dr~wn up as yet. Alderman Belyea suggested that this matter be laid over until
legal session. Alderman Whitebone asked the City Solicitor if there were a covenant of this nature. The
City Solicitor replied there has been a mutual verbal undertaking. ,'of>that nature observed for years, by
the Market tenants.
On motion of Alderman White bone
Soconded by Alderman Teed
, PESOLVED that the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the neces-
sary lease containing the restrictive covenants as requested along the lines as in previous years.
Alderman Campbell felt this was not a fair way of doing business. He stated the City
just said this has been the custom. He added that he would like to have lecal justification of
He felt the selling of tobacco might or might not be a ma.jor item of business; if not, it is
a covenant of any type in a lease where some lines mentioned are not a major part of the busi-
Solicitor has
this matter.
wrong to place
ness.
Alderman MacCallum agreed with Alderman Campbell that this matter should be dealt with later..
Moved in amendment py Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
. RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until the next
meeting of the Common Council and representatives of both firms be asked to appear at that time.
Alderman Harrigan stated that neither of these firms in the retail busmness have ever tran~~,s
gressed on one another's business before.
Alderman Belyea stated he would be only tco glad to h~ve the opinion of the Members of the
Council and the legal adviser in this matter.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same ,ms declared carried with Alderman
J:Blyea, l-lacCallum and Campbell voting "yea", and Aldermen Hhitebone and Teed voting "nay".
Mr. Gibbon withdrew and Alderr.,an Harrigan re-entered the meeting at this time.
Read a letter from G. Earle Logan, Q.C. regarding the lease for A. C. Smith & Co., for their
premises in the City'Market Building on Charlotte Street. Alderman Campbell asked when the Executive Direc-
tor is going to report to Council regardint these Market leases. The ExecutiveeDirector stated he has one
ready now. Alderman Teed felt all these leases should be finalized.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of the lease for A. C. Smith & Co. for
pre~ises in the City Market Building on Charlotte Stteet, be referred to the Executive Director:
AND FURTHER that the letter 'from G. Earle Logan, Q.C. in this matter be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Hhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council nominating and recorr~ending for appointment to the Board of School Trustees, Thomas D. ~;ens, to
replace the late George R. Melvin, be received and ffled and the said 'recommendation approved and adopted.
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Alderman Belyea at this time advised that it may be necessarv for him to be absent
from the Council Meetings for a short while. Alcterman Belyea \taS advised that in' less than thirty days
there is to be bond issue.
Read a letter from the District WaterfronttCouncil, Port of Saint John and Vicinity,
relative to the winter port of Saint John, N. B. A discussion ensued regarding the maintaining of
the winter port from November to May, as stated in the said letter. Aldel~n Belyea stated in
connection \'lith this matter that the only relief he 'could see is the Federal Government. The
Federal Government offers subsidies. He suggested a committee be appointed to take this matter up
with the City of Saint John and the Federal Government. Alderman Whitebone stated he did not think
a subsidy would be the answer. He believed the point of this letter was that the Montreal Port
was opened earlier tLis year than ever before in history. HOI{ever, it has taught them a lesson,
he added, as the ships had to remain in dry dock for one week and four wat'e' caught in the ice and
had to be removed by ice breakers. Alderman Whitebone spoke at length regarding the St. Lawrence
Seaway and the importance of having the port busy during the summer.
On motion of Alderman vThitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESvLVED that as an initial step, a vigorous protest be
lodged with the proper authorities against the attempts to curtail the shipping season at the port
of "Saint John:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the District Waterfront Council in this connection
be received and filed. .
'On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by'Alderman Belyea
2i'tloi1cd_o,~,~nM RESOLVED that the Board of Transport Commissioners be
requested to review the Parity Rate Structure with regard to goods being exported through American
_(!o,mmi.$..s..i.onec~,_ ports for the purpose of giving any and all benefits possible to the expediting of such shipment.s
through Canadian ports such as Saint John, Halifax, Quebec, Montreal and Vancouver...
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Alderman Belyea spoke\re~arding the'matter of ~eproduction of salmon in the Saint
John River. He advised Council that he had received some word about this, however he was not
satisfied with what he ,~s informed before by the Department of Fisheries. Another meeting is to
_,~a/1770n,. be held with Mr. Catt, the local representative of this Department, he added, and stated that Mr.
~ ~ r-, h . Catt does not look ,~th disfavour on this matter if the obstacles involved can be overcome.
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. "RESOLVED that this COImnon Council call upon the Maritime
Members of Parliament to consider as a bloc the interest of the }lliritime Provinces without respect
to political affiliation and to give particular consideration to acting as a bloc in requesting
that their fellow Members of Parliament insist that all Canadian Shipments of merchandise subsi-
dized wholely or in part by Canadian funds be shipped firstly through local Canadian ports and
secondly in Canadian ships:
AND FURTHER that with respect to the eastern coast ports of Saint John and Halifax
~hat active efforts be made in line with the requests of the Saint John and Halifax Waterfront
Councils, i.e. that efforts be made to maintain the operation of these ports for a minimum of six
months yearly:
AND FURTHER that in view of the expenditures of millions of dollars of Canadian funds
for the development of the St. Lawrence Seaway, (WhiCh is admittedly a benefit to all Canada of which
we are a part), that the Members of Parliament give consideration to promotion of the Ch;j;gnecto Canal
by constructing it at the earliest possible moment, bearing in mind that the beneficial effect such
construction "ill have on the economy of the Maritime Provinces will accrue also t'o the benefit of
Canada as a whole.
Read a Brief from the Welfare Workers' Association of Saint John urging that a free
garbage collection systembe adopted in the City of Saint John and also that a more satisfactory method
of disposal be implemented.
The Common Clerk advised the Council that Mr. W. A. MacDonald, President of the Asso-
ciation, was present at the meeting. Alderman Teed appreciated the thoughtfulness of the work that
has gone'into'this matter and wished to convey to the association that this matter has been under
discussion for some time, but cannot agree with the remarks that a public system is in the best
interest of the City. He stated he bas lived in Cities where this type of system is in effect and
generally speaking it was most unsatisfactory. He felt the present system is best suited for the!'
present locality,'and that the amount charged is not excessive. If the City adopts the new system
at present cost and with the present equipment, it would mean a l2~ increase in the tax rate.
I Alderman Teed pointed out that the suggestions contained in the said Brief are ~orthy of considera-
I tion but are not ones the City could ?dopt, in full as regards free garbage.
On motion of Alderman Teed
U/e/&re,l(/orJers I Seconded by Alde:rrnan' Campbell
. RESOLVED that the Brief submitted by the 1,elfare
____,/lSfioC. Workers! Association of Saint John relative to a free garbage collection system being adopted in
~~r~e _t'o/~Ot7on the City of Saint JOhn,also that a more satisfactory method of disposal be implemented, be received
/JJ '-;-.7' , 7l and referred to the garbage cOlmni ttee.
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port the motion. If the City ha& free collection of garbage, it ,would have to have a compulsory
by-law.
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Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Financial Post
relative to its Thirtieth Annual Maritime Report on June 19th,1954, be received and filed and the
City of Saint John take out a similar advertisement in this Report as previously authorized in 1952,
at a cost of $100.00 for 200 lines.
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Alderrr,an Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of.'Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
~ RESOEVED that the report of the Director of Works g~v~ng an
estimate of $583.00 for the construction of a driveway at the Beaverbrook and Pugsley Avenues are~, be
',received and filed and the-construction of the said driveway proCeeded with, same to be paid for by a bond
.issue.
CARRIED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL THE ME1>IBEP.s OF THE COMHON COUNCIL APPROVING OF SUCH WORK
AND THE ESTIMATED COST .
Read a letter from the Director of Works advising that there is an old 6' x 4' wooden box
sewer on Tower',' Street, laid in 1925, which has become deteriorated and weakened through age, and recommend-
ing that this old wooden box sewer be replaced with a 42" concrete sewer pipe, at an estimated cost of '
$11,828.00. Mr. Hanson, who was present at the meeting advised that this sewer is not in any immediate dan-
ger, although the timbers are deteriorating, but it could cause damage in time, The street is newly paved,
he added. Alderman Campbell felt this should wait until the time comes it must be repaired, and that it
should not have been paved before this was done. Alderman Teed asked if it were in such a condition that it
needed repairs this year.' Mr. Hanson pointed out that it could remain as it is for another year.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldei~n MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works advising
thnt there is an old 6' x 4' wooden box se,18r 'on T01;er Stre,"t, \'lest,and recommending that same be replaced
by a 42" concrete sewer pipe at an estimated cost of $11,828.00, be referred back to the said Director for
a detailed report with regard to the tearing up of the said street.
Alderman Campbell gave notice that he would move or cause to be, moved at the second regular
meeting of Common Council, in four ~eeks hence, the following resolution:
WHEREAS it is in the interest of the people of the City of Saint John and the Parish of
Simonds that these two areas be amalgamated at the earliest possible moment to provide suitable industrial
expansion areas and also residential tracts for development of low cost housing:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLnD that a request be made to the County Secretary under the terms of
an Act passed at the 1952 Session of the Legislature (whereby authority ,ms granted for a plebiscite to be
held on important subjects in one or more adjacent areas with the consent of the Municipal Council) that a
meeting be called by the County Secretary at the earliest possible date following the receipt of such request
from this Common Council after enactment of this resolution, such meeting to consider the aforesaid amalgama-
tion and the holding of a plebiscite in respect thereto and to hear all parties wishing to speak thereon:
AND FURTHER that such amalgamation proposal shall contain the following conditions and obli-
gations, which ,;ill be recognized by both parties, (a) the immediate construction of a causeway linking
Union Street with Mount Pleasant Avenue, East Saint John, and (b)the subsequent reclamation of the areas
immediately behind such causeway, with,the nece~sary precautionary measures being taken for the proper drain-
I ing of the Marsh Creek area, and (c) a proper guarantee of suitable representation on the greater Saint John
Co~~n Council to the people of the present Parish of Simonds on a basis to be negotiated.
On motion of,.Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works submitting
an estimated cost of $2~,089.00 for the curbing, grading and paving and the construction of side"~lks on
St. James Street, West, be laid on the table until the 1955 capital budget is brought forward.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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, RESOLVED that the letter from A. Freedman & Sons, Ltd. quoting a
price of $18.50 per gross ton for steel rails from some of the city streets, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that tenders be called at the discretion;cof the Director of Horks and the Execu-
tive Director for the disposal of steel rails, still embedded in the City Streets.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
PXSOLVED that the letter from the R.C.A.F. Association requesting
the co-operation'of the Common Council in~granting the Air Cadets permission to use the paved runways at
Millidgeville for their annual inspections to be held on May 25th and 26th, be'received and the necessary
permission granted.
Read letter~from J.M. & C.W~.Hope Grant submitting rates on Liability Insurance in connection
with the City's capital works programme of street grading, including removal of rock, advising the cost would
be ~~207.00 excluding any Liability for damage done by vibration due to blasting, and if vibration is included
the cost would be $382.41, being subject to adjustment at the end of the Policy year in accordance with any
variation in payroll, as same is based on an annual payroll supplied by the Director of Works. The Executive
Director stated that vibration should be included.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from J .M. & C.W. Hope Grant submitting rates
on Liability Insurance in connection with the City's capital works program of street grading, includin6
removal of rock, be received and filed and Liability Insurance, including vibration, in the amount of $382.41,
be obtained:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of \,orks in this cOllilection which ,ms laid on
the table at a ~eeting of the Common Council on April 12th last, be now taken from the table and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the tender of Stephen Construction Co;, _ being
be accepted for the excavation of trench for sewer and water - said tender being as follows,
Estimated
Quantity
4500 c.y.
1500 c.y.
500 c.y.
500 c.y.
500 c.y.
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RESOLVED that the tender of Stephen Construction Co. for
liquid asphalt seal coat, be accepted, - said tender being as follows:-
Item Description
1. BitUminous Material - Heating, transporting from point
of delivery on rail and applying per Imperial Gallon
p- pplied
2. Cover Material ~ Applying, brooming and rOlling, per
net ton applied
3. Nel{ BrunmTick Primer, applied, per Imperial Gallon
Estimated Unit
Quantity Price Total
58,000 gals. .05-2,900.00
3,000 tons
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--Ie::.illls_I.//.f!w-J"anr he and the Executive Director submitted a report on this. Alderman Harrigan felt the land should be
deeded to the City, sot-that plans can be procee:hlwith. The City Solicitor agreed that this should be
requested and if it is complied ;dth, then they can proceed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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, RESOLVED that Murray & Gregory Ltd. be requested to give
their views in this matter.
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, RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade
listing certain suggestions relative to legislation for pedestrian control, procuring of adequate
down town parking lots, use of school traffic markers in the City, and transferring of property in
question at Falls View Park, be received and filed, and the matter of pedestrian control be referred
to the Traffic Committee.
Alderman Whitebone spoke regarding having parking meters in the King Square loading
7.9 . zone, stating that to date nothing has been done. The Executive Director pointed out that the City
, rlan~_,met:ers has adequate parking lots but the public are not using them. Alderman Campbell asked the Common Clerk
IO'lj-Jf..-<04dl'!f2ol1e to advise the Board of Trade that the City has suitable parking t'acilities.
Alderman Campbell spoke regarding petitioning the Canadian Pacific Railway with regard
to the Chesley Street intersection as to \Jhether or not this could be made a site for duo-traffic
lanes.
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, RESOLVED that the Common Council petition the Canadian Pacific
Railw~y relative to making provision for a duo-traffic lane at the intersection of Hilyard and Chesley
Streets:
AND FURTHER that an effort be made to eliminate the curve at that location as much as
possible.
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Read a letter from the Pentecostal Assemb~ies of Canada, Maritime District, requesting
permi~sion to conduct open air services in the north end of the City in the interest of their church
work. The Common Clerk stated this should be subject to approval of the Director of Police.
Alderman Whitebone moved that this request be referred to the Director of the Police
Department for a report and recommendation, but there was no seconder.
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{J./eL, a, ,- ;03, Canada, Haritime District, requesting,permission to conduct open air services in the north end of the
I./~~,Gilr ~v:ceSCity in the interest of their church work, be received and filed and the requested permission granted,
J.)./.f'.ector rOI/(!e. subject to the approval of the Director of Police.
Read a letter from Teed, Palmer & O'Connell, acting for a client who has acquired an
option,on lots 1, 2 and 3 in block 4 in the Portland Place SubdiVision, and making application for a
permit to construct a service station on the site. The Executive Director stated he was advised the
Town Planning Commission,would not approve this application. , Alderman Whitebone felt the City had
enough service stations and more people have been moved out because of~their erection; Alderman
Campbell stated he was not in favour of this as it represent the old pattern and the l~in Street condition
should be dealt with first. '
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Teed, Palmer & O~Connell, acting
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making application for a permit to construct a service station on the s~te, be rec~ived and filed and the ap-
plication not approved.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from George G. Stockford submitting
application for approval to purchase one city building Lot #13, Section 2, City Survey Sheet ~57, Lansdowne
Avenue East, - size of lot 35' x 116-119', and agreeing to pay $550.00 for same, be received and referred~
to the Assessors and Town Planning Commission for a report.
On motion. of Alderman Campbell
Se,conded by Alderman Teed ,~',:
FESOLV-~,that the, letter from Mr. A. E. Hanson making an offer to the
City of $100.00 for a lot of land o,Tned by the City at 91 Orange Street, be received and filed and the land
sold to Mr. Hanson for $100.00.
On motion of Alderman vrhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
;l)irector ,WorkS' RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Horks together '~
. ,_~ ~' with a le~ter from the Director of the Fire Department, relative to estimate of cost of excavating a trench
~/re~or- ~/r~ I on Carmarthen Street for a telephone conduit from Union Street up to approximately 100' on Carmarthen Street
-t/ej9tt i south of King Street East, and advising the estiwBted cost is $3,558.00, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED tr~t the letter from the Director of Horks relative to
Simpson:Sears Limited locating their new building over the City's 15" concrete sewer and advising that this
sewer will have to be relocated using 15" concrete pipe at an estiITated cost of $2200.00, be received and
filed and authority granted the Director of Works to proceed in t~is matter. '
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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FESOLVED that the letter from the J;lirector of Works submitting
quotations on the requirements for asphalt that the City may need for the present season from The Imperial
Oil Limited and British American Oil Co. Ltd., be received and referred to a commlttee to be appointed by
His Horship,the Mayor.
His Horship appointed the Executive Director, Director of Works and himself to constitute the
above named committee.
Alderman Campbell gave notice that he will move or cause to be moved the following notice of
motion:- Any vacant lots owned py the City of Saint John be offered free providing there will be erected
! thereon property valued to at least ten times the present assessed value.
'Alderman MacCallum felt that was not a very good plan. Alderman vlhitebone stated it might
prove dangerous. Alderman Campbell stated the average lot is valued from $500.00 to $1300.00, and to protect
the interest of the City is to increase the values. Aldernan Hhitebone stated that if a man has money to
purchase land he will, otheT\/ise if he has not got the money, he will not buy land.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that authority of the City to install parking meters in the
parking area be studied.
Alderman Campbell spoke regarding the matter of rowing and stated that people are not inter-
ested in rooting the bill and relt that the Deputy Mayor should be voted some money in this connection. He
pointed out the addition of one or two single sculls this year would help a great deal and if Alderman Belyea
could be granted a boat house at Rockwooa Park area, he would caTry the idea of rowing thro~gh. Alderman
Campbell suggested an amount of $2500.00 be grantsd to carry on the sport of rowing.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
- RESOLVED that an amount up to $2500.00 be placed at the disposal of
the Committee headed by the Deputy Mayor, His Worship the }layor and the Executive Director regarding the SpOM
of rowing.
Alderman Whitebone left the meeting at this time.
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On question, Alderman Belyea stated the boat house or club house in use at the present time
some repairs and alterations.
Alderman Whitebone re~entered the meeting.
~uestion being taken on the motion, same was declared carried with His Worship the Mayor cast-
ing the deciding vote of "yea", and Aldermen' Teed, Campbell and Belyea voting "Y!3a", and Aldermen Harrigan,
l-lacCallum and Whi tebone voting "nay". '
Read a letter from Hr. Kenneth A. vlilson, Q.C., on behalf of his clfuent, Mr. C. R. Nelson,
I offering the City of Saint John the property in }lain Street and Long Wharf areas 01;ned by Mr. Nelson solely,
comprising lots nos. 45 and 46 and lots nos. 13, 14 and 15 South Main Street, excepting therefrom a strip of
land Fifty feet wide along the southeasterly portion of the property, Qeing lots 45 and 46 and such strip
extending from Long Wharf in a westerly direction along said southeasterly side maintaining said width of
Fifty feet to lands o,med jointly by Hr. Nelson and Mr. Dexter for the price of $156,174.00, provided the
City accepts such offer within five days of the date of letter, which was dated May 15th, 1954.
Alderman Campbell moved that the letter be received and laid on the table until the next meet-
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of C. R. Nelson.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
K..1l11!1!sO/l ii.Co RESOLVED that the letter from'Mr. Kenneth A. .Iilson, Q.C.,
h_'" ' 'I' -- on behalf of his client, Mr. C. R. Nelson, offering the City of Saint John the property in Main ,1_,'
J;', ;p._/1Ie/son _ Street and Long Hharf areas owned by Mr. Nelson solely, comprising lots nos. 45 and 46 and lots
nos. 13, 14 and 15 South Main Street, excepting therefrom'a strip of landhFif.ty feet wide along the
southeasterly portion of the property, being lots 45 and 46 and 'such strip extending from Long Wharf
in a westerly direction along said southeasterly side maintaining said l<idth of Fifty feet to lands olnled . "
jointly by Messrs. Nelson and Dexter for the price of $156,174.00; providing the City accep;ts such offer "','
within five days, be received and filed and this offer not accepted, and the previous offer repeated.
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Limited relative to a meeting with the Co~"on Council regarding the taxation on the Irving Pulp &
Paper Lirrated and the Legislation obtained thereon, advising that he had been out of the City but I
"ould be willing to meet':with the Council on a future date. .'~
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alde~Bn Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. K.C. Irving, President,
Irving Pulp & Paper Limited relative to meeting with the Common Council regarding the taxation of his
company and the' legislation obtained thereon, be received and'filed and His Worship the Mayor asked to
arrange for a meeting between the Council and Mr. Ir,ing.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
. RESOLVED that the letter from the S~int John Horticultural
Association extending sincere appreciation to the City of Saint ~ohn f9r its support during the past year,
be received.and filed.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John" on Monday, the third day
of May, A.D., 1954.
present
Ernest ,I. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallUm, Teed and Whitebone
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Alderman William Golding of the City of Lanaaster and Councillors Frederick Cave,
John Chard, T. A. MacLeod, Robert McAllister, and H.B. Stephenson of the Parish of Simonds.
His Worship the Mayor stated that this meeting had been called for the purpose of fixing the
Water Rates for the City of Saint John, the City of Lancaster and the ~arish of Simonds, as provided for
under the provisions of the "Saint John Water and Sewerage Act, 1914." and the "Lancaster City Charter, 1952\
and amending Acts.
The Aldermen and'Councillors of the said Cities and Parish are entitled to sit in at this meeting
and vote on such rates as apply to their own respective Cities and Parish.
On motion of Councillor Chard
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Water Rates for the City of Saint John and the Assess-
ment Districts of the City of Lancaster and the Parish of Simonds comprised in the Water District as defined
by the "Sa:Lnt John Water and Sel,;erage Act, 1914." and the "Lancaster City Charter, 1952", and amending Acts
be fixed "and determined as follows:-
( Schedule as submitted by the Chairman, Assessors.)
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SAINT JOHN AND PARISHES OF LANCASTER AND SIMONDS
SCHEDULE "B":
For every one hundred dollars of real estate on which buildings are erected, including the value oj
such buildings on the main pipe line, or within seven hundred feet of any main pipe, one quarter of one per
centum.
For every one hundred dollars of vacant land on which no buildings are erected, situate on the
line of any main pipe, or within seven hundred feet of any main pipe , one q~rter of one per centum.
For every one hundred dollars of all stock-in-trades, wares, merchandise, and personal property
(excluding household furniture and logs in timber ponds) situate, stored or being on the line of any ~~in
pipe, one quarter of one per centum,
SCHEDULE "e"
Each family within the Water District
$ 5.50
1.40 upwards
5.50
4.50
4.50
1.00
14.00 upwards
14.00 II.
14.00 "
4.50 "
1.50 each
3.00 "
Each boarding house and lodging house
( in addition to the family rate)
Each water closet
Each urinal
Each bath
Each set wash bowl
,Restaurants and dining rooms
Photo Studios
Hand Laundries
Stores, work shops, offices
Horses and COliS
Barber chairs
For other uses the rate shall be determined by the Director of the Department of Assessments.
METER RATES:
The Director of the Department of Assessments may cause any premises to be supplied by meter and
impose meter' rates in lieu of Schedule "C", in 'Ihole or in part.
Supply by met~r will be furnished when approved by the Director of the Department at the following
rates, payable monthly:
FOR GENERAL USE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED OR AGREED:
The rate shall be fifteen cents per thousand gallons, the IDln2mum charge to be one dollar and
fifty cents per month, and meter rent, less discount of 5% if paid within ten'days of date of the bill.
In metered services to two family houses or apartment houses, with two or more apartments, the
minimum rate shall be one dollar and fifty cents per month, plus meter rent for each apartment, less dis-
count of 5%' if paid'within ten days of date of bill.
,FOR MANUFACTURES USE:
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to thisLspecial rate.
The special rate for supply to buildings owned by or the title to which is vested
in, the Dominion Government, or for supply to dredges, or water boats which retail water to
shipp~ng, shall be thirty-seven and one-half cents per thousand gallons and meter rent.
Minimum charge,~o,be"one dollar and fifty cents per month and meter,rent.
The rate for steamers taking \<!iter from the Public Wharf at Indiantown shall be
thirty-seven and ,one-half cents per thousand gallons but no charge to be less than five dollars.
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The rate for supply building purposes shall be fifteen cents per thousand gallons
plus meter rent. Minimum charge being one dollar and fifty cents per month and meter rent.
All other rates shall be determined by agreement with the Director of Assessments.
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At a Common CoUncil, held 'at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Monday, the third day of May, A.D. 1954
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Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Hhitebone
On motion,',of,(,Alderman,MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Water Rates for the City of Saint John
for the present year be fixed and determined in accordance with the resolution as set out
in the minutes of the meeting of-the CorillTIon Council attended by Alderman Golding of the
City of Lancaster and Councillors Cave, Chard, MacLeod, McAllister and Stephenson of the
Parish of Simonds, and held this day. '
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Question being taken, the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of the members
of the Common Council pres~nt.
On motion - '
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, Monday the
third day of May, A.D. 195~
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Aldermen'Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum,'Teed and Whitebone
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Alderman"Golding of the City of Lancaster
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On mot ion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Water Rates for the portion of the CillY
,of Lancaster comprised in t he Water District for the present year be fixed and determined in
accordance with the resolution set out in the minutes of the meeting of the Common Council
attended by Alderman ?olding of the City of Lancaster, and6held this day.
Question being taken the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of the members
of the C0D11JOn Council present and Alderman Go:!-dtng of the City of Lancaster, who was in
attendance.
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of May, A.D., 1954
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teedcand Whitebone
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Councillors Cave, Chard, MacLeod, McAllister, and Stephenson of the Parish of Simonds
On motion of Councillor Stephenson
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RESOLVED that the Water Rates for the portion of the Parish of
Simonds comprised in the Water District for the present year be fixed and determined in accordance with the
resolution set out in the minutes of the meeting of the Common Council attended by Councillors Cave, Chard,
MacLeod, McAllister and Stephenson of the Parish of Simonds, and held this day.
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Question being taken, the resolution is carried by the unanimous vote of all the members of the
Common Council present and Councillors Cave, Chard, MacLeod, McAllister and Stephenson of the Parish of
Simonds, who were in'attendance.
On motion
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At a Cow~on Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Thursday, the
third day of June, A. D. 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m:
present .
, Ernest H. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea! }~cCallum, Teed and Hhitebone
Mr. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director
On motion of Alderman }mcCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed ,
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on May
17th last be laid on the table until the next Council meeting.
Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C. was present at the meeting on behalf of A. Chipman Smith & Co.,
Limited relative to the request of A. F. deForest Co. Ltd. that there be no competition among the lessees
of the Charlotte Street Market stores in the type of goods sold.
Aldel~n Campbell entered the meeting at this time~
Mr. Logan advised that if the Common Council intend to follow'the policy of monopoly 'lith
regard to these businesses, he is through. He stressed the view that if such a policy is to be followed in
connection with the businesses in 'question, other types of business carried on in the Market should also
receive the same treatment. Mr. Logan suggested that the matter be deferred for further discussion to""
the next meeting of Council to give Mr. Hilliam A. Gibbon, solicitor for A. F. deforest Co. Ltd and opportu-
nity to appear before Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that Messrs. William A. Gibbon and G. Earle Logan, Q.C.
solicitors for the interested parties in the above matter, be notified to attend the next Council meeting.
Mr. Logan withdrew from the meeting at this time.
The Common Clerk advised that he has been notified by the Building Inspector that the building
at 332 City Line, Hest Saint John, of which Mrs. Neil McKellar is agent for the Estate of Margaret McKellar,
is being demolished. He added that this is the property about'which Mrs. McKellar had been notified to
appear before Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED'that the above report be received.
The dilapidated property located at 86 St. Patrick Street, o\Tned by Mrs. Sadie Moses, was
then discussed, Alderman Campbell noting that the School Board have made no offer of purchase to Mrs. Moses
as yet for this property. He stated he feels if the TO,lll Planning Gomroission and governmental authorities
do not intend to carry out the proposed project" of rehabilitation of the East End of the City, the private
property owners should be allowed to improve their properties in this area. He warned that if the City
continues to permit private owners to erect new dwellings and improve old'buildings, it will mean an increas~
ed cost to the City in case the rehabilitation does" take place~ Alderman Campbell stated that he is in
favour of giving 11rs. Moses permission to rebuild her property if the School Board do not intend to acquire
it for the school playground. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor set up a committee to meet
with the School Board to discuss the above matter and the over-all pfcture of the rehabilitation of the
area, and that a Fecommendation ,~th respect to the property owned by Mrs. Sadie Moses at 86 St. Patrick
Street be brought in at the next Council meeting.
Mr. Joseph Zed advised the meeting t~~t Mrs. Moses is willing to improve the property in
accordance with the ,regulations of the Town Planning Gommissfon, which will cost $6,000.00. He stated that
if Mrs. Moses is willing to do this, he does not know why 'the City desires to have the property demolished.
His Worship appointed the following com~ittee in the above matter:-
Aldermen Belyea, Whitebone and MacCallum
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
r RESOLVED that the Town Planning Commission be asked to investi-
gate and bring in a report to the Council at its next meeting with respect to the rehabilitation programme
of the East End, and advised that the Council particularly recommend that if.that programme is to be pursued,
it is to be done on a block-by-block basis and according to a definite plan, and in any case, the Council is
.to be advised of the wishes of the Commission.
A petition, bearing names of 1,245 persons who are in opposition to the location of the new
dumpsite in the Newman Brook area and requesting that another site be located for this purpose, was submit-
ted to the Covncil. Mr. Edward B. MacLean, who was present'at the meeting together with a delegation,
spoke on the w~tter. Letters from Mrs. Eleanor McKinney, Mrs. Ethel McKinney, }rr. and Mrs. J . S. Innis,
Baxter Dairies Limited, Messrs. Stanley C. Ross and R. Earl Walter, principals of Alexandra School and Lorne
School,-respectively, and the Alexandra Home and School Association, were read, expressing opposition to the
proposed location of the above named dump.
On motion of Alderw~n Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above mentioned letters and petition be received
and filed and the residents of the area advised that the Common Council will not locate any contemplated
dump site in the Nel{ffian Brook area.
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Alderman Belyea stated that he had consulted members of the Carleton Cornet
Band with respect to the wBtter of the City's bill for $300.00 for installation of a concrete
wall under the Band Hall, ~Jinslow Street, \'Jest, and had learned that the'majority of the
members feel that the Band should be paid $100.00 for their services at Lily Lake on July 1st,
1953, which \'lOuld reduce the said bill to $200.00. The Executive Director stated that the
Band had donated their services on July 1st last at Lily Lake, and n01</ they are asking the
City for reimbursement for same.
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_:2la,nd ' billed for
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Carleton Cornet Band be again
~3eG.00 in connection \;ith installation of a concrete ')all under"the Band Hall.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
Works advising thut the estimated cost of paving the tennis court at .the Shamrock Park is
$2,000.00, be received and filed and no action taken, .
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell '
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above named paving work be per-
formed as an economy measure, designed to save continuous maintenance cost and to give a
longer s~son for tennis and skating at this location.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was lost with Aldermen Camp-
bell and Belyea voting "yea" 'and Aldermen ~lhitebone, MacCallum and Teed voting "nay".
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Questio~ being taken, the motion was carried ,nth Aldermen ~mitebone, Teed
and HacCallum voting "yea" and Aldermen Belyea and Campbell voting "nay"'.
On ~otion of Alderman Belyea
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Director of Works, the old wooden 6 x4 sewer main on Tower Street, West be replaced
with 42-inch concrete pipe, such construction to be from Harket Place to Ludlow Street
and to cost and estimated $11,828.00 - to be paid for out of maintenance. '
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Read a letter from the Director of Works relative to the possibility of
constructing a road from the Hillidgeville area at the end of Manner Sutton Road through
to the Sandy Point Road, recommending that the City acquire a large bulldozer at a cost
of approximately $18,000.00 to $20,000.00 if this road and the road from Lily Lake~to
Ashburn Lake Road were contemplated for construction this season. The Executive Director
stated that'he recommends that this equipment be written off over a period' of five years
rather than bond for it. Hr. A. C. Burk, Comptroller, was present and stated that it would
cost about $4,000.00 o?a little more, each year to purchase such equipment, which would be
one cent on the tax rate.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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RESOLVED ~hat tenders be called for the above men-
tioned bulldozer.
Alderman Campbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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The Director of Works, who was present, advised that the whole road could
be completed for $75,000.00 over a period of time, with the parts which are more easily acces-
sible to be opened up 'first. This would be a four-year programme.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that an estimate of cost of oonstructing
the above road be secured and that a suggested starting programme on such work be brought in at
the same time.
Question being taken, the resolution carried with Alderman Ca",pbell voting "nay"
as he feels that there are other areas adjacent to and within the City which shoUld be given
priority.
Read a letter from the Director of Works advising that (a survey bas been com-
menced and partly completed for a road from Lily Lake to the Ashburn Lake Road, and that the
estimated cost to construct this road, including the acquiring of the necessary right-of-way, is
$30,000.00. Mr. Hanson advised that land owners in this area would be glad to donate the land
free of charge to the City in order to have the road constructed, therefore, this figure is
actual construction costs. He added that he has been endeavouring to find a route for the road
which would eliminate the necessity of it passing through Rockwood'Park.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallUm
RESOLVED that the above report be tabled and the
Director of Harks asked to bring in costs of the proposed alternative route for the above named
road.
Mr. Hanson stated that this report will be submitted for the next Council meeting.
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Letters from the Director of Works, TO\Tn Planning Commission and }1r. H. E. Pelton were read,
relative to roads located on the Pelton sub-division, the Director of ,Iorks advising that the estimated
cost to grade and gravel and install a culvert along with the ditching on the Reserved Road on the south
side of the Sandy Point Road on the said property is $750.00.
On motion of AldermanWhitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above mentioned correspondence be received and filed
and the work as outlined in the letter from the Director of Works be authorized - to be paid for out of
maintenance, such work to cost an estimated $750.00:
A}ID FURTHER that the offer of Mr. H. E. Pelton to deed to the City of Saint John the land necessary
free of charge, for the provision of the. above named road and other necessary future roads, be accepted.
A letter from the Director of Works was read, submitting a list of the proposed streets to receive
liquid asphalt chip seal coat, under contract to Stephen Construction Company. The Executive Director
stated that he and the Director of l{orks recommend that tenders be called for 1954 curbing as it can be done
cheaper by private contractors; that the City perform the 1954 paving work and that the Asphalt Plant be
opened within the next few days and that the Works Department proceed with the penetration work on streets.
He stated that the Department hopes to complete more streets than listed on the street construction pro-
gramme through use of penetration rather than paving, and to save money, AldermBn V:hitebone commented on
the seal coating work on Douglas Avenue performed recently and the condition of the street from same.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director. of Works be received and filed
and the recommended list of streets to receive liquid asphalt chip seal coat, under contract to Stephen
Construction 'Company, be proceeded with.
On motion. of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
FE SOLVED that as per the, recommendation of the Director of Horks,
posts be installed a distance of 830 feet along the south side of Crown Street at the embankment which drops
off to the rail,my tracks.- such 110rk to cost an estimated $300.00 and to.be paid for out of maintenance.
On motion. of Alderman Campbell
.Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLv~D that the letter from the Director of Works relative to repair-
ing of the fence surrounding the Reservoir property in the City of Lancaster, sale of land in this area by
the City of Saint John, and a contemplated supplies and equipment warehouse in the said area, be received
and filed and tenders be called for the sale of the Reservoir land.
The Council were advised that the Reservoir, except after rainfall, is empty of water, and that a
temporary patch job would cost $100.00 on the fence.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the WEtter of repairs to the Reservoir fence in the
City of Lancaster, be laid on the table until. the next Council meeting.
Read a letter from the Director of Works advising that the gravelling and grading work and the
over-all job on the Sandy Point Road, from Ha,~horne Avenue to }~cLaren Boulevard, including survey work,
has used up the $16,500.00 provided for same in the capital budget and that in order to complete the job to
the end of the road, including a dust layer of liquid asphalt which will be applied as soon as grading is
finished, will cost an'additional $35,000.00. Mr. Hanson advised that this work would make the road ready for
penetration pavement next year. He added that $23,000.00 is the amount the City has expended on this work up
t9 two weeks ago and some work has been continued on the road since that time.
Decision on the above expenditure was deferred until later in the meeting when all the Members of
Council would be present.
On. motion of Alderman Teed
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offer of Mr. Garfield Kerr
Property, Hickey Road, for
Seconded by Alderman 0BcCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recow~endation of the Director of Works, the
to pay the'-sum of $25.00 for the season for the use of the land kno\Tn as the Ryan
pasture purposes, be accepted.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea that
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of 1!orks recommending/hot mix
paving be carried on by City forces and equipment for the season and that tenders be called for curbing in
the 1954 street construction programme, be received and filed and the said recowmendations adopted.
Aldermen Whi tebone and MacCallum voted "nay" to the section of the above resolution relative to
cUI~ing tenders, Alderman Whitebone advising that he did so as the letter from the Director of Works intimateE
that some contractors are paying less wages than the City for that type of work.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the.letter from the Director of ,"orks relative to the survey
of City-owned timber lands on the Loch Lomond Water-shed by the Department of Lands and Mines be received and
filed and tenders be called for the cutting of mature S~i logs or pulp in this area, such tenders to close
prior to the next Council meeting.
The Executive Director re~~nded the Council that the six months' probation period given the
Director of l{orks has expired, and stated that he has found Mr. Hanson's services very satisfactory and would
recommend that his appointment be confirmed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the above reoommendation be adopted.
Mr, Lester G. Hoar, solicitor for Mr. Leo Cormier, was present at the meeting relative
to Mr. Cormier's offer to purchase the Lansdo'lDe Avenue lot. 'Alderman Campbell advised that as
he had been out of,tot;n on City business, he ,ms unable to prepare his report on the matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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~~eO__v.Ol::'mler RESOLVED that Mr. Leo Cormier's offer to purchase the lot on
/7/ /? L_ Lansdowne Avenue be laid on the table until the next Council meeting when a report relative to the
nldernJal1 lA'ml'a';7. matter will be submitted by Alderman Campbell.
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Alderman Harrigan entered the meeting at this time.
On motion of Aldem.an Belyea
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RESOLVED that occasion having arisen in the publiC interest for
the following public Civic Works and needed Civic Improvements, that is to say:
STREET PAVING AND, CURBING: Albert St. $323.07, Alma St. $104.96, BridF,e St. Beaverbrook
$1,806.70,..Cbarlotte St.W. ~?748.8l, .Chesley St. $134.98, Celebration St~eet' ~$654,04, crqwn:,.' ,',
St. $709.62, Duke St. $811,39, Elm St. $221.26, Exmouth St. $836.56, Guilford St. $1,207.99, Hat~horne
Ave. $292.73, Holly St. $60.76, King St. W. $5ll.67, Mecklenburg St.'$6l5.00, Metcalfe St. $433.70,
Newman St. $633.49, Queen St. $176.23, Sewell St. $446.04, Rothesay Ave. ~?1,455.89, Spruce St. $769.38,
Tower St. 1if. $740.64, Wentworth 'St. $689.48, Alexandra St. $5,725.20, Allison Road $2,470.08, Barker
St. $6,241,.94, Beaverbrook Ave. $726.05, Bryden St. ~)10,499.54, Cedar St. $4,528.22, Churchill Blvd.
~flO,151.79, City Road $50,293.42, Clarendon St. $6,236.28, Crown St. $4,042.67, Durham St. $14,403.94,
Elgin St. $11,072.87, Goodrich St. $4,197.04, Guilford St. $20,563.70, Harris St. $1,053.16, Harvey
St. $3,552.95, ltilitary Rd. $3,808.74, Mount Pleasant Ave. $33,693.85, Park St. Ext. $1,910.77, Pokiok
Rd. $197.44, Sandy Ft. Rd. $7,427.54, Rodney St. $14,913.15, Visart St. $30.84, Watson St. $18,061.62,
Webster St. $3,316,83, Winslow St. $15,869.43, Summer St. $786.83, Spring st. $4,974.85; SUNDRY RETAIN-
ING \fALLS:' Chesley St. $10,632.46, Roch St. ~f842.71; SUNDRY ROCK CUTS: $18,868.80; SUNDRY LAND PURCHASES:
Property 664 and 668 Main St. $5,873.00, Rifle F.ange - 37 acres $5,550.00, Elm St. (McConnell) $850.00,
Sandy Ft. Rd~ (Hyslop).$1,700.00, Preparing plans, etc. ~101.50, ,rater Department (Crozier) $8,500.00;
SurHlRY WATER CONSTRUCTION: Quinton Heights $4,970.ll, Lakeuood(Water) $1,604.82, Rope Halk Road ~6,ll5.91,
Russell Hill Road $3,924.23, Lewin Avenue, $1,570.73, Rothesay Ave. $1,842.26, Ferns Road $851.14, McLeod
St.-Simonds $2,323.69, Anaerson Heights $1,654.34; Su~mRY SEv~R CONSTRUCTION: Rodney St., Sewer $7,/+49.20;
HISCELLANEOUS: Market Altero.tions. .Balance ~)43,216.16, Fire Alarm Boxes $639.60, V/orks Department Sweeper
$12,828.40, Rifle Range Development (88 unit) ~p2,480.l1, Rifle Range Development (200 unit) $367,285.75,
Extension,Police Headquarters (Balance) $1,176.00, Library Alterations (Balance) $5,116.50, Loading
Zone - King and Germain Sts. $4,290.77, Allison Grounds Gr~ndstand $2,970.00, Police Beacon Lights
;p372,00, Extension Police Headquarters' (part) $9,000.00, Pa~ing 1954 (on account) $243,229.68; VIADUCT:
property purchases (Canadian Pacific Railway and Cold Storage Properties) iplO,OOO.OO, Fees re property
valuations ~)200.00;; POV~R COMMISSION: $26,83~.00
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a total of $1,100,000.00 - to meet the expenditures for which Civic Works and needed Civic
Improvements it is necessary to borrow the sum of $1,100,000.00;
THEREFORE PZSOLVED that Debentures issue under thr provisions of the Acts of Assembly, 52
Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29, and Amendments thereto, and the Acts of Assembly, 12 George VI, 1948,
Chapter 138, to. the amount of $1,100,000.00, such Debentures to be in sums of not less than four hundred
dollars each, payable in not less than fifteen years and not exceeding five percent per annum, payable
half yearly, t<ith annual assessment to meet interest and to provide annual installment of principal if
serial bonds are issued, or to provide a sinking fund for the final redemption of-the Debentures if
term bonds are issued.
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Question being taken, the motion is carried by the unanimous vote of the Mayor and each of the
Aldermen, being all of the Members of the Common Council of the City of 'Saint John.
Cn mcticn of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCall~~
RESOLVED that all the debentures, as provided for under Order-
in-Council of the third June, A. D., 1954, are to be dated 15th June A. D., 1954, shall be numbered con-
secutively, shall be signed by the Mayor and countersigned by the Common Clerk, under the Oorporate Seal
of the City of Saint John. The form of Bond bearing interest at three and one-half per cent (3~~) and
three and three-quarters per cent (:r1%), and coupon thereto attached shall be as below.
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Copy of Bond
Number CANADA Dollars
CITY OF SAINT JOHN I
PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSHICK
The Municipal Corporation of The City of Saint John under the authority of Chapter 27
of the Acts of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunsuick for the year A. D. 1889,
EntItled "An Act To Unite The City of Portland Hith The City of Saint John, In The City
and County of Saint John, And To Amend The Charter of The City of Saint John And The Law
Relating to Civic ~Qvernment", as amended, and the Mi4~icipal Debentures Act, and amendments
th$ret6,.and"pu.rsuant'to a resolution of the said'Corporation passed on the third day of June,
A., D. 1954, promises to pay to the bearer (or if registered, to the registered holder here-
of)at the main branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia in the City of Saint Jolm, in the Province o~,
IkwBrunB'zick or .in the City of Halifax, in the Province of Nova Scotia, or in the City of Montre- .
aI" in the Province of Quebec, or in the City of Toronto, in the Province of OntariO, on the
fifteenth day of December, A. D. 1954, and the last at the maturity of this debenture.
IN TESTlllONY 'rnEREOF the said Municipal Corporation
has caused this debenture to be signed by,its
Mayor and countersigned by its Common Clerk and
Corporate Seal 'to be hereto affixed on this '
fiftnenth day of June, A,D; 1954, at the CitY,of
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the bearer on the. fifteenth day of December, A. D., 1954 at the main
branch of the Bank of Nova Scbtia, in the City of Saint John, N. B.,
Montreal, Toronto, or Halifax
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Question being taken, the motion is carried by the unanimouo vote of the Mayor and each of the
Aldermen, being ali of the Members of the Common Council of the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the interest rates as submitted by the Comptroller, in
connection \~th the forthcoming bond issue, be confirmed, namely:-
3-~-% ma turi tie s
3""% maturities
1955 - 1964.
1965 - 197/..
On motion of Alderman ~mcCallum
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PJi:SOLVED that
granted the said Comptroller the following in
in accordance with the request of the Comptroller, authority
connection with the forthcoming bond issue, namely:-
1. Printing of the bonds
2. Calling for bids for the
12.00 noon, June 14th, 1954.
3. Dating of the issue as of
:close at
issue from various brokers and financial institutions, such bids to
June 15th, 1954.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that t~e proposal of the Comptroller to call for tenders for
$1,000,000.00 only of the forthcoming City Bond Issue of $1,100,000.00, as $lQO,OOO.OO would be taken into
the City's Sinking Fund, the said ~100,000.00 to be made up of $10,000.00 of each maturity 1965 to 1974
inclusive, be adopted:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Comptroller be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Maoqallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the proposed call for tenders on the above mentioned
~ond Issue, as submitted by the Comptroller, be approved,
I On motion of Alderman Campbell
I Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the following \-!ork on Phillip Court', Higmore Court, Fleming
',court, Howard Court, T",ylor Avenue, MacLar~n Boulevard, Coronation Court and St. Laurent Circle be performed
this year at a cost of $45,557.00 \-!hich is over and above the sum of $30,000.00 already voted in the City's
11954 streets construction programme for such WOTIc:- curb, grace and place sioewalks and pave the streets - to
be paid for by a bond issue..
Question being taken, the motion is carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of the Common
CounCil, approving of such \fork and the cost thereof.
On motion.of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman l~cCallum
RESOLVED that an additional amount of ~::35,000.OO, over and above the
sum already expended, be eA~ended for the completion of present gravel~ing and ~rading operations on the
'Sandy Point Road, \-!hich will complete the :ob and include a dust layer of liqUid asphalt "hioh will be applied
as soon as grading is finished, s~ch work to be paid for by a bond issue:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of \.Jorks in this matter be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion is carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of the Common
Council, approving of such work and the cost tLereof.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
_2)i::eo6c...;zg~t!e I ' , RESOLVED that the letters from the Director of Police recormnending the
~ollowing stop streets, be received and filed and the recoamendations adopted, namely:- that Metcalf be made
.--~{a;o-,~t're~sF stop street on both sides of Albert Street; that Elgin Street be made a stop street on both sides of Metcalf
Street; that Barker Street be made a stop street at the junction of Cranston Avenue.
On motion of AlderwBn MacCallum
:7Jk.,ect"oru'h..(J~ee.1 Seconded by Alderman Teed
~ 'RESOLVED that the letter from the Directors of the Fire'~epartment and
, vr.e~t(Jr-~~ 'Police Department requesting that His Worship the Mayor take the salute at the monument located in King Square
'7"V' Jin the V,arch-past and that the Mayor and Hembers of the Common Council, the Executive Director, City Solicitor
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and Heads of Departments attend serJices, at the Annual Church Parade of the said Civic D~partments to be
held on Sunday, June 20th next, be received and filed and the invitation accepted and permission granted
to hold such Parade.
",. . On' motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED ,tmt as per the request of the Purchasing Agent, confirmation
be granted for the purchase of a quantity of parts for repairs to'the Asphalt Plant from wm. Stairs Son &, 1-
Morrow, at a cost of $239.79, chargeable to this year's appropriation.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea .
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Recreation Advisory
Committee, a letter be' forwarded to the Provincial Government urging that the Honourable Roger Pichette,
Minister of Industry and Development, give consideration to the appointment of a full-time representative
of the Department of Handicrafts \{ho would be stationed in Saint John.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOL\~ that the letter from the TO\fl1 Planning Commission and the
Director of Assessments advising that they do not recommend that any land presently owned by the City in
the Wilmot Street area-be sold privately at the present time, be received and filed:
A~~ FURTHER that the letter from'Mr. Robert J. Johnson, nmking application for purchase of land
on the said street, be received and filed and Mr; Johnson advised of the contents of the above report.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
~r/e..9' ,lbrA-e r., , RESOLVED that the letter from the TOIfl1 Planning Cor'lllission and the
/? ~a -- ~ D~rector of Assessments relative to the offer of Mr. Perley Parker, through the Graham J. No,eworthy
C;rnfi ah? . /Yose- Company Ltd., to purchase the lot at 102 Charlotte Street, J.fest Saint John, located between Charlotte and
tr/od!Jy_t!o..--<7f:d, Tower Streets and measuring 24.3 by 100 feet, reconnnending that the said lot'be sold to Mr. Parker for its
assessed value of $240.00, be received and filed and the said reconnnendation'adopted.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the letter from the TO;Tn Planning Commission and the
Director of Assessments relative to the offer of Mr. Ray E. Greenlaw, to purchase land in the new
Somerset Streot Extension SubdiVision, be returned to the said cow'lllittee for further explanation on
the matter.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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~hkoE-:tAJa"t, , PESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Assisstant City
~~s }?~,~/;- Solicitor, authority be granted to purcr~se a right-of-way 15 feet in length from Douglas P. Holmes and
e '_", /1. ~ Catherine A. Holmes, his sister, for the sum of $100.00, this being required in connection with the Simpsons-
r~rJ<-... 77f.l /nes Sears Limited project.
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~~d. On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade
requesting the City of Saint John to forward a list of all parking lots in the City, their locations,
accommodations and charges, be received and filed and the said Boalu advised that the City Hall do not
have this information on file and that the City would appreciate receiving such information from the
Board,: of Trade if the Board can compile same.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
PESOLVED that the report from the Director of Works relative to the
underpass at Chesley Street of the Canadian Pacific Rail;~y 00mpany, offering his suggestion for the con-
struction of a roadway through the property of Hr. George Chittick as a temporary measure while the
structure at Chesley Street is being repaired, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade relative
to the Chesley Street underpass, be received and filed.
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On motion of Aldel~n Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea ~
i . RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Padific Raih~y Company
advising that the request of the Co~mon Council that provision be made for a two-lane under-crossing of"
the Railway's track at Chesley Street, where a single lane under-crossing now exists, will be studied and
that the Common Council Hill be advised of the Company'sT:hndings in this connection, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade relative
to the collection of garbage in the City of Saint John be received and filed and the suggested recom-
mendations regarding enforcement of the regulations in connection with same be forwarded to the Director
of Sanitation and the Director of Police.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. . RESOLVED tha.t the letters from the Saint John Merchants' Association Ltd.
and The Property Owners' Association expressing their opposition to the institution of a free garbage collec-
tion system ~n the City of Saint John,be received and filed.
Copies of the financial statements of the City of Saint John, prepared by Peat, Ma~lick, Mitchell
& Co., for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 1953 were distributed to the Common Council Members.
Alderman Teed commented that the above firm of chartered accountants 'have acted as auditors for
the City of f'aint John for a five-year period, and it would seem only fair to allow another firm of chartered
accountants an opportunity to perform the City's auditing work.'
On'motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the firm of McDonald
given an opportunity to audit the City's books for the ensuing year.
'l1oved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
Currie & Co., chartered accountants,
Seconded by Alderman Hhitebone
RESOLVED that the firm of Peat, Na.nlick, l1itchell & Co., chartered
accountants, be continued on as auditors for the'City of Saint John.
Alderman MacCallum moved in amendment to the amendment that the a.bove rnntter be laid on the table
until the next COIT~on Council meeting, but there was no seco~der.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same Has carried with
Harrigan and MacCallU11i voting "yea", Aldermen Campbell, Teed and Belyea voting "nay"
~ayor voting "yea".
Aldermen vfuitebone,
and His Worship the
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
/? Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
r..-anadlCin ..:?ntel:- . RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the sum of $450.00, being
I'l~dn.:l/ I'r.:lttel the balance due for space rental held by the City of Saint John for a booth at the 1954 Canadian Internation-
...kicn n al Trade Fair, to the said Fair.
Alderman Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
$a;ardqf- ~II/es Seconded by Alderman HacCallum
..7ihn,J:l'oottql-.J'oI'lSi , . FESOLVED that the accounts submitted by Alward & Gillies, architects,
/~ an~ J~hn Flood & Sons Ltd., belng flnal accounts relative to renovations to the Charlotte Street City ~furket
,--' --, ,~~~. BUlldlng, be laid on the table and a complete statement of all capital expendttures in connection with the
,;1farke~ Market be submitted to Council.
The Executive Director was instructed to bring to the next meeting of Council the complete capital
costs on the 14arket renovation work and recommendations for rents in the Market.
On motion of Alderman ~fu~Callum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
t!()tt/?rvofeere~Yi RESOLVED that in accordance \-lith the request of the County Secretary
, ./ for the l1unicipality of the City and County of Sa.int John, the customary legal procedure be followed to close
~~/te ~~l1ge~ White Street in connection with the expansion programme of the Saint John General Hospital, and upon the
/7/ ~ expiration of the usual period of advertising - should no objection be made - the said street be closed as
,L,/.tJS/nj'..o a public street:
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A~ID FURTHER that the letter from the County Secretary in the above rnntter be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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_~ n 171~ of an. application received b:( them fro';l Irving Oil Company Limited fo:: permission to leas~ ~ small area.-of
aze ". ~ land In Hazen Alley, be recelved and flIed, and the letter from the Dlrector of Works advlslng that such area
..7r(//i?if' 0/1 a.~ should not be granted as this could interfere with the water and seHerage services of the City of Saint John
.:JJ/r,fetpr ItIonti in the said Alley and that a building of any description Hould tend to obstruct any traffic in the area, be
received and filed and the Railway apprised of the contents of the above letter from the Director of Works.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian National Railways advising
Read a letter from Mr. L. McC. Ritchie, Q. C., on behalf of S:.M.T. (Eastern) Limited referring to
the withdrawing, effective June 1st, 1954, of the City's permission for the said company to operate parking
of buses on King Street and advising that under the circumstances of the company's case, unless the resolu-
tions of Common Council of February 1st and ~fuy 3rd in ,the above rratter oan be rescinded, the company will be
compelled, at the sitting of the Motor Carrier Board to be held on June 24th, to apply to have the street
frontage presently used by the company designated for the accommodation of its buses. The letter also
referred to their plan to build passenger loading and unloading facilities at the rear of the present termin-
al and their efforts to locate another terminal site.,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the above letter be received and filed and Mr. Ritchie ad-
vised that the first intimation this Council had of the Company's planned use of the area to the rear of'the
King Street premises Has only brought to the attention of the Council many months after actual expropriation
proceedings had been commenced by the Council, and that the Council desire to point out that due publicity
Has given to the matter in the local press and othenlise for a considerable length of time prior to the actual
commencement of the said expropriation proceedings.
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Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that S.M.T. (Eastern) Limited be given an extension
of one month, from June 1st to July 1st, without prejudice, to further go into the matter of
of the present bus depot from King Street and the said company advised that the Common Council
intention of rescinding the previous motions regarding this matter.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Finance Chairrr.an, Champlain
Commemorative Committee, requesting that,the sum of ~3,OOO.00 granted by the City of Saint John to the
Champlain Committee for Centennial Celebrations during the week of June 20th to 27th be now transferred
to the Comrrdttee, be received and filed and the said request complied with.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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. RESOLVED that
to the tender call of the City on a truck scale,
available for purchase, be received and referred
when the tenders are received.
the letter from the Eastern Trust Company, referring
advising that the scale of R. P. & W. F. Starr Ltd. is
to the committee on the above named tenders for a report
A ,letter was read from Mr. H. Lawson, commenting on the condition of St. James Street, West Saint
John, and subrrdtting pictures of the said street. The'letter also referred to the City-o,Tned lot in the
rear. Mr. Lawson was present at the meeting and requested that the City take some action to rectify the
situation.
On motion of'Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the Director of Works be authorized to have per-
formed such work required on St. James Street, West, to make the location presentable - this to be done
~ithout coming back to Council - and to report back to Council on any recoDunendations he cares to make
regarding same:
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. H. Lawson be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
. RESOL\TED that the letter from Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., on
behalf of his clients, the Trustees of the Full Gospel Assembly, applying for a grant of land in the
Rifle Range sub-division area for the erection of a building to be used for religious purposes, be laid
on the tabl~ and Mr. Logan asked to advise what location in the area is desired.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
, Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Murray & Gregory, Limited relative to
the request that road ways in connection with the Falls View Park development be conveyed to the City of
Saint John, advising that permission is granted to proceed with the development, pending signing of docu-
ments ib this matter at a later date, submitting suggestions regarding drainage of Falls View Avenue, and
requesting notice of at least one week before work will commence in order that they may transfer lumber piles
to another location, be received and filed and the suggestions and request contained therein carried out and
work proceeded with on the project as early as possible:
AND FURTHER that thf survey requested in the said letter be made and reported on to Council. .
9n motion of Alderman Whitebon~
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the TO,lll Planning Commission relative to
the application of Mr. H. R. Comeau to purchase land on Douglas Avenue, be ~aid on the table pending a
statement from Mr. Comeau as to the purpose for which he intends to utilize the land in question.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Historical Society call-
ing attention to the errors in a number of historic facts presented in the 1954 edition of ~The Key To
Saint John", be received and filed and the contents of the said letter brought to the attention bf the
publishers of the said booklet.
~ ?o:ion of Alderman,fampbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a committee of Council be set up by His Worship'the
Mayor to inquire into and investigate the availability of power which could be used for industrial ex-
pa~sion purposes in the area of Greater Saint John.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Real Estate O\lner's Association
requesting the following information:- the amount of taxes owing and outstanding for the years 1950 to
1953 inclusive broken dO\m as follows: 1. amount owinp; by business; 2. amount owing by real estate;
3. amount owing from Poll Tax; the amount of taxes _Titten off for the above years and the reasons
therefore and what effect these amounts will have on the tax rate for the year 1954, be received,and
filed and the said Association advised that this information is available and the books and any documents
be made available to them provided they wish to send an accountant in to secure the information from the
documents.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
/ . 7/ Seconded by Alderman Campbell
A.()yqlt.f'~ tna)lTer RESOLVED that the letter from the Loyalist Chapter, I.O.D.E. thanking
~O.2?~ the Common Council for their co-operation relative to the observance of Loyalist Day, be r~ceived and filed
and the congratulations of the Common Council go forth to the committee in charge of the observation ceremon-
ies.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
1 Seconded':py Aldorman Campbell
/J/,2J.G:s1J v ~me RESOLVED that as per the request of the Saint John Branch of the
'%.fecr//le 19.ssoc, Ne1-l Brunswick Fish and Game Protective Association, permission be granted to hold their Third Annual Sports-
,- , r. mans Sho1-l & Fair at St. Andre1-ls Rink from September 13th and 25th inclusive.
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RESOLVED that as per the request of The Canadian Al'thritis and Rheumatism
Society, New Brunswick Division, permission be granted to erect a replica cash register' at the head of King
Street in connection with the campaign for funds for operation of the arthritis clinic, after June 1st.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Rotary Club, permission be
granted to erect banners of welcome on poles at the head of King Street and on poles in front of the Admiral
Beatty Hotel in connection with their conference to be held June 14th, 15th and 16th.
. On motion of Alderman Campbell
7ieu:lst:.,,Pa!>kcdy Seconded by Alderman Teed _
,;?~.)f. ;)i/let~ RESOLVED ~hat the folio of enquiries for tourist literature, etc. submitted
~ f.'~' ~r by Mr. A. S. E. Sillett be turned over to the Executive Director and that he be requested to take care of the
Axectt Jve, :rrec 0 matter insofar as possible.
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Letters were read from 11essrs. Fred Lo' Mayes and \-1. G. Lovatt, submitting their qualifications for
the position of Co-ordinator of Tourist Activities for the Cit~es of Saint John and Lancaster, and making
application for such position. A letter from the City of Lancaster 1-las read, submitting a copy of a letter
received by them from Mr. Mayes making application for the said position, advising that such copy was being
rforwarded in order that it may be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the joint committee on Tourist
Attraction.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
1 Seconded by Alderman Campbell
~ li.u ' RESOLVED that authority be granted to insert immediately an:advertise-
. 8/ll'pdl'd'Y 0 rtJtlment for a person to distribute tourist literature for the City of $.aint John on a temporary basis _ such ~<'
(](J-,ot:dii'}t5iror advertisement to ask for qualifications and services 1-lhich the applicant is prepared t,o render, also, the
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AIID FURTHER that the Executive Director be asked to obtain a suitable banner designating City Hall
as the temporary official tourist headquarters for the City of Saint John.
Alderman Whitebone moved in amendment that the above matter be laid on the table until the next
meeting of Council, but there was no seconder.
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i Question being taken, the motion was carried with His Worsh~p the Mayor, Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan
and MacCallum voting "yea", Aldermen \.JhitGbone and Belyea voting "nay" and Alderrran Teed a)J:staining from votilll
On motion of Alderman Teed
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,/tI.&!LOtld-rT i ' RESOLVED that the lettersJfrom Hr. Fred L. Mayes and Mr. 1;1. G. Lovatt,
.,- 't: /1 _I' J. mentioned above, be referred to the next meeting of the Joint Tourist Committee of the Cities of Saint John
/tJttrlS ,{,()-drTUllrfUOI'and Lancaster:
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I_Lanec:ilSt.!?,.. tJiry On motion of Alderman l1acCallum
I Seconded by Aldel~n Campbell
{?, ~. /7 /ed!/zi- RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian Federation of Mayors and
- ~1.7<7. ~_ ~unicipalities advising that any resolutions submitted by member municipalities for the consideration of the
__t-/on /,)!::Y:!()r.s ~ 9-954 Annual Conference, being held at li'indsor, August 29th to September 2nd next, should be submitted to the
,;?1/l.I7ICi~~)~/es ixecutive Director of the .Federation,prior to July 1st, be received and filed.
l/oard. 7rans"v,4; On motion of Alderman Campbell
1 [Jo.mmi.>s /()I!Crs Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, _~r/~ ;>-~~~ RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Transport Commissioners for
.sf'rae;tu.re Canada in reply to the Common Council resolution of May 17th last concerning the parity rate structure on
- koods exported through American ports, bG received and a copy of the original request and the said letter be
-;q./JI:/b! ~.f'A~t1l7forwarded'tb.lf1T.,.Rand H. Matheson, Executive Manager, The Maritimes Transportation Commission, and his advice
' tf!R1:-itjmcs_ ~n.- ~equested insofar as future procedure is concerned. .
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Seconded by Alderman Teed .
RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant Deputy Minister of Fisheries,
Ottawa, advising that they have considered again the whole problem relativG to artificial propagation of sal-
kon in Saint John Harbour, but must advise that the Department,,'s vie\-lS remain as expressed in their letter of
December 3rd, 1951, be received and filed and the matter left in the hands of thG Deputy Mayor for future
report to Council.
The Common Clerk advised that he had just received word of the sudden death,this evening of Mr.
,Murray Latham, City Cha~berlain.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the deepest regret of the Members of this Common
Council be noted in the minutes and a suitable letter of sympathy and flowers on behalf of the Council
be for'~rded to the bereaved ,farrQly of the late Mr. Murray Latham, City Chamberlain,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderrran MacCallum
RESOLVF-D that the letter from the Town Planning Commission
and Director of Assessments advising that Mr. Ernest A. Wilson and Mr. William A. Gibbon, solicitor
for the Codner Estate, have come to agreement regarding the lot, on Wellesley Avenue - Mr. Uilsonto
have 55 feet of the frontage of same and the Codner Estate to have 5 feet - thus correcting the Common
Council orders of April 12th last in the sale of this land to both Mrs. Hilson and the said Estate; be
received and filed:
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AND FURTHER that the price to Mr. Wilson for his portion of the lot be now $475.00 and the
price to the Codner Estate for the property they desire to purchase be now $125.00.
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Read a letter from the TOlin Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments suggesting
that the Common Alley at the rear of Hr. Hartley A. Campbell's property, Dufferin Avenue, be extended
to serve this property and the rerrainder of the undeveloped Alley sold to him by the City could be
carried out. The letter fruther stated that it is felt that ~1r. Campbell could be adequately served by
this shorter right-of-way off Dufferin Avenue and the remaind~r sold to Mr. Anderson, who does not re-
quire a right-of-way and the sale to ~~. Anderson could be such that it would pay for the development of
tae site to Mr. Campbell's property and also create some profit for the City.
Alderman Harrigan stated that he cannot see how the two-storey house of Mr. Anderson can be .
located on the triangular lot of land on Dufferin Avenue. Alderman t-lhitebone cOlOmented that the type
of house contemplated for location on this land will not improve the appearance of the street. Alderman
Harrigan advised that he would like to see the exact dimensions of the house of Mr. Anderson.
Alderman Campbell moved that providing sufficient. space is available, that permission be
granted to Mr. Campbell in this matter, but there was no seconder.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whiterrone
RESOLVED that the above matter be tabled.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea 1
RESOLVED that the letter from the TO\m Planning Commission and
Director of Assessments relative to the application of ~~. Robert M. Monteith to purchase a lot in the
new Subdivision on Somerset Street Extension, recommending that same be referred to the committee which
the Council is setting up to sell these lots once the subdivision has been completed, be received and filed
and the said application referred to the said committee.
On'motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOL\~D' that the letter from the Town Planning Commission and
bleoroe (J.~octf';;nIi Director of Assessments recommending the sale of Lot 13, Section 2. City Survey Sheet 57, Lansdowne
~' ;~tJl7.r~ .f~N ,(fd Y. Avenue, to Mr. G~rge G. Stookford for the purpose of moving a house to this site, this house being
lr-7r-, one of those required to be moved to provide the Simpsons-Sears Limited frontage, be laid on the table.
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fit on the lot designated without causing annoyance to adjacent lots.
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On.motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request:of the Town Planning Com-
,mission and Director of Assessments a committee be appointed to deal with the applications received to
purchase lots in the subdivision on Somerset Street Extension.
His l~orshir appointed the following co~~ttee:- Alderman Teed and the MaYDD.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission and
the Director of Assessments recommending the sale of Lot 574. corner of City Line and Germain Street,
West Saint John, to Mr. Frederick K. Joyce providing the lease to the Jennings Estate, presently in I
existence, can be cancelled, and recommending further that the lot, providing it can be cleared, be sold
for the assessed value of $340.00, be received and filed and the saidrecammendations adopted.
Alderman Teed,reported'he was designated by His Horship the Mayor to travel to Amherst, N.S.
as an outcome of a letter received by the Mayor from the Board of Trade regarding a meeting with respect
to the proposed increase in terminal charges which would have a detrimental affect during the winter months,
especially for Saint John. Apparently, the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada claim this does
not come under their jurisdiction as it is not in the rate structure, therefore, the position is that the
rratter has to be decided by the members of Parliament at OttaHa. The result of the meetinc Has that those
members present were authorized to approach the 11aritime members and Vdnisters concerned to object to the
proposed increase. Alderrrnn Teed stated that he told the meeting that the City of Saint John would lend .
any support it could in tl-QS matter and suggested th.'ltthe City write the local l1ember of Parliament and .,[
the Maritime Ministers of Parliament, namely:- Hon. Robert Hinters, Hon Hilton F. Gregg, Hon. John W.
Pickers gill and also HOD. Lionel Chevrier, Hinister of Transport in this respect, expressing extreme
disapproval of trQs proposed increase and asking them tllat such proposed increase be not implemented.
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On motion of Alderruan Teed
Seconded by Alde~2n Campbell
!1ESOLVED that the City take the above outlined action in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that authorization be granted for reimbursement to Alderman
Teed and MacCallum for official trips made with the authorization of His Worship the Mayor, to Amherst, N.S.
and Sussex, N. B'. respectively.
Alderman Hhitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of playground equipment, including Tiny Tot Playground
equipment.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the tenders for playground equipment be referred to the
Recreation Advisory Corunittee for a recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the tenders for Tiny Tot Playground equipment be referred
to tpe Recreation Advisory Committee for a recommendation.
Tenders were opened for the purchase of'scrap steel rails.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the offer of the highest bidder, namely, Dominion Metal
Company Ltd. be accepted for the purchase of scrap steel rails which have been removed from various City
streets and are presently stored near the Asphalt Plant, Chesley Street, at a price of $18.75 per net ton -
such rails to be loaded and hauled by the bidder with all loads to be weighed at the City Public Scales at
the expanse of the purchaser, and the rails to be paid for within ten days of completion of removal.
The Common Clerk reported that no bids had been received for the purchase of the lot at the
of Somerset Street and Wellesley Avenue, which had been offered for sale by tender.
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On motion of Alderman'Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above report be recei~ed.
Alderman Teed asked the'Executive Director to have ~he plank walk on South Wharf.repaired.
Alderrr2n Teed requested that the mattor of taxes payable to the City by Provincial Government
liquor stores be taken up with the said Government iw~ediately and that some reply be obtained on the matter
for the Cornmon Council. The Executive Director replied that this ,<ill be done.
On moti~n of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alde~2n Harrigan
RESOLVED that the following reports for the month of April last be
now taken from the table and filed:- Cash Receipts, Departmental Accounts, and that of the Comptroller:
AND FURTHER that the amounts contained in the Comptroller's Report be paid as recommended.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by AldermBn Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of the Fire Department,
premission be granted to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Captains of Nos. 1 and 2 Salvage Corps and Fire Police,
the Director of Maintenance and Supply and himself, to attend the Maritime Fire Chiefs' Conference to be held
at Sydney, N. S. from July 19th to 22nd, 1954.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
I RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department
relative to th~proposed Fire Station and Fire Alarm Headquarters to'be situated at the corner of King
Street East and Carmarthen Street, outlining the approxiwBte cost of establishing same, be received and filed
and the Council furnished with an estimate from the said Director of the cost of the repeater required.
Read letters from the Director of the Fire Department and John Flood & Sons Limited with respect
to enlarging the doors at No. 5 Fire Station, the dimensions of the new four-wheel drive fire truck having
been found to be too large for present doors at the said Station.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. . 'RESOLVED that the above letters be received and tabled"and the Director
of Maintenance and Supply investigate as to an alternative solution and submit an estimate of cost of same
to Council.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the rep:ort of the Fire Department for the month of
April last, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector, be received and filed, copies of same having
been furnished the Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the notice from the Saint John Zoning Appeal
Board advising that the British American Oil Co. Ltd. is making application at the meeting of the said
Board on June lOth next at 4.30 p.m. for a permit to erect a service station at the corner of Lans-
dO'TIle Avenue and Wellesley Avenue, be received and filed and the F~tter left in the hands of the City
Solicitor to appoint a committee, including himself and the Assistant City Solicitor and as many
Members of the Co~ on Council as he desires, to appear in opposition to the said application.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Frank E. Flewelling making
application for the installation of \-later service for the Island Vie\l Heights Subdivision, Hanawagonish
Road, Lancaster, Which could be laid in the same trenches as the water mains, be received and filed and
authorization granted the City Solicitor, conditional upon an estimate of cost for such \later service
~eing"submitted to'him by the Director of Works and sufficient guarantee being posted by the parties
concerned, to authorize the work to proceed in this connection.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded, by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from The Business and Professional Homen's
Club addressed to His Worship the Mayor submitting a copy of an open letter sent by them to the city
editor of the local ne\lspapers relative to the appearance of City streets through \laste.paper etc. having
been scattered, and requesting the assistance of tho ~myor in educating the citizens to try to keep the
streets tidy, be ~eceived and filed.
On motion of Alderman V~cCallum
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John C~pter, Remembrance
Association, Silver Cross ~lomen of Canada, requesting that the City of Saint John furnish them with two
standards, one the Union Jack and the standard of the Silver Cross Women of Canada, for use in their
activities, oe received and filed and the request compl;i;ed \lith.
Alderman Teed stated that this is setting a precedent in Fatters of this nature as there are other
organizations equally worthy of consideration, who require standards and who could call upon the City for
the same reason.
Alderman Campbell \lithdrew from the meeting.
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Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Harrigan and HacCallum voting "yea",
Aldermen Belyea and Teed voting "nay", Aldeman Hhitebone abstaining from voting and His Horship voting
nyeafl .
Alderman Campbell re-entered the meEting. His Worship advised that a standard measuring 6 by
9 feet would cost $167.50, to supply this organization \lith two would cost $335.00.
On motion of Aldeman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that a maXDmh~ amount of $100.00 be allocated for the
purpose of purchasing two standards for the above named Association.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Hhitebone,
"yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and NacCallum voting "nay".
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On motion of Alderman l~cCallum
Seconded by Aldel~n Teed
RESOL\~D that the 1954 assessment in the amount of $255.50 less $12.78
discount be paid to the Parish of Musquash, this being on water property.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
'RESOLVED that the letter from'the Secretary of City Bands sub-
mitting a list showing tentative dates for summer band concerts for 1954, including three concerts for
Lily Lake and making suggestions regarding a location for the band stand at Lily Lake and lighting of
same, be received and laid on the table until the next meeting of Council and in the meantime, an esti-
lW.te of cost regarding necessary repairs to the ,lest Si(;e band concert stand or moving same to Courtney
Hill be obtained.
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RESOLVED that the follo\ling tenders be a\larded to Imperial Oil Limited,
the 10\ler bidder:-
Imperial 85/100 Pen. Asphalt - $35.00 per ton (net) F.O.B. Chesley Street Asphalt Plant Siding,
Saint John, N. B.
Gravel Dust Layer (Imperial SC-O Asphalt) - $16.30 per' gallon, F.O.B. Saint Jolm, N. B.
Imperial RC-3 Asphalt - (!;19.10 per gallon F.O.B. Saint John, N. B.
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Imperial Maritime Primer - $19.10 per gallon F.O.B. Saint John, N. B.
- above prices are for delivery in tank car lots, Sales Tax included, F.O.B. Saint John. Federal
Sales Tax included, N. B. .5.8. '&.E. Tax extra.
Note the following clauses in relation to above quot~tion:
Clause I. Frices sho,m ex refinery do not include any local, municipal or provincial taxes.
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Clause III. All tank cars are allowed 48 hours free time for unloading (Sundays and holidays
excepted), after delivery, and for unreasonable detention beyond such free time, the company reserves the
right to assess such per diem charges as are currently in effect: per diem charge is in addition to standard
demurrage charges as assessed by the railways, according to tariffs established by the Canadian Car Demurrage
Bureau.
On mbtlon of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
P..ESOLVED that the report of the Publicity Committee of the Champlai"n-'
DeMonts Commemorative Committee relative to such celebration, outlining the plans for same, be received and
filed and permission granted to erect a sign at the head of King Street in this connection.
Mr. W. D. F. Swith, a member of the above named Publicity Committee, wh9 was present at the meeting,
requested that His Worship the Mayor in a suitable automobile lead the parage,to be held on June 24th, in
connection with the above observance. The Common Council and the Mayor agreed that His Worship would do this.
Alde~~n Teed, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee with respect to the requests regarding class-
ification of positions and increased salaries made by City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486, submitted
a report dated Jilne33rd, 1954 and signed by himself and Alderw8n MacCallum, thereby constituting a majority
report of the Committee. Alderman Teed stated that he is sorry to have to bring in a report of this nature,
and that he has full sympathy with the employees in their endeaVOur to obtain~a Classification, but the City'
is not in a financial position to consider that change, and further, in support of his Committee's findings
is the survey report of salaries paid in the City by other firms and companies. Alderman Teed added that he
leaves this report of the Cow~ttee with the Council for study. He stated he feels that the result ,;ill be
that the matter will be going to conciliation.
Alderman Whitebone, the third member of the Council Negotiating Committee, advised that Alderman
Teed's report is incomplete because he made no mention of the final offer of the Union, a cop~ of which
Alderman Whitebone referred to. He commented that the main object of the Union is to get the classifications
set up, and he believes that the compromise offer of the Union is worthy of consideration. He~'stated that
he is very much in favour of the adoption of the compromise proposal of the Union.
Alderman Teed pointAd out that in four years, the proposal of the Union will cost $40,000.OO'to
implement. A report from Mr. Lester G. Hoar, solicitor for;the Union, dated June 1st, was submitted to
Council by the Mayor.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above reports be tabled until the next meeting of
Council and in the meantime, the Council Members be asked to study both recommendations.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman l1acCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Clerk of the Court of Revision
advising that Mr. C. R. Nelson has abandohed his appeal with regard to the assessments of properties on
Long Wharf and V~in Street, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from }lr. Charles J.,Doiron again ,~iting in
connection with his claim for damages amounting to~$58.2l incurred when a truck driven by him ran into the
side of a shovel owned by the Mabee Construction Co. on the Sandy Point Road, which Sxwel was under rental
to the City of Saint JOhn, be received and the matter referred to the Mabee Construction Co. and Mr. Doiron
so advised, and any liability of the City denied.
On motion of Alderman l1acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
FE,sOLVED that the letter from Mrs. Ruth Harrington, wife of Walter
Harrington, requesting the consideration of the Council for financial assistance toward the support of Mr.
Walter Allan, a cripple, surviving brother of Mr. Frederick J. Allan, deceased, who 1,as an employee of the
Ferry Department, a participant of the Civic Employees'Pension Plan, and who had to retire at the age of
fifty-six owing to ill health, be received and filed and Mrs. Harrington advised that the City of Saint John
cannot assist in this matter.
Alderm:J-n Belyea voted I1nayl1 to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor relative to
the apportioning of the cost of the establish~ent of the King and Germain Streets Loading Zone amongst the
abutting owners on a pro rata oasis over a period of years until such time as the Loading Zone would be paid
for, be received and filed and the Common Council provided with a ,~itten undertaking on the part of those
who requested the establisfillaent of the said Loading Zone, agreeing to have their assessments raised over
a period of years for this purpose. '
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Read a letter from }!r. Walter F. Ferguson, Street Superintendent of the Works Department, relative
to advice received by him from the Director of Works that the office of Street Superintendent is to be
abolished and that he is offered a job as an Inspector with the Department. Mr. Ferguson requested that the
Council reserve any decision in this matter until he has had an 9Pportunity to speak before the Council on
the matter.
Mr. Hanson, Director of Works, advised the meeting that he and the Executive Director had discussed
this matter many times and he believes what ,res done in this case was all for the good of the Dep~rtment
and he would be prepared to discuss the matter "nth l{t. Ferguson before the Councilor anywhere else, and he
would have his two engineers COWB in also and discuss the matter.
Alderman Harrigan moved the following resolutions which were not seconded:- that the office of
Street'Superintendent be hereby recognized as being in effect as of this date; that Kr. Ferguson be rein-
I stated in th'3 job previously held by him. Alderman VcacCallum moved that the watter be laid on the table untll
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
P~SOLVED thQt Mr. Ferguson be notified that he has the privilege of
appearing before the next meeting of Comrnon Council in the above matter.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that the future meetings of Common Council be adjourned
p.m. if business is not completed at that. time, and that same be completed at 10.00
following morning.
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Question being taken, the motion carried with His Worship the Hayor, Aldermen Hhitebone,
Harrigan and HacCallum voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and Teed voting "nay".
On~motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the Common Council revert to weekly meetings.
His Worship the V~yor ruled the above motion out of order.
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The meeting adjourned at 2.15 o'clock a.m., Friday, June 4th..
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the fourteenth
day of June, A. D., 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest 1.J. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common Council held on May
17th and June 3rd last, be confirmed, cop*es of the said minutes having been furnished the Council Members.
Tenders were opened for the purchase of debentures for the present City Bond Issue.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the tender of Nesbitt, Thomson and Company, Limited, on
behalf of their principals, the Bank,' of Montreal, Dominion Securities Corpn. Limited, W. C. Pitfield,&
Company Limited, Winslow & Winslow Limited and themselves, to purchase City of Saint John debentures in the
. present debenture issue at the rate of $98.54 per $100.00, Saint John delivery, be accepted - this being the
highest bid received.
Mr. W. A. Gibbon was present on behalf of his client, A. F. deforest Ltd., and Mr. G. Earle Logan,
Q..C. on behalf of A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited, in compliance of Common Council resolution of June 3rd
last.
Mr. Gibbon advised that he did not heaT Mr. Logan at the last meeting of Counc~l, but Mr. Logan's
argument was that Mr. Gibbon's requests would grant A. F. deForest Ltd. a monopoly and be in restraint of
trade, and if the Council intend to grant the request of A. F. deforest Ltd. a monopoly and be in restraint
of trade, and if the Council intend to grant the request of A. F. deForest Ltd. it might as well restrict
the Market to one fish shop, one meat shop, etc. Mr. Gibbon stated that there is only one fish shop in the
Market and it is the practice to have only one fish shop there. The Common Clerk advised that is correct.
Mr. Gibbon advised that his client is not asking the Council to do something which has not been done in the
past regarding the matter of the restrictive covenant. With regard to restraining trade, Mr. Gibbon comment-
ed that for the past forty years at least his client has occupied the present site on Charlotte Street in
the Market Building and for the past forty years such a provision regarding non-competition has prevailed
between the retailers on the Charlotte Street end of the Market. Therefore, the Council is not being asked
to do something 'lhich has not had the approval or acquiescence among the various parties. Mr. Gibbon advised
that when the ~larket was to be redecorated his client was approached and asked to give up 100 sq~re feet of
space in order that the City might construct an elev~tor in the Market. In addition, his client was expected
to do a great deal of renovating and repairing at its o.m cost, which required a month to do and the City
also was going to do some work. In return for all the work his client was doing, and its shop closed for
five months while the City was doing its work, and the payment of rent during that tirne, his client was given
repeated assurances that there would be no competition between the retailers in the Charlotte Street Market
Building. The Mayor himself did this at that time, Mr. Gibbon stated. Mr. Gibbon stated that his argument
is that his lcient has spent money on its premises at the request of the City, on the repeated and frequent
assurances by the Mayor and others representing the City that it would be given ih0the lease a covenant,
which would protect it against other people dealing in retail trade of the same nature as his client.
The Common Clerk advised that the non-competition referred to by Mr. Gibbon in the Market has been
an understood thing but he can find no written record of it.
Mr. Gibbon added that his client proceeded with renovations to its premises on the assurances
that the restrictive covenant would appear in the lease, and he suggests that his client should receive fair
treatment on the matter, in the same spirit in which Mr. Logan requested that his client should receive such
treatment. He commented that profit in the tobacco store of his client is very small and in order:to,meet
the Market rental, the previous volume of business must be maintained and, if possible, increased. He sug~
gests that it is only fair in City-owned premises that his client should have some say on this matter, in
view of the rental paid by it, the renovations made, and the assurances given by the City in the matter.
Mr. Gibbon advised that he also represents Shute & Co. (Saint John) Ltd., who wish to be joined in
the present application. Both,'clients are quite prepared to bind themselves to not carry on any other busi-
ness which is carried bn by other stores in the Charlotte Street 11arket Building. In observance of this
practice, his clients now are not 'selling articles which are being sold by other tenants. He felt that Mr.
Logan's client would be glad to have this covenant which would protect it from ~ompetition in the drug busi-
ness. In view of what both his clients have done in renovating City premises, Mr. Gibbon asked that the
Council adopt',a resolution restricting the retailers in the Charlotte Street Building~to the main lines of
business they have' been Carrying on in the past and ensuring that they do"not infringe on or compete with the
lines of other retailers there.
Mr. Logan stated that his argument regarding the fish shop in the Market Has that it was the only
shop that had no opposition. He stated that if Mr. Gibbon's argument were followed, it would mean that A.
Chipman Smith &('Co., Limited would be unable to sell cigarettes, magazines, novelties, playing cards', poker
chips and leather goods and cheap watches. Mr. Logan stated that he ma-~es no threats and dOeS not intend
to bring injunction proceedings against the Council if his clients do not win out. His clients carry only
$250.00 worth of tobacco stock, and if Mr. Gibbon's request is followed, they could only sell drugs and
patent medicines. He added that his clients offered to buy from A. F. deForest Ltd. all his tobaccos, but
deforest Ltd. have never replied to this offer. Mr. Logan requested that there be freedom of trade and fair
competition, 'as the best thing for the City.
Alderman Teed advised that he, personally, is absolutely opposod to the idea of restrictive coven-
ants as he believes in free trade and enterprise, but in this one instance he feels the City has to aCluiesce
because apparently a verbal undertaking was made with A. F. deForest Ltd. to the effect that it would be
protected by a restrictive covenant, either written or understood. ,If that undertaking was given, and the
City has a moral commitment, the City has to carry it out.
Alderman Campbell commented that A. F. deforest Ltd., being a wholesaler and retailer, has an
added margin of profit in business, and the tobacco business of A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited can never be
looked upon as the main line of business.
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Messrs. Gibbon and Logan withdrew from the meeting.
Alderman Vihitebone advi'sed that this_matter' has come up several times , and it was
definitely implied to A. F. deForest Ltd. they would hav~ a.reptrictive covenant as long as they
remained tenants in the Market Building, an!,! they are strictly tob~cconists. Ordinarily, he is
definitely opposed ,to restricting trade, but in this instance he knows that such covenants apply
to the Market Building and have applied to it for one hundred years and for that reason, he is 'in
rather peculiar position.
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Alderman Harrigan noted that the Mayor had stated that A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited
had given space from their premises for Market renovation, yet when the City asked for all their
space, they dtd not give any of it.
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Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen Campbell and MacCallum voting
"yea'" and Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, Teed and ~lhitebone voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
,Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the leases to be !'Ir~wn between the City of Saint
John and A. F. deForest Ltd.. an!'! other tenapts in the Charlotte Street Market Building, be so drawn
as to permit restrictive covenants as tb the main business in whi~h each was previously engaged in,the
said building. '
Question being taken, the ~otion ca~Fied with Aldermen T~~d;Belyea, Harrigan and Whitebone
voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and MacCallum voting "nay" and stating they di!i so as it constitutes "
a restraint of trade.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed. '
. RESOLVED' that if the proposals contained in the leases to be
drawn under the above resolution are not acceptable to the firm of A. Chipman Smit~& Co., Limited,
they be given thirty days in whi~h to vacate their premises in the Charlotte Street Market Building.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and Whitebone
voting "yea", His Hors):lip the Mayor, Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and }lacCallum voting "nay".
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that t.he letter from Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., on
behalf of ~he Full Gospel Assembly, requesting permission to hold open air religious services, be
referred back to Mr. Logan for explanation as to the desired location, and the matter regarding the
site for a ~hurch at the Rifle Range be now taken from the table and filed.
The Common Clerk advised that Mr. Logan had advised him that his clients in the above matter do
not require a site at the Rifle Range for a church.
. Alderman Campbell referred to the application of Mr. Leo Cormier to purchase a lot on Lansdowne
Avenue, and stated that th~s matter deals with speculation with respect to City-owned properties in the
North End of the City. In the area of one block, there is a lot which the City sold for $750.00, the
assessed value. The people who bought it were asking $1,250.00 for this ~ot, and there is now an option
on it for $2,500.00. Alderman Campbell stated he feels that some people are taking advantage of the
change of locale of the business in the City lands it should be the City itself. Alderman Campbell was,
told regarding this lot yesterday that another party is making an offer at a~sessed value for the purpose
of building pn it, this party being Mrs. Leesha Zed. He is definitely opposed to transferring City-owned
lots at any value which enable the purchasers to exploit it to their own advantage.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED ih view of the above information, that this matter be
laid on the table until the next meeting of Council.
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Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Mr. Hartley A. Campbell was present at the meeting and requested that the Common Council
extend the Common Alley at the rear of his property which enters from Dufferin Avenue to enable him to
extend his lawn. This Alley would make entrance to the back of the other Common Alley which is used now
in this location and which comes in back of the New System plant. He expressed the opinion that a house
could not be located on the triangular piece of land rece~tly purchased from the City by Mr. J. R.
Anderson to which Mr. Anderson desires to move his two-storey hous~. He added that this large house would
spoil the appearance of the other properties. on Dufferin Avenue.
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Mr. George ~I. Flewelling, also a"resident of Dufferin Avenue, requested. that the Common Alley
referred to by Mr. Hartley Campbell be opened up, because it would g~ve him access to Lansdowne Avenue.
He stated he would not object to a new ,house being erected on the triangular piece of land, but he objects
to an old house being located there, especially a long, two-storey house. He commented that such a house
would depreciate his own property by about $5,000.00.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that the right-of-way connecting Lansdowne and Dufferin
Avenues be completed at the earliest opportunity:
AND FURTHER that the correspondence from Mr. Hartley A. Campbell and the Town Planning Commission
and Assessors relative to the Common Alley at. the rear of }~. campbell's property be now taken from the table
and filed.
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Alderman Campbell moved that Mr. George G. Stockford be sold the lot on Landsowne Avenue he desires
to purchase, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter be again laid on the table until the next
Cmrrmon Council meeting, and in the meantime, the Council obtain a correct description of the house to be
moved or erected thereon.
Alderman J.Jhitebone moved that the alternative proposal as submitted by City Hall Employees Federal
Union No. 486 relative to classification of positions be adopted arid approved and put into effect at the
earliest possible moment, but there was no seconder.
His I-Iorship left the Chair, which was assumed by the Deputy Mayor, to move the follOl,'ing resolu..."..,
tion:- that the sum of $10,000.00 be allocated to meet the said Union's request, such sum to be equally dis-
tributed among the nurriber of employees involved. There was no,seconder to the motion.
His Worship resumed the Chair.
Alderman White bone commented th,t the above motion presented by the Mayor is only a continuation of
what the Union is endeavouring to correct. The Union asks for a minimum and maximum for~each position, that
the positions be classified and that the number of years to reach the maximum from the minimum be established
by the Council. He feels that the situation regarding classification of, positions should be cleared up at
once.
On motion of Alde~~n Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the majority report of the Negotiating Committee
appointed by the Common Council, dated June 3rd, 1954, be adopted.
Question-,being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Teed, MacCallum, Harrigan,rcCampbell and
Belyea voting "yea" and Alderman Whitebone voting "nay".
A sample of a suggested full-pace advertisement for insertion in the local newspaper by the City of
Saint John in connection with the forthcoming Champlain Celebrations was submitted. The Council took no
action on the matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman J.Jhitebone
RESOLVED that Mrs. Sadie Moses be given permission to rebuild her
property located at 86 St. Patrick Street.
The Executive Director reported that the file compiled by the School Board on all the properties
proposed to be acquired in this area for the school playground under the slum clearance proviSions, has been
taken up with the Federal Government and the reason the Board hesitate to take over the property in question
now is because the Government may not include it in those properties to receive'"consideration for financial
assistance regarding slum clearance on grounds that it would be owned by the School Board. He added that
the School Board is not too sure that they will take over the property in question.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a truck scale.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman ~rncCallum
RESOLVED that the above tenders be referred to the truck scale
committee with the request that in,v.iew of the Eastern Trust Company offer on the R. P. & W. F. Starr Ltd.
scale, they bring in a recommendation, and that Alderman Teed and the Director of Works be added to this
committee and the City Solicitor removed from same, as per his request.
Tenders ~re opened for concrete curbing.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above named tenders be referred to a co~~ttee.
His Worship the Mayor appointed the following committee to deal with the tenders for concrete
curbing:- Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLv~D that the above committee be given power to act in this
matter, after reaching a decision on the tenders and upon contacting the Members of the Council for their
approval and upon obtaining the consent of the IT~jority of Council on their decision.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a tractor.
On motion of Alderman ~~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOL\~D that the above tenders be ,referred to a committee for a report.
His J.Jorship named the following committee in this regard:- Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he wished to inquire, as a member of the above named committee,
whether it is cheaper to buy equipment or rent it, as he has always been told it is cheaper to rent it.
The Executive Director replied that he was persuaded by the Director 'of ./orks,that 'the City should purchase
this tractor~. He added th~t it is cheaper to hire trucks and a lot of the equipment used by the City, but
for this particular wor~ he has come to the conclusion that it is better fer the City to purchase the tractor
for rough grading, which is expensive work.
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of Tourist~Co-ordinator.
Alderman Teed suggested that the City of Saint John should consider the possible person to fill
this temporary appointment for the City with the City of Lancaster, with the idea in mind that such person
might be suitable for the position of Co-ordinator of the Joint Tourist Bureau of the Cities of Saint John
and Lancaster. He felt that the City of Lancaster should have an opportUl1ity to voice their opinion'in
this matter.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
. RESOLVED that the said app~ications be referred to the Joint Tou+~st
Committee of the Cities of Saint John and Lancaster.
On the' question, Alderman Harrigan inquired what has happened to the tourist inquiries submitted
to the Executive Director through Common Council resolution of June 3rd last. The Executive Director replied
that it has been impossible for his staff to reply to these inquiries. Alderman Harrigan observed that it I
is in the best interests of the City to have a. person at work the next morning at nine O'clock, filling
the temporary position, without robbing the Joint Tourist Committee from their prerogative of an appoint-
ment.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
'Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOL\~D that the said applications be pu~ to ballot. Question being
taken, the amendment to the motion carried, with Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, Whitebone and Belyea voting
"yea" and Aldermen Teed and MacCallum voting "nay".
The result of balloting was as follows:-
Mr. Gerald P. Casey 3 votes
Mr.' A. S. E. Sillett 4 votes
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Mr. Sillett was thereupon declared the successful applicant for the temporary position of
Tourist Co-ordinator, to cormnence work at nine o'clock the following morning, and to be employed at a
salary of $400.00 per month and under the terms outlined in his application.
Alderman Campbell instructed that the banner designating City Hall as the Tourist information
bureau, is now to be erected across Prince William Street.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Robert Melrose offering sugges-
tions regarding tourist publicity, be recei~ed and referred ~o Mr. A. S. E. Sillett, temporary Tourist
Co-ordinator.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RE:SOLVED that the Annual Report of the Comptroller for the year
ended December 31st, 1953, be received and filed and published in the Year Book.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following reports for the month of May last be
received and filed:- Fire Department incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector, Police Department
and Building Inspector:
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AND FURTHER that the report of the Comptroller for the month of May l~st be laid on the table
until the next.Council meeting - copies of all the above reports and the breakdown of the Comptroller's
Report having been furnished the Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Comptroller to proceed
\nth arrangements for printing of the Year Book.
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Alderman Campbell moved that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department outlin~ng
the necessary equipment and price for.the installation of a repeater for the proposed Fire Station and
Fire Alarm Headq\Aarters to be situated at the corner of King Street East and Carmarthen Street, be laid
on the table and copies supplied each Member of the Council for study, but there was no seconder.
On motion of, Alderman l~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above letter be referTed to a committee.
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His Worshtp the Mayor appointed the following committee in the above matter:- Alderman Teed,
}~cCallum, Campbell and the Mayor.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by,;Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police subwitting
a proposed amendment to the Traffic By-law, dealing with speeding charges, be laid on the table and copies
of same furnished the Common Council Members for study.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOL\~D that the report df the Building Inspector relative to re-
pairs to the faint John Free Public Library, be received and filed and authorization granted for repairs as
outlined in Items 2 to 6 inclusive contained in the said report, and to cost an estimated $1,200.001 $3,200.00,
$75.00, $216.00 and $60.00, respectively - such expense to be an over-expenditure of the present bUdget of the
Librarv and to be assessed for in the 1955 Librarv budget. ~
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Read a letter from the Recreation Advisory 00mmittee advising that a resolution has been adopted
by the Cowmittee recommending that the Department of Recreation be divorced from the Department of Sanitation
and placed under the control of the Recreation Advisory Committee, under a part-time Director and Chairman
of said Cormrrittee and present Assistant Director; and that it should be the present Chairman, Mr. J. Harold
Chown at a salary of ~~1,800.00 per annum and $200.00 car allowance; that Mr. H. J. Osborne be appointed an
assistant to Mr. Chown at a salary of $400.00 per annum - all to be effective July 1st, 1954. The letter
advised that this was approved unanimously by the Committee and has been endorsed by the Director of Sanita-
tion.
Alderman Belyea moved that these recommendations be adopted, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
R~SOL\~D that the matter be laid on the table until the budget for
1955 is being considered.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Ald8rmen Whitebone, MacCallum and Harrigan voting
"yea", Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and Teed voting "nay" and His Worship the Mayor voting "yea". His lvorship
cormnented that the City has not the finances to carry out these recommendations.
Ql motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED
tender of the Standard Equipment Company be
that as per the recommendations of the Recreation Department, the
accepted for the supplying of:-
8 Tots Slides
8 4"'piece Baby Swings
8 e-Seat all steel standard Swings
8 Metal Sand Boxes
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160.00
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720.00
1,280.00
576.00
312.00
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- and the tender of the Paris Playground Equipment Ltd. be accepted for the supplying of 12 Porta~
Teeters @ 18.75 - $225.00 -- these being the lowest bids submitted for Tiny Tot Playground equipment.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that 'as per the recommendation of the Recreation Department, the
tender of the Standard E'luipinent Company be accepted for the supplying of the following playground equipment:.
2 steel swing standards @ 166.00 ea. 332.00
4 steel teeters non-adj. @ 122.00.ea. 488.00
4 steel slides @ 159.50 ea. 638.00
4 metal basket ball back boards @ 125.00 ea. 500.00
4 merry-go-rounds @ 220.00 ea. 880.00
4 combination sets @ 166.00 ea. 664.00
2 hOI!ses and boat swings @ 180.00 ea. 360.00
$3,862.00
- this being the lowest tender received, the same to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the motion was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of the
Common Council, approving of such expenditure and the method of payment thereof.
Read a letter 'rom the Director of Works advising that the City-owned gravel pit at Silver Falls
just off the Loch Lomond Road has bee re-opened for use, and suggesting that a fair price be determined to
charge the contractor, Mabee Construction Company, for material which is loaded and hauled by the contractor.
The Executive Director advised that~the Government rate is tLree cents per yard.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded',py Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that 11abee Construction Company be sold gravel from the City-
owned gravel pit at Silver Falls at a price of three cents per yard.
The Executive Director explained that this contractor will be sold the gravel by the City and such
amounts from his accounts with the City on the contract will be deducted by the City.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded b~'Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the reports from the Town Planning Commission and Director
of Assessments relative to the applications of Messrs. Albert J. Dalton and Ray E. Greenlaw to purchase land
within the ,Somerset Street Extension Subdivision, be received and referred to the special committee appointed
to deal with such application~.
On motion of Alderman lVbitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tbzt the report from the Town Planning Commission and Director of
Assessments recommending that Lot 10, Block 33, Ward 10, the purchase of which was abandoned by Mr. G. A.
Rosvall, be now sold to Mr. Ralph Chouinard, in accordance with his application, Mr. Chouinard now abandoning
his purchase of Lots 42 (Lot 27F) and 39, Block 33, Somerset Street, sold to him under Common Council Order of
March 29th, 1954, be received and filed and the said recommendation adopted - the sale price to Mr. Chouinard
for the said lot being $380.00, its assessed value.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldelwan MacCallum
RESOLVED the report from the Town Planning Commission and Director of
Assessments recommending that the reserved street off Somerset Street on the vrest side of the said street,
be closed, same adjoining property owned by Mr. Harry McKay, and this land sold to Mr. McKay for the sum of
$50.00, be received and filed and the recommendations adopted.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission and the
Director' of Assessments relative to the offer of Mr. Charles Whelly to purchase Lots 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,
41, and 42 on St. David Street-and Courtenay Street, recommending the sale of such land to Mr. Whelly as
they are very strongly in favour of any industrial development within the City of Saint John, and advising
that Lots 37, 38, 39, 41 and 42 are presently leased to Mr. Fred Richardson for wopd yard purposes, be
received and filed and Mr. Whelly offered the lots he desires to purchase for the assessed value, namely,
$5,510.00.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the report from the Town Planning Commission and
the Director of Assessments recommending that Mr. Arthur C. Charlton be leased 40 feet of lot 22' on
Chesley Street, but that this lease should not be for a longer period than five years in view of the fact
that in the future the City may require this lot for other purposes, be received and filed and the recom-
mendation adopted.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
S~conded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission in reply
to Common Council Order of June 3rd last, advising that a complete report concerning the Prince Edward
Street rehabilitation project can be made for the first CO~Non Council meeting in August, following the
next meeting of the Commission, be received and filed and placed on the agenda of the first Corr@on Council
meeting to ,be held in August next.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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REc,OLVED that the letter from Mr. H. R. Comeau relative to his" 'C
application to purchase Lot 6, Block 1, Douglas Avenue, and the type of building he would eventually wish'
to construct on same, be received and filed and Mr. Comeau,advised that h~ may be heard in legal session
of Council regarding this matter.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Trade urging the
City of Saint John to proceed immediately so that the necessary work can be completed on the Falls View
Park before the opening of.the new Tourist Bureau, be received and filed and the Board advised that the
Common Council have already taken such action as of June 3rd,last.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request contained in the
letter from Murray &,Gregory, Limited dated May 26th, 1954, the company be advised that work is expected
to commence on the Reversing Falls Park site within ten days and re1uest is made for removal of lumber
now on the site of the roadways:
AND FURTHER that the company be advised further negotiations in the matter will be conducted
by the.Reversing Falls Park Committee of the Municipal Council.
On-motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the correspondence from The Motor CarTier Board and
Messrs. Ritchie, McKelvey & MacKay, relative to the application of S. M. T. (Eastern) Ltd. for an order
designating a certain street frontage on the southerly side of King Street in the City of Saint John' as
reasonable, suitable and convenient location for the taking on and letting down of motor coach passengers
and for a p"rking place to accomodate motor vehicles operated by the company, be' received and filed and
the City Solicitor's office authorized to oppose the said application.
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On motion of Alderma~~Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the National Harbours Board,
approval be given to having instruction in connection with the duties and responsibilities of municipal
constables given to the special city police of the Board, under the direction of the Director 'of ~olice
of the City of Saint John.
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On motion of.Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board of Health,
advising that as a resUlt of a letter received by them from the Social Welfare Workers Association of
Saint John advocating the adoption of a free garbage collection system in the City of Saint John, they
have adopted a resolution agreeing with the principle of> systematic regular collection gf garbage to
every householder, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
-Seconded by Aldenk~n Campbell
RESOL\~D that the previous resolution of Common Council, dated
May 3rd last, authorizing calling for tenders for the erection'of a grandstand at the South End Grounds,
be followed up and tenders for same called immediately:
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AND FURTHER that the said grandstand remain the property of the City of Saint John:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Saint John County Little League Association relative
to such grandstand, assuring the Council that they are willing to co-operate fully regarding erection of same,
be received and filed.
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n Seconded by Alderman Teed
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_~.:1lfer that the Gity of Saint John extend the water line to service the Foley Sub-division; Third Avenue, Glen Falls;
J!,.:,tel7.s.io.n.s and lots owned by Hr. Fred Wrlite, Lakewood, which \-lould cost approximately $1,000.00 for 150 fee~ of six-i~ch
h J.j .5:.,./> d' ' , main -- and advising that the Parish Council ,!ill enter into the necessary guarantee agreementi3 l.n connectl.on
h~.,{ J7. - g;.s/,,, with these extensions, be received and filed and authority granted the City Solicitor to conclude negotiations
I~ ve~~~ on these matters ~ estimates to be furnished by the Director of Works on the cost of such extensions.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Aldf'rman NacCallum
Clnitett (}pmmere.i'a/ RESOLVED that as per the request of the Saint John Council No. 755,
7n 'BIle,.. f! A ' United Commercial Travellers of America, permission be granted them to hold a Motor Show with attendant games
raf;' 0 rmer/1!Id1 in The Forum, opening on Saturday evening, September 18th and cloSing Saturday evening, September 25th of this
--75.eY/ r , year, and to hold a parade of exhibitors I vehicles on the openinf, evening of the S h01-1.
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R;SOLVED that the letter from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
with respect to Portland Place Club House lease, be received and filed and as per their request, permission be
granted for the assignment of such'lease to the Saint John Housing Authority as of May 25th, 1954.
On motion of Ald~rman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that authority be grantadHis vlorship the Mayor and the Common
dra~Tn by Messrs. Gilbert, McGloan & Gillis which rectifies the Deed, dated April
from the City of Saint John to Holland S. Knight and Edith Grace Knight, his wife.
Clerk to execute the Deed
15th, 1954 conveying land
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~~;.nlttee r~ j9o.ver His Worship the Mayor appointed the following committee which will investigate regarding power
'.j!" indas ~ria/ ,available for industrial expansion purposes in the al'ea of Greater Saint John:- Aldermen MacCallum and Camp"-J
r ~ ' bell and the Mayor.
ex/an,,/on
".6?ma/t!dl77Cl.f/O/7 WHEREAS it is in the interest of the
7) ..7L cS-', d these two areas be amalgamated at the earliest
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Alderman Teed advised that he wished to, move a motion of reconsideration with relation to the
appointment of the City,ls auditors, as some persons have discussed the matter with him and have expressed the
opinion that other firms of chartered accountants should have an opportunity to perform the City's auditing
\-lork.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
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Question being taken, the motion carried, l-lith Aldermen Teed, Belyea and Campbell voting "yea",
Aldermen Harrigan, \vhitebone and MacCallum voting "nay", and His Worship the l-'la1i'or voting "yea".
Alderman Campbell advised that he will bring up the matter of vacant lots being offered free provid-
ing a building of certain value is built thereon, at a later time, as he was not presenting this motion at
the present meeting of Council.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted:-
people of the City
possible moment to
10\-l cost housing:
of Saint John and the Parish of Simonds that
provide suitable industrial expansion areas
THETiEFOEE BE IT RESOLVED that a request be made to the County Secretary under the terms of an Act
passed'at the 1952 Session of the Legislature (whereby authority was granted for a plebiscite to be held on
important subjects in one or more adjacent areas with the consent of the Municipal Council) that a meeting be
called by the County Secretary at the earliest possible date following the receipt of such request from this
I Co1mnon Council after enactment of this resolution, such meeting to consider the aforesaid amalgamation and the
holding of a plebiscite in respect thereto and to hear all parties wishing to speak thereon:
AND FURTHER t~~t such amalgamation proposal shall containothe following conditions and obligations,
which ~!ill be recoggized by both parties (a) the immediate construction of a causeway linking Union Street
with Hount Pleasant Avenue, East Saint John, and (b) the subsequent reclamation of the areas inunediately
behind such causeway, with the necessary precautionary measures'beigg taken for the proper draining of the
Marsh Creek area, and (c) a prcper guarantee of suitable representation on the greater Saint John Common Coun-
cil to the people of the present Parish of Simonds on a basis to be negotiated.
On the question, Alderman Whitebone advised he believes this motion is out of place. He stated he
does not want to see another controversy such as that which raged between the City of Saint John and the :'
Parish of Lancaster over the same kind of a motion. Had the Council of the City of Saint John not made such
rash promises to the Parish of Lancaster, he doubts if there would have been a City of Lancaster today..
Alderman Whitebone feels that the feeling engendered in Simonds through the Notice of Hotion given on Hay 17th
last on this matter is unfortunate. He commented that the sections of the area of Greater Saint John should
be able to live together until such tiJ..e as the residen;lBof those districts the City of Saint John hopes to
unite approach the City regarding amalgamation. He believes the initial step should come from such residents,
and he hopes that awnlgamation of these districts \-lith the City of Saint John will occur.
Alderman Campbell replied that his Notice of Motion was primarily to avoid such an occurrence as
that wr~ch occurred regarding the Parish of Lancaster. Since the Notice of Motion was presented, he has
received approximately forty telephone calls from influential people of the Parish of Simonds, requesting that
they have an opportunity to express a view on the subject. He stated he would lite the people of the City of
Saint John and of the Parish of Simonds to have an opportunity of saying whether or not they are interested
in amalgamation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Aldermen Campbell, Teed, Belyea and Harrigan
voting "yea", Alderman 1rlhitebone voting "nay" and Alderman HacCallum abstaining from voting.
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Seconded by Alderman Hanigan
RESOLVED that the Common Council reconsider the resolution adopted
at the meeting held on June 3rd last relative to allocating a maximum of $100.00 to the Silver Cross Women
of Canada.
It being 11.00 o'clock p.m., the Common Council, in accordance ,dth the resolution passed on the
3rd day of June last, adjourned to resume at 10.00 o'clock a.m. tomorrow.
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At 10.00, o'clock a.m. on the 15th day of June, A. D., 1954, the Mayor resumed the Chair in
Common Council and,t~ere were present Aldermen Belyea, MacCallum and Whitebone.
Alderman MacCallum stated that Alderman Harrigan had requested him to advise the Common Council
that he would,be unable to be present due to having to attend at Fredericton in his official capacity as
Reporter of the Supreme Court.
The Mayor instructed the COJlLl',on Clerk to issue notice for a meeting to be held tomorrow at 10.00
o'clock a.m.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Wednesday, the sixteenth
day of June, A. D., 1954 at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Directa
On motion of Alderman ~lacCallum .
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Free Public Library,
extending an invitation to the Mayor and Council ,Members to attend the unveiling of the plaque in memory of
Richard O'Brien to be held at 3.00 p.m., June 21st next in the reading room of the Library, be received and
filed and the invitation accepted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
Ji/ver t!rO!;S It0me~ R:\SOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Chapter, Remembrance
~ ~ ~ Association, Silver Cross Women of Canada asking the reconsideration of the Council regarding allocating a
_''''0 -, ,na maximum of $100.00 only for the purchase of t'Wo standards for the Association, be received and filed and an
additional sum of $155.00 be granted in order to purchase the said standards which cost a total of $255.00.
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Alderman Teed stated that there is no justification for the above Association asking for financial
assistance from the City in this matter, and if they desire to conduct a tag day to raise the necessary funds
for the standards he ts agreeable. He advised that the Council has no right or authority to grant this money
as it is public money.
Question being taken, the;,motion carried with Alderman Teed voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
,,;?/'l$d Cbnatta Seconded by Aldenr.an Whitebone
'12 r ,,(t-d ' RESOLVED that the letter from The Miss Canada Pageant LimHed relative
/~j1~17 , . to the acceptance of Miss Patricia McDade of 185 Princess Stre8t, Saint John, N. B. as a 'contestant in the
~t'r/o/~ ~~Miss Canada Pageant, which will be held in Windsor during the week of July 19th to 24th, be received and filed
and Miss McDade given permission to represent the City of Saint John in the said Pageant:
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AND FURTHER the City does not assume any financial responsibilities in the above matter.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Jos. A. Likely, Limited requesting per-
:mission to utilize the southern portion of Third Street for the purpose of stockpiling concrete pipe during
'1954, and advising that they would not block any private entrances and would use this space for pipe allocated
to quick movement by boat and truck, be received and filed and perrrdssion granted under the same terms as
ithose granted in 1953, at a charge of $25.00.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
_Jhist'le_ Cur/inf Seconded by Alderman Belyea
,t?la.6 RESOLVED that as per the request of the
. tarle/II/? .a 0' 7t7 Carleton,Curling Club, permission be granted them to hold their annual fall
, ___,Clur /n.:; IDufferin Avenue, during the period September 18th to October 2nd inclusive.
Mit:'_ On motion of Alde~n Hhitebone
Thistle Curling Club and the
fair in the Thistle Curling Club,
T 4 ~ {lhott//1 Seconded by Alderman lf~cCallum
, -b. ~ro &t. RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. Harold Chown tendering pis resig-
/J~s~/?~t-/O)?/? ,nation as Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Committee, to take effect Dmnediately, be referred to the said
7(et'ra:rrion ridv/S-Committee. ,
orjt ~n?,,"i~~e I Alderman Be'yea moved in amendment that the Council reconsider the previous motion of June 14th l~st
Irelative to the proposed ,appointment of Mr. Chown as part-time Director.of the Recreation Department and Chair-
man of the Cowmittee, but there was no seconder. The Cownon Clerk advised that this would have to be a sepa-
rate motion, and is not an amendment to the motion.
. AND FURTHER that the City of
4~Z:i>rd'.cDouglas Avenue and Main Street.
I Alderman Belyea moved i~ amendment that the above matter be referred to the legal session of Council,
, but there 'Was no seconder.
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Question being taken, the Iilotion was carried Hi th Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOL\~D that as per the request of the Board of School Trustees of Saint
John, approval be granted of the Board borrowing a maXimum of $25,000.00 for furnishings:-for the new fourteen-
room school and auditorium to be erected at Crescent Valley.
Read a letter from the Director of Police, suggesting that in view of the recent fatality which
occurred at Indianto,Tn when a truck driver failed to realize he had missed the turn at Douglas Avenue and
Hain Street,' the matter of' erecting a chain 'or pole barricades' at the foot of. Main Street, 'at Indiantown~"De
taken 'up 'Hith 'the D:irec~Qr_.Q.f ~lo.ks:l!!t .a:!,s~ .'tmgg~sted that the Dire9tor, of ,Work? -.may' also .c6nsider ,it, neces-
sary that2a~!lashing light plus a checkerboard'b&-Installed at the pOlnt In questlon.
i On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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I RESOLVED that the Feceral Government authorities be requested to con-
,suIt ,dth the City of Saint John authorities as to'some sort of safeguards that can be erected at the foot of
Main Street at Indianto'~ mentioned above:
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Police, authority
be granted to install a three-way flashing light with amber lights facing Rothesay Avenue on the north and
south sides, and a flashing red light showing east on Russell Street; same to cost in the vicinity of $200.00.
Mr. A. O. Pope, representing A. O. .pope Limited, appeared before the meeting and outlined the ad-
vantages of the usage of his company's product, metal road markers which are manufactured in this city.
The Executive Director advised that each marker costs twenty-eight cents. Mr. Pope added that this price
includes the necessary installation equipment.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED. that the Director of Police be requested to bring in a
recoIDlnendation with reference to this particular type, of road marker.
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Mr. Pope withdrew from the meeting.
The Common Clerk advised of the receipt of a letter from the Canadian Federation of Mayors and
Municipalities relative to the attendance of the Mayor and Council Members at the 1954 conference.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be the only two persons
authorized to attend the above named conference, unless the other Members of the Common Council ,Wish to
attend at their own expense.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as has been the custom and practice in the past, all
Members of the Corrilnon Council who wish to attend the above conference, and the COIDLlon Clerk, be authorized
to do so, and reservations be made for those who ,dsh to attend.
Alderman Whitebone advised that at first, it was a Mayors' convention, and the Hayor of the city
was the only person who attended: then when the Canadian Federation of MaF-ors and Municipalities came into
existence, the l-layor and Council began to attend the conferences. He stated he cannot see how any Hembers
have the right to attend a l-layors' convention and spend the taxpayers' money.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, Aldermen MacCallum, Teed and Be~yea voting I
"yea" and Aldermen Whitebone and Harrigan voting "nay", same was declared carried.
On,motion of Alderman }mcCallum
. / Seconded by AldeI1llan Harrigan
:7JdlV/d ;1f ^,un/l~ RESOLVED that, the letter from Hr. David J.1. Lunney advising that his
~fiYajfev/'~ A?/~- proposed housing development at Millidgeville cannot be effected this year, and requesting that his client
r -ri. be granted an option on the Hillidgeville Airport under certain conditions, be laid on the table until the
jJdI:", ,__,J'/ e next meeting of Coupcil.
7J ' tilt .;fJ. Mr. A. E. Hanson, Director of Horks, and Mr. \>lalter F. Ferguson entered the meeting at this time
J. /.cec:f:or -, 't)r;;s; and discussion ensued at some length relative to the fact that Mr. Ferguson had been advised by the
Director of Works that the position of Street Superintendent is to,be abolished, that he was offered a job
as an Inspector with the Works Department, that Hr. Ferguson's dismissal from the said Department was
approved by the Executive Director at approximately 5.30 p.m. June 15th, 1954 on grounds that he was not
attending to duties assigned to him. Mr. Ferguson advised that he had not received word of this dismissal
and the Director of Works stated he had not been able to contact Mr. Ferguson in order to advise him of same.
. 1>1derman,Harrig>l.n s;tated,that the Executive,Director has no authority to abolish the position ,of
! Street Superinteiicient,and the ,City Solicitor advised that his legal opinion is thai> the ]1:xecutive Director
: has not the authority 'to abolish ,aposi tion, but he has .the authority to engage, promote, demote ,or d~smiss, ~
personnel. ' The Executive Director stated' tll:lt he does not agree wi th,-regard :to his authority respecting-
abolishing a position, but it is the ruling of the Council.
Messrs. Hanson and Ferguson ,dthdrew from the meeting.
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On motion of Alderman lfuitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. Walter F. Ferguson be advised immediately that if he
wishes to tender llis resignation from the employ, of the City of Saint John it will be in order, and if he
does not wish to submit his resignation, the Comraon Council ,dll deal with the matter of his dismissal as
to whether or not it was justified.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman HaY'rigan
RESOLVED
to the possible establishment of a parking area
next meeting of Council.,
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
that the letter from the Town Planning Commission relative
in the Union Alley area, be laid on the table until the
Seconded by Alderman }mcCallum
RESOL\~ that the letter from the Chairman and Director of
Assessments relative to the 1953 and 1954 taxes of Eastward Industries Limited, be received and filed
and the Common Council approve the arrangement that the sum of $600.00 be accepted as payment in lieu
of such taxes:
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AIID FURTflliR that this be the last time such reduction in taxation be made.
The Common Clerk advised that by Deed, dated June 1st, 1944, the City of Saint John cO!lveyed land
on Lansdo'Tne Avenue to I1rs. Isobel Z. Curry, wife of Charles E. Curry, and that as the lot frontlng on the
Avenue was only thirty-five feet in width, the Deed contained ~ clause_stipulating that no buildings, ~
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improvements and appurtenances could be erected on the lot. Mrs. Curry has now sold this land to Mr. Phillip
Griffin who has also bought five feet from Mrs. Curry, making the frontage of land at this location forty
feet on Lansdowne Avenue. Mr. Griffin has an opportunity of selling the land and his prosl~ctive purcl~sers
desire that the restrictive clause in the above mentioned Deed be removed as they wish to build on the lot.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be instructed to advise Mr. Phillip
Griffin that the Common Council agree to the proper indenture being draw to remove the above mentioned re,. '(
strictive covenant with respect to the said lot.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded ,by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that immediate negotiations be entered into by the City Solici-
tor 'and the Executive Director with the O'Tners of the balance of properties located on the south side of
Main Street, from Acadia Street to ,Long Wharf, in order to purchase the entire location.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman V~cCallum
RESOL\~D that the offer of Mrs. Bessie Speight to sell her property
situated at 628 Main Street to the City of Saint John at its assessed value, be accepted, such assessed value
being as follows:- land $810.00, building $1,900.00 making a total of $2,710.00.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector relative to
tenders being called for the demolition of city~owned buildings at 610 - 624 and 660 Main Street, be received
and filed and no demolition commence on these properties until the balance of the properties lying on the
south side of Main Street, from Acadia Street to Long Wharf~ have been acquired by the City.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldel~n Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Claretian Missionary Fathers, publish-
ers of The Voice of St. Jude, requesting that the license fee for soliciting for subscriptions to the said ;"
magazine be waived by the 'City of Saint John, De received and filed and the said Order advised that the Com-
mon Council is unable to change the regulations in this respect.
I On motion of Alderman Harrigan
(J.:. ~ ok. .4 ~fj Seconded by Alderman Teed
-' ~~, Ofd/7, . RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., advising that he
.l:.ease has documentary proof that A. Chipman Smith & Co., Limited has been selling tobacco and tobacco products for
~rket- over ten years and req,~esting that the entire matter of restrictive covenants in the leases for Market tenante
11. C'hi!?/7'ICincf'ml!JJ be reconsidered, be received and filed.
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Alderman MacCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution, and Hithdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay Estimate No. 1-1954 to Mr.
George C. 0hittick in connection with rough grading Hork on his 1953 contract - the gross estimate on the
said Estimate No. 1-1954 being $14,830.65 and being $4,8JO.65, over,.thEll$~O;OOO~OO:'anocatea, by Council reso-
lution of April 26th last.
Alderman Harrigan voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion 0
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-
first day of June, A. D. 1954, at 10.00 o'clock a.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan and MacCallum
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Messrs. E. D. 'Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
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Read a report submitted by the conmdttee to whom were referred the tenders for a tractor for
the l~orks Department. The committee recommended that the tender of Mussens Canada Limited be accepted.
Alderman Campbell advised that representatives of International Harvester Co. of Canada Ltd. and of J.
Clark & Son Limited desire to appear before the Council to speak with relation to local industry and their
,value to the community, this being in connection with the tenders under discussion.
His Worship instructed that sucn representatives be notified to come to this meeting of Council
on the subject.
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Read a report from the committee to whom were referred the tenders for concrete curbing, advising
that the committee sat and rejected all tenders, and under authority of the resolution of June 14th last
which gave the committee power to act, called again for such tenders which close June 21st at 10.00 o'clock
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Alderman Teed entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the lower
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of the two tenders received for concrete
curbing be accepted, namely:-
Brunswick Construction Co.
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Description Estimated Quantity Unit Price ~
Rock 3,000 lin. ft. 1.95 5,850.00
No Rock 20,000 If If 1.33 26,600.00
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Rock 500 11 If 2.10 1,050.00 I
No Rock 600 11 11 1.50 900.00
Rock 100 11 11 1.10 llO.OO
No Rock 100 11 If .80 80.00
7'*' $ 34,590.00
1. Concrete curbing
2. Concrete curbing
3. Concrete curbing
circles
4. Concrete curbing
circles
5. Reset Granite Curb
6. Reset Granite'Curb
- all the above to be directly in accordance with plans and specifications:
AND FURTHER that the cheque of the unsuccessful tenderer be returned:
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AND FURTHER that the above mentioned report of the committee be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr. Roy Randon relative to oWnership of Brunswick Construction
Co. be received and filed.
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. On motion of Aldernan MacCallum
:J)/reat''OI:::_'7];i/'ee Seconded by Alderman Teed
:zt?/,C: ~()vi/7CiciJ/ . RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police advising that the
S-ec~t'cr~- ~cr~u~r.Department of the Provincial Secretary-Treasurer again guarantees the sum of $3,400.00, from June 1st, 1954
:l)riversexa",ina- to June 1st, 19515 in connection with drivers examinations by the Saint John Police Department, be received
t'ions and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
lOwn -Pl<iinnin~
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning Commission advising
that Mr. Fronk Sobey requests permission to build over the main trunk sewers of the City of Saint John _
this being in conjunction with the Simpsons-Sears Limited development in the Rifle Range area - and that Mr.
Sobey is prepared to enter into legal agreements concerning the safety factor on this sewer and also
concerning its repair, if necessary, be received and filed and the requested permission granted.
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Alderman Campbell withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Walter F. Ferguson, tendering
nJ.s resignation from the Department of Works, and requesting that he be granted his yearly holiday pay, ,and
that he be reimbursed such money as he has contributed to the Civic Employees' Pension Fund, be received and
filed and the requests complied with.
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requests complied with and the resignation accepted,
the above mentioned letter be received and filed and the
with deep regret, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Campbell re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of Simonds Councillors rela-
tive to the subject of amalgamation between that Parish and the City of Saint John which appeared in the Even-
ing Times-Globe on Tuesday, June 15th, advising that not one of their Councillors has received representation
in favour of such amalgamation, and reminding that it is the Parish's prerogative and duty to deal with the
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requests or representations of their own'citizens, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman 11acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Bely.ea .
RESOLVED that the letter from the Parish of Simonds Council advising that
until they receive requests from delegations or ,individual citizens of the Parish requesting a plebiscite on
amalgamation with the City of Saint John, they do not feel that the time has come to discuss the matter in
Municipal Council, and under the circumstances of an article which appeared in the press June 15th on the
possibility of a plebiscite on amalgamation, which subject was discussed at the last ,meeting of the Simonds
CounCil, they are opposed to the matter being dealt with by Municipal Council, and also advising that they
feel a more appropriate time to discuss this matter would be after the October elections in Saint John when a
newly elected Council is assured of permanency for two years, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
j]dUl1.ttl.:..Jkcre~a~ Seconded by Alderman Teed
I / RESOLVED that the letter from the County Secretary in relation to the
--I7~&an?,;nf';o~ question of amalgamation intthe Parish of ,Simonds with the City of Saint John, be laid on the table until
next meeting of Council.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
/l!ltr~!I"" (lre:f."r;/ RESOLVED that the letter from MUrray & Gregory, Limited again referringl.
___ ,_ ,,;,((-tf, to the condition of Falls View Avenue, in connection 1-1ith the Falls View Park project, urging that such street
r/~ f/.' tU 4ve be impro:ved"und,a'csurvey of the street be made at ,once, be received and filed and an estimate of cost of im-
, , ~.:' I: ~ OJ 'proving such street be obtained from the Director of Horks.
.cal's VIf'tI/ rark .
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_tJharles ;;p .lynch
:llarn
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
FE SOLVED that the offer of Mr.. Charles R. Lynch to purchase the barn on
the Fletcher FT9perty near the Second Loch Lomond Lake, Parish of Simonds, for the sum of $35.00, and to have
the premises cleaned of all rubbish in connection with the barn, be accepted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
r /? /J Seconded by Alderman Belyea
/:'a/I..(f'~!;pelttS'sePl_, RESOLIlED that as per the request of the Full Gospel Assembly, per their
. _Ply _ ,', iSOlicitor, Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., permission be granted them to hold street services at Haymarket Square
In. r'.,.,/ / ",:,"and near their premises ,on Murray Street. .
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Jl;::,en air .re,..vicesl On ~otion of fi1derman Campbell .
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., relative to
the church site at the Rifle Range for the Full Gospel Assembly, advising that at the requec,t of the ~myor,
:tpe Town Planning Commission surveyed the area and prepared a report, be received and the matter laid on the
'table and the requested report from the Town Planning Commission obtained.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman: Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. Lester G. Hoar, on behalf of his ..
client, Mr. Leo Cormier, advising that if the Common Council did not accept' Mr. Cormier's offer to purchase
the lot on Lansdowne Avenue, it should either put the lot up for tender or" express disinterest in selling at
all, and requesting that Mr. Cormier's certified cheque for the assessed value of such lot be returned, be
received and filed and the said request complied with.
On motion of Alderman, MacCallum
&?eot;!e ~ /iflfleH' Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
/llk!? ~~as~in I FE SOLVED that the letter from 11essrs. George & Tippett, solicitors for
~ /? ~ . Allen V. and,Pearson C. Bustin, offering the land and rights-of-way at Latimore Lake for the sum of $4,000.00,
.rear.un,c....oPdsf;n,be refer):'ed to the Works and \'Iater Departments and to the City Solicitor.for a report. '
I ,(o.fa~in Hsh/n) Alderman Teed advised that the Log Cabin Fishing Club, which owns a tract o/land running one-half
t?la., mile along the road and facing along the Loch Lomond Lake front, is agreeable to sell such land to the City,
, ,-- -- - , and if the City does not purchase same, will sell this land in lots to individuals. The Executive Director
/oeh.. _,t(O/77a,n,:( ,stated that a Provincial Act stipulates that no person can use the Lake, but the City cannot prevail upon the
_____~t'erJ>,1etfl'Government to enforce this Act. Alderman MacCallum suggested that the City should wait for this Club to make
an approach on the matter, but Alderman Teed co~~ented that the Club will not make a direct approach to the
'City on same.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be asked to check on the possibility
of a Provincial statute being in existence which would protect the City of Saint John relative to the water-
shed, by preventing. persons from polluting the water supply.
Mr. T. E. Guy, Local Sales Manager, International Harvester Co. of Canada Ltd., and Mr. G. N. Cooperj
Industrial Sales 11anager, J. Clark & Son Limited, entered the meeting at this time relative to the tenders for
a tractor for the Horks Department.
Alderman Campbell explained that the report of the committee on these tenders recommends that the bic
of Mussens Canada Limited be accepted, and that the equipmEmt offered by othertenderers do not meet the :'
requirements of the specifications of the Director of Works.
Mr. Guy advised that his comFany is linked with J. Clark & Son Limited as its distributor. He stated
r?at his company has. invested about $400,000.00 in buildings in the City, which it could have located in the
Flty of Moncton had It not been for the local staff, who urged that they be built in Saint John. The compahy
Fmploys 90 to 100 persons who are residents and taxpayers of the City of Saint John, and the company has a
payroll of between $250,000.00 and $300,000.00 per annum. The company feels that ev~rything else being equal,
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other organization if and when the City should purchase a tractor.
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Alderman Belyea inquired if the International Harvester tractor would be comparable with the
specifications called for in the tender. Mr. Cooper replied that International Harvester tractor has 89.29
H. P., and all the machines are ccmparable in weight. He pointed out that his company isa big taxpayer in
this city and is the only industrial representative in Saint John. He advised that the machine his company
offers can do the same work as th 109 H. P. machine, even though it is of less H. P.
Mr. Cooper added that his company will guarantee its machine to be of the same capacity as the I
109 H. P. of Mussens.
Messrs. Guy and Cooper withdrew and the Director of Works was requested to attend the meeting,
relative to this matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman 11acCallUm
RESOLVED that the matter of rental to be charged Mr. Arthur C.
Charlton for the rental of 40 feet of Lot 22" Chesley Street, be referred to the Assessors for a price.
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Alderman Harrigan advised that a large number of persons have been asking him for an explanation
relative to the use of gravel in the asphalt penetration process presently in operation on the City streets.
_~Vi~,_'pr~"",,~He added that complaints have been received on the dust from same, and noted that the gravel used'is not chip
gravel but more of a type used for roofing and does not seem to penetrate the old asphalt.
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The Executive Director advised that the .penetration work is not new, even in this city, and if a
different contractor had the contract, the City would not receive any complaints. He added that the City has
been studying the proposition of penetration for months, this process 'being used allover the North American
continent and mentioned in every city w.gazine published. If the City is going to repair roads, there is .
no cheaper method of doing it. The cost of penetration is $3,520.00 per mile compared with $25,000.00 per
mile to lay asphalt, and to start with a dirt road and bring it up to paving, like the Pokiok Road, will
cost $70,000.00 per mile. The Town Manager of Halifax is using penetration on all streets in that city due
to the saving in cost. The only drawback is the inconvenience caused through this process, which would be
experienced also in paving.
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Mr. Walsh commented that a contract can be let only to one contractor and there will' alyays be
dissatisfied people with an ulterior motivc. Mr. Carritte of Coastal Asphalt Products Ltd. admits that the
City is doing a good job on this penetration and the gravel being used will give a better wearing job. The
contractor who got this job hired the Provincial Government inspector and the Executive Director hired a man
from the Provincial Government to be the City's inspector on the job: also, the material being used is being
purchased from the same source as that which supplied the Provincial Government which has been doing penetra-
tion work for over five,years. He stated that ~he price quoted for penetration work includes the cleaning'
lip of the street afte~rds. It is the quickest way of repairing a street.
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Alderman Harrigan referred to the Executive Director's statement regarding ulterior motives with
regard to the complaints. He stated he talked with quite a few prominent people in the city and one hun-
dred per cent of these would have no interest in whatever contractor has the contract or anything else.
The people hecspeaks fon in registering this complaint have no ulterior motive, they are simply register-
ing their complaint and want to know if something else can be done 'regarding this work.
The Executive Director replied that he means that there are other people who would like to sell
their materials in this connection for the work, and who did not make a sale to the City on same.
The Director of Works, Mr. A. E. Hanson, entered the meeting and stated that fairly good headway
has been made on the,penetration work. Alderman Harrigan stated there must be a different type of chip
which will penetrate faster and give the same result as the gravel presently in use.
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Mr. Hanson advised that the present method of penetration will put approximately three-eighths
of an inch of extra surfacing on top of the old surface, which will seal the leaks in the old pavement and
give a number of years extra wearing surface. The main complaint has been the gravel thrown around from'
this 'Iork and the dust created by same. \>lashing the gravel before applying it would cost about forty cents
per yard, the Executive Director explained, which would not be worth doing as the gravel crumbles and makes
rnore dust. The Director of Works stated that except for ,rashing the gravel and using material with"
a little .more crushed material with it 'would be all hecocud suggest to help'remedy the situation. ~~.'
I Mr. vlalsh 'advised that the,~pricep~r,_yarg. for crushed"gravel j,s $2~50; 'Iherelj.S .the gravel being used~is
$ 1.47 .per y~rd.;
On motion of Alderman Harrigan I
Seconded by Alderman ~mcCallum
RESOLVED that the type of penetration coating work presently in
operation in the city streets cease inmediately.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the type of penetration work being carried on in the
City streets be suspended for a-'period of two weeks on completion of the streets presently under treat-
ment to the satisfaction of the Director of Works:
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AND FURTH~R that the entire matter be again reviewed by the Common Council with a report from
the Director of Works at that time.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried.
Alderman Harrigan explained to the Director of Works the representations made by the delegation
relative to the tenders on the tractor, and the Director of Works expressed the view that even though the .
International Harvester machine is heavier than that offered by Mussens, it probably could not do the work
as it is of less horse power. The machine the City is renting from George Chittick is about eighty odd
horse power. He explained that he asked for the heavier machine in view of the work the City will be under-
taking.
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Seconded by Alderman }~cCallum
RESGLVED that the report of the committee relative to tenders for a
tractor for the Works Department be received and filed and the bid of Mussens Canada LDrrited be accepted.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that net~ tenders be called for a:,trilctor'ofl)an approximate 100
horse power.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was lost with Aldermen Campbell and Teed
voting "yea", Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan and }lacCallum voting "nay", and His Horship the Mayor voting "yea".
Question being taken on the motion, same was lost with Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and Belyea votin!
"yea", and His ,Iorship the Mayor, Aldermen Teed and Campbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum .
RESOLVED that the above. named committee be discharged of their duties
in this connect~ou.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter of a tractor for the Works Department be brought
up at a meeting of the full COIDrrlOn Council next week.
Alderman Harriean gave notice that he trill serve on no more comrrdttees and asked that he be not
appointed to any further committees.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
_Saint: _.7tJh./7 , RESOLVED that the Member~ of the C~mmon. Council b~ requested to have
J?1 ~ / their solicitors present them individually with their accounts ~n connect~on w~th the Sa~nt John Motors
,_ j'/t:J~ ors .4 t'-d. Limited injunction matter, and the Council Members in turn submit their accounts to the Council for discussion.
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Question being taken, the motion carried \-lith Alderman Harrigan voting "nay".
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At a ,Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the
twenty-eighth day of June, A. D., 1954 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, }mcCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, F. S. Haycox, Assistant to
the Executive Director, and A. E. Hanson, Director of vlorks.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED tlmt minutes of the meetings of Common Council held on
June 14th, 16th and 2lst last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been. forwarded to the
Council Members.
Mr. D. A. Riley, Barrister, entered the meeting and advised he was appearing on behalf of
Mr. P. F. Biddiscombe,cDeputy Police Chief, who has heard some disturbing rumours as to his future
employment 1-lith the City. Mr. Riley read a letter, dated June 28th, 1954, Hritten by Mr. Biddiscombe
concerning his rumoured retirement from the Police Department, and submitted the said letter to the
Common Clerk. The letter stated that he is 61 years of age and has served 38 years with the Police
Force of this City, and thnt he has received legal opinion to ,the efect that he need not retire from
the Force until he has reached the age of 65 years or until the Common Council orders him to do so.
Mr. Riley stated that on checking with Mr. Biddiscombe regarding prospective retirement he finds that
Mr. Biddiscombe has had no"discussion on the question and it has come as a complete shock to him. Mr.
Riley inquired if it is the intention of the Council to retire this ,man at the present time.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLViD that Deputy Chief of Police Biddiscombe be retained
in his present position as Deputy Chief and that the dir~ctive of tl~ Executive Director as to his
ret~rement be disregarded.
The Executive Director advised that the above resolution is contrary to present regulations.
He has issued a directive that the Deputy Police Chief be retired because he has reached the age of
rotirement under the City's regulations. Mr. Biddiscombe has been held on for six months beyond the
retirement time in order to obtain a replacement and in order to give him his full pension allowance.
Retirement dates are July 1st and January 1st and in view of that he gave the directive in this matter.
On March 1st, 1949, the Council of the day adopted a resolution adopting the recommendaticn of the
Board of Trustees, Civic Employees' Ponsion Plan, that the Police and Fire Department employees, ,with the
exception of the Directors of these Departments, be required to retire on pension upon attaining the age
of 60 years in accordance with Section 13 of the Pension Act. The Executive Director pointed out that
this is an amendment to Section 13, although it is not an amendment'to the statute, and it was under
this Council resolution he issued his directive. None of the changes under the directive affect adversely
any man, and all other men of that Department will retire at the age of 60. While the regulation under
the Council resolution is in effect, the Executive has no choice except to abide by it.
Alderman Harrigan advised that he can find no amendment to the Saint John City Pension Act,
which is incorporated in the 1947 Acts of the Province of Ne1-l Brunswick. He referred to Sections 4 and
13 of the said Act relative to retirement age and stated that the Executive Director does not have the
authority to retire Mr. Biddiscombc at this time, regardless of any motions of Common Council, as same
do not affect any statute unless it is properly amended by legislation. Alderman Harrigan added that it
is not so that a person can retire at the age of 60 years. He [;tated that the resolution of Council of
March 1st, 1949 is a nonentity and the Executive Director had no authority to issue the directive, and
he had no authority from this Common Council to do so. Section 13 of the Act states that the person
concerned "shall at his 0\;)1 request or may at the option of the Council be retired on pension". Alderman
Harrigan st~ted that within the last 7 hours 7 different lawyers in this city have given the same inter-
pretation of this Section. He pointed out that the Deputy Chief has been a good and faithful servant to
the City for the above named number of years and that he is held in the highest esteem by persons in
every walk of life in this city and if the above motion is defeated it \,/Quld signify a lack of confidence
in this man.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the matter be laid on the table until the Members
of the Cow~on Council have had an opportunity to consider the points raised by Alderman Harrigan.
The City Solicitor stated that in his opinion, the statute is quite clear. It says that all
employees of the City, 1-lhether participants of the Pension Plan of not, shall be required to retire on
attain:i,ng:lthe age of 65 years and Mr. Biddiscombe falls under that category. He stated in his opinion,
it is at the option of the Council only or at ~he request of the person concerned that the person can
retire."The'resolution'adopted by the previous Council March 1st, 1949 was ultra vires of their power,
and it did not change the statute: it should have been follmJed up by an amondment to Section 13 of the
Act. It no doubt \Jas good during the time the previous Council was in office but he does not consider
it is binding upon a succeeding Council. Every case should have been considored on its merits and it
is the duty of the Council to decide same and not any Pension Board. A person employed in the Firec'and
the Police Departments has the opportunity to retire at the, age of 60 years, under the section of the
Pension Act, if he has 15 years service and if he wishes to do so.
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The Executive Director stated that he regards Mr. Biddiseombe as one of the finest police
officers on the North American continent and hns saici so for !11'my years. At the present time, his
recommendation to the Council is that Mr. Biddiscombe be retired and the promotions unci changes in the .
Police Department tal,e place for the good of the said Department. He added that he had discussed this
retirement with the Director-:t3f Police last 1>Iednosday. Alderman Harrigan commented th~t Hr. Bidciiscombe
I,Till receive his full pension be serving further time with the Department. The Executive Director
pbserved that this man has received raises in pay in the last two budgets and if this is continued, he
~ill hever retire on full pension. He pointed out that if this ~~n is retained it will hold up every-
~ody in the Police Force behind him from being promoted.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried 'lith Aldermen Hhitebone, Belyea, MacCallum
and Teed voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and Campbell abstaining from voting.
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Messrs. N. T. Rockwell and W. W. Buckley were present on behalf of the Saint John COlL~ty Little
League Association. Hr. Buckley advised that in the future, the Association plan to have their Ol-ffi baseball
diamond on Millidge Avenue, about opposite the dairy, and' they would liko to move the grandstand ;,hich is to
be erected on the South End Grounds to their new site. They would reimburse the City for the City's sharo
of the expenses in crccting this grandstand, or, on the other hand, wOlud be willing to leave the grandstand
on the South End Grounds if the City would reimburse them their share of the cost of erection of same on the
said grounds. He noted that tenders have not been called for the erection of the grandstand and advised that
the Associ~tion would like to have it erected as soon as possible.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by
Ald"rman Teed
RESOLVED that the tenders for the grandstand to be erected on th0 South
Directors of Works and Recreation in accord with the previous arrangement with
League Association executive and that the Recreation Advisory Committee be asked
as to the ultimate disposal of the said grandstand:
AND FURTHER that a committee of Council be appointed by His Worship the Mayor with power to act to
the acceptance of the above named tenders.
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His Worship appointed himself and Aldermen MacCallum and Teed to constitute the above named commit-
On rootion of Aldenmn Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
'. RESOLVED that the Comptroller's Report for the month of Hay last be now
from the table and filed and the amounts contained thorein paid as reC?IllIllendcd.
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,.:7Jirect'or On motion of Alderinan Whitebone
Soconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the proposed amendment to the Traffic By-law with regard
to a committee composed of the Legal Department and the Executive Director for
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Seconded by Aldel~mn MacCallum
RESOLVED
the Secretary of City Bands, be approved.
that the schedule of summer band concerts for 1954, submitted
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
_;1feilri'et: ' RESOLVED that the accounts submitted by Alw2.rd & Gillies, architects, and
~pVoi~~~//I~e~ IJohn Flood & Sons Limited, being their final accolmts relative to renovation of the Charlotto Street Market
- '-7-/ r/ J {'l ,BUilding, be paid, same to be w:id for by a bond issue:
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,-,.., ~~a( .. AND FURTrlliR that the letters from John Flood & Sons Limited in this regard be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen Belyea, Whitebone, Teed and Campbell voting
"yea", and Aldermen Harrigan and MacCallum voting "nay".
The matter of the proposed purchase of a tractor for the Works Department was then discussed, with
..1hz?:,,'J(~rV'esftrHessrs. T. E. Guy and G. N. Cooper, representine- International Harvester Co. of Canada Ltd: and J, Clark &
. ~ {/f' ana~,I'tdSon Limited respectively, present at the m~eting. Hr. Guy stated his firm feel they are entitled to receive
IC'&'A:. ~ "Ithe order for this machine, everything else being equal and they will guarantee that the tractor Hill do the
" ,'d~ -~ on Iwork it is built for. ,'Hr, Hanson stated that a smaller or lighter rr.achine cannet do the work of a heavier
,,(7fd, ~chine, and in the over-aU picture the lighter machine '/QuId have all it could do to do the work I-Ihich Hould
~e required of it. The tender specification called for a machine of 100 draw-bar H.P. or over because that is
Iwhat the City Hill require.
Alderman Harrigan movGd th"t no tractor be purchased, but there was no seconder. The Executive
~irector reminded the Council that if the City does not purchase a tractor it will mean that a lot of contem-
~lated work will not be done and it ,dll have to be all hired work. If the machine ,cost around ~~O,OOO.OO,
:it could be paid fer over a period of 5 years at the rate of $4,000.00 per year write-off, and the City would
~ay a lot more than that amount in one year for rental of equipment, 'therefore there would be a substantial
Isaving by using a machine mmed by the City.
I Alderman Campbell moved that the matter be laid on the table until the next Council meeting in order
l'that the Cmmcil Members may consider the points brought forward at this meeting, but there was no seconder.
on motion of Alderman MacCallum
1 Seconded by Alderraan Whitebone
_7i/7derdC'ee;;rea RESOL1J1'.J) that as per the recommendatien ef the committee to whom were
. ~e,zLor referred the tenders for the supplying of a tractor for the Works Department, the tender of Mussens Canada
_C2JalldtJzer) ~i.mited be accepted, as follows:-
_/llasSe/ls__Cbnada' One Allis-Chalmers Hodel HD-15A Tractor, 74 inch tread, 38 links;
-/.7f-d. 109 Dra,lbar H.P., ..ith equipment as quoted in tender
$22,310.00
Trade-in - one used Champion grader <,500.00
$19,810.00
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immediate from stock:
AND FURTHER that the above named' tractor be paid for over a period of five years.
Alderman Harrigan withdreH from the meeting.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that' tenders be called lor a tractor for the Works Depart-
ment of approximately 100 H.P.
Questio~')being taken the amendment to the motion was lost with Aldermen Campbell and Teed
voting "yea"; Aldermen MacCallum and \fui tebone voting "nay", Alderman Belyea abstaining from voting
and His vlorship the Mayor voting "nay".
~uestion being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen vlhitebone, NacCallum and Teed voting
"yea" Alderman Campbell voting "nay" and Aldorman Belyea abstaining from voting.
Alderman Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
Messrs. Guy and Cooper withdrew from the meeting, as did the Director of Works.
On motion of Aldorman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the matter of reconsideration of the appoint-
ment of the auditors for the City of Saint John be struck from the agenda and not considered.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the resolution of Common Council of June 3rd,
1954 which provides that the firm of Peat, NSr\lick, Nitchell & Co. be continued on as auditors for
the City of Saint John, be rescinded and the firm of NcDonald Currie'&'Co'., chartered accountants,
be' engaged.
Question being taken, the amendment to'the'motion was lost with Aldermen Campbell, Teed and
Belyea voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, vnlitebone and MacCallum voting "nay" and His Worship the Mayor
voting "nay".
Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Whitebone, Harrigan, Teed and MacCallum
voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay".
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RESOL~8D that the proposed revision of licenses as prepared and I
drafted by the Director of Collections and the License Clerk be laid on the table until the next meeting --
of Council and referred to the Legal Department for an opinion, and copies of such revision be distributed
to the Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director of Main-
tenance and Supply, tenders be called for a new compressor and trade in of the 1949 Davey compressor.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Maintenance
and Supply, 'tenders be called for repairs to five of the snow plows used on the large Sicard truck
units, which will cost approximately $800.00.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
'Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that tenders be called for a new vehicle to replace the
1953 Dodge suburban vehicle used by the Water & Sewerage Department which was damaged in an accident on
June lOth last, and to trade in the damaged vehicle as is:
AIID FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Maintenance and Supply in the above matter be
received and filed."
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderm~n Campbell
RESOLVED that authority be granted for repairs to be made to the
Underwood typewriter used in the Detective Branch of the Police Department, at an estimated cost of $45.06.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that authority be granted to purchase a new typewriter
for the Detective Branch of the Police Department, witn trade in allowance on the old Underwood machine
of $30.00 and the new machine to cost ~pproximately $214.00.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same carried.
On n~tion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebonc
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation Advisory Committee
advising that they have adopted a resolution permitting Nr. Harold Cho'Tn to "ithdra~l his lettcr resign-
ing from the said Committee and continuing Nr. Ghown in office as Chairman of the said Committee un:til
such time as the Co~~on Council decides to make an appointment of a part-time Director of Recreation, be
received and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letters?from the Director of Works advising that
the estimated cost of extending a 6-inch water line a distance of approximately 150 fect to service thc Fred
White Sub~division at Lakewood is $1,000.00, and that the estimated cost to install a 6-inch cast iron watcr
main to Third Street, Glen Falls, is $3,400.00, including excavation, and that such:installation would cost
an estimated $2,800.00 if the excavation is done by the Porish of Simonds, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the water and sewerage materials owned by Mrs. Harry Clark,
854 Manawagonish Road, be purchased in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Works at a cost
of $844.51, such purchase not to interfere with the tenders accepted for 1954 Water and Sewerage materials.
Alderman Harrigan moved in amendment that the letter from the Director of Works recommending pur~
chase of such materials be received and filed, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the reports of the Works Department and Water and
Sewerage Department for the month of May last be received and filed, copies of same having been supplied the
Common Council Members.
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report froLl the Town Planning Commission and the Direc-
tor of Assessments relative to the offer of Mr. Kenneth A. Campbell to purchase either Lot 9 or Lot 13 in"
the Somerset Street Extension Sub-division, be received and referred to the special committee:
AIID FURTHER that the said cowgdttee be requested to report to the next meeting of Council on all
applications received for land in the said Sub-division.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the reconmendation of the Town Planning Commis-
sion, Mr. J. R. Anderson be sold a lot of land on Tock Street, adjoining the piece of land recommended for
sale to Hr. Greenlaw, to ,n1ich }rr. Anderson ,nIl move his building in connection with the Simpsons- Sears
Limited project, for the assessed value of same; namely, $750.00:
AND FURTHER that the resOlution of Common Council of April 26th last, offoring to sell a lot of
land on Dufferin Avenue tc j,\r. Anderson be rescinded and Hr. Anderson requested to give assur"-nce that he
relinquishes h:i:s offer to purchase' same 'in favour of' the above named16t on Teck'Street.
On noticn of~Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. D. V. Greenlaw be sold fifteen feet of land ndjoining
the right side of his lot on Teck Street for the assessed value of same:
AND FURTHER that the report from the Town Planning Commissio~ and Director of Assessments in the
above matter be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
~~SOLVED that the report from the Town Planning Commission and the
'Acting Director of Assessments recommending tl~t the land to the rear of the property of Mr. C. E. Hart on
Dufferin Avenue be not sold to Mr. Hart in view of the fact that it is thouEht possible such land could be
sold for a building lot which l-1Ould'mean the erection of a house thereon instead of a garage, be received
and filed and the said recommendation adopted.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLv~D that as per the reco~endation of the To'Trl Planning Commis-
sion and tho Acting Director of Assessments, }rr. Donald G. Powell bc not sold Lot 10-19-15 on Third Street
in view of the cost to the City of extending this street to serve the lot and also of extending the water
and sewerage services.
On motion'of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the report from the Town Planning Commission and the
Director of Assessments relative to the offer of Mr. Henry E. Ryan, on behalf of Transit Storage Ltd., to
purchase Lot 20, Frederick Street, bc referred back to the said committee for a recommendation in view of
tho pos8ibility that such lot may be part of the land undor lease to Jos. A. likely Ltd. and the subject of
prior offers of purchase.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the report from the TO'Tn Planning Commission and Acting
Director of Assessments relative to the offer of }lrs. Leesha Zod to purchase lot 1, Block 36, Dufferin Ward,
be referred back to the To,Tn Planning Com~ission for further information as to the type of building to be
erected on this lot, and for a recommendation.
The Common Clerk advised tl~t Mr. Leo Cormier and Alderman Campbell had previously made applicatio~
to purchase tho above named lot, and that Mr. Cormier is still interested in purchasing same. Alderman
Campbell advised that he himself has decided that this lot is too expensive to purchase.
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Harry McKay to whom was sold the reserve street off the western side of Somerset Street for $50.00
under Conunon Council resolution of JUl1e 14th last, is willing to accept a strip of land 30 feet in width
in place of the width of the said reserve street, as the 30 feet would meet his requirements. This lot
from which the strip of land would be taken is the same lot recontly advertised for sale by tender and
on \,hich no bids were received. The Executive Director stated that the speCial committee relative to
Somerset Street Extension land will be'lobking after this matter'as the land is staked out.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above matter of the lbt to be conveyed to Mr.
Harry McKay be referred to the above named special committee.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED th~t the offer of Mr: Louis Stephen to sell his house
located at 606 Main Street, and interost in the lease on the land at this location, for the sum,of
$4,800.00, be accepted.
Moved in amondment by Aldennan Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that Mr. Stephen be advised that the Common Council is
prepared to purchase the above named premises at assessed value.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen Harrigan, Whitebone,
MacCallum and Teed voting "yea", and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay".
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RESOLViED that the letter from Mrs. Bessie Speight advising that
she accepts the City's offer to purcl~se her porporty at 628 Main Street for the sum of $2,710.00, which
is the assessed value of the land and building at this location, be received and filed and the said pro-
perty be acquired.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted, namely:-
"HHEREAS the City is desirous of teI'lninating the following described land as a City Street,
namely':-
'ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Kings Ward, in
the' City of Saint JoILn, in the City and County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, bounded and
described as follows, viz:-
Being that portion of Peel Street beginning on the northern sideline of Carleton Street and
running in a northwardly direction One Hundred and Eighty (180) feet maintaining a width of Sixty (60)
feet througho~t until meeting the' southern sidelinEl, of Se'Tell Street. '
THEREFORE RESOLVED that the said portion of Peel Street described, be, and the same is, hereby
discontinued.":
MID FURTHER that the above described land be taken over as
public lands.
The Common Clerk reported that no objections had been received at his office to the closing of
the above described portion of Peel Street........
On motion of Alderman Harr:tgan,
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
'RESOLVED that the report from the Town Planning Commission and
Director of Assessments relative to the application of Mr. Allister M. Blizzard to purchase Lot 3,
Somerset Street Extension, be referred to the special committee dealing with such applications.
Moved in amendment by Aldernan Campbell
Seconded by Alderfu~n Belyea'
RESOL\~ that the above matter be referred to the said special
committee with a rocommendation that the said lot in question be reserved for Mr. Blizzard and that a
recommendation come from the said co~ittee th~t it be sold to Mr. Blizzard for the nominal sum of ~ilOO.OO.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same Has lost with Aldermen Belyea and
Campbell voting "yea", Aldermen Teed, Whitebone and Harrigan voting "nay" and Alderman MacCallum abstain-
ing from voting.
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Alderman MacCallum abstaining from
voting.
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RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director of Works, the
Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited be given permission to proceed with the censtruction of a pipe line from
the Imperial Oil Limited plant to their refinory to cenvey bunker "C" fuel oil, subject to the stipulation .
that they will be liable for any'damage to City o\<TIed property.
On motion of Alderman Campbelr
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that permission be granted tor the City to make a right-oE-
way available across City owned property at Silver Falls to allow a rond to be built to the new Champlain
Heights development, in accordance with the request of Mr. Charles Y. Swanton, Barrister, subject to the
Rt.innlat:ion that Mr. Swanton and associates "ill be liable for any dal!'.age to the City's pipe line which ....
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RESOLV"D that Hr. Swanton be asked to make an offer for the land
involved for the privilegc of being allowed to make a right-of-way across City owncd property at the above
named location.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried.
On motion of Alderman }fOitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the Saint John Branch
,No. 14, Canadian Legion, B. E. S. L., permission be granted to hold The Bill Lynch Shows in the City of Saint
John ~rom July 17th to 30th inclusive:
AND FURTHER that the usual license fee for such shows be paid to the City.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that it shows remain over in the City of Saint John beyond
their allotted period, they are to pay the regular fee unless they can show that the reason for their staying
over is because of poor business due to inclement weathor, whereupon consideration will be given them in that
event.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
~SOLVED that shows be charged the,regUlar fee, no matter what their
reason is for staying in the City of Saint, John' beyond their allotted period.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, samo carried with Alderman Whitebone voting
.l1nayll.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Lancaster requesting the
installation of water services on Young Street, from Charlotte Street Extension, and advising that they
guarantee the City or Salnt John the usual ten por cent for suoh installation, be received and filed and the
requested installation proceeded with. .
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Department of Public \vorks,
Highway Divfsion, Province of New BrunSWick, the land comprising 12.24 acres in the Parish of Lancaster,
owned by the City of Saint John, be sold the said Department at $40.00 per acre, making the total selling
price $489.60, the said land being required by the Province for highway right of way:
AIID FURTHER that authority be granted for the agroement of sale in this matter to be executed on
behalf of the City of Saint Jolm.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOL1'illl th:ilt the Departmental Accounts Report and the Cash Receipts
Report for the month of May last be received and filed, copies of same having been distributed to the Council
Hembers.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
'RESOLVED that Hr. George G. Stockford be sold Lot 13, Section 2, City
Survey Shoet No. 57, Lansdowne Avenue, for the purpose of moving a house to this site - such lot to be sold
for the sum of $550.00 which is the assessed value of same:
AND FURTHER that the correspondence in connection I,ith this matter be nOI, taken from the table and
filed.
The Executive Director adviscd that the Director of Maintenance had investigated regarding the
entrance to No.5 Fire 'Station to be used by the ne~ ladder and pump truck and has found that the problem
can be solved at a cost of no more than $150.00 to allow the truck to use such entrance. Mr. Walsh stated
that he had ordered that the necessary work be performed in this regard and it is already in progress.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to renew the advertising pledge
of the City of Saint John with the Saint Job~ County Little League Association - the, advertisement for 1954
to be the same as that taken in 1953.
On motion of Alderman 6ampbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that progress estimates on the Joint Tourist Bureau of the
Cities of Saint John and Lancaster be submitted to the Executive Director and the Comptroller of the City of
Saint John with instructions that one-half of the amounts of same be billed to the City of Lancaster and '
one-half to the City of Saint John ~the architects to submit a bill to each City with instructions that they
expect each City to l~y fifty per cent of the progress estimates.
Aldel~ln Teed, 0hairman of the Joint Tourist Bureau Committee in the above connection, advised that
the first progress estiLlates have been forwarded to him.
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behalf of Mr. David M. Lunney and Mr. Lunney's client, Vrr. F. Duschenes of Montreal, who have instructed
him to make a tentative offer to the Council relative to tho Millidgeville Airport site. These gentlemen
would be prepared to build houses within the vicinity of $9,000.00 each, under the National Housing Act
regulations and would pay $209.00 per lot and they .lould want an option on all the lots which they would
take at the rate of 50 per,.year. They would pay ten per cent'~down,and the balance on, the first dra'l under
the National Housing Act. In return, the City would supply water and sewerage services. There are 100
acres on the site and they would take all lots that could be serviced. 'Alderman Teed expressed the opin-
ion that if the City services the lots they are worth more than $200.00 each. Mr. George replied that
this is only a tentative offer. "
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to a committee composed
of the Tmm Planning Commission, the Executive Director and' the Director of liorks to meet"with Mr. George
and his clients and to bring in their suggestions and recommendations to Council.
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Mr. George withdrew from the meoting.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the To.~ Planning Commission relative
to the possibility'o~ a ~~rking area in the Union Alley area, be' now taken from the table and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the claim of the Christie Woodworking Company Limited
through tpeir solicitors, Messrs. Teed, Palmer & O'Connell, in the anount of $1,002.08 being the differ-
ence between claim of $2019.68 and the City's hold-back of $1017.60 plus costs of $62.65, relative to .
the Mooney Construction pompany contract for construction of the new addition to the Police Headquarters
building, be paid. '
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On motion of Alderman Ca~pbell
Scconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the copy of thc ruling of the Motor Carrier Board of
, June 2'4th last relative to the parking 'of motor vehicles by S. M. T. (Eastern) Limited on King Street be
received and filed.
The Corunon Clerk was asked to contact Mr. Carl Bird, Manager of S. M. T. (Eastern) Limited in
an endeavour to arrange a moeting between that company and tho parties interested in the establishing of
a Loading Zone in the King and Germain Streets arca, for tho purpose of obtaining agrecment relative to
the expropriating of additional property to allow the said company to park busses in the rear of their
King Street torminal and also give the merchants the desired Loading Zone.
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Seconded by Alde!~n Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Harvey Semple making application for
the rental of a building at the Millidgeville Airport site for the purpose of starting a small industry,
be laid on the table until the noxt mceting of Council and Mr. Semple requested to supply further informa-
tion in this respcct or appear before Council, if he so wishes, fun order that the Council may make a deci-
sion in this regard.
The Executive Director reported tl~t the total cost of renovating the Charlotte Street Market
Building is $238,005.82, including the final accounts subnutted for paJ"ment by the architects and the
contractor. Bonds in the amount of $240,000.00 at the rate of ~~ would cost'$18,450.00 per year in
carrying charges for twenty years.
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Market building operation costs about $6,000.00 and othcr expenses amount to about $3,000.00
_ and thereforc roughly $27,000.00 in rental char~es would have to be raised to cover expenses.
Mr. Walsh outlined thc various rentals he had computed for the four stores and for the officos
on each fIoor of the building, .lhich , ,if approved, would covcr the carrying charges and operating costs. I'
Alderoan Teed noted that it would not covcr depreciation. The Executivo Diroctor agreed that it would
not, and then advised that he would raise the rentals of some of the tenants to'cover same. The Co~cil
instructed that ho endeavour to raise the rentals he suggested.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,.the twelfth day
of July, A. D. 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. P~tterson, Esquire, Mayor
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Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCall~, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on June 28th
last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been furnished the Council Members.
Alderman Campbell advised that it has come to his attention that through an over-sight one of the
main arteries in Portland Place, 'Ihich was to have been given the name of "Corkery Street" has not been so
named. He added that such over-sight was not the fault of either the TO\-m Planning Commission or the Common
Council, and it is felt that in deference to the Corkery family who once own~d a large parcel of land in this
vicinity that one of the principal streets should receive,'the name of this family.
On motion of.Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the matter of applying the name "Corkery" to a principal
street in the Rifle Range-Portland Place area be investigated by the TO\m Planning Commission and City Hall
officials and a.subsequent report regarding same be made to the Common Council at the earliest possible
moment.
Alderman Campbell then referred to the matter of so-called "dives", stating that to his lmouledge
there has never been any interference, and there is none now, in the administration of the Police Department
by the Common Council Members. Any lackadaisical administration of any Department must be the fault of the
official of the Department concerned. He feels that the Members of the Council should clear themselves
insofar as any interference uith the Department mentioned is concerned. He at no time has ever interfered
'lith justice or the administration of it and insofar as curtailing of "dives" or houses of ill-repute uere
concerned, there ~Bve been no step9 taken by any Member of this Council, including tiE Mayor, which would
restrict in any way the efficient operation of the local Police Department and he desires the public to knO>I
,,,.. tLis. Alderman Campbell stated that although the Executive Director's office has token authority over the
Police Department, he is acsured by the Executive Director that he has never interfered in any way. There-
fore, the curtailing of such vice is the direct responsibility of the Department concerned and if there has
been any lapse of efficient control, the Council should ask:the Director of the Police Department to report
direct to COUl1cil regaIuing same.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOL\~D that a report on vice and liquor control investigations and
prosecutions therefrom uhich occurred during the past year be requested of the Director of Police, J. J.
Oakes, and the local Superintendent of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and that said reports be submitted
to the Common Council at its next subsequent meeting:
AND FURTHER that both officials be asked to advise ,the Council in writing of any interference of
any official, elected or othe~,ise, with regard to the administration of their re~pective duties:
AND FURTHER that bot~ officials be requested to carry out at the earliest possible moment and with
all authority vested in them nightly campaigns against the so-called houses of ill-repute in the Saint John
area to the end that these nuisances shall be eliminated for the common good.
His Worship stated that as a J.\ember of this Council, and also as Mayor, he has never, since being
at City Hall, interfered uith any Departmental head in any way, and particularly with the Police Department,
and he has never heard that any Councillor or any official of the City has ever interfered uith the Director
of Police in the carrying out of his duties. His Worship ad&ed that he, as long as he is a ~Iember of the
Council, never uill interfere Hith the administration of juctice in the City.
Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating that he has the utmost confidence in
the Executive Director, the Director of Police and the Members of the Common Council and therefore he believel
this motion to be out of order.
Mr. G. E. Parlee, President of the Saint John Branch, New Brunswick Fish and Game Protective Asso-
ciation, uas present and advised that the Association note that the Council have allowed two other organiza-
tions to operate fairs in this city in the coming autwlill which Bould coincide partly with the time for his
Association's fair. His Association do not feel that these eve~ts Cffil1d take place at the same time and ask
that the dates be so arranged that they will not interfere I,d th the arrangements of his organization uhich
made application first. '
On motion of Aldernmn Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the three orgaRizations concerned, namely:- the Saint
John Branch, New Bruns'lick Fish and Game Protective Association, the United Commercial Travellers, and the
Thistle and Carleton Curling Clubs, be requested to send representatives to City Hall at a stated time, at
the pleasure of the Common Clerk, so that the above matter inay be solved:
AND FURTHER that a cOLJrittee of Common Council meet uith the above named representatives.
His .Torship named the following committee to act in the above matter:-
Alderman Harrigan and the Mayor.
Alderman Campbell stated that he moved the resolution on June 14th last, concerning proposed a-
_/l/11~&d, m~ol7 lmalgamation bet~Teen the Parish of Simon~s and th~ C~ty o~ sai~~ John, in good faith feeling that such a pro-
__~cISh,a5Jr.nol1tZS P?sal uould go a long way towa~ds solv~ng the d~ff~cult~es wn~ch surmount both areas insofar as their expan-
. s~on ~rogra~nes,:re concerned. HOHever, the attitude with which such proposal was received bv the Parish
I Counc~llo~s Bas such that he feels no good can come from pursuing the matter under the resolu~ion as nothing
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effective \Tould be gained from it. He feels tl1at,for the time being at least the COmi,jOn Council must
place this project on the side-lines. Alderman'Campbell cormnented that it is a foregone conclusion
to the residents of both areas that amalgamation of both areas is the only solution to their progra~~es,
but apparently it requires a type of representative of broader stature and understanding than those pre-
sently sitting in the area, in order to bring this about. When the time comes that elected representa-
tives of both the City of Saint John and the Parish of Simonds can lay aside their o,m personal, poli-
tical and other obligations, no question would stand in the way of amalgamation, but until that time
comes, there is no use pursuing this.project. Alderman Campbell added that certain individual indus-
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trialists have benefited in the past from blocking amalgamation and the sooner they realize that they
will gain more through amalgamation the sooner "it can be brougtt ,about. As long as he remains a Member
of the Comecon Council, he \-lill have nothing to do ,'lith helping an industrialist in the Saint John area _
unless such expansion programme is in the interest of both parties, instead of one. He is tired of
contributing to the expansion of outside areas at the expense and cost of the citizens of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed I
RE~OLVED that the resolution of Comll1on CoUncil adopted 'on June 14th
last concerning a proposed amalgamation bet,men the Parish of Simonds and the City of Saint John be ~
rescinded.
Alderman Whitebone, Chairman of the Civic Employeos' Pension Board, proceeded to discuss the
question of the proposed retirement of Deputy Police Chief P. F. Biddiscombe, advising that he has
consulted eminent legal authorities and submits that the'Common Cbuncil,did not have the authority to
pass the resolution of "~rch lst, 1949 because it is virtually an amendment to the Pension Act, and that
such Act can only be amended through proper legislation. The Council in the case of Mr. Biddiscombe may
pass a resolution requiring him to retire, but cannot pass a blanket resolution requesting all Fire and .
Police Departments personnel to retire on reaching the age of 60 years, He realizes that a lot of pro-
motions will be held up through retaining Mr. Biddiscombe in his present office. As Chairman of the Board,
he desires to have this nmtter settled once and for all in order that the Board nay know \-Ihat they are
doing; !
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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RESOLVED that no change be made in the office of Deputy Chief P. F.
Biddiscombe at least until the end of the year 1954.
On the question~ Alderman Campbell expressed the oplnlon that the act of the Co~~on Council in
adopting the Villrch 1st, 1949 resolution with respect to tl~ Police Department set the administration of
justice back hlenty years because \-Irongfully, experienced men such as former Deputy' Chief Spinney, Detec-
tive Inspector Kilpatrick and Inspector Young were retired without anybody to take their places, and he I
does not believe that there is anyone yet competent enough to take their places. He believes it wrong
to retire such personnel at the age of 60 years Hithout heving pe:r;sonnel tr,dned who could take their
,places, and he is against this policy being continuec'. Alderman "hitebone noted that some of ' the persens -
menticned by Alderman Campbell left by their own \,rill and accord. The committee \,hich submitted the re-
quest which was adopted in the March lst, 1949 resolution was made up of representatives of the various
Civic departments and only one member of the Council Has on the committee, therefore, the Council of the
day \-Ias not altogether to blame for this problem. Alde"man Campbe],l commonted that the recommendation'
of the conmuttee w~s adopted by the Council of the day.
Alderman Teed stated he ,rished to bring to the attention of the Executive Director that it is
mandatory that all employees be retired at the age of 65 and that the Council has no prerogative or author-
ity to extend their terms of office beyond that age, except to have the statute amended. That means that
there are men in the service of the City at the present time who are to be retired and it will require
serious consideration as to how it w~ll be looked after, He added that he is in hearty accord with recom-
mendations that men in the Fire and Police Departments be retired at the age of 60 years and he hopes .
that the proper legislation will be gone into to see that at the a~e of 60, men in these two Departments
will retire; If there are not men trained to take their places, the Director of the Department is at fault.
Alderman Campbell noted that if the Act is fOlloHed, the Director of Finance, Mr. A. C. Burk, who
is now 67 years of age and \-Iho will be hard to replace, will be retiring and stated he hopes that no action
Hill be taken regarding any key departments without consideration being given for suitable replacements.
Alderman Campbell moved in amendment that no action be taken \-lith regard to the retirement of the
present Deputy Police Chief \L~less previously requested by him, until he attains the age of 65 years, in
accordance \-lith the Saint John Pension Act, but there was no seconder.
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The Executive Director stated tlmt a motion is on the table and asked where does this action
leave him, and pointed out that he asked the City Solicitor at the lact meeting of Council if he was
properly carrying out his instructions w1der the March 1st, 1949 resolution of Council and was adVised
by the City Solicitor that he was. The Executive Director obGerved that the Council ruled that the said
resolution was illegal. The City Solicitor advised that is correct.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Whitebone, Teed, Harrigan and 11acCallum
voting "yea" and Aldennan Belyea and Campbell voting "nay".
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Aldel1Uan Campbell moved that application be made to Lho next sittin[ of the New Brunswick
Legislature that an extension be granted in the case of Mr. A. C. ,Burk, Director of Finance, until
an adequate replacement is obtained for such position to the satisfaction of the COlillr,on Council and that
in the meantime, nb change be made in the status of Mr. Burk. There was no seconder to the motion.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that no employee in the City of Saint John under the age
of 65 years be retired unless a recorrilllendation come from the Pension Co~~uttee and aired in Common
Council.
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No question was taken on the above motion.
Alderman Whitebone noted that the Executive Director is not receiving critici9m for interpret-
ing the COlillnon Council resolution of March lst, 1949.
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. Alderman Harrigan asked the City Solicitor for a ruling as to whether or not the names of persons
to be retired should come Defore the Council before retirement takes place. The City Solicitor replied that
no resolution of this Council can vary or change a statute. As to whether or not the Councilor the Execu-
tive Director has the right to designate these people and advise them they are to retire and n~ke the neces-
sary replacements available, is a matter that should be decided by Council, either to take the power them-
selves or tell the Executive Director it is up to him to do this, and allow him to carry it out.
On motion of Alderman NacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
R~SOLVED that the matter be laid on the table until the next meeting of
Council.
The COmIT,on Clerk noted that this means that the whole matter, including the suggested promotions
in the Police Department, is laid on the table for the above time.
On motion of Aldel~n Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Chairman and Director of Assess-
ments, authority be granted for himself, Messrs. F. E. Kane, M. C. }mcLean and R. D. Munro to attend the New
Brunswick Annual School for Assessing Officers to be held this year at the University of New Brunswick in
Fredericton, N. B. from August 23rd to 27th inclusive, aM. that each employee attending such School be
allowed an amount of $25.00 to cover portion of their expenses not paid by the Provincial Government.
A delegation was present on behalf of the North End Youth Association in support of their letters
relating to the proposed establishment of a playing field and a youth centre for the North End of the City
on the piece of property situated between Beaverbrook Avenue, Balfour Street and Cabot Court; the purchase
of a building from Crown Assets Disposal Corporation to serve the said youth centre; and requesting that the
discarded playground equipment of the city be used at such playing field.
Mr. P. R. Fowler, Director of the To,m Planning Co~nission, entered the meeting and advised that
the above mentioned location was laid out for a playground and fenced in and there is no reason why it could
not be used for this purpose. HI'S. E. J. Butler, secretary of the Association, stated that the Kiwanis Club
is sponsoring this project.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLv~D that the City Solicitor be asked to investigate as to whether
or not the land in question is available and if so, tr~t he have authority to make arrangements with the
North End Youth Association for the leasing of the said land to their sponsors, the Kiwanis Club of Saint
John, on a yearly renewable lease, at the rate of $1.00 per year.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLv~D that authority be granted the City Solicitor to negotiate
"lith Crown Assets Disposal Corporation regarding acquisition of a building suitable to the Kiwanis Club and
executive of the North End Youth.Association at a nominal sum of $1.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded'by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the request of the above named Association regarding
discarded playground equipment be referred to the Recreation Advisory Committee:
AND FURTHER that the letters from the said Association in the above matters be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
$50.00
1954:
Seconded by Alderman }mcCallum
RESOLVED that Hr. A. C. Charlton be charged
for the portion of Lot, 22, Chesley Street leased to him under Common Council
an annual rental of
resolution of June 14th,
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Chairman and Director of Assessments in the above matter be
received and filed'.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOL1JED that as per the request of the Building Inspector, tenders
be called for a new tar and gravel roof on the Carleton Public Hall, and for repairs and painting of the
windows and sashes.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RE3JLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director of the Fire Depa~
ment, the Assistant Fire Marshal and the Building Inspector, the request of Speedway Express Ltd. for per-
mission to move their pumps and tanks from their present location at the corner of Queen and Carmarthen
Streets to a new location at the corner of To,rer and Ludlow Streets, West Saint John, be granted, subject
to the required set-backs as agreed upon.
On motion of Aldern~n Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of POlice, advising that
the tubeless tires have been given a trial period as per the order of Common Council of }mrch 16th, 1954,
which trial period was to expire on August 31st, 1954, and that such tires have not proved entirely satisfac-
tory, and also advising that it is proposed to purchase regular tires in future, be received and filed and
a~tnority granted to purchase regular tires in future.
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Read letters from the Homen's Hospital Aid and from the Saint John Local Council of Homen
relative to conditions prevailing at 46 Water Street and houses of ill-repute in this city.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by ~lderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above associations be advised of the resolution
adopted at this meeting of Common Council with reg~rd to these matters.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
FESOLVED that sufficient sums be made available to purchase an
additional 500 metal ~ross walk markers from A. O. Pope Limited to be used at the discretion of the Direc-
tor of Police:
AIID FURTHER that the report from the Director of Police relative to such markers be received
~nd filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Aide~n Belyea
RESOLVl!~D that as per the recormnende:tion of the Director of Police,
tenders be called for the paintirig of the Court Room.
The Executive Director advised that this 'IOrk was not budgeted for in 1954.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
SecQnded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the painting of the Court Room be referred to the
committee on 1955 budget.
. ,Question being taken,' the a~endmentto.the moti~n carried ,nth Aldermen Campbell, Teed,
Harrigan and MacCalluril voting "yea" arid Aldermen Whitebone and Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
year
Seconded by Alderman ~fucCallum
RESOLVED that the Receipts and Expenditures Statement
ending December 31st, 1953, of the Civic Employees! Pension Plan, be received and filed.
for the
Read Report.of the Comptroller
(as follows)
To the COMl'lON COUNCIL of the Cit)T of Saint John
The Comptroller
reports
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Your Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the month of June
last:
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Horks
Recreation COWJnittee
Water Department
Treasury Deparment
Various Departments
3,875.31
6,176.69
11,798.23
484.30
23,063.47
1,631.81
744.70
$ 47,7':74.51
(Ex. Prov. Purchases,
subject 3% Tax)
Your Comptrolle~reports additional payments for ,the month of June last amount to $582,660.75
, as will more fuJ,ly appear from statement hereto attached.
.
Saint John, N. B.
July 12, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Arthur C. Burl!:,
Comptroller.
On motion of Alderman }fucCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the above report be received and the amounts paid as
recormnended, copies of the breakdown of same having been distributed to the Council }lembers.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
: RESOLVED that the report of the Police Department for the month
of June last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
Tenders were opened for the supplyi.ng of a station wagon, for the Water and Sewerage Department.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the lowest bid received be accepted, namely, that
of O'Brien,'Motors Limited for the follo\-ling:-
1 - 1954 Plymouth Suburban Station Hagon, Hith dual "ipers
Heater and defroster
5 - 6 ply tires .
Painted green
Trade- in on 1953 Station Wagon
$2,641.00
74.00
42.75
Total
in present condition
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Alderman Teed, chairman of the cOIT~ttee to whom were referred the various applications for lots
in the Somerset Street Extension Sub-division, reported that the committee had met and considered such
applications, and recommend that those interested applicants be contacted in the order of priority by date
and that the lots be sold at the assessed value, this recolmnendation applying to City employees and all
persons.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldennan Whitebone
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the recommendation
of the committee adopted.
Hoved in amendment by His Worship the Hayor
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the recommendation of
the committee adopted with the exception of the application of Mr. Allister H. Blizzard, to whom shall be
sold the lot he desires to purchase at the price of ~~IOO.OO.
Alderman Campbell expressed the view that the Council is duty-bound to sell this lot to Hr. Blizzard
at $100.00 where the Director of the Fire Department was sold a lot in this area for the same amount.
Alderman \'Ihitebone felt that in that case, the Council is duty-bound to make refund, up to the amount of
$100.00, to those persons who have purchased City-owned lots.
Question being taken by the Deputy Mayor, the amendment to the motion carried with His Worship the
Mayor, Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen Teed, Whitebone and Harrigan voting
"nay".
Alderman Campbell moved that the Com:,on Council go on record as making available all City-owned lots
in the order in which applications are filed, for the nominal sum of ~~lOO.OO, conditional upon the fact that
proper guarantee be deposited to the effect that building bearing a minimum assessed value of at least five
times the assessed value of the said lot shall be erected thereon .>Tithina period of twelve months following
date of purchase. There was no seconder.
On motion of ,Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that all City-owned lots be maDe available in the order in which
applications are filed, for the nominal sum of $100.00.
Alderman Whitebone stated tha~ he agrees with the above proposal in principle, but commented that
the Council is only the elected representative group of the O\Tners of such property which belongs to the tax
payers of the City arid the Council has no right, legally or morally, to dispose of this property in the manner
in which it is suggested. He referred to the fact that some persons bought lots from the City in past years
and paid top prices for them and have paid taxes on them and it would not be fair to adopt such a policy as
that proposed. He stated he is absolutely opposed to this being done. Aldero~n MacCallum stated he believes
that the proposal is unworkable and that persons purchasing such lots will no doubt speculate with same.
Alderman Belyea stated he supported the motion because the, more land the City disposes of there
will be..a higher amount of assessed property in the City which will then decrease the tax rate.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "yea" and Alder-
men Whitebone, HacCallum, Harrigan and Teed voting "nay".
Read report of the committee to whom were referred, with power to act, the tenders for the erection
of a grandstand at the South End Grounds.
On motion of Alderman NacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
.. RESOLVED that the above named report be received and filed and the tender
of 14r. George C. Chittick to supply and erect Sico Portable Steel Bleachers be accepted, as follows:-
Bleacher - 10 lines deep to accommodate ~40 persons, installed at $2,632.94.
Delivery and erection can be completed within 2 weeks of receipt of official copy of contract.
Alderman Teed explained that the type of grandstand the committee decided to purchase was not called
for in the tender specifications, but this grandstand can be taken down and erected anywhere else in the city
which might be required. The tender of Mr. Chittick includes painting, erection and bulldozing of the site,
and an additional 40 seats, an~ the grandstand can be added to.
Question being taken, the motion carried ,dth Aldermen Whitebone, ~fucCallum, Harrigan and Teed
voting "yea", Alderman Belyea voting "nay" and Ald(nman Campbell abstaining from voting.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Aldel~n Teed
RESOLVED that the Saint John County Little League Association be asked to
contribute the amount of ~~1,000.00 to,mrds the cost of the above named grandstand, the City to pay the balance
of such cost.
Read a letter from the Chairman of the Board of COIT@iscioners of the Saint John Free Public Library,
advising that Mr. L. T. Allen, whose term of office expired on June 30th last does not wish to be re-appointed
and that the term of office of Mrs. Joseph Gray also expired on that date.
Alderman Teed nominated Hr. F. Carleton Fisher for appointment to replace Mr. Allen, and Nrs. Gray
for re-appointment. Alderman Campbell submitted the name of J.lrs. Harcel Gatien to replace Hr. Allen. His
Worship nominated Mrs. J. J. Goldman and Alderman Campbell nominated Miss N. Gertrude Mullin.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman .fucCallum
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until the next
meeting of Common Council and the matter of submi~sion of the name of Dr. J. F. Edgecombe for appointment to
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Question being taken, the above motion was lost \"ith Aildermen Campbell and ~lacCallum voting "yeall
and Alderman Harrigan, Teed, Belyea and Hhitebone voting "nayll.
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Balloting on the above mentioned nominees was then proceeded ,dth, with the following results:-
Mr. Fisher 4 votes
Mrs. Gray 6 votes
Mrs. Gatien 1 vote
Mrs. Goldman 1 vote
Miss Mullin no votes
Dr. Edgecombe 2 votes
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the appointment of Mr.
of Commissioners of the Saint John Free Public Library, replacing Mr. L. T.
'of Mrs. Joseph Gray to the said Board, from June 30th, 1954, be confirmed.
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F. Carleton Fisher to the Board
Allen, and the re-appointment
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On mo~ion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
- RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy County Secretary requesting
that the Crn~~on Council give cor.sideration to improving Falls View Avenue as far as the inlet road to the
Falls View Park Boulevard, be received and this matter referred to the Director of Works for a report with
the report previously requested regarding the said Avenue.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from J. V. Mudge Theatrical Equipment
requesting that the authority to use the sound car owned by them be placed in the hands of the Director
of Police, and advising that they will license' such sound car, be received and filed and the Director of
Police instructed to use his discretion in the use of such car.
.
Moved in an~ndment by Alden~Bn Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. , RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the Executive Director
and the Director of Police for a recommendation.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Al:3. ermen Teed, Harrigan and I
MacCallum voting "yea", AldeJmen ~Ihitebone, Campbell and Belyea voting "nay" and His Horship the Mayor
voting "yeafl.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman ~lacCallurn
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of Saint John Branch
No. 14, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., permission be granted them to erect a twenty-foot banner at the head of
King Street, or some other suitable location, in conjunction with their advertising campaign of the Wilf
Carter Variety Show being held Wednesday, J\lly 14th, 1954 in the Saint John High Sch08l.
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Question being taken, the moticn carried ",ith Aldermen Harrigan and Teed,voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
.
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Saint John Branch No. 14, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L.,
be advised ",ith regard to their requect for permission to operate a mobile public address speaker in con-
nection with the Hilf Carter Variety Show advertising that the by-law ",hich is in effect does not permit
, sound trucks at the present time.
· 'Read a letter from three householders of Raven's Cliff CoUrt, 105 Mount Pleasant Avenue, requesting
that the City take over the road leading from Mount Pleasant Avenue to the homes in the Court area and advising
that they agree to deed the road proper to the City, if so desired. The letter also stated that if this I
request should not be feasible or desirable by the City, these tax payers request action be taken to assure
road maintenance, including proper lighting, snow removal and fire hydrant in the Court area.
The Executive Director advised that if the street is to be taken by deed by the City, it ",ould
be a public street and the City would have to improve it. He stated that about fourteen persons reside
on the street in question at the present time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by"Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above mentioned letter be received and filed.
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AldeIll1B.n Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution.,
On motion of Aldern1B.n 'fuitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from 'the Ne", Brunswick Museum requesting
permission to' erect two signs about two feet square,' reading "Ne", BrunsHick Museum"-.-t mile" on Civic
Hydro poles on Douglas Avenue east and west of the Museum, be received and filed and authority granted
the Museum to erect such signs, but not on any power or telephone poles - provided the type and location
of the signs is approved by the proper officials. ..
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Read a letter from Mr. Charles Y. Stlanton,' advising that'he"is prepared to pay $60.00 for the
required'land at Silver Falls, computed on the basis of $100.00 per acre, the price paid by the Provincial
Government for cleared land for road purposes.
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_l((jllf.,tJ. ~Wd.'.Y. I Seconded by Alderman Teed
Cliil /;y. ffi 0~ RESOLVED that Mr. Charles Y. SHanton be granted a right of way over the
- C. 'j-. 'I7l,PJ'i.'1Z. ;~ 311and in question at Silver Falls for the sum of $60.00, provided sufficient safeguards to th8 satisfaction of
, .I ry-- ,OI.C/. 'tJr the City Solicitor and the Director of Horks are assured the City of Saint John Hith regard to water pipes
_:2?Ir-eczLo~, ~r~s running under the said land - such provisions to be incorporated in the agreement in this connection.
On motion of Aldennan Campbell
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
, RESOLVED that the report from the To,m Planning Commission and the Director
_66,_eo~e,I.7(_~~ of Assessments relative to the application of Mr. George H. Fry for purchase of a lot of land in the Somerset
_~o.n7e~e~,~t:, Street Extension Sub-division be received and filed and such application included in the list of those
,EJ(t_J'u;~::dfili.s/OII received for such land.
I ?Own :;q,4 nino ' Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments relative to the
-' /? - - ,n , J offer of Mr. William A. Gibbon on behalf of two clients, to purchase lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
/?/c-~mml$~/()n and 19 in the Hillidgeville Sub-division for the purpose of erecting two homes, recommending the sale of such
&/Jalrman, I'1s~es.rtl~lots for the sum of $750.00 to Hr. Gibbon's clients. Mr. P. R. Fowler was present and advised that the area
of these lots is approximately one and one-quart8r acres.
On motion of Alderman Teed,
. ,/I, Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
, j{/iillam ll.,tr/OOIl1 RESOLVED that the above named lots be sold to the clients of Hr.
J?ascina'ea( ~JfWilliam A. Gibbon, Barrister, for the sum of $750.00.
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(P.64to,thIQ)
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_z;;:.a/},liii~sS'tf)n:l~1!!; RESOLVED that the report from the TOlm Planning Commission and the
__" ,-<'-C-d..- ,Director of Assessments advising that Lot 20, Frederick Street, which Transit Storage Ltd. desire to purchase,
is not part of the land leased to Jos. A. Likely Limited and to the be~t of their knowledge there has been
no prior offer to purchase, be received and filed and the said lot sold to Transit Storage Ltd. for the
assessed value of same, namely, $670.00.
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Read a letter from Mr. Lester G. Hoar; solicitor for Mr. Leo Cormier, again offering to purchase
Lot 1, Block 36, Lansdowne Avenue, submitting a cheque in the amount of $1,150.00 for same, and a petition in
!support of Hr. Cormier's application, signed by a number of prominent businessmen in the immediate locality.
The petition stated that Mr. Cormier's purpose in applying for the lot is to use same for parking space for
customers of himself and the businessmen ',signing the said petition.
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Read a report from the To,Tn Planning Commission advising that the area in question is zoned for
ItHo-family residential purposes and accordingly, the CO::Joission ,/QuId recommend the sale of this land for this
furpose. The report added that it is understood that J1rs. Leesha Zed, Hho has also made application to
urchase the above named lot; proposes.to'use same for tho purpose of erecting thereon a residence.
}lr. Fowler advised verbally that the offer of Mr. Leo Cormier has not been referred to the Town
Planning Commip,sio~. He stated that if the City intended this lot for parking, the re-zoning of the area from
residential use would have to be attended to.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
_'&/:,s.,{f:?esha
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the TOHn Planning Commiscion for
~ale of Lot 1, Block 36, Lansdowne Avenue, to Mrs. Leesha Zed, be accepted - all conditions connected therewith
to be adhered to:
AND FURTHER that the sale price of the said lot be $1,100.00,; which is the,assessed value:
_'ceo arn?/er AND FURTHER that Mr. Leo Cormier be advised that under the Zoning By-law it is not pennissable to
~se the said lot for the purpose of a parking lot and that this lot hes been sold by the City for a building
ilot.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLv~D that as per the recommendation of the Town Planning COmmission,
the Full Gospel Assembly be sold the area to the ,lest of the "Old Butts~, comprising approximately two acres,
in the Rifle Range area, as a church site for the sum of ~pLOO.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Town Planning Commission
1~11~/~~~u1e~and the Director of Assessments, Mr. Donald G. Powell be sold Lot IG-19-15, Third Street, for the sum of
$200.00, its assessed value, Mr. POHell having advised in Hritin[, of his willingness to bear the cost for
!road extensions and service connections to such lot: ' ,
AND FURTflliR that permission be granted Hr. Powell to connect his service connection Hith the Hater
, >and sewerage facilities already extended along Third Street.
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The Conmon Clerk explained tlllit }lr. Harry HcKay is Hilling to accept a thirty-foot width of the
~eserved street sold to him under CowzJon Council resolution of June 14th last, Hhich will allow the City to
~roceed with the draHing up of a description to accompany the deed for such land to Mr. McKay and which Hill
save the cost of a survey of the reserved street.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Aldel~n Campbell
RESOLVED Mr. Harry McKay be sold a thirt~-foot width of the reserved
street off Somerset Street on the Hest side'of the said street, for the sum of $50.00, in place of the sale
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Seconded'by'~lderman Campbell,
-RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $240.50 submitted by Mur-
doch-Lingley,Ltd., for taking levels on Chesley, Bentley, Wilmot and Main Str8ets and indicating same on
prints and plan, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alde~an TeedRESOLVED that the following accounts for final payments 'relative to~reno-
vation work at the Charlotte Street Market Building be paid as follows:- to John Flood & Sons Ltd. $14,172.94
and $172.45; to Alward & Gillies, architects, $8,593.03; and to Robt. J. Fua,ge, $438.24, making a total of
$23,376.66 - same to be paid for bya bond 'issue. . '
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of the
Common Council, approving of such ~YlTIents and the method of payment,thereof.
On motion 'of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed '
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $445.80, dated February 27th,
submitted by Fred Warman & Co. Ltd. relative to appraisal of the Saint John Motors Ltd. property, be
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, " RESOLVED that Est'imate No.2 in the amount of $10,326.83 be paid Mr. Geo.
C . Chit tick in connection Hi th work of rough grading, rock and clay excavation and gravel fill on his 1953
contract Hith the City of Saint John: " _
AND FURTHER that such payment be ~harg8d to. the proper account. , ' '.
Question being taken" the motion carried Hi,th Aldemen Teed,' Belyea,- Campbell and ~Ihitebone voting
"jeall and Aldenuen Harrigan and MacCallum voting "nay". ' , . ' ,
On motion of Aldel~n }mcCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
REEOL\TKD that the account submitted by the Saint John County
Little League Association in the amount of $100:00; being the price for the advertisement in the baseball
opening day souvenir programme, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Aldennan Teed
. RESOLVED that the letter from the Maritime Automobile Association
relative to the repairing of City streets be received and filed and copies of same forwarded to the
Executive Director and the Director of Works.
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The Co~non Clerk advised that Mr. W. H. McKinney, who has been occupying City-o,Tned premises
at 20 Egbert Street, is not a desirable tenant and tlmt although Mr. McKinney has been given'notice to
quit, he has not done so~
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOL\~D that the City Solicitor be empowered to take the necessary
action to evict Mr. W. H. McKinney from City-oHned premises at 20 Egbert Street.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the following resolution of Common Council of November
14th and 21st, 1946;'October 9th, 1945 and June 17th, 1947, selling certain land to Mr. Arthur C. Charlton,
Mr. Simon Levine and Mrs. Anne G. Yelle, respectively, be,rescinded as the purchasers have not completed
such transactions.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that all City-owned lots be listed and advertised for sale
en bloc and that they be sold on the basis of the order in which applications for purchase are received.
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The Executive Director referred to the supplying to the City of water and sewerage materia1.s
for 1954 under the tender submitted by T. McAvity & Sons Ltd.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconged.by Alderman Teed
RESOLV~ that the Executive Director and City Solicitor be instructed
to advise T. McAvity & Sons Ltd. that the City expects tllem to fulfill the contract awarded them for
1954 water and sewerage materials and to supply materials accordingly, and that if they are unable to .,
supply the City's demands and the City has to purchase elsewhere at a higher price, the City expects to
be compensated by the said ~ompany for the difference: '
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Mr. Harvey Semple entered the meeting and advised that he desires to rent a building at the
Millidgeville Airport site for the purpose of establishing a small cement brick plant, the building in
question being utilized at present by the City for storing pipe. He added that there is land at the
far side of the building, not in use, which would be suitable for storing the bricks, and he is desir-
our of renting this land as well. The Executive Director advised that he will have to check to see if
such land is under lease to any person. Mr. Semple advised that he contemplates making renovations to
the building at his own expense which Hould not harm the building for future occupants. Mr. Semple
offeI:ed to pay a rental of $25.00 per month.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVZD that the building in question be leased to Mr. Semple on a month
to month basis for the sur" of $25.00 per month, and that rental of the land in question be negotiated at a
later time.
Mr. Semple withdrew from the meeting.
Alderman MacCallum advised that Mr. Robert Ireland, who resides on City-owned property at Loch
Lomond, desires to obtain a lease from the City to assure him th3t he will be allowed to remain at this
location for his life-time. He added th3t Mr. Ireland 'is 'over seventy years of age.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the proper City authorities investigate the above re~uest
and submit a report.
Hessrs. M. Gerald Teed, Q..C., George T. Clark, 'Assistant City Solicitor, and P. R. Fowler, Director
of the Town Planning Commission, entered the meeting and discussion ensued relative to the purchase of a
right of way from Mr. Douglas P. Holmes and Miss Catherine A. Holmes in connection with the Simpsons-Sears
Limited project.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of Messrs. Lq'~on & Riley, solicitors for
Mr. Douglas P. Holmes and Hiss Catherine A. llolmes, property consisting 'of a prolongation of the lot present-
ly O1illed by them up to the eastern boundary of a certain right of way designated on a plan submitted by Hr.
Riley be conveyed to Mr. and tUGS Holmes in return for which they will press no further in respect to the
said right of way:
AND FURTHBR that as 'per the recOlmnendation of the Town Planning Commission,':.the area on Lansdowne
Avenue as ShOlill on the submitted plan'be re-zoned from two-family residential to business use - all the above
being in connection with the Simpsons-Sears Limited project:
AlJ1) FURTHER that the correspondence received from Nessrs. Lawton & Riley, Simpsons-Sears Limited
and their solicitors Messrs. Teed, Palmer & O'Connell, and the Town Planning Corrilldssion in the above matter
be received and filed.
Alderman 8anpbell voted "nay" to the above resolution.
Messrs. Teed, Clark and Fowler withdrew.
Aldelmen Harrigan and lJhitebone withdrew from the meeting at 11.00 o'clock p.m.
Mr. H. R. Comeau entered the meeting with regard to his application to purchase land on Douglas
Avenue, and withdrew.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Lot 6, Block 1, Douglas Kvenue, be sold to Mr. ll. R.
Comeau for the sum of $100.00, subject to the usual stipulations, - it being understood that the sale price
in no way effects the value of the land for assessment purposes, this being Lot 5 on Survey Sheet 79.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,
the twenty-sixth day of July, A.D. 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, C.ampbell, Harrigp.n, l-lacCallum and Whi tebone
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l-lessrs. E.D.Walsh, ,Executive Director~and F.S.Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common
Council held on July 12th last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been forwarded
to the Common Council Members.
On motion qf Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that in accordance with the directive issued
by the Executive Director, Special Constable Gregory Cusack be absorbed into the permanent establish-
ment of the Saint John Police Department and continue to perfonn the duties of a mounted policeman
in Stanley and Victoria Wards in accordance with arrangements already in force with the Saint John
Horticultural Association, and that ,Constable Cusack be paid in accordance with pay regulations
of the said Department, effective July 1st, '1954. "
Question being taken, the 'above motion carried.
, Discussion then ensued relative to the part of the directive issued by the Executive
Director relating to Constable Allister Blizzard. Mr.Walsh explained that the directive would give
Constable Blizzard effective seniority from the date of his first enlistment in the Police Department,
and tta t this man has now served nearly two years satisfactorily since he was taken on again in the
Department. He added that nobody had the right to disch~rge Constable Blizzard in the first place
and this man is asking to be re-instated'because he was Unjustly discharged.
Aldennan Belyea moved that the Executive Director' be a uthoriz ed to carry out th e
p1.rt of his directive 90ncerning Constable Blizzard and that Mr. D.J.Tracey, a former Constable
with the Police Department, who was given the opportunity of resigning in lieu of dismissal
from the Department in 1950, be accorded the same concession as that J5M.nted to Constable Blizzard,
but there was no seconder.
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Alderman Whitebone commented that he does not believe Constable Blizzard was unjustly
dismissed, and that the Council was not consulted when ,this man was re~appointed. He stated that
several members of the Police Department were dismissed for what he' considered were trivial offences
and he inquired,why the same consideration was not accorded to them as has been' given Constable
Blizzard. In view of events which have happened, Alderman Whitebone is definitely opposed to the
proposal unless persons against whom he feels discrimination has been shown and who were dismissed
from the Police Department for offences of a minor nature are given the same consideration. Alderman
Whitebone noted that Constable Blizzard was returned the contributions he had made to the Pension Plan
and ~hen he was re-appointed he became a new employee. The Executive Director agreed, but pointed
out that when Constable Blizzard was dismissed he applied for permission to appear before the
Common Council, which was refused, and he had no hearing. Mr.Walsh continped that Mr. Tracy, around
the same time Mr. Blizzard was given ,the opportunity for re-appointment, was also offered re-a!,pointment
and a probationary period with the understanding that if his services were satisfactory he would he
reinstated, but he did not accept this offer. Mr. Blizzard was given the same offer.Alderman Cqmpbell
advised that his underst9.nding was that there W3.S no question about seniority as far as Hessrs. Tracy
;:lOd Blizzard were concerned, and that Mr. Tracy could be,re-instated on the Police Force butthere was
no possibility of him obtaining credit for previous employment.
The Executive Director stated that a Court of Inquiry, held during the first month
he became Executive Director, gave the opinion that Constable Blizzard should never have been
dismissed,
Alderman Teed entered the meeting.
Mr.Walsh added that Mr.Elizzard was off'approxirnately two to three years from the Police
Department after his dismissal.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alde~an Teed
RESOLVED tha t the matter be laid on the table until the
next meeting of Council and, in the meantime, a full report on all those who have resigned or
have been dismissed under the same circumstances be obtained:
AN'D' FiJ!iTH'ER that the Director of Police be asked to attend the next meeting.
Question being taken, the motion <l!lrried with Alde:tmen 'i'ihitebone, Teed; Harrigan and
MacCallum voting "yea", Alderman Belyea voting "nay" and Alderman Campbell abstaining from voting.
Alderman Whitebone noted that after he and Alderman Harrigan had left the Council
meeting on July 12th at the time prescribed for adjourning of Council meetings held at night, a
resolution was adopted in legal session selling a lot of land on Doug~as Avenue to Mr.H.R.Comeau.
he stated that because this resolution was made after the time for adjournment, it has no effect.
Alderman MacCa.llum explained that he md remained at the said meeting in view of the fact that
Mr.Comeau's application had been before the Council for several months and Hr.Comeau had waited
from the beginning of the July 12th meeting for his application to be dealt with. Alderman Whitebone
asked why Mr.Comeau was sold the lot on Douglas Avenue for $100.00. The ComrranClerk commented that
~r.Comeau had submitted his application long before the Common Council Order was adopted rescinding
the sale of lots to Civic employees for $100.00.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the resolution of Common Council adopted on July 12th
last relative to sale of land to Mr.H,R.Comeau be reconsidered.
Question being taken, the above motion carried with Alderrnn Co,mpbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alde~an Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that as per the request of Mr,H.R,ComE'l\u, he be sold
lot 5, City Survey Sheet 79, (also known as Lot 6, Block 1), Douglas Avenue for the sum of $100.00, and
that Mr.Comeau deposit the necessary building guarantee.
On the question,Alderman Whitebone noted that the Council do not know what Mr.Comeau intends
to build on this 10t.His Worship advised th~t Mr.Comeau already owns one lot on Douglas Avenue and the
purpose of purchasing the above named lot is for landscaping. AlderIlE.l1,Campbell advised that he is under
the impression that Mr,Comeau intends to build a home on the lot.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Belyea, MacCallum and Campbell voting
"yea", Aldermen !1arri@n, Teed and Whitebone voting "nay" and His Worship voting "yea".
Alde~n Campbell asked to be placed on record as stating that any Civic employee who has
submitted an application for a City-owned lot should be ~iven the same privilege.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that only items which are on the agenda be considered
at this meeting and any other matters to be brought before Council be presented later in the meeti,ng:
'AND FURTHER that items be considered in the order in which they ap~ar on the agenda.
Question being taken, the above motion carried with Alderman Cwpbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
'Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of retiring age of Civic employees be
laid on the table pendin~ a final report from the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Executive Director,
authority be granted for renewal of the electrical controller of the City Hall elevator by E.S.Stephenson &
Co.at an approxirna te cost of $2,275.00 plus 3% Provincial Tax.
Read a report from the Director of the Fire Department relative to making repairs to City Fire
Stations and grading of the yard at the rear of the Union Street fire Station,., The report stated th-:J.t
Alderm Teed,a member of the committee appointed relative to repairs to Fire ~tations, h,d suggested that suet
repairs be made by day work'in place of by tender. Aldermlll'Teed stated that he feels it is purely a matter of
I!l3.intenance of the building, and that the committee had told the Director of the Fire Department to proceed
with repairs and to consult the Executive Director and the committee's recommendation was that the work bedbn~
by day labour. The Executive Director suggested that the Director of the Fire Department, the Director of
Works and himself be appointed a committee to proceed with this work with power to act and that bills for
same be presented to Council.
On motion of Aldenmn Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above suggestion of the Executive Director be
adopted and that the chairman of such committee be Alderman MacCallum,
AND FUllTHER that the above mentioned report of the Director of the Fire Department be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector be added to the above mmed
committee.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Departm<n t
suggesting that the City purchase the land owned by Mrs.E.R.Roxborough to the rear of No.6 Fire Station, King
Street West, which the City has been leasing as a right-of-way, be received and filed and the Common Clerk
be em!Jowered to negotiate with Mrs.Roxborough for the purchase of the s"iid land.
On motion of Alderman M~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harri~n
RESOLVED that the ma tter of ma king further repairs to the heating
plant at the Rothesay Avenue Repair Plant, referred to in letters dated March 5th and July 16th, 1954,
submitted by the lJirector of Maintenance and Supply, be laid on the table,
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Alde=en }lacCallum and Harri~n voting "yea",
Aldermen Belyea and l'eed voting "nay", Aldennen Campbell and Whi tebone abstaining from voting and His Worship
the 'Mayor voting "nay".
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that tenders be called for purchase of a self-
contained oil-fired unit for the Rothesay Avenue Repair Plant building, and that the matter of
pointing the chimney be referred to the committee' on repairs to City Fire Stations:
AND FURTHER that no action be taken on the matter of the toilets and wash room.
Question being taken, the motion r.arried with Aldermen Teed, White bone and
Harrigan voting "yea", Aldermen MacCalltun, Campbell and Belyea voting "nay" and His Worship the
Mayor voting "yea". Aldennan Belyea stated he did not believe the motion was in order because
the City has already purchased a property which can be used along with the present Repair,Plant.
On motion of Alderman Ca~bell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director
of Police, Guilford Street, at the intersection of Lancaster Street, be made a stop street on the
east and west sides. .
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigln
RESOLVED that the report of the Director of Works
relati've to the estimated cost of installing a water m'lin and a 'sanitary sewer system to the Boar's
Head Road development from Millidge Avenue along the proposed sub-division to Den Boom Cove, be
received and the matter laid on the tanLe until the next meeting of Common Council.
Alderman Teed requested that the Council Members give the above matter their
serious consideration as this would open up the area for development. The Executive Director asked
the Council to submit an opinion regarding the City installing water and sewerage services with
the parties concerned guaranteeing 10% of the cost of such installation, anywhere in the City.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the report from the Executive Dire ctor
and the Director of Police relative to the proposal advanced by the J. V .Mudge lheatrical Equi]':lllent Co.
concerning the use of a sound car in the city, be received and filed and the recommendiition contained
therein adopted, namely:- that permission be given the said company to use the said sound car at the
discretion of the Director of Police and that should any otlier firm applyf<r'similar permission tint
it be referred to the proper autho~ity - same being conditional upon the said sound car or other'
cars being on call at any time for use by the Saint John Police Department:
AND FURTHER that the by-law relating to this matter be amended accordingly.
Re3.d a f:b:'st, second and third time a by-law entitled, "A Law to Further Amend A Law
Entitled 'A Law to License Nickelodeons in the City of Saint John'''..
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. RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Further
Amend a Law Entitled 'A Law to License Nickelodeons in the City of Saint John''', be passed and
crdained and the Common Se'11 affixed thereto:
AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the immediate preserva- .
tion of the public health, public safety and public peace", the same shall go into effect and operation
as of this date.
On m:>tion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Birector of
the Police Department, authority be granted for the calling for tenders for a 5 x 7 \~eW camera with
8~ inch lense, F6.3 with shutter, plus four film holders for his Department which would cost in the
vicinity of $270.00 - this purchase having been provided for in the current budget.
On motion of Alderman MacCalltull
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
advising that the new switchboard at Police Headquarters will be ready and go into operation on
July 29th or 30th next and recommending that the services of three te~ephone'Mitchboard operators
be obtained immediately and that a salary of $30.00 per week be paid to each operator for a forty-
hour week, be received and filed am the said recommenia tions adopted.
On motion of Alderman 1''acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing Agent
authori,ty be granted for the purchase of one new 6-inch shell cutter for the Water Department drilling
machine from Mueller Ltd. for the stull of $162.75 plus freight and taxes and chargeable to this year's
appropriation for Water ~~intenance.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing Agent,
authority be granted for the purchase of one carlo3.d consisting of about 130 returnable cylinders
containing 150 pounds each of liquid chlorine from Canadian Industries (1954) Ltd. as before at $9.00
per hundred pounds plus freight, to be included in this year's'appropriation for 'dater Treatment.
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On motion of Aldennan Whi tebone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that.as per the recommendation of the Street Lighting
Committee, one 200 watt light be installed on Bryden Street on the pole in front of civic number 2.
Moved in 'imend'l\ent by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldennan MacC'illum
RESOLVED th'it the above n3.med street light be :i:nstalled when it
can be done in,accordance with previous resolutions of Council regarding installation of street lights.
Question being taken on the 'imendment to the motion, same was lost with Aldermen MacC~llum
and Teed voting "yea", Aldermen lh,rrigan and Belye'i voting "nay", Aldermen Whitebone and C'impbell abstaining
from voting and His Worship voting "nay".
Alderman Teed cOffi'l\ented that the above motion for installation of the street light in question
is out of order unless the original motion, prohibiting the installation of new street lights unless they
are replacements for those removed from oth!,r locations, is rescinded. The City Solicitor advised that
Alderman Teed's statement is correct.
His Worship stated that the said motion will not be regarded as being in order, in view of
the previous motion referred to.
On motion of Aldennan K3.cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Street Lighting Committee
in the above regard be received and filed.
Question being takm, the motion was lost with Aldermen Teed and MacC'illum voting "yea",
Aldermen Belyea, HarrigJ.n and Whiteborn voting "nay" and Alderman Campbell abstaining from voting.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman H'irrigan
RESOLVED th'it the recommendation of the Street Li~ng Committee
for installation of one 200 watt light on the pole in front of No.2 Bryden Street be adopted, providing
such street light can be Installed through elimination of another light.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works advising that tre
estinB ted cost of curbing, grading, paving and providing a sidewalk on Falls View Avenge in as far as the
roadway to Falls View Park, which is actistance of appr.oximately 900 feet, is $13,500.00, plus 10 per cent
or engineering, supervision and incidentals, making a total of $14,850.00, be referred to the Chairman of
the Reversing Falls Park Committee, Mr. P.D,Mitchell, and that this estimate of cost be referred to the
said Committee fon, consideration before any action is taken by the City of Saint John in procerding with such
work:
AND FURTHER that the said Gommittee be asked to meet at their earliest convenience to consider
the above matter.
Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission recommending that one of the streets in the ne.
Somerset Street Sub-division be named Corkery Street.The Executive Director explained that the street
proposed for bearing the name "Corkery" has disappeared and has become p3.rt of Wellesley Avenue.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above recommendation of the Town Planning
Commission be adopted, that is, that one of the two reserved streets in the said Sub-division be named
Corkery Street.
On motion of Alderman 14acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the following accounts, relative
at the Rifle Range, be paid to the Department of Industry and Development, ~nd be paid
namely: -'
to the housing pro jects
for by a bond issue,
Re 200 unit project
one-half of $10,471.47
Balance at ~~y 7th, 1954
Interest from May 27th to July 20th
1954
Total
$ 5,235.73
8,998.67
53.25
$14,287.65
Re 88 unit project
one-half of $6.75
Balance at May 7th, 1954
Interest from May 27th to July 20th
1954
Total $
3.38
323.41
1.55
328.34
plus
charges re abnormal soil conditions
Interest as at March 1st and 3rd,
1954 $
Expenditures
Interest as at June 10th, 1954 on
cumulative expenditures
2.53
122.05
5.03.
Question being taken, the above resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all the
Members of the Comm<n Council, approving of such payment and the method of financing thereof.
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The Executive Director recommended that Mr.Foster Thurston, who has been carrying
on the duties of City Chamberlain for over a year during the illness of Mr.Murray Latham, deceased,
former City Chamberlain, be accorded the title of City Chamberlain. Mr.Walsh added that Mr. Thurston
was given an increase of $240.00 in this connection, which was left in the budget, and that Mr.
Thurston was promoted to this position a month ago.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Executive Director
in the above respect be carried out, including the salary increase to Mr. Thurston.
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On motion of Alderman Whw.bone
Seconded by Alderman M~cCallum
RESOLVED that cooies'of the Cash Receipts Report, the
Building Inspector's Report and the Report of the Fire Depart~ent, which incorporates that of the
Electrical Inspector - all for the month of June last- be distributed to the Common Council Members
and that such reports be received and filed.
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RESOLVED that the report from the Director of Police
investigations and prosecutions which have taken place with respect to the control
liquor in this city, be received and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the report from the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police in reply to Common Council resolution of July 12th last with respect to vice ~d liquor
control in Saint John, be received and filed and the Attorney General of the Province of New
Brunswick asked to furnish the desired report.
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On motion of Alderman j.jacCa.llum
Seconded by Alderrn~n Whitebone J
RESOLVED that the letter from the Executive of the
Ministerial Association of Saint John & District, urging that investi~tions and prosecutions be
continued relative to vice in this city, until same is eliwinated, be received and filed.
Read a letter from the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan, su1:mitting
a list of employees in the Police and Fire Departments who have reached the age of 60 years and
employees of other departments" who are considered permanent employees, who have ~ttained the age
of- 65 years as of July 1st, 1954.
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The Council noted that personnel h~ve been enga~ed within,recent years who were
close to or over the age of 65 years, and it w~s felt by Aldenffin Campbell that a pensioner could
be employed after retiring and on pension if the City does not establish a rule about not '
enploying persons over the age of 65 yea rs. Alderm!lt:l Teed felt that ,a person could be employed over
the age of 65 years, but he must be absolutely in need of the job and not be in receipt of income
from other sources.Alde~an Whitebone pointed out that these p~ople under question are giving full
service for their wages and are not holding down important jobs and not receiving high wages. He
felt that it is much better if these people can maintain their self-respect by doing these jobs
and be no expense to the tax fRyers, inst~ead of perhaps being in the position of requiring lodging ....
in the Municipal Home which would be an expense to the t~x payers.
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On motion of Alderman i1acCallum
Seconded by Aldenn~n Barriean
, RESOLVED that the above named report be received and
filed.
Alderman Teed stated that any person, u~der the Pension Plan, on reaching the age
of 65 years is automatically out of the City's employ at the present time, and employing a person
past that age or engaging an employee al; 60 years of age is ille~l.Alderman 'whi tebone comment.ed
that he is in favour of'pensions, but due to pension schemes, it is very difficult for a man of 35
years of age to get a job because cannot qua-lify for a pension.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the above named report be laid on t.he
t.able and considered at the, time the other reports are brought in from the said Board of Trustees.
Question being taken, Alderman Campbell stated he would like it in the minutes
tha t in the interim no a ction will be ta ken re~rding retiring persons who are over 65 years of
age, and that the Executive Director be directed accordingly. The Executive Director stated that
no action will be taken on ~his matter, on the strength of the above amendment to the motion.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trustees, Civic
'Employees Pension Plan, advising that Mr.David Lavigne, an employee of the Works Dep~rtment has
applied for retirement as of July 1st, he having reached the retirement age, and that the Pension
Board has approved Mr. Lavigne's retirement to be effective as of the said date, plus his annual
vacation and the usual number of months leave of absence, as provided under Common Council Order
of Jlme 2nd, 1952, be received and filed and such ~ction confirmed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harri~n
RESOLVED that the let.t.er from the Board of Trustees,Civic
Employees Pension Plan, advising that a tenative report has been received from t.he firm of Wm.W.Mercer Ltd.
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who were engaged to m~ke ~n actuarial survey of the Civic Employees Pension Ph n ~nd that when the complete
report is received it will be submit.ted to the Cormron Council for approval, be received and filed.
Read a letter from Mr.\'Iilliam
lease for premises in the Market building to
A.Gibbon, solicitor for A.F.deForest Limited,
his clients be drown and executed as early as
urging th'tt the
possible.
The Executive Director advised that the figures have been prepared ~nd are in the process of
being typed for the City Solicitor and all Members of the Council will receive copies of the list and before
the next Council meet.ing, the leases can be dr~wn and executed.
On, motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that all leases in connection with tenants in the
Market Building be cOr.lpleted and disposed of before the next meeting of Connnon 'Cauacil and t.hat a report to
this effect be received from the Connnon Clerk.
I On motion of Alderm~n Teed
. Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
-- hecuritte.:lJ;ret!tiJh RESOLVED that the Executive Director submit a report to the
Ifent-..;';' drr&rS next meeting of Common Council relative to ~rrears in rent9.1s in the City Market and that a recommendation
, /Y7 I"er concerning collection of such arrears be submitted by the City Solicitor:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr.William A.Gibbon relative to the lease for A.F.deForest
Limited be received and filed.
Alderman Campbell st9. ted th'lt he h'ls had inqulrJ.es 'tsking if the Common Council offer is still
valid re offering to lease the site of the Germain Street ~~rket Building for the nominal sum of $1.00
per year conditional upon the erection of a suitable building on the site. He felt tha.t a four-storey buildin~
should beerected.
A letter from The British America Assurance Company was read, offering to rent. t.he second a.nd
part of the third floors of the Germain Street section of the Market Building. The Executive Director
explained tffit this comJBny desire that the Germain Street building be renovated and they will guarantee
to lease this space.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED th~t the Common Council go on record ~s being interested
in leaSing the site of the Gerrrain Street Market Building at a nominal sum, providing a modern, four-storey
building is erected thereon.
Alderman C~mpbell stated th~t he will submit a report in the above m~tter, with respect to
t. he party who is interested in the s~id site.
The COlmcil directed th"t The British America Assurance Company be advised of tbe above
resolution and told that when space is available they can ap,<)l~' for it.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman j~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees of
Saint ~ohn, ad'nsing that they now find it necessary to rescind the. previous motion requesting the
Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council for permission to borrow $375,000.00 for the construction and furnishing of
the new Board-owned Crescent Valley School, and to approve forwardi.ng a petition for pemission to borrow
$500,000.00 for the construction and furnishing of this school and auditoriUm, due to excavation costs and
the decision of the Board to include any necessary grading and improvements of the grounds in the contract, bE
received and filed.
Read a letter from the Thistle-Carleton Curling Clubs Joint Fair Committee, advising th~t they
are entirely satisfied to retain the dates allocated to them for the holding of their fair. The Common Clerk
advising that he endeavoured to arrange a meeting. between the Connnon Council com'lli.ttee and representatives
of the thr~e organizations involved regardingdates for fairs, but ~s unable to do so.He added that the New
Brunswick rish and Game Protective Association$ill object to the dates allocated to the other two or~niza-
tions, who were not int.erested in meeting in this respect.
On motion of Alderl!l9.n Harrigln
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that no further action be taken in the above matter, and
the letter from the Thistle-Carleton Curling Clubs Joint Fair Committee be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alder~n Belyea
. . . RESOLVED th'lt the J,etter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council, expressJ.ng the opJ.nJ.on that a trafTic lightor stop IJ.ghtshou d be placed somewhere along }\..ain <;treet,
possibly at t.he intersection of Elm and Simonds Streets, be received and referred to the Tr'lffic Comnittee
for a recommendation.
Re~d a letter from Irving on Company, Limited, requesting permission farthem to advertise by
way of a public address system from a motor vehicle and at the Golden Ball ~arage in connection with a
promotion of the sale cf gasoline products, and also request,ing permission to extFmd this advertising by way
of public address system for a period of thirty days. The letter advised that this permission would be used
sparingly. Mr.F .A.Morgan, solicitor for t.his company, was present in support of the letter.
Alderman Teed moved that pennission be not granted the above named comJBny regarding use of
the sound truck, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to waive the by-law in thi s
instance, subject to t.he supervision of the Director of Police, for a two-week period and that the
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The City Solicitor advised that the above motion is not lel'ill as it is contrary to
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Secorxied by Aldennan MacCallum
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
License Nickelodeons in the City of Saint John", be amended to grant permission for use of a
sound truck t.o the company in quest.ion, and the matter al'ilin reviewed in two weeks' time.
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Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Campbell, MacCallum and
Belye.a voting "yea", Aldermen Harril'iln, Tp,ed and Whi tebone voting "nay" and His Worship m ting
Uyealf.
Read a first, second and third time a by-law entitled, "A Law To Further Amend
a Law Entitled, 'A L.'lW to License Nickelodeons in t.he City of Saint John''''.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to Further
Amend a Law Entitled, 'A .Law to License Nickelodeons in the City of Saint John''', be passed and
ordained and the Common Seal affixed thereto:
AND FURTHER, th,,-t as t.he passage of this by-law is urgent for the iImnedia te
preserv,,-tion of the public healt.h, public safety and public peace, the same shall go into effect
and operation as of this date.
The City Solicitor advised that the above amendment to the by-law is not good
business and is illegll.
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Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Campbell, M,,-cCallum and
Belyea voting "yea", Aldermen Harril'iln, Teed and Whi tebone voting "nay" and His Worship voting "yea."
On motion of Alderman White bone
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the by-law relating to the prohibition
of the use of sound trucks be rescinded.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen White bone and Belyea
voting "yea", and His Worship the ~!ayor and Aldermen Harril'iln, Campbell, MacCallum and Teed voting
"nay".
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Y.M.C.A.,
permission be granted to have ,the Mayor and Aldermen of their Boy's Town installed as Mayor and
Aldermen of the 9ity of S,,-int John for a day, which would be acco~panied by the proper nublicity
and pictures in the Evening Times-Globe.
Alderman Harril'iln stated th,,-t he understood th"-t eachboy coming to City Hall in
the above matter would be sponsored by the Mayor and the individual Aldermen, and requested that
further information be obtainec\ from the Y.M.C.A. in this connection. The Common Clerk replied that
he will obtain same.
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Read a letter from the South African War Veterans Association advising that the
veterans of that war were granted the Freedom of the City of Saint John in 1901, and s~ating
that they feel they should be free of taxation outside of real est.at.e and not be penalized on
the vot.ers list. The Common Clerk advised t.hat the t.itle of Freeman is an honourary distinction
only.
Alderman Campbell moved that the Common Council recommend to the Court of Revision
that the City Service Tax of each South African W"-r Veteran in this city be waived, without. loss
of francbise, butthere WdS no seconder.
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On motion of Alderm'ln MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above letter be received and filed.
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Moved in amendment by Ald'errrazl' Chmpbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Common Council recommend to the Court
of Revision t.ha t the City Service 'r"x of each South African War Veteran in this city be waived,
without loss of franchise.
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Quest.ion being ta ken on t.he amendment to t.he motion, same was lost, with Aldermen
Campbell and Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen Teed, MacCallum, Whi tebone and Harril'iln voting "nay".
Question being taken on the motion, same was carried with Aldermen Teed, Harrig>n,
MacCallum and Whit.ebone voting "yea" and Aldermen fulyea and C'llIlpbell voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
It_g~&6Ynoj,, _ _ ,n
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flss_oC'., /1 Canadian Infant:-y Assoc~ation reg>;-ding proposed changes i~ the N"w Bruns~ck ;-ese;-ve infantry
, ',---' ' regiment.s, l:e -la1d on the table unt~l the next regular meehng of the Council, ~n Vlew of the
telephoned request from the said Association'that such letter be not read at t.his meeting.
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RESOLVED th.'l t the letter' from the New Brunswick Branch
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On motion of Alderman C"-mpbell
Seconded
by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr,G,Earle Logan,Q.C.,
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in the meantime the plans will be submitted to the Town Planning Commission, be received and filed.
Read a letter from Mr,Kenneth A.Campbell, requesting that as he is a City employee and as his
anolication to purchase Lot 9 in the Somerset Street Extension Sub-division was submitted prior to the
Council resolution rescinding sale of lots to Civic employees for $100.00, he be sold the lot in question
for ~noo.oo.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that the request of Mr. Kenneth A.Campbell be granted in
the above matter.
Question being tl3.ken, the motion was lost with Aldermen Belyea and Campbell voting "yea", and
Aldermen Harrigan, l-lacCallum, Whitebone and Teed voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.Murray L.MacFarlane, a Civic
employee, offering to purchase the ~ot of land shown on the submitted plan, located at the southwest corner
of Millidge Avenue an~ the pro~osed Riverview Avenue, just beyond the old airport site, for the purpose
of erecting a home thereon, and advising that the land is extremely rocky and excavation for a basement is
likely to be costly, also that the necessity of drilling a well and installi~septic tank would add to the
cost, be received an::! filed and the s'iid, instilling a septic tank would add to the cost, be received and
filed and the said lot sold to Mr,MacFarlane for the sum of $100.00:
AND FURTHER that the reports of the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments bE
received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "yea" and
Aldernlen Harrigan, Teed, Whitebone and MacCallum voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Whit<bone
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED tha t the a bove named lot be sold to Mr, Murray L ,MacFar-
l~ne for the sum of $300,00.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Aldermen Whitebone, Campbell and Harrigan
voting "yea" and Aldermen Belyea, Teed and MacCallum voting "nay" and His Worship voting "yoo".
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that Mr. Kenneth A,Campbell be sold the lot he desires
to purchase in the Somerset Street Extension Sub-division for the sum of $300.00.
Question being taken, the motion was lost with Aldermen fuJyea and Campbell voting "yoo" and
Aldermen Harrigan, Teed, MacCallum and Whitebone voting "nay".
Read a letter from Portland United Church, ag'lin making application for the purchase of the
old Portland Street. Fire Station and requesting that if the City is not contemplating selling at this
time, that the Church have the assurance that they will be notified and given the first opportunity to
plrchase this property if at any time the City decides to sell same. The "xecutive Director advised th,t this
Church has been advised several times that the City is using the building ani it is not to be sold.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above named Church be notified that there is
no intention on the part of the City to dispose Of the building in question and that if the building is
a vaila bl e for purchct se they, ,;ill be so advised.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommenda tion of the Town Planning
Commission and the Director of Assessments, Mr.Ronald V,Stackhouse be offered the freehold of Lot 781, Brooks
~ard, presently under lease to him, for the sum of $250.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Town Planning
Commission and the Director of Assessments, Mrs.lnez Walsh be offered the purchase of the freehold of Lot 541,
Brooks Ward, presently under lease t.o her, for the sum of $150.00.
On motion of Alderman P.arrigan
Second ed b" AlderIll9.n Teed
. RESOLVED that the report from the Town Planning Commission and the
Director of Assessments advising that they do not recommend the sale of Lot 10-19-13, Fourth Street south,
which Mr,L.E.R.Winchester has offered to purchase for the purpose of cleaning up the land as the sewer ri~ht-
of -way mentioned by Hr.Winchester in hi.s lett.er is no longer in existence and ther,efore this lot would be
suitable for building purposes, be received and filed and Mr.Winchester advised that the lot is available
for purchase for building purposes.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by AlderMan MacCallum
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr.R.Parker Hamm to sell to the City
his property located at 28-30 Sheriff Street, be referred to the Executive Director for a report and
recommendation.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr.Hamm to sell this property
to the City for the sum of $1,200.00 which is about fifty per cent of the assessed valuation,
:oe accepted.
Moved in amendment to the amendment by Alderman Teed
,Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that Mr.Hamm be offered the sum of $1,000,00
for the purchase of the above named property.
Question being taken, the amendment to the amendment to the amendment to the motion
carried.
Alderman Teed moved that Mr.Hamm deliver vacant possession of the above named property,
but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Whi tebone
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
, RESOLVED that the following accounts submitted by
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. be paid:- $600.00 for services relative to preparing and submitting
t.he annual return for the Department of Municipal Affairs; $4,200.00 for examination of the City's
records for the year ended December 31st, 1953.
Alderman Campbell noted that a year ago, he had moved a resolution which was adopted
for a report relative to the insurance schedule of the City, The Executive Director advised that
he has the report, AldermaE CamIbell request.ed that the Council Members be supplied with copies
of the said report.
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RESOLVED that the account submitted by Messrs. J.M, & C,W.
Grant. in the amount of $672.00, being premium with Toronto General Policy No.3J4007 Liability
July 28th, 1954 to July 28th, 1955,on various playgrounds in the City, be paid.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Murdoch-Lingley
Limited in the amount of $2,619.50 in connection with the survey of Crescent Valley Sub-division
and preparing plan, prints and description, be paid.
A~derman Te~d reported that the City Solicitor had received a letter from the
Labour Relations Board, Provincial Department of Labour, advi~ing him that City Hall Employees
Federal Union No. 486, was appealing relati ve to the dispute wi. th the City and requesting that
an arbitration clause be inserted in the Working Agreement. The City Solicitor felt it advisable
that the City be represen,ted in Fredericton at the hearing and accordingly, His Worship the Ma-yor,
Aldermen MacCallum and Teed, the Executive Director and the City Solicitor proceeded to Fredericton.
The outcome of the hearing ons that the City admitted it had an arbitration clause, and felt it to
be indecisive, and the City and Union were to draw up a fair clause.
On motion of Alderman Canpbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that sanction be granted the Members of the
Common Council and those of the civic staff who proceeded to Fredericton in the above regard, on
July 24th last. '
Alderman Whi tebone voted "nay" to the above motion.
His Worship moved t.hat $10,000.00 to $12,000.00 be allocated and divided equally
amongst all the members of the said Union, in order to settle the dispute, but there was no
seconder.
The City Solicitor advised t.hat he had received a draft of a proposed arbitration
clause from Mr,Lester G, Hoar, solicitor for the Union, and that he is agreeable to same with the
exception of the Minister of Labour requesting the parties to name a member to a Board of
Arbitration, as he feels and recommends that this be changed and that it be a Judge of the Supreme
Court to do this.
Alderman Whit~bo~e moved that the proposed arbitration clause be approved as written,
but there was no seconder,
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Macyallum
RESOLVED that the arbitration clause as amended and
recommended by the City Solicitor be approved and adopted, and the Working Agreement amended
accordingly:
Tenders were opened for repairs to snow plows.
On motion of AlderllRn Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the tender of Saint John Iron Works,
Limited quoting the sum of ,$735.00 for reconditioning five City snow plows as follows:- heating
and fairing bent and indented shear plating and reshaping; reinforcing angle stiffeners to correct
shape; renewing end guide lug at one end of each blade; supplying and fitting new hard steel plow
blades to each plow - be accepted, this being the lower of two bids received.
Tenders were opened for replacing the roof on the Carleton Public Hall, and it ,~s
noted that,G.H.Hamilton & Son, the lower bidder, did not sul:rnit t.he required deposit cheque,
On motion of Aldennan Harri!1'n
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that new tenders be called for the above work
and that neither of the two tenders received hs accent.sd_
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Roofing Co.Ltd., the other tenderer, although the proper procedure is to call al'fiin for t.enders,if the
Wilson tender is not accepted.
Alderman Campbell moved in amendment that the lower tender be accepted, conditiOn'll upon
t.he firm concerned depositing with the 'City t.he required deposit cheque, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Campbell then moved in amendment that the lower tender be accepted conditional upon
t.he firm concerned depositing with the City a certified cheque for $100.00, but thE!re was no seconder.
Tenders were opened for painting of doors and windows on the Carleton Public Hall.
On moUon of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVE]) tha t
the Carleton Public Hall,
the lower of two bids be accepted for the
namely, that of The Paint Shop for the sum of
the cheque of the unsuccessful tenderer be returned,
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
--r:- - /i Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
_JOAIl,'/',l;Trdjl , , RESOLVED that the letter from th", Director of the Fire DeJll. rt-
_;fl>s/t;nar/tJn ment, advising that. Mr. John J. Gray has tendered his resignati,on from No,l Salvage Corps and Fire Police
Sa7v~e a~,"",and requesting that the warrant of Mr.Gray be 'cancelled, be received and filed and the request romplied with.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the reco~.endation of the Director of Mainten-
supply, authority be grant.ed for the purchase from Wilson Motors Ltd. of'a n"''' motor for the 1952, 3-
truck used jointly by the Departments of Sanitation and Works, for the sum of $150.00 plus tax.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request. of t.he Purchasing Agent, authority
for the Water Department of 2 new Mueller ta~g'machines for dry boring from
vicinity of $230.00, and chargeable to this year's appropriation for Water
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Head a report from the Director of Works in reply to Common Council Order of April 13th, 1953
submitting an estimate of the overall cost of paving the Westmorland Road from Fernhill Cemetery Gate to
St.Joseph's Cemetery, . fifty per cent of which the Parish of Simonds Highway Board requests t.hat the City
of Saint John ray. The estimat.ed cost of raving this road with single se'il penet.ration coat is $1,600.00.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John participat.e to the extent of
fifty per cent of the above named cost for such work~ and the rost of this work not exceed such estimat.e.
The City Solicit.or advised that as this road is in the Parish of Simonds, it would be illegal
I for the City of Saint John to participate in the cost of such paving.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded byAlderman Teed
RESOLVED t.hat the City advise the Parish of Simonds Council that the
Common Council has been advised by the City Solicitor that contribution by the City of Saint John towards t.he
cost of the above named paving would be illegal.
Question being taken, t.he amendment to the motion carried with Alderman MacCallum voting "nay",
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the Executive Director be authorized to attend the
meeting of the City Managers of the Province of Quebec and the Minister of Municipal Affairs to be held at
Shawinigan Falls on August 27th and 28th next.
Question being taken, the motion c~rried with Alderman Harrigan voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
the City of
filed.
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the City of '~indsor, requesting tlRt
Saint John adopt the submitted resolution relative to the automotive industry, be received and
Alderman MacCallum referred to the vacancy in the membership of the Power Commission of the
City of S"int John Which has occurred through the death of Mr.Elmer R(Ingraham, and nominated Mr.T.Moffett
Bell to fil~ such vacancy. Alderman Belyea submitted the name of Mr. George E. McInerney as a nominee in
this connect.ion. '
A ballot I'/aS ~aken on t.he two names submitted, with the following result:-
Mr. Bell
Mr. McInerney
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3 votes
His Worship the Mayor thereupon declared Mr.T.Moffett Bell as elected to the said Commission
to serve for the balance of the unfinished term of Mr. Ingraham
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Messrs. H.B.Mersereau, Secretary-Treasu!"er, and G.H.Hayter, representing the
New Brunswick Provincial Co~~nd, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., entered the meeting at this time,
and a letter ~s read from the said Command offering to lease the vacant tot of land on Douglas
Avenue between the Avenue and Chesley Street, between the 'railway tracks and immediately adjacent
t~ the property of Mr. M.J.N.McCarroll, on which to establish a permanent headquarters for
t.he Provihcial Command Office and Service Bureau. The land in question would have a 100-foot
frontage in the eastern portion of the property and extend to 120 feet from the frontage toward
the Chesley Street line, and the lease would be for not less than a twenty-year period at $1.00 per
year,
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that permission be granted to lease the
desired land to the above named,or~nization for a period of twenty years at a rental of $1.00
per year.
Messrs. Mersereau and Hayter withdrew from the meeting.
Alderman MacCallum moved that the resolution of Council adopt.ed. on .June 3rd last
stipulating that Council me~tings adjour.n at 11.00 0' clock p.m., be rescinded, and:'instead,
t.hat the Common Council in future resolve into legal session at. 10.30 0' clock p.m., but there
was .no 'seconder.
The Common Council, in accordance with the said June 3rd resolution, adjourned to
resume at 10.30 o'clock a.m. the next day.
At 10.30 o'clock a.m. on the twenty-sevent.h day of July, A.D. 1954, the Mayor
resumed the Chair in Common Council and t.here were present Udermen Belyea, Campbell, HarrigaJ~,
MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone, and Messrs. E.D.Walsh, Executive Director,and F.S.Haycox, Assistant
to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman l~cCallum ,
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.C.R.Nelson offering
to sell his properties at Nos. 636, 638, 640 and 6/.4 Main Street to the City of Saint John,
subject to certain conditions, be received and filed and Mr.Nelson requested to a ppear before a
Committee of the Whole meeting of Common Council to be held 0n Tuesday, August 3rd next, at 10.00
o'clock a.m., to discuss this matter.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
,.4fr.s./lI7/7/e Latham . RESOLVED that as per the request of Mrs.finnie Latham,
~ ..<. ~ widow of Mr.Murray Latham, fonner City Chamberlain, she be grant.ed her late'husband's salary for
-, arr"';l &i 0 a period of six months from the date of his death, Mr.Latham having reached the retirement age and
having been scheduled for retirement on pension on July 1st, 1954.
Aldem.an Teed abstained from voting on the above motion, which carried. He stated
that Mr.Latham was out on sick leave for about a year on full pay and therefore the City is under
no obligation to pay this money.
On !!lotion of Aldero'an MacCallum
Z~t/mdnd afhl/7t1.
J offering t.o
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr.J.Raymond Cathline
sell to the City hllifarm property fronting on Loch Lomond, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs.Sterling Jones and
Stanley Winslow, requesting permission to!lllke and use a roadway on ]'roperty of the City of Saint
John in the Parish of Simonds in order to use 'land which they own for the purpose of hauling wood,
be received and filed and a report on this matter be obtained from the Director of Works.
Read a report prepared by Mr.W.R.Godfrey, local Manager of James F.MacLaren Associates,
consulting engineers, relative to the claim of ~~bee Construction Company against the City of
Saint John with respect to construction of the Rifle Range project.
On motion of Alderman Whit.ebone
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that. the City's Legal Department examine
all angles of the controversy in the above mat.ter and then arrange 'a conference between representatives
of all parties concerned in an endeavour to effect a compromi~e.
Senator S.A.Hayden, Vice-President and Secretary of the Atlantic Sugar Refineries
Limited, entered the meeting, and advised th'lt t.he comp'lny plans t.o spend over $3,000,000.00 on
rehabilitation of the Refineries plant in this city. He stated that their greatest concern is
one of water supply - not a greater volume cr:. 'water, but assurance that t.he present volume will be
cont.inued. He cOlmnented th~t Mr.D.O.Turnbull, consulting engineer, has made a survey for the
company relative to supply of water and has given ,the opinion that due to the dete,rioration of the
Marsh Bridge, under which the pipe bringing water ,to their plant passes, there is the possibility
a break may occur quite shortly, which would mean th'lt the plant would have to cease operations
until the water supply could be resumed. Mr. Turnbull suggested t.hat a 20-inch pipe be installed which
would follow along and be imbedded in t.he bank of Marsh Creek, and this is what the co!!)pany desire.
The cost. of installing this pipe, according to Mr. Turnbull, is about $150,000.00. Sem.tor H'l.yden
stated that the company might be prepared to amortize this cCBt, t.hrough advanced payments of ,water
ra tes, in order to obtain such installation which is essential to them. He sta ted they will not expend
the above money on rehabilitation unless assured of an adequate water suoply.
The Executive Director request.ed that the City be supplied with a copy of Mr.Turnbull's
report in this matter, and Senator Hayden replied ttnt he will ask Mr.Tumbull to do so, and added
that Mr. Turnbull has discussed this matter with Mr.A.E.Hanson, Director of Works for the City.
The Director of Works and Mr.G.Crawford, Superintendent of the W'l.ter and Sewerage
Department, were present.
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of installation and would cost about $1'5,000.00. Senator Hayden 'sta ted tha t his company know that in a
of Emerfency regarding the present water line, they do not have prior demand on the water sun!11y, and
additional 20-inch pipe line as suggested by them would take care of their demands,
case
this
Alderman Teed suggested that the company underwrite the alternative pipe line cost (which nipe
line would be purely a standby line) proportionately a's a matter of insurance, the company to pay for this on
the basis of an insurance premium, Alderman Teed also suggested th~t Senator Hayden take up the matter with
the board of directors of the company the matter of contribution by the company to the cost of the suggested
pipe line, and the City can give assurance noW that they will give a suitable guarantee that the water supply
of the company will bepr'otected and the City Water and Sewerage Dep'lrtment will go into the matter and
make a report on same, and the company board of directors will receive a copy of such report. Senator
Hayden advised that the directors are to meet in Montreal on the last Thursday in August.
Senator Hayden withdrew from the me<;ting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
1 Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
r ~ /7 . RESOLVED that the matter of the proposed additional 20-inch pipe
_oJena-ftJr_91"ff, line for use in emergency, to meet the require!1'ents of the Atlantic SUgar Refineries Li'!1ited, be referred
__, , ~jf~el7 to the Works Department for a detailed report and that a copy of such report be forwarded t? Senator S.A,
I1ldldlc_,f}Ltldr Hayden, Vice-President and Secretary of the said company, before the meeting of the company s board of
- "-v /" '/-/.LJ directors which will 'Je held on the last Thursday in August, and at the same time, the City's suggestions
rre.r.lI7t't:le.L,z~(f.' as to a pro rata basis of sharing the costs, should it be deemed expendient to install a standby pipe line,
_ U!e:iilrer SU-f';pj be also forwarded to Senator Hayden:
~7&iI'7JeJ' /:' M(!~ren AND F'URTHER that the serVices of the firm of James F'. MacLaren Associates be engaged for a
._ _ _ Ilssoeiares ,survey negarding the matter of the Harsh Bridge area.
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Mr.Hanson suggested that, in order to satisfy the company and all concerned, it .~uld be
to have an independent engineer make a survey on the matter and sub!lit a report. He added (,hat he
anything dangerous im~ediately at the ~~rsh Bridge.
advisable
cannot see
Alderm~n Whitebone withdrew from the meeting.
Question being takm, the above motion carried with Alderman Belyea voting "nay" as he is
not in favour of engaging an independent engineer to say what the City's Works Department says is right or
wrong.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
HESOLVED that the following locations be approved for the installa tiol
of sets of Tiny Tot Playground equipment:- 2 sets in the Rifle Range district; 1 set in Portland Place proper;
1 set on Market Place, West; 1 set on one of the corner plots on Queen Square, West; 1 set on a corner plot
on Hayrrarket Square; 1 set on one of the corner plots on Queen Square, City; 1 set on the Postage Stamp Rink:
AND FURTHER that adequaie insurance be provided.
Messrs, Hanson and Crawford withdrew from the meeting.
Mr. Horace Denyer of the New Brunswick Electric Power Commission, entered the meeting and
discussion ensued rel3.tive to the smoke nuisance caused by the Commission's Dock Street plant. Mr.Denyer
advised that the Cormnission has been investigating the matter and have decided to install a water spray
inside the snoke stA ck. They hope to hilve it iristalled before the autumn and are doin$S everythinG possible to
eliminate the smoke nuisance. The Executive Director suggested that word of installation of this device be
issued to the press and Mr.Denyer agreed to do so.
Alderrra.n Harrigan withdrew from the meeting,
Mr.Denyer left the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that permission be granted the City Solicitor to negotiate
(through a trust company or otherwise) for the acquisition of land required for the erection of a plant to
provide facilities for the St.Regis Paper Company, as per plan submitted:
AND F'URTHER that the Common Council'agree to sell such property, after same is put in
condition for the erection of the plant on the selected site, for the sumof $10,000.00.
On mo'tion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Ilommon Council, held at the Cit)' Hall,in1he Cit)' of Saint John, on Monda1, the ninth
day of August A.D., 1954 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen BeJ.;yea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallUIIII Teed and WhiteboZl8,
-and-
Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Ha)'cox, Assistant
to the Executive DireCtor
Mr. M. L. MacFarlane, Mayor's Secretary, entered the meeting and submitted a list of names
of persons to whom invitations will be sent to atteDd the Civic reception tcibe bald on SUDd,",
September 5th next in honour of H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent.
On motion of Alde1'lllBD Bel1e&
Seconded by' Aldel'llllUl Teed
RESOLVED that the list of names as reCOllllll8Dded be adopted in the
abOve connection.
Alds1'IIIlU1 Campbell vent on record as being opposed to the Common Council holding legal
sessions at the cOllllll8Dcement of Council meetings in view of the fact that he feels it delqs the
atteJldance of the public at meetings. '
, Director of Police J. J. Oakes entered the meeting at this time and correspondence sub-
mitted by' him relative to Constable Allister M. Bllszard \1&8 read, this pertaining to the prOposed
re-instatement of Constable Blissard on the Police Department. Alderman Campbell asked the Director
of Police if' he is in favour, in regard to the morale of the Departlll8nt, of aCCUllW.ative service
for seniority purposes being granted to Constable Blizzard, that is seniority insofar as service prior
to his dismissal and service since his re-appointment to the Departlll8nt is concerned, Mr. Oakes
replied that it is contrary to the rules of the Departlll8nt and to Section 2A of the Rules and Regula-
tions. The Executive Director commented that such a procedure has been followed 'before, and added
that Constable BUszard is not asking for credit for time he was out of the Cit)"s emp].01 between his
dismissal and re-appointmelit, but for the two periods of service mentioned above b)' Alderman Campbell.
On motion of Alde1'llllU1 Campbell
Seconded by' Alderman MacCallUIII
, RESOLVED that Constable BUssard be granted seniority insofar
as accumulative actual service is concerned and he be granted the privilege in conjunction therewith
of paying into the Pension Fund for total accumulated service at his discretion, and if' accepted that
he shall.tbereaf'ter ~eive full benefits contingent theretot
AND FURTHER that contingent upon compliance with this requirement by' the said Constable,
that the amount involved insofar as back pension payments are concerned plus 5% shall be paid to the
Pension Fund within the next 24 caleadar months.
Mov~ ~ amendment bY Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by' Alderman Campbell
, RESOLVED that the above mtion be adopted and that former
Constable D. J. Tracey be accorded the same consideration and the same offer be inade to him as that
made to Constable Blizard, and that Mr. 'TraC81 be allowed three months in which to reach a decision
on the matter. '
Moved in amendment to the ,;m9nnm"nt by' Alderman Belyea
Illlistel:/Jf:lllilldnlr ' Seconded by' AldenDan Teed
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table until the
,:IX:r 7rc7eey -- next meeting of full Common Council.
Question beiJig taken, the amendment to the amendment Carried with Aldennen Belyea, Teed,
MacCallUIII, WhitebQne and Harrigan voting "1ea~ and Alde1'lllBD C~ll voting "1I&t'.
Mr. Oakes withdrew from the meeting.
~ . f. hh f,/r;, t.. The Reverend J. J. Hurley and Mr. W. H. Ross eJitered the meeting on behalf' of the Saint
, '1/:1 - ,Q, /:}, -- jl~ '/, John Horticultural Association. Mr. Hurley referred to the condition of the pavilion at Rockwood
e{{/f{(rdL__I7$:>o~. Park and the fact that there are no public facilities to acCOllllllOdate the citizens and tourilts
':...v }-. ,tJt1d ~rA- 'visiting the Park, and he also referred to the fact that the roadway in the Park is in poor condition.
-':JOC, 't{/" -- He stated that the Association would like to borrow $60,000.00 and bave the bonds guaranteed by the
City in order to provide adequate sanitary facilities and a ~on. He suggested that the Park
be run as a Civic departlll8nt rather than by' the Association, adding that this would be agreeable to
the Association. Alderman Campbell suggested that the Association choose from their membership, six
or seven members to form a commission which would operate the Park, such names to be submitted to
Council for a..,.,. "h.l. Mr. Hurley advised that if the Cit)' would provide water and sewerage facili-
ties to the Park and grant $20,000.00 &IlIl\i.al.ly the Association coul4 carry this pro3ect with the
borrowing of the suggested amount. Alderman Campbell further suggested that the Park be operated by'
the MuDicipaUty with the City of Saint John only having to contribute 75'" ot the cost, whereas if'
the City were to operate the Park, the cost would be ~.
The Council advised the delegation to submit to the Association the thoughts expressed by'
the Council regarding this matter, and to request the Association to bring in a programme with respect
to their proposals for the Park.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. C. R. Nelson contained in 'the
letter dated May 15th, 1954 f~,his solicitor, Mr. Kenneth A. Wil~on,:J~.C., to sell certain land in
the Main :street area to the City for the sum of $156,174.00 be not accepted I
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Mr. Nelson, still stand. '
On motion of Alderman Wbitebone
Seconded b)' AJd e1'llllll1 MacCallum
RESOLVED that the ofter ot Mr. C. R. Nelson cont,A....."Jd in his letter
of June 29th, 1954 to sell to the Cit)' forty feet frontage on Main Street tor the sum of $11,781.00, subject
to certain prOvisions, for the purpose of widening the sa1d Street, be accepted - to be paid tor by a bolld
issue.
Question being taken, the motion \/8S lost - tbis being a bond 18sue matter - with Aldermen White-
bODe and MacCallum voting "yea", Alde1'lll8l1 Campbell, Teed and Belyea vot1ngIt~" and Alderman Barr1gan
abst.A....'..g from voting. '
Tb8 Common Council resolved itself into open session' of Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
,Seconded by Alderman Harr1gan
, RESOLVED that m1nutes of the meeting of Common Council held on July
26th last be confirmed, cop1es or the said m1nutes having been torvs.!ded to the Council Members.'
Alderman Teed referred to the appo1i:ttment of Constabie Gregory Cusack to the Follce Department
at the CODIIIIOn Council meetiDg of July 26th last, 'stating that he believes that this man should be appointed
in the regular mann~r oDl;y, that 18, through a regular application being received and Constable Cusack
undergoing the necessary preH.....""ry training. Alderman Teed cOlDlllented that the July 26th resolution is
direct Council interference witb the operation ot the Folice Department and is contrary to the Council order
which states that there shall be no Councilinterf81'8Jice relative to the operation ot to Civic Department.
He added that the Director of Police and the Deputy Police Chief teel that the precedent set in connection
with the eppointment of Constable Cusack is not good for the Department.
On mOtion Of' Alderman Campbell
Se!lOnded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter trom the Director at Pollee relative to the
appointJDent of Constable Gregory Cusack to the Police Department, be received and tiled.
Alderman Teed lIIOVed that in view of the pnvious Councll resolution regarding non-interference by
the CODIIIIOn Council with operation ot the Pollce Department in the carrying out of appointments, duties, etc.
that the resolution coDt.Aj"ed in the minutes of COIIl!l!OD Councll of July 26th last pertaining to the appoint-
ment ot Constable Gregory Cusack to the said Department be rescinded, and that it this man is to be appointecl
it be in the regular \IlIlDn8r of a probationary ofticer and he carr7 out. these dutiesl
AND FURTHER that the Council make DO i'1mther interference regarding appointments, promotions, etc.
of personnel within the Department and that the Council consider the 1'8COIDIII8IIdat1on of the Director of PoliCE
There \/8S no seconder to the motion.
The Executive Director submitted that the Councll diluld DOt have considered this matter in the
first place, in view of the tact that the City GovermD8nt Act says that the Executive Director b1res and
tires personnel. He stated it \/8S at the request of interested peO~e that Constable Cusack \/8S taken on
for dut)' at Rockvood Park and after due consideration, the Executive Director made his recommendation in
the directive. Alderman Teed advised that he is not taJring issue with the need tor this officer but with
the procedure taken to appoint him to the Police DepartJDent without the, necessary prollationsry training
which other constablesi'are obliged to undergo. The EXecutive Director advised that this man is t...1rIl)g such
training along with c8rrying out bis duties at the Park.
)Ir. Charles Y. S\/8nton, Barr1ster, entered the meeting as solicitor on behalf of the Saint Jobo.
Board of Trade and presented Ii letter trom the Board containing'a list of questions relative to the 1953
curbing contract and the: 1951-1954 inclusive paving programme. Mr. Swanton stated,that:1t 18 suggested that
the information requested can be obtained trom the City's auditors and advised that the Board would like to
have the information made available to them by the auditors. It it is a matter ot cost, the Board ot Trade
would be willing to reimburse the City art1 monsy in this connection.
, Hi!! Worship noted that some of the questions in the above named letter are the ,same as those asked
the CoUncil betore. Mr. Swanton replied that tbe Board have never received a satisfactory answer to the
previous questions asked by 'them.
Alderman Campbell stated he believes that not all the 'IIIBWl8rsb1p of the Board ot Trade are behind
the presentation of these questions, and commented that there \/8S no general meeting of the Board regarding
this matter. '
. Alderman MacCallum noted that' a great IIIAII1 of the questions posed by the Board of Trade sre in
connection with curbing wor~, while the City also'bad contracts tor rough 'grading and paving work, and sta1Ed
it seemapecul1ar'that the Board are not questioning the other contracts. Be added that he has no objection
to the required into1'lll8tion being given.
On motion of Alderman Belyea ,
SecoDded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trade be received and
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Moved in amendmelxt by Alderman MacCallum
, Secollded by Alderman Wbitebone
RESOLVED that the information be supplied the Board of Trade as per
their request at the ~e of the said Board.
The Exeoutive Director &dvised that this is only part of a politiCal campaign, and stated that
the Cit)"s auditors, Peat, Harwick, Mitchell &: C011Il"''V. within the last ,-ear did something ...hien baa tlS9~
been done in the history of the City's auditing work, and that is to have one of their llIIIP10yees .,.,........e
the log books and the oDl;y one ......mi..ed \/8S the record relative to i:ental of construction equipment, and
when this employee \/8S questioned by the Exeoutive Director he stated that he did so on ordera from his tlnl
The Executive Director submitted that this tirm violated the ethics of their profession because they vere
giving out information to outside people before such information \/8S give to the Council. He stated that
he has not very IDI1Cb confidence in people who have asked the auditors tor such information, which the audi-
tore told him \/8S given to them.
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ethics on the part of the firm of auditors and stated that theseaud1tors sat in and acted against the
City's intaresta to the detriment of the Council, ,their employers. Alderman Teed added that this did
happen and he has this information on good authority. This put the City. to needless expense due to the
attitude of the auditors vho should have acted iinpertiaJ.ly on the matter. Alderman Campbell stated he
believes due cognizance should be taken of Alderman Teed's charges and investigation should be made
into them~ . . ,
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- RESOLVED that the request of the Board ot Trade:tor ini'ermation
be laid on the table and an investigation under oath be made regardiJIg the conduct of' the auditore of
the City with regard to,their actions within the last eiJ!,~n months. '
Question bei~ take~. the amendment to the ame nt was lost with Aldermen Campbell, Belyea and
,'/i=" ~oti~ :.,,!~:~, '~ld,e~,'t~teboJ1.e!~MacC~um ,and Jial,'~~~; voti~g _1!~~\I~.~_i"~:!,,~r,.~~P,'~)1e..tfayor voting
,:: ~"-:t,'::;" QuestioD::being,etaken;-.t'he: 8Il1,8ndlnent~ to,'the'lDl)tion"was:~carried'V1th :A1'dermen"Whi tebone, Harrigan,
MacCalluin and Teed voting "yea" and Alderman Belyea and Campbell voting "nay".
Alderman Campbell stated that he 1s opposed to supp1yii1g such information untU such time
as a du4> recognized request is received lor same trom the Board ot Trade and not from SOlDS of the
executive lDllIDbers. '
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that Peat, Marv1ck, Mitchell and ColllpllJl;Y be requested '
to give an explanation of the statements'made that they divulged ,ini'ormat1on with regard to the City
audit before _1"'1'18 a report to the City.,
The report made by the Director of Works submittiJIg an est1mata regardiJIg installation of a
watar main and" a sanitary sever system to the Boar's Head Road DeveloplJl8D't from )441Hdge Avenue along
the proposed sub-division to Den BoOlll Cove, was again discussed. Mr. A. E. Hanson, Director of' Works,
was present and advised that SOIll8 property at tha )41",dgev1lle airport site would be serviced by this
est1mate, but the majority ,6f the property to be serviced would be privately owned. He added that it
woUld be necessary for the."Cij;y to acquire approximately tvo acres to "provide tor a septic taDk.
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Alderman Te'ed moved that the report be adopted and the work commenced - to be paid for by a
bom issue" but there was no seconder. Alderman C8IIIpbell advised that there are proposals tor housiJIg
projects for the Hove Lake, area and the old Millidgeville airport site and theretore he doss not believe
that the Council should rush into the matter of watar and sewerage for the Boar's Head Road Development.
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4/denn:i17 ~m'p~ be'submitted to the n~ COIIDDOD Counclllll8eting tor ducussion.
On motion' of Alderman Wb1 tebone
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..9. ./ It//;' /' RESOLVED that as per the request or the BuUding Inspector,
, (l<<t/;, ar pe1'lDission be granted tor uae of esbestos shingles instead Or brick veneer on the outside walls of the
_ .ott.//din!ls buildings situated belov Ward Street on South Wharf, with the walls between buildiJIgs to remain brick.
On motion ot Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Aldeman Teed ,.,
7)ireef'dr ~1r)QU"lib ' RESOLVml that as per the request of the PurcbasiJIg Agent, authority
, .71 be granted for the purchase ot one new Alto outboard motor, model 1953, tor the Water Department t%'Olll
{}wf6"art:L mtJTdr Wilson's Furniture House tor the sum ot $145.00 plua taxes and chargeable to this year's appropriation
/ttI'akr :2>e"oT tor Water Maintenance, this quotation being the lovest or sevEl1!al received. .
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On motion of lUderman Teed
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RESOLVml that as per the request of the Director of Maintanance
am Sup~, confirmation be granted ot the emergency parchase of a new set of transmission gears tor the
pumper station at No.6 Fire Station, West Saint John; at a cost of $227.66 plus tax.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum ,
Seconded by AldtmIIBD Teed
BESOLVml that the 1ettare f1'Olll ,tbe Director of Police advising that
with reference to COIIIIIlon Council Orders of' Ju4> 26th last, the folloviDg persons vere engaged as civilian
employees ot the Department as switchboard operators at salaries of $.30.00 per week each, cOllllD8nciJIg
Ju4> 29th, Ju4> 29th and August 2rId, 1954 respectively:- Mrs. Mildred Joan McMurray, Mrs. Lovica Mae
Morgan and Miss Sophie Janet Lee -- be received and filed. '
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that it any ot the above named applicants tor tbe position
of svitcbboard operators with the Police Department resided outside the City ot Saint John at the time
ot making application, tbiltcthe Executive Director be instructed to ta1'IDinate the employllleDt.,
On motion ot Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request or the DireCtor of Police, he be
granted permission to attend the annual conference of the Chief' Constables' Association of Canada which
will beheld:ln Toronto t'roIIl September 14th to 18th, 1954.
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Alderman Belyea voted "nay" to the above'resolution.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that permission be granted to proceed with the construc-
tion of the road trom Millidgev1lle to sandy Point ROad as Per the letter received trolIl the Director of Works
dated Aums1; 6th. 1954 (advising that the total amount required re such liork would be less than $30,000.00),
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width to the City in this connection - to be paid for by a boDd issue.
, Question being taken, the resolution 1l8B carried by the ........1""'1U1 vote or all the COlIIIllon CouncU
Members, approving of such work and the J1ethod of payment therefor. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
SecoDded by Alderman Belyea ,
, RESOLVED tbat as per the requestor the Director of Works, authoi'ij;y
be gi'antec1 for the purchase or a Wright power sav by the Works Departmeut at a cost of $42&.00 complete,
same being necessary in connection with the clear1Dg of righ't-of-wayin the S4l-~r Poin't Road - M1llidgerille
arsa and the Sandy Point Road - I>rury Cove arsa this llUIIIJIler, and weighing approx1lnat.e1y 25 lbs. and being
gasoline powered.
, Read letters from the Tow Planning COIlIlld.ssion and the Diredtor of Works relative to the request
I' of Mr. Maurice V. R1aP tbat permiSsion be granted for use of City-owned land to both houses Nos. 23 and 25,
Montgomery Crescent, POrtland Place and for pel'IIIission for the Department of Works to build the driveway.
, The letter from the Director of Works suggested that Mr. Ryan construct this dftv8W81 b1mself and that it
give access to the said houses as shown on tbe si1bm1ttec1 sketch. The Town pl"....1l1g Commission letter recom-
mended;;that the said right-ot-vay be ten feet in width across City properly and to the rear of the p1'OJlElrl7
ooncerned.
On lIIOtion of Alderman Bel.yea
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FJ J SeooDded by AldSl'lDlUl Teed
" _v()mmis.sion) RESOLVED that cond1timal upon the fact that all parties concerned are
.7J/ceet:QC,-NPrK's agreeable the above recolllll".,~..tions of tbe Tovn Planning C01mII1ssion and the Director of Works be carried out,
.j?fa<<l:l~e,t{, ~-:;Pyan namely, the granting of a right-of-way ten feet in width to tbe vrt>!",rtlin question with cost of construcUa
-Jili't~ot'-,c::!" I of the driveway to be borne by Mr. Maurice V. Ryan.
, , '/I17r"PII1e'Y" rest:edi On motion of AlderJDan Belysa
"7J/. Seconded by Alderman Teed
_7illlnj~/Pl/Jnin'y' , RESOLVED that as per the reCOllllll8Ddation of the Town Planning COIIIIIl1ssion
_ _, tbmlT1/:S:Ji~11 authority be granted for the City. 01' Saint John to build a sidewalk from Main Street to Metcalf' Street
,cY/i:te<<k:iIK.._. Extension through St. Luke's Alley in connection with increasing of parking facilities in this arsa, the
paving and ma1ntenance cost of the said parking area to be borne by the Bank of Nova Scotia aDd by the
,_eft' "cu,fes .4~y' DClIIIiD10n Stores, and the cost or the said sidewalk aDd fUl (approaimately $1,000.(0) to be paid for by the
-:z> _ J,. /I, . () 1. City by a boDd issue. .
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:2:Jo1'r1/niiJn_S1fiJres ' Question being taken, the' re~olution 1l8B carried by the """,..1-u8 vote of ail the COlIIllIOn CouncU
I :iJona ..7Ssue I Membere, approving of such work and the method at payment therefor. . " ,
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To the C(loIMON COU1Il:tL or the City 01' Saint John
The COIDl111ttee of the Whole
1'epOrts
Your COIJIDdttse begs leave to subm1t that it sat on Tuesday, August 3rd last at 10.00 o'clock aom.
in the Mayor's Office, when there vere present His Worship the Mayor, Aldel'lDeD Belyea, MacCallum, Teed and
Whitebone aDd Messrs. E. D. Walsll, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director,
and your collllllittee begs leave to subm1t the following report and recommeudations, .........1.yl-
1. That in accordance with the request of the County Secretary for the Mwlicipallty of the City and
COIUlty of Saint John, the customary legal procedure be followed to close a portion of Ritchie Street, in
connection with the expansion of the Saint John General Hospital, and upon the expiration of the usual period
,of advertising - should no objection be JDade - the said portion of street be closed as a public street: '
AND FURTHER tbet the letter from the County Secretary in this IIl&tter be received and fUed.
2. That the t4'opo..<<l building to be erected on 1atId on Douglas Avenue to be lsased trom the City':~
the New Brunswick Provincial CollllDlUld, C"""'dif1." Legion, B.E.S.L., be approved, namely:- tbe complete b1Ji1d1..g
to be on one floor vhic!1 would be slightly larger than 60 by 20 teet, but still come within the bo1mds or
the lot vb1ch 1s lao-foot frontage by l2O-foot depth: '
AND FURTHER that the letter from tbe above Ol'glln1zation be received and filed.
Respectt'uJ.ly subm1 tted,
(sgd.) Ernest W. Pattereon,
Chairman.
Saint John. N. B.,
August 9th, 1954.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the reCODllDllJldations
contained tberein adopted.
Tendere ff1l1 replacing the roof' on the Carleton Public Hall were opened.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
SecoDded by Alde1'lll8D Teed ,
RESOLVED that the tender of Geo. H. Ham1lton & Son in the amount of' $59f.lro
for roofing and sheet IIIStf41 work relative to replacing tbe roof on tbe Carleton Public Hall, in accordance
with the spec1f'1ca-tions, be accepted, this being the lowest bid received,
AND FURTHER that the c!1eques ot tbe unsuccesstul tendsren be returned.
On motion of Alde1'llllll1 Teed
SecoJlded by Alde1'lll8D Campbell
, RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Donald G. Powell witbdrav1ng his
offer 1:0 nureba8e Lot. 1o-1Cl-1'i. Tlrl.rd St.rAat.. bto r<leA:lved aM f'i1ed.
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. 'RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Armstrong B. Cllfi'ord advising
that he IIOW accepts the of'fer of the Common C,OI1IIc11 made Wlder date of' June 2nd, 1952, to purchase 20
feet of' the lot of lalld situated OD Meckl~ street on the westvard side of his property at 140
Mecklenburg Street, for the sum of' $350.00 which is the assessed value of' the said portion of the lot,
be received aud filed 8Dd the portion of' lot in question be sold to Mr. Clifford for $350.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that Lot 1, Somerset Street Extension Sub-division, be
sold to Mr. Henry J. DeRoche for the sum of $840.00, its assessed value.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Heury E. Ryan, Barrister,
advising that his cllent, Transit Storage Ltd., does not wiSh to purchase Lot 20, Frederick Street,
eor the sum of $670.00, be received imd filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
1t2,.:zJrancA" _ ' Seconded by Alderman Teed: 'RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Branch of the
('ahadlan,Jn,~h~ A~~~~~:n~? ~:~~~t~: ~i:i:~tf~:rc~~~~~tlni~:~~~a:,If6~~-~~~~;';'~~:';;~ ~;;
__'_./lss (J,C', _ - deoision of the Department of Rational DefeDce to amalgamate the units referred ~ and expressing great
displeasure with same, and heartUYI'8CO\i"""'nding that the f01"lllll1' identity-of the reg1meDts be maintained. .
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The Common Clerk advised that the matter of granting Irving Oil Company Limited the use of a
sound truck Ullder COllllllOn COI1IIcil resolution of July 26th last is to be reviewed at this meeting of COI1II-
cil, and added that he has beard no complaints in this regard. He stated that the Director of Police is
acting under the amendment to the Nickelodeon By-law regarding sound cars. The Common COI1IIc11 took no
further action relative to Irving Oil Company Limited.
The Common Clerk advised that he bad received accOl1llts from, solicitors who acted for,
Members of' theCOIIIIIIOD COI1IIcil relative to the Saint John Motors Limited, injunction matter, the accounts
(? J' 'J 5 'act' f.. being from Messrs. Teed & Teed in the amounts of' $635.10 and, $3,32-7.45 rllspeotively and from Mr. George
o/tJ/let PiJ~ - ,,(Hilf 3' E. Molnemey, Barrister, ill the amount of $7,500.00. '
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,M,t:tJc.$_ ,,(Td _ Alderman Belyea submitted an account from Messrs. George & Tippett, Barristers, ill tleamount
at '1/1' ,500.00.
. The following resolution was moved by Alderman Teed, but was not secondedl-
WHEREAS at a meeting of the tity Council held on the 14th day of' September, 1953 at which all members
01' theCOI1IIcil were present, a resolution was Unanimously passed authorizing the purchase by the City
of' certain property of Saint John Motors Limited for a specified price: AND WHEREAS Andrew E. Bruce,
Douglas W. Golding and Charles Y. Swanton brought an action in the Supreme Court against all the
iJldividual members of the City COI1IIcil, c1Jo1..ing an injunction to prevent that purchase by the City
aIIIi a declaration that the purchase. wuld be an improvident investment 01' City moneys: AND WHEREAS the individual
members of the COI1IIcil took steps to defend that action: AND WHEREAS certain applications have been
made in said action and as appeal by the Plaint11'fs to the Appeal, Court is' awaiting the judgment of
that Court, which judgment. is not'likely to be given before the' middle of September 1954: AND WHEREAS
- the Court action was taken against the individual members of the CODIlJ1On COuncil in their capacity as
Councillors 8nd because of what they did while acting bona fide as members of the CODIlJ1On COI1IIcil of
the City: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this COI1IIc11 recognizes the principle that the individual members .
or the City Council should be relieved by the City trom their personal liability to pay the fair,
reasonable and proper costs of, and incidental to defending this action-brought against them by Messrs.
Bruce, Golding aud Swanton: AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that before this Council conaidera what payments
should be made by the City to relieve the members 01' the Council from such personal liability, that the
members of the COI1IIcil seeking to be so relieved, agree to accept, and have complied with the conditions
stated in this motion. Conditions: 1. Such COI1IIcillors shall direct the Solicitors idlo have acted for
them in the action to prepare itemized bills of costs as between solicitor and client, in fonn proper for
taxation, and shall submit. to taxation of them. 2.. Copies of such Bills shall be delivered to the
City Solicitor. 3'. Upon reasonable notice given to or by the City, such Bills shall be taxed by the
Registrar of' the Supreme Court on the same basis ss that which would have been applied on the taxation
11' judgment had been given in the action ordering the City to pay the costs of the Councillors as
between Solicitor and Client. 4. The City shall be entitled to be represented on the taxation of each
bill and to take part therein. If there be any dispute as to whether any item in any bill is properly
allowable on'such taxation. or as to the amount charged with respect to any item in sai4 Bill, any party
(including the City) shall be' entitled to give evidence by affidavit,' viva voce, or documentary with
respect to any- and all such items. 5. The decision of' the Registrar on any taxation shall be subject to
review and appeal, in the same manner as if the same had been given on a taxation of costs made under an
Order of the Court.
Alderman Be1rea llIOVed that the legal bills of all the COI1IIcillors involved in, the Saint John I
Motors Limited case be received and the same be placed in the hallds of the City Solicitor to be tsxed
by the Registrar of the Suprame Court in conjunction with Mr.' H. D. Hopkins, within the next seven days
and that such taxation shall be final and conclusive. '
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The City Solicitor stated that he is not familiar with the taxation of bills and that the City
should be represented in this matter by counsel who is familiar with Same. He recollllllSnded that Mr. C.
L. Dougherty, Q.C., of Fredericton, N. B. be engaged as counsel for the City. to act in conjunction with
. the Legal Department of the City.
Alderman Hanigan noted that when Mr. George E. McInerney subm4:tted his bill of $7,500.00 .
in this mattel' last February 15th. this amount' was' to take 081'8')"01' expenses of going to the Supreme
Court. and Mr. McInerney agreed to this, yet the last date on the account received at this meeting is
April 23rd, 1954. The City Solicitor stated he could not explain this discrepancy and added that 1s one
of' the items of Ilbich the taxing officer should be made awre.
On. motion of Alderman Belyea
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, ' RESOLVED tbat the legal bills of all the Councillors involved
in the Saint John Motors Limited case be reeeived and the same be plaCed in the bands of the City
Solicitor to be taxed by the Registrar of the Suprelll8 Court in conjunction with the said City
Solicitor and Mr. J. Harold Dl'UIIIIIIie, Q. C., counsel for the City. within the next seven days and tbat
such taxation shall be final and conclusive. ,
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED thli.t the legal bills of all the Councillors involved
in the Saint John Motors Limited case be received and the same be placed in the bands of the City
Solicitor to be taxed by the Registrar of the Supreme court in conjunction with the said City Solicitor and
Mr. C. L. Dougherty. Q. C., counsel for the City. within the neXt seven days and tbat such taxation
sball be final and conclusive: AND FURTHER tbat, the solicitors pay the cost of such taxation.
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I Alderman Whitebone cODllllElnted tbat he voted for the acquisition of the Saint John Motors
, Limited property on the strength of advice received by the Council from Civic employees who vere
supposed to know about these matters: he feels tbat these men were wrong in their advice but he
does not,feel guilty of any wro~-doing through acting on their advice. In engaging a solicitor
he felt that he would be admitting to wrong-doing but he vent along with having his case pu.t in with
: the other Council Members. The bill against himself and two other Co~cll Members is $.3,.327.45 of
which his share will be one-third. He does !!lot know whether the bill is fair or not. but he is
prepared to make 801118 arrangelll8nt with the solicitors to pay this sbare himself. If the Council
can have the bill' reduced by Court Order, he is pleased but he is 'not prepared to go along with the
I above reso]'ut.iOD which says there sball be no appeal, because if he feels the amounts in the bill
I are excessive he desires to be able to appeal on the matter.
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen Teed, Belyea.
Campbell and MacCallum voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and Whi tebone voting "nay".
Letters received from Mr. Crawford Johnston, Mr. Murray G. Johnston and Mr. Cbarles
W. English of the C. W. English Lumber Co. vere read, offering to purcbase lumber now located on
City-owed land in the vicinity of the Second Loch Lemond.
On motion of Alderman Campbell '
euH;n~ o~ Seconded by Alderman Teed
_L/mb.6'~, RESOLVED tbat the offer of Mr. Crawford Johnston be accepted,
LtJtJh ,,(l)mMd,~17d.r lI8.1lI9ly. $12.75 per thousand feet, I118TCbantable lumber for the approximately million and a balf feet
/J ,/',~ ""T'/ ~ lof lumber nOli on the City-owned lots in the vioinity of the Second Loch Lamond - this otter not
&12:i1Vr:IJCu.,./OI7/7S~iJI, including pulp or cord wood - the cutting of lumber to be according to the City speCifications.
I On motion of Alderman \lbitebone '
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED tbat the request from Mr. Charles W. WanaIIlaker on behalf
of property owners of P~ddock Street regarding street lighting be referred to the Street Lighting
CollllIlittee for a report. '
,On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
, , RESOLVED tbat the letter from Mr. Kenneth A. Campbell again
requesting tbat he be sold Lot 9, Solll8rset Street Extension Sub-diVision for the sum of $100.00.
be received and filed. and Mr. Campbell advised tbat the Council is unable to chalige its previous
decision. '
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dPmt'l'~et' ofT.. hi Seconded by Alderman Belyea
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c:.Jao-::.d/Yls/tJn the sum of $300.00.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whi tebone
Campbell be sold the above named lot for
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Alderman Campbell moved in 8Il19ndment to the amendment that Mr. Campbell be sold this lot
for the sum 01' $100.00, but there ,was no seconder.
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Question be/taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldel'lll8D Whitebone. Campbell
and Belyea voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan and Teed voting "nay", Alderman MacCallum abstaining from
voting and His Worship voting "yea". '
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
_Jblnf, 7oar/s'l RESOLVED tbat the suggested advertis8l118ntc;in connection with the
I---:;ju.rea"" open1ng of the Joint Tourist Bureau be received and filed.
" On motion of Alderman Wbitebone "
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that as per the request of Mr. Cbarles F. Wbelly. his
client be granted an option on Lota 35, .36, .37..3.8;39~Uand 42 on St. David and Courtenay Streets
for the sum of $100.00, /lUch option to expire on September 10th, 1954. '
On motion of Alderman .1acCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
, 'RESOLVED tbat the letter from Mr. R. Parker Hamm advising tbat
he accepts the offer of the Common Council made on July 26th last to purchase Me propert.7 locat.ed ,
at 28-.30 Sherift Street for the sum of $1,000.00, and also advising that the tenants of the said
,premises bavebeennotified in writing to evacuate within thirty days from July 30th and all bave
signed a duplicate of the quit notice, be received and filed and the said property be purcbased.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed.
, : RESOLVED that the letter from three petitioners requesting that water
and sewerage facilities be extended to their homes on Sandy Point Road, be received and referred to the
Director of Works for an eStimate of cost.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that Mr., A. S. E. Sillett be advised that as of one
month from this date his services as temporary Co-ordinator of Tourist Information will not be required.
Alderman Teed commented that by that date a permanent Co-ordinator for the .Toint Tourist
Bureau will be appointed in conjunction with the City of Lancaster.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the matter be laid on the table until the next
meeting of Council.
Question being taken~ the amendment was lost with Aldermen Belyea, Campbell and Wbitebone
voUng "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and MacCallum voting, "nay" and His Worship the Mayor voting "nay".
Alderman Campbell moved that no action be taken on the matter until December 31st, but there
was no seconder.
Question being taken. the motion was Cll.rried with Aldermen Teed, MacCallum, Wb1tebone and
Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay".
Mr. Charles Y. Swanton was prasent on behalf of the Exhibition Association of the City and
County of Saint .Tohn advising that the Association, in connection with their forthcoming Fall Fair which
will be held September 1st to 4th inclusive, would like flags, bunting, etc. from the City, also coloured
light strings.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED tbs.t the Executive Director be B1Dpovered to give ,all
co-operation possible to the above named Association in this matter, subject to the return of the
strings of coloured lights in the same condition as they vere in vhen received by the Association.
Alderman Harrigan withdrew from the meeting at 11.00 o'clock p.m.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Ilsst. tJ'tl ofJ//(j/~()r Seconded by Alderman Teed
L, . ry .z. RESOLVUl. that the letter from the Assistant City Solicitor relative
OC1d'n~ tine to the Germain Street Loading Zone be received and filed and each of the parties concerned be advised
.s.;!/ T('ECiste('I1}kt/. that the Common Council expect them to consult together on the question of acquiring additional property
for the dual purposes of providing a loading zone and en off-street parking space for the S. M. T.
(Eastern) Ltd. within the next three days in order to endeavour to reach an amicable decision.
The City Solicitor advised that he bs.d been unable to arrange a meeting between the tllO
parties in the above matter, and that the persons who had requested the establishment of the loading .
zone 'will not enter into written agreement to pay for same. ,
The City Solicitor submitted accounts showing rental arrears in the City Market owed by Mr.
Michael Fitzgerald, Walter Pedersen Ltd., Maritime Sewing Machine Service and Royal Fruit Company.
Alderman Campbell requested that the Ro181 Fruit Company and Walter Pedersen Ltd. accounts be left
standing for the time being.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED ,that it Alderman Campbell cannot satisfy the above named
accounts within the next five days, the City Solicitor take the necessary legal procedure relative
to same and also relative to the accounts of Mr. Miohael Fitzgerald and the Maritime Sewing Machine
Service.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a C01lllllOn Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-
third day of August, A. D., 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present .
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
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Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Mr. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director
LEGAL
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
'7\ . -'7l /. Seconded by Alderman Teed
...L//L"ectdr_J:'o/lee RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police relative to
..f:zhttti1Q Pd.seL5a//t Sunday baseball under the Lord's Day Act and a complaint in this connection received from the Reverend
. /_J c./ :::7'L /J;' William Briggs, Minister of St. Andrews Church, be received and filed and the complainant advised he has
1.6"oa<S_~Y_L7C 'the power to, remedy this situation if he so chooses.
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.7l1'C1.'7t?S The COIlIlD.On Clerk advised that Mrs. Edna Bryden, to whom the City had offered the sum of $500.00
~, ,-If,j , in full settlement of her claim of ~,002.73, had not replied to such offer which was made on July 13th,
1953, until about a week ago when she stated that the 6ity's offer is not satisfactory. Mrs. Bryden asks
for the sum of $1,431.15 to settle her claim.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
, RESOLVED that Mrs. Edna Bryden be offered the sum of $1,000.00 in
full settlement of her claim of $2,002.73 against the City of Saint John for damages caused by the flow of
from Adelaide Street into her property at 82 Adelaide Street. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the C01lllllOn Clerk advising that
Miss Carolyn Barker has married and has reSigned from his office as of August 14th and that he has engaged
Miss Phyllis Acker as and of August 15th at $1,500.00 per annum with an increase of $100.00 on the 15th of
February, 1955 and an increase of $100.00 per annum on the 15th days of February in 1956 and 1957, be
received and filed and the action taken by the COllllDOn Clerk in this connection ratified.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
I Second~ by Alderman Harrigan
~~,inrn?enr- RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Common Clerk,
.2:b:'" Miss l.ois Lutton be appointed Deputy Common Clerk as of September 1st, 1954, with an increase' ,- :'
, ;::ouryef~I'7?Oh in salary:ot' $200.00 on October 1st, 1954 in place of the 3100.00 per annum increase on October 1st in
,-~ ,,-erR 1954 and 1955 respectively.
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Mr. W. R. Godfrey, local manager of James F. MacLaren Associates, entered the meeting and the
report from the said firm relative to the condition of the Marsh Bridge and its relationship to the eXisting
.lK7? ~ d/. water line, also, relative to the request of Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited for the installation of
- " ,.,(1 rey. another water pipe to ensure the company :,uninterrupted flow of water to the plant, was read. A report
submitted by the Director of Works of the City was also read in the same connection.
I On motion of Alderman Teed
. Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
..2)kecror /1/or.61 RESOLVED that the eommon Council forward the report of the
.hi. 'l?s,c- /Pat'4/?!'n Director of Works of the City of Saint John and the report of James F. MacLaren Associates, explaining
m: '. I that it would appear there is no fear of breakage of the pipe line, due to sagging of the Marsh Bridge
- ,;t7.sStlC/ci'T6'S II (so-called), and that in the opinion of the Common,Council, an alternative p,ipe line is not :necessary, but,
_, ~r.sA :21rldj'e however, if, after reading these reports, the Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited is still of the opinion
/7 / .J' r> that it requires an alternative source of water supply, the City is prepared to proceed with same and will
'_'4r~Rh~,/C ~;-:~ ask the compan.v's co-operation in defraying the cost'of installation, which cost is approximately
_/lehl'lerns A.~ $1.30,000.00; .
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AND FURTHER that the above named reports be received and filed.
The C01lllllOn Clerk advised he would telephone Senator S. A. Hayden the next day and advise him
of the above resolution and that he is writing accordingly, sending copies of the reports, in view of the
fact that Senator Hayden requires such advice in time for the company's meeting to be held on August 26th.
The Council agreed that this should be done.
Mr. Godfrey withdrew from the meeting.
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Mr. John Vaughan appeared before the meeting and advised that for some years, he \;Ias been
interested in the conservation of the water supply at Loch Lamond and at Lake Robertson. Mr. Vaughan
protested against the cutting of timber on the watershed which the City is permitting and requested tha~
a committee be appointed for investigation into the matter. The Executive Director explained that the ~ity
has obtained a report on timber cutting on these lands from the Provincial Department of Lands and Mines
. and that the purpose is not to cut the timber outright, but to thin out the trees to allow better growth for
euHI"'1 the young trees and to prevent the spread of insects. Mr. Vaughan replied that he desires further inform- ,
ation on this matter and asks that the Council procure further infol'l/llltion on same. Alderman ~ampbell
advised that he understands that the timber cutting is part of a reforestation programme which will
I ultimately protect the whole growth of timber on the watershed. Mr. Vaughan stated that he recommends that
the CiJ;y of Saint John purchase all the land it can in this area as it can be acquired at a fair price now.
He withdrew from the meeting to read. a portion of the report of the Department of Lands and Mines
pertaining to the matter under discussion.
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The Common Council resolved itself into open session of Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
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confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been furnish9d the Council Members.
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,:7)av./_d _ l{?,ev:J/ ' Messrs. David Reevey and Ronald Park, appearing on behalf of the firm of Peat, Marwick,
-rJ "'7) L Mitchell & Co., auditors to the City, entered the meeting and Mr. Reevey categorically denied each and every
jlt>I7~/d, reNrK, of the charges made against his firm at the last meeting of the Common CoUncil. Considerable discussion ensued
on this matter and the Members of the Common Council expressed themselves' as satisfied with Mr. Reevey's
explanation. Mr. Reevey stated that he had interviewed eaeh and every member of his firm connected with the
City audit and all had denied divulging any information improperly.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the firm of Peat, Marvick, Mitchell & Co., auditors
of the City, be empovered to answer the questions submitted by the Board of Trade at the meeting of Common
Gouncil held on August 9th last - the cost of such work to be borne by the said Board.
Alderman Campbell advised,that he ViII vote "nay" to the above resolution on principle as
he feels that the questions did not ,'emanate from the Board of Trade or from the council of the said Board.
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Alderman Belyea moved in amendment that the firm of auditors be authorized ;to go back
to the years 1951 and 1952 and have a report made, with the Board of Trade paying fc;>"r"same, but there was no"
seconder.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and MacCallUID voting
"yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay".
Messrs. Reevey and Park withdrew from the meeting.
M 1: Read a report from the Director' of Works advising that the estimated cost of servicing
.2)//~:eo~r 17r. :s the area along Sandy Point "cad to the area known as Howe's Lake with water and sewerage together with a
.f.H17d!l?1: /Pd. standpipe and pumping station is $150,000.00. The Executive Director advised that a firm is interested in
/./aA ~ LaKe. building in this area and guaranteeing ten per cent per year for ten years of the installation costs. He
/717 ~, inquired if he should proceed with negotiations with the firm, on the basis of a guarantee of ten per cent,
Itbre=,'!t,_.seale...~e and advised that the City would only install the services to the property line as every property owner is
responsible for putting water and sewerage in on his own property. He pointed out that by this firm making the
said guarantee, it will not cost the City anything for such installation.
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,~ , 0 ---' and sewerage to the Boar's Head Road and the Millidgeville Airport property is a total of $349,000.00, which
2l&t:7rs,../ld,_ "Pd. includes sanitary sewer and sewerage disposal at Boar's Head,water mains and fire hydrants, and water and
M;;,;,0,i'~6!I////e_G~/l'ilsewerage installation at the Airport. Johe Executive Director stated that this is ,a City job, and displayed
__ ""- ,~,_.$'/i'e a plan of the area. It would need a sewerage disposal plant which would service down to Den Boom Cove. I
He added that this is purely a City proposition to open up the area. The persons interested will develop the
tt&a-r_9'-_8e.wel'l:>'j'eMillidgeville Airport site if the City will install water and sewerage and the City would expend the above
named amount. less whatever the firm would be willing to pay to the City.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the above matters be tabled until the first full
~ecut?~e,_~/rec~nmeeting of 'Council and the Executive Director and City Solicitor asked to bring in a report as to their, findings
C'/rySo//c,if:tir with respect to the guarantee of the interested firm relative to the Howe's Lake project.
~t'er__e~~e~SIOI7 Read a report from the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments relative to
.1uaran-&-e(; the applications of Mrs. Alice B. Gallant and Mr. George A. Appt to purchase Lot 10, Block 28, Lansdowne Avenue,
70 2'.4' recommending that one-half of this lot be offered to each of the applicants for the SUID of $150.00 each, and if
:'(.1//:1__ ,- ".nu'f this offer is not accepted by Mrs. Gallant then the whole lot be sold to Mr. Appt for his offer of $300.00 .
'-,0/1701./0505/'0"1... and any purchase price to have no bearing on the assessed value.
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Mrs. Gallant was present at the meeting in support of her letter in which she requests the
right to purchase the lot in question, due to the fact that the moving of the house to the adjacent lot by
Mr. George G. S~ockford is shutting out light to her house. Mrs. Gallant stated ti~t this residential street
is going to be spoiled by the Stockford house being located on the lot referred to. 'She added that she would
not have any serious objection to purchasing one-half of the lot, with Mr. ApP1; buying the other portion, but
she would like to purchase all of it if possible. Mrs. Gallant advised that- Mr. Ford Hazen, a property owner
on the other side of the Stockford lot, is also interested in this matter. She felt that the lot sold to Mr.
Stockford was too small for his house under Town Planning regulations. I
,Alderman Teed pointed out that the Common Council is not at fault in this matter and that
the Town Planning Commission has recommended the sale of the lot to Mr. Stockford, which the Gouncil followed.
He added that the Town Planning Commission have the pO'ler to amend their regulations, and the removal of the
Stockford house from its original site was to facilitate the Simpsons-Sears Limited project.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
tlth. ~//c/b~ Seconded by Alderman Belyea
;, 3"- tP si. ,f-!O ' ' RESOLVED that the City Solicitor's department be asked to
reo;ye_ --- ,x " on{ negotiate with Mr. George G. Stockford for the possibility of acquisition of his lot on Lansdowne Avenue
4:5./l//ce :zJ.~&ht'ibY the t:ity of Saint John and if such efforts are successful, that the said lot oe sold ,to Mrs. Alice
hcd,_&.zen, B. Gallant and Mr. Ford Hazen and in t.he event that such efforts are unsuccessful, t!Jat Mrs. Gallant.and Mr.
/?" 'A LJ /7 ..-- George A. Appt be offered Lot 10, Block 28, Lansdowne Avenue for a nominal SUID of $150.00 each.
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Mrs. Gallant withdrew from the meeting.
Read a letter from the BUilding Inspector calling attention to the condition of the Germain
Street Market Building and advising that if it is not repaired, provision should be made for its demolition.
Alderman Campbell stated that he hopes to have further word relative to the site of this building when he .
returns from Windsor, Ontario.
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Seconded by Alderman Campbell
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:l);'rec.for Co/lectiolls Read a letter from the Director of Collections relative to the co-operation and service rendered
,his department by the Better Business Bureau Maritimes Inc. The Executive'Director suggested that this
firm be contacted and asked to set a fee for the services which they are rendering to the City in order that
the City may decide whether or not to continue the service.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Executive Director obtain a report in the above
Discussion ensued relative to the location of polling stations in the various wards of the City
on election day, it being noted that in some wards persons have to travel many miles to vote and it was
. felt that this has a detrimental affect on the number of votes cast. The COIlIlD.On Clerk explained the
std'/tJp$ present system of preparation of the voters' lists, which are alphabetical, and stated that the problem
of accol!llllodating persons in some wards could be remedied by obtaining legislation to change the boundaries
~ of the wards. His Worship the Mayor maintained that the polling stations are not properly located to
e. eerion serve the voters. Alderman Campbell suggested that extra clerical help be engaged to divide up the voters'
lists geographically.
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
,hecutive:zJ;recto'i RESOLVED that the Executive Director be asked to instruct the
Assessment Department that whenever and wherever possible the names which are now entered on the
, !?ssBSsmemf' ..2k/r. assessment roll on a ward basis shall be divided geographically in the same waros prior to presentation
'7?J//in.f sfRritJns to the COllllllon Clerk.
. l/ot"er:s' lists On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from the COllllllon Clerk recol!llllending
that the School Board be requested to proclaim a holiday on Election Day, October 18th next, and permit
the use of the school buildings in the various wards as polling stations, be received and filed and the
said recommendation adopted.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police relative
to the recent incident involving the chimney of the McAvity plant, 1lQthesay Avenue, be received and filed
and as per the request of the said Director, letters be sent to the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal
Canadian Navy and the Commander of the U.S.S. PCE-!l95, mentioning the pilot of the helicopter, Mr. John
MacPherson of the Meteorological Office, FIt. Lieut. L. Noel deTilley and Lieut. R. E. Middleton of
R.M.C.S. "Brunswicker":
AND FURTHER tha,t the Police and Fire Departmimts be commended for tlieir praiseworthy work
in this matter.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLBED that as per the recollllllendation of the Director of Police,
Lansdowne Avenue, at the junction of Wellesley (south of the latter street) be made a stop street.
On motion of Alderman Teed
. :Z;ire~7for &rcjqS/~ Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
/lnli- -I'ree;;ze RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing Agent,
~, " , authority be granted to advertise for tenders on about 200 gallons of permanent type anti-freeze for use
in the City motor vehicles and chargeable to the various departments through Stores, as before.
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, ,;lUer/lti'n ,~he4 Alderman"Belyea asked that the Police Department be advised that a stop street sign !lhould
./ be placed on the corner of King and Ludlow Streets, West Saint John.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the request of the Deputy Mayor be referred
to the Traffic Committee for a recollllllendation. '
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed ,
RESOLVED that the provincial De~rtment of Lands and Mines be paid
the sum of $240.00, this being the Wildland Tax for the current year on 8,000 acres.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded. by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the account;'of Mr. George C. Chittick in the
amount of $2,632.94 for the erection of the grandstand at the South End Grounda, be paid, and the Saint
John County Little League Baseball Association be billed for $1,000.00 of such cost.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED thll-t the report of the Police Department for the month
of July last be received and filed, copies of such report having been distributed to the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the repolrt. of the Building Inspector for the month
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Deputy Attorney General of the
Province of New Brunswick relative to the activities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the City of Saint
John in connection with the Intoxicating Liquor Act and vice, be received and filed.
Alderman Campbell noted from the July report of the Building Inspector that Mr. Joseph ,I ".
Seale, owner of property located at 23 Sewell Street, has not commenced work on repairs to same as yet.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
'Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. Seale be advised that if
23 Sewell Street are not commenced prior to the next meeting of the Common ~ouncil,
given under date of April 5th last, will be revoked.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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permission for such repairs,
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Seconded by, Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of School Trustees of Saint
John adviSing that the Board plans to erect an auditorium-classroom addition to the Winter Street Annex School
and that a petition is being forwarded to the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council requesting permission to borrow
$85,000.00 for the construction and furnishing of this building, be received and filed:
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AND FURTHER that as per the raquest of the said Board, the Common Council approve the borrowing
by the Board in the maximum amount of $5,000.00 to furnish and equip this addition to the said School. .
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Housing Authority
advising that the landscaping of the squares at Flemming and Howard Courts, Crescent Valley has now been taken
over from the contractor and requesting that these llreas be taken care of by the City of Saint John as agreed,
be received and filed.
"he Executive Director advised that the above matter has been taken care of by the City.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Carleton-Thistle
Combined Fair Committee, permission be granted them to erect three banners advertising the forthcoming
Fair, as follows:- on Main Street at each end of Elm Street, and at Dock Street, the Fair running from
September 18th to October 2nd.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
~a;, ~/.n1er'_+ RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Teed, Palmer & O'Connell,
, "o.anne// solicitors for Simpsons-Sears Limited, advising that the said cq~pany is deeding to the City of Saint John
0, I" /LJ a piece of land as an addition to the Shamrock Grounds Playing .l'1eld, be received and filed and the Deed in
rYln;j7.s0"S~,..Jl?ar& ~etr.' this connection accepted, and the said company thanked for same.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Lot 7, Somerset Street Extension Sub-divis~on, be
Albert J. Dalton for the sum of $840.00, its assessed value.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Earl Russell
relative to Lot 1396, north Broadview Avenue, be received and filed and Mr. Russell sold the said
lot for the sum of' $300.00.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report from the Town Planning COIlIIIlission
and the Board of Assessors relative to the offer of Mr. John W. Lawless to purchase Lots 8 and
9, Block 33, Cranston Avenue, be laid on the table until the next meeting of Council.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that the report from the Town Planning ColllDlission
and the Direotor of Assessments reco1llDlSnding tla t the offer ot Mr. Donald M. Duffy to purchase
Lot 665, Clarence Street, Brooks Ward, tor the sum of' $150.00, be accepted provided it has no
bearing on the assessed value of $200.00 and it is the intention of Mr. Duffy to erect a building
thereon suitable to' Town Planning COIlIIIlission requirements, be received and fUed and the said
recOllllll8ndation adopted.
On motion of' Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Town
Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments, Mr. A. E. Briggs be not sold the vacant lot
on Chesley Street, designated on the Tax Map as 11-10-7, as this area is aoned for industrial
purposes.
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The COIIIllIOn Clerk advised that Mr. Charles F. Whelly, Barrister, had submitted the sum of
$100.00 which is necessa17 for the option on Lots 35, 36, 3?, 38, 39, 41 and 42 on St. David and Courtenay
Streets, granted WIder CODDDOn Council resolution of August 9th last.
Alderman Campbell advised that the Rota17 Club' plan to erect a recreational centre on Erin
Street and ,the lot they intend to use abuts on the reilway line. He stated that the SuperiIitendent of the
Railway has advised it is definitely the City's duty to bold lots adjacent to railway lines. Alderman'
Campbell suggested that the City Solicitor propose to the Rota17 Club that they change their plans and
utilize another lot in this area.
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_7?ect:e<ilt/on<iJ/ Seconded by Alderman Teed
__C'en.t:~e-n RESOLVED that His Worship'the Mayor and the Executive Director
_,6u.ct.t.i:ive,;:Z;irecf{)~ be ask~ to negotiate and report back to Council on the above matter.
1- --dayo~ on motion of A1dermrm ~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
_~,I/Yose.Wflrth'y RESOLVED that the letter from the G. J. Noseworthy Co., Ltd.
C'o.,(lft. advising that Mr. Perley Parker is not prepared to pay more than $100.00 for the lot of land located at
'7) rz> 102 Charlotte Street, West Saint John, be received and filed.
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Read a letter frcim the District Medical Health Officer with respect to conditions of the
garbage disposal at the City Market Building. The City Solicitor advised that he felt the Market By-law
could be amended to overcome this problem.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Solici-
tor for a recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Calp's Limited requesting that
the metal street lighting standard, presently existing in front of the entrance to their store on Charlotte
Street, be removed from its present location to the north side of their property, be received and referred
to the Street Lighting Committee.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from the Paradise Restaurant re-
questilig that their sewer pipe be connected up to the sewer at the rear of their restaurant, be received
and referred to the Executive Director for a report.
on motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan'
RESOLVED that the Salvation Army be paid the amount of their
grant for 1954, namely, $1,250.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the Exhibition Association of
the City and County of Saint John requesting that the City of Saint John grant them $5,000.00 for the
current year to assist tbam in the work of reinstituting the annual Fall Fair, be received and fi:t,ed and
the said Association referred to the Municipal Council.
on motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from the City 01' Lancaster advising
that they will guarantee the City of Saint John the required lo:C for the extension of water services on Sea
Street to below the Canadian Pacific Railway Company crossing, be received and filed and the said wrk be
proceeded with if the guarantee requirements are complied with.
t? Alderman Campbell advised. that he Wlderstood that there is a delay in installating these
/literman_Ldm;:>kl/ outside water services due to the fact that only one contractor is doing such work, and that such contractor
Jl/.;,ter e-tfens ion cannot keep up with the volume of work. The Executive Director stated that he bas not hsard of any complaintl
.r' ~' 7\ ' ~ in this matter and all jobs ordered' to be done this year have been done. He added that he will investigate
AX/!Y(!Iit~ IIIC_ -L/lrec If; regarding the matter.
I Read a letter from the City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 4S6 giving notification that
they require the Council to refer to a Board of Arbitration the existing dispute between the City 01' Saint
John and the Union in respect of classification of positions and salary adjustments relative thereto, and
advising that their appointee to such Board of Arbitration is Mr. Cyril Lunney of 55 Douglas Avenue, Saint
John.
Alderman Harrigan moved that the City Solicitor be authorized to look into the above matter
and report informally to the Council, within seven days, but there was no seconder.
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RESOLVED that Mr. C. R. Mersereau, Barrister, be r~u.eated.
to act on beba1f' of the City of Saint John in the above matter.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by AldeIinan MacCallum
. RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay to
the Union of New Brunswick Municipalities for the year 1954 the dues of the City of Saint John,
namely, $2.00 per 1,000 population.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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" RESOLVED that the letter'from Messrs. Lawton &
'Riley, solicitors for Ricbil.rd & B. A. Ryan Limited, advising that their client should be
reimbursed the sum of $894.79 for social service and eduCation tax payments balance, covering
the months 01' June, July, August and September, 1951, also, the sum of $7.89 for anchor bolts
for lamp standards - both amounts being relative to the Viaduct construction - be received
and filed and the 'said accounts paid subject to being checked to see that same have not been
paid already and providing they comply with the terms of the contract.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
, Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the letter from Dr. P. L.Pratley
with respect to the appliCation 01' Campbell's Transfer Limited for permission to construct
a warehouse under the Viaduct, be received and filed.
The COllllllOn Clerk, at the 'request of the COllllllOn Council, reported verbally that
he had attended at Fredericton on August 13th last relative to the taxation of the solicitors'
fees presented to the varioUs Council Members with respect to the Saint John Motors Limited
case, and that Mr. C. L. Dougherty, Q. C., counsel to the City, was present and Mr. H. Lester
Smith, Registrar of the Supreme Court, acted as taxing officer. The accounts of Messrs.
Teed & Teed, Mr. William A. Gibbon, Mr. George E. McInerney and Messrs. George & Tippett vere
submitted and $485.00 was taken off that of Messrs. Teed & Teed and &530.00 was taken off
that of Mr. Gibbon, and the taxing officer asked for more information relative to the other
two accounts. The hearing adjourned until August 20th vhen the Common Clerk again appeared
at Fredericton, and Aldermen Belyea and Campbell and Messrs. McInerney and Nave J. George
vere present and the taxing officer proceeded to tax the McInerney bill, the first page of
vhich'was reduced by about 9f1I, from $742.50 to $72.00. Messrs. George and McInerney asked
for a further adjournment and the hearing was adjourned sine die.
The COllllllOn Clerk advised that the various solicitors signed a document,
agreeing to taxation' and paying the costs thereof. '
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that tl:}.e solicitors' accounts vhich
have been taxed to date be paid by the City of Saint John. '
On the question, Alderman Campbell commented that he feels there was a
distinct difference in the type of taxation being practised, as apparently the bills vere
being taxed.on a solicitor-client-third party basis, and in viev of that, vhich was differ-
ent from a solicitor-client basis, it had a distinct bearing on his solicitor. He felt that
if any solicitor is to be paid, all the solicitors concerned should be paid. Mr. George E.
McInerney and Mr. Nave J. George agreed to cut their accounts in half and negotiate with
their clients for the payment of the remainder.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman.Belyea
RESOLVED that all the accounts as submitted be
paid, on'vhich taxation have been completed, to be paid at the fixed amounts if acceptable
to clients and solicitors, and 1n addition, contingent upon complete release insofar as the
City is concerned, that one-half of the McInerney and George bills be paid with the re-
mainder to be negotiated between those solicitors and their clients.
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Alderman Belyea advised that he and Alderman Campbell had signed an affi-
davit for presentation to the taxing officer at the August 20th hearing, attesting to the
fact that the york their solicitors listed on their accounts was actually performed. He
stated that unless some satisfactory arrangement is made vhereby his solicitor can be paid
a fair amount for his services performed, along with vhat is paid to the other solicitors,
he will not support the motion.
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion was lost with Aldermen
Belyea and Campbell voting "yea" and Aldermen Teed, Harrigan and MacCallum voting "nay".
Alderman CllIllpbell advised he feels it is unfair to pay any of the accounts
of the so~icitors until the matter 1s cleared up, and withdrew from the meeting, folloved by
Alderman Belyea.
There being no quorum, the meet1Jlg adjourned, with His Worship the Mayor
advising that the next meeting of Common Council will be held on Tuesday, September
7th at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
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At a COllDllOn Council. held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Tuesday,
the seventh da~ of September, A. D., 1954 at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest T,/. p"tterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
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CA,;)rkJ' 7.i ,/0,.. The Executive Director was instructed to explain to Mr. Charles Taylor, who
k:: .,n,'Y wished to appear before the Common Council at this time relative to installation of water and sewerage
'<ii1rer... e_~ye services to the Millidgeville Airport site, that he will have to appear at the next meeting of Council
AtIO~e'v/l/e , due to the fact that there is not a full attendance of Council Members at the present meeting. The
/I/I-/o'/" Executive Director carried out this instruction.
Read a letter from Senator S. A. Hayden, Vice-President and Secretary of the
Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited, advising that having regard to the engineering report received by the
company and also to the corroborative effect of the report submitted to the City of Saint John by James
F. MacLaren Associates they are confirmed in their view point that an alternative source of water supply
,must be provided against an emergency occurring at the Marsh Bridge. The letter further advised that the
. company is not prepared to assume any part of the cost of installation of an alternative source of water
supply.
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to finance the installation of the 36-inch pipe line for Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the project for installation of a 36-inch
water main to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water to the Atlantic Sugar Refineries Limited, be
authorized and the work proceeded with.
The City Solicitor was authorized to consult with Mr. William Y. Smith. of the
Department of Economics, University of New Brunswick, relative to the matter of presentation of the case
of the City of Saint John at the arbitration hearings which commence on September 21st next, dealing with
the dispute existing between the City and Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 with regard
to classification of positions and salary increases.
The COllDllOn Council resolved itself into open session of Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of COllllllOn Council
held on August 23rd last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been furnished the Council Members.
Alderman Teed moved that the solicitors' accounts which have been taxed to date
relative to the Saint John Motors Limited case, be paid by the City of Saint John, but there was no seconder.
Alderman Belyea commented that if the Council is going to support the fees of counsel of one or two Council
Members, it should support payment of all the solicitors' fees, and moved that this matter be left until
there is a full attendance of Council Members. There yss no seconder to this motion. His Worship advised
that the matter will stand until a full meeting of Council.
A delegation, representing property owners and taxpayers of north and south of
Queen Square and vicinity were present at the meeting in support of their brief which protests the establish-
ment of a Tiny Tot Playground on the north side of the Square, The said brief was read. Aldernan MacCallUm
advised that ~lr, Edgar Fullerton had telephoned him in protest against such establishment of a Playground.
Mrs. Annie A. Butler, acting as spokesman for the delegation, spoke in support of the brief. requesting
that another site be found for this Playground. Mr. Ernest Selby, a member of the delegation, suggested
that the old church lot, opposite the Square, be used as a site for the Playground, and Mrs. Butler
suggested school grounds or vacant lots in the vicinity.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the representation received from the
above named delegation be referred to the Chairman of the Tiny Tot Playground Committee and that he be
asked to investigate and take appropriate action on this matter.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting at this time, receiving advice from the
Mayor that the installation of equipment for the Playground in question on Queen Square had ceased that
day.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building Inspector
relative to the condition of the Germain Street Market Building be again laid on the table until the next
meeting of Council.
on motion of Alderman Teed
. Seconded by Aldernan Belyea
:Z>ir-edor _ ttforJs RESOLVED that the reports from the Director of Works
h/..--<-. J}utehYOe relative to water and sewerage extensions to Howe!s Lake, Boar's Head Road and the Millidgeville Airport
,VTA::Tt> <:r..., '-.F property, be again laid on the table until the next meeting of Council.
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RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Town Planning Commission
and Board of Assessors, Lots 8 and 9, Block JJ, Cranston Avenue, be sold to Mr. John W. Lawless for house
building purposes for the sum of $380.00 each, which is the assessed value of each lot, in view of the fact
that a right-of-way over Lot 28 leading from Somerset Street will be necessary in order to allow for this
development.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Carleton-Thistle Combined Fair
Committee be required to pay the necessary license fee for operating a sound truck on City streets relative
to advertising the Fall Fair to be held from September 18th to October 2nd inclusive:-
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AI(D FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Collections in this regard be
Question being taken, the above motion carried with Aldermen Teed, Belyea
and Whitebone voting ffyeaff and Aldermen Harrigan and 1''acC~llum voting "nay". Alderman Harrigan advised I
that a part of the monies received from this Fall Fair will be donated to the Gancer Society for their work.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
Agent, authority be granted for the purchase of 5,000 Speediset statements in triplicate with carbons inter-
leaved from the Moore Business Forms through their local agent, A. T. Snodgrass, to eost in the vicinity of
$140.00 plus freight and taxes and Chargeable to this year's appropriation for Stationery, Finance Department.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
Q ~ &. ' ~ ~tj RESOLVED that the breakdown of the ComptrOller's
tl/1?'p 7"'tJ '/;$, ~ Report for the month of August last be received and filed and copies of same distributed to the Council Members.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MaCCallum
RESOLVED that the reports of the Works Department
for the months of June and July last be received and filed, copies of same having been supplied the Common
Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the report of the Water and
Sewerage Department for the month of June last be received and filed, copies of same having been supplied f:he
Council Members.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of a boiler for the Repair Plant.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the tenders received for the supplying
of an oil-fired boiler for the Rothesay Avenue Repair Plant be referred to a committee to be composed of the
Executive Director, the Director of Maintenance and Supply and one Common ~ouncil Member.
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Alderman Belyea felt that the whole matter should be delayed until the
Council learn what is to be done regarding the Saint John Motors Limited property and moved in amendment
.that this matter of tenders be laid on the table for two meetings of Council, but there was no seconder.
The above motion carried and His Worship the Mayor appointed Alderman Teed to the
said collllid t tee.
Tenders were opened for the supplying of anti-freeze.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the lowest tender received for the
supplying of approximately 200 gallons of anti-freeze, be accepted, namely, that of International Harvester
Company of Canada, Limited as follows:-
Approximately 200 gallons in 45-gal10n containers of International Harvester
brand, ethylene glycol base, permanent tT anti-freeze, to the City of Saint John. Delivery to be made as
when requested to the Stores Department, othesay Avenue, City. Prices listed include all Federal and
Provincial Taxes except the N. B. Social Service and Education Tax of 3%. Price per gallon - $1.80.
Delivery: 8 days after receipt of order.
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A delegation of tax payers from Ravenscliffe ~ourt was present at the meeting,
and Mr. Oakley Dann, spokesman, advised that they request installation of two street lights on the existing
poles at the Court, maintenance by the City of the road leading from Mount Pleasant Avenue to the Court (the
home owners of the Court would be willing to deed to the City their rights to the Road) and snow removal on
same, also, Police and Fire protection. Mr. Dann stated that if these services could be provided, he feels the
five vacant lots in the Court will be built on. He submitted a rr.ap of the area in question.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
" RESOLVED that an estimate be obtained from the
Director of Works on the cost of establishing a street from Hawthorne Avenue to Mount Pleasant Avenue:
AND FURTHER that the Gity Solicitor be asked to submit a report to the next
meeting of Council relative to the City's position regarding the installation of street lights in this location,
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and whether or not the present road leading to Ravensclif'fe Court can be taken over by the City as a street.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of Mr.
City Marshal, he be granted permission to reside in East Saint John.
Alderman Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman "hitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
.IY.:2J..h:s/;.." ~me' RESOLVED that as per the request of the Saint John
7'ronczLtve /?ssoc.IBranch of the New Brunswick Fish & Game Protective Association, permission be granted for the erection of
~/1I1i?rstwo banners, one possibly at the head of King Street, and one at the entrance of St. Andrews Rink during
the duration of their Fall Fair, September 13th to 25th inclusive.
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the request of the Saint John Lions
Club for permission to .sponsor for publicity purposes the walking of Dr. Barardo blind fold on the ledge
of one of the tall buildings in the City, in connection with the show to be held September 17th, l~h and
20th, be referred to the Director of Police and to the City Solicitor.
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Alderman Teed voted "nay" to the above resolution, His l'lorship t):1e Mayor and
Aldermen Belyea and Harrigan voted "yea" and Alder/llen MacCallum and Whitebone abstained from voting and
His Worship declared the motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alder/llan ~cCallum
.:lJr/c,f/c; eN> :~So1IS' .'. RESOLVED that the letter from the Bricklayers I,
1% tc7Jf , ..z;t~Masonsl and Plasterers' Internetional Union of America, Local No.1, N. B., calling attention to the fact
~ .-as -e,.erS n. 'Ithat non-Union men are doing cement finishing on local work being done by this City, and requesting that
{,In/on ,,~ /lmerd!a in future work, proper provision will. be DJIlde to insure good work by competent workmen, be laid on the table
(J.t:!_ work and the Union asked to state the specific instances in the above matter.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alder/llan Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. R. MacNeil
requesting the return of the Adelaide Street bus to its regular route for the convenience of the public
of Millidge Avenue and Millidgeville, be received and referred to the Transportation Committee.
On motion of Alder/llan Whitebone
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RESOLVED that the petition from a number of ratepayers
requesting that Chapel Street, from portland Street to ACadia Street, be paved with a sidewalk on the
south side thereof, and with curbing to be placed on the said street between the paving and the sidewalk,
be received and filed and the petitioners advised that such curbing work is to be included in the work on
Chapel Street, having been added to the streets work schedule.
The Executive Director advised that curbing on Chapel Street was not included
on the streets schedule but has been added to it.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alder/llan U hi tebone
t:J1t1?1}IJ'eoreilqy RESOLVED that the letter from the County Secretary
-z> /( advising that the ledge of rock.on Castle Street is obstructing the entrance of the new Laboratory Building
. rJ oc. and requesting that the Common l.iouncil take steps to have this ledge of rock removed, be received and filed
eas #/e..5'1: and the Municipal Council advised that the City of Saint John is not empowered to perfor/ll work on private
property.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
Coul11ff/ S6l:?fl!lt'ayj RESOLVED that the letter from the County Secretary
7il?l/erf/!?9,ca//S ladvising that the Reversing F~lls Park Committee of the Municipal Council recommend that the work on Falls
I'9rA- (/q/nn>itteealiView Avenue outlined respecting curbing, grading etc. be proceeded with less the curbing, which is not
/llu.nie/fJq/ C"QUnC/!:deemad necessary and which would reduce the estimated cost by some $3,190.00, be received and filed and the
. .&/4. . f/'ew I/?,e. work on the said street be authorized with curbing, if' possible, and as economically as possible.
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The Executive Director advised that the curbing protects the street and he is not
in favour of doing any paving without curbing, if' curbing can be installed.
On motion of Alderman Whi tebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum'
h//)c/J!. ar RESOLVED thl4t th~ letter from Mr. Felix M. Cyr
- _e ./ offering to purchase from the City of Saint John a half-acre of wood which exists on property adjoining
:l)/real-or aGr.ls his property on the Old Loch Lomond Road (Murdoch Road), be received and the IIl8tter referred to the
= Director of Works for a report.
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CAmn. /lssesstJ/'"s RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Town
Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments, Lot 348, Elliott Row, known on the Tax Map as 8-5-9,
.d!~. ~/;erhle;lf. presently leased to Mrs. Katherine M. Monteith, be sold to Mrs. Monteith for the sum of $400.00, it being
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the reconunendation of the Town
.Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments, Lot 7, Block 6, Ward.S, located on the south side of
Elliott Row, below Crown Street, be sold to Mr. I. F. McIsaac for the sum of $1,050.oo, its assessed value. I'
On motion of Alder/llBn Harrigan '
Seconded by Alder/llBn MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the reconunendation of the Town
Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments, the lot on Montgomery Crescent which Mr. J. E. Pelletier
desires to purchase be sold to Mr. Pelletier for the sum. of $500.00, its assessed value, with th~ proviso that
he pay the costs of survey of the lot, and providing permission for the City of Saint John to sell the said lot
is obtained from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in whose name this land is held.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alder/llBn Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Earl lIussell advising
he feels that $.200.00 is .an excessive amount to deposit as a building guarantee in view of the cost involved
in cleaning up lot 1396, Broadview Avenue north, in readiness for building a garage which he intends to build
by late next spring or summer on the said lot, be received and filed and Mr. Russell advised that the offer
of sale still stands with the necessary building deposit guarantee of $200.00.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alder/llBn Harrigan
.. . RESOLVED. that the letter from Mr. F. A. Baxter offering
to purchase the land in Lancaster, Spurr Cove, Block 7, now leased to him, for the sum of $400.00 and to pay
the Lancaster taxes outstanding amounting to $97.29 which would be the same as paying the City of Saint John
$500.00 for this lot of land (the price for which the City of Saint John offered to sell the land), be received
and filed and Mr. Baxter advieed that he is incorrectly infor/lled as to the City of Saint John's debt of taxes
on such land and that the previous offer of sale to him still stands.
The Common Clerk advised that no objections have been received to the closing
of White Street and a portion of Ritchie Street.
On motion of Alder/llBn Harrigan
Seconded by Alder/llBn MacCallum
RESOLVED
that the following resolution be adoPted,1
Ct0s//7j' .S'r~eer namely:-
j(;/;/f-e .S't': n . "WHEREAS the Municipality of the City and County of Saint John is desirous of ,I"
If/t-e/;/e .J't. ) terminating the following described land as a City street, and a portion of a City street, namely:-
(flOI:t':/.'o.I1.. ()f'. 'ALL that certain street known as White Street, situate, lying and being in
r Wellington Ward, in the City of Saint John, in the County of the City and County of Saint John and Province
of New Brunswick, bounded and described as follows, viz:-
Beginning on the northwesterly side line of Waterloo Street at its intersection
with the northeastern side line of White Street, the said point or place of beginning being distant seventy
(70) feet measured southwesterly along the northwestern side line of Waterloo Street from its intersection with
the southwestern side line of Hoppital Street; going thence southwesterly along Waterloo s~reet twenty- .
five (25) feet to its intersection with the southwestern side line of White Street; thence northwesterly
along the southwestern side line of White Street four hundred and seven and three tenths (407..3) feet to the
northwestern end of the said street: thence northeasterly along the end of the said street twenty-five (25)
feet to its intersection with the northeasterly side line of White Street and thence southeasterly along the
northeasterly side line of White Street four hundred and eight (408) feet more or less to the place of
beginning, the said street having an area of 10,190 square feet.'
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'A portion of that certain street, known as Ritchie Street situate, lying and 1
being in the said Wellington Ward, the portion thereof hereby described being bounded and deacribed as
follows, viz:-
Beginning on the eastern side line of Ritchie Street, at its intersection with
the line of division between lot 27 and lot 28 lying to the south thereof, the said point or place of
beginning being distant one hundred and ninety-nine and seventy-five hundredths (199.75) feet measured
southwardly along the said eastern side line of Ritchie Street from its intersection with the southern side
line of City Road; going thence southwardly along the eastern side line of Ritchie Street one hundred and
thirty-one and nine tenths (131.9) feet to the northwestern side line of lands now. owned by The Municipality 1
of the City and County of Saint John; thence southwestwardly along the said line sixty-seven and eight .
tenths (67.8).feet to its intersection with the western side line of Ritchie Street; thence northwardly, . .' '- '
along the western side line of Ritchie Street eighty-four (84) feet to its intersection with the line'of
division between lot 30 now owned by The Municipality of the City and County of Saint John and lot .31 lying to
the north thereof now owned by Greta W. Lingley; thence eastwardly along the prolongation of the said line
of division thirty-one (31) feet more or less to a point distant twenty-five (25) feet measured at right
I angles from the eastern side line of Ritchie Street and thence northwardly and maintaining a right angle
Idistance of twenty-five (25) feet from the eastern side line of Ritchie Street seventy-seven (77) feet more
:or less to the prolongation of the aforesaid line of division between lot 27 and lot 28 and thence
eastwardly along the said prolongation twenty-five (25) feet to the place of beginning, the said lot having
an area of 5,817 square feet.' .
THEREFORE RESOLVED. that the said street and portion of street described, be, and
the same are, hereby discontinued." :
AND FURTHER that the above described land be taken over as public lands.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Executive
l'Iirector, authority be granted to call for tenders for printing 200 copies of the City of Saint John
Building Code.
Read a letter from the Building Inspector's office advising that an inspection
of 23 Sewell Street, owned by Mr. Joseph E. Seale, was made on September 3rd, 1954 and that to dste, no
repairs have'been made on same.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that per/llission granted to Mr. Joseph E.
Seale on April 5th last to repair his house at 23 Sewell Street be revoked and the advice of the Building
Inspector in this respect complied with!, namely, that the said building be demolished.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alder/ll8n Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Building
Inspector advising that property at 25 st. Paul Street, owned by Mr. F. Zinck, is in a very dilapidated
condition, and that the building will have to be demolished if' the owner will not bring it up to minimum
standards, be received and filed and the Building Inspector instructed to see that the said bUilding is
brought up to proper building standards or demolished.
The Executive Director advised that the School Board is not going to purchase
the above named property from Mr. Zinck.
On motion.of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the.report from the Street Lighting
Committee with respect to the request of Mr. C. Wanamaker for improved street lighting on Paddock S~reet,
be received and filed and one luminaire be installed on P91e 3 on the said street, if a street light is
available. ' .
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Street
Lighting Committee, one 400 watt lum1naire street light be mounted on the existing steel pole on
Charlotte Street, in front of the Provincial Bank, across the street from Calp's Limited, replacing the
present ornamental style light in front of the said store, - the abandoned steel pole to be removed by
the Power Commission of the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED. .that as per the request of the Director of the
Fire Department, authority be granted to over-expend Fire Alar/ll Repairs, Item No.1, to the amount
of approximately $1,200.00, this being caused by the replacement of the batteries supplying current to
the Fire Alar/ll System and the digging of fire alarm laterals.
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On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Irving Pulp & Paper,
Limited, requesting that the 24-inch and l6-inch cast iron. pipes,. which carry the water from Manchester's
Corner to the mill be cleaned by the City of Saint John, be referred to the Director of Works for a
report.
On motion of Alder/llBn Teed
S~conded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. C. R. Mersereau
advising that he will act on behalf of the City of Saint John in the arbitration proceedings relative
to the City of Saint John and Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 dispute, be received
and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Wbitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Branch
No. 14, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., requesting that they be now paid the sum of $25,000.00 towards their
new Legion Building on Charlotte Street, in accordance with Common Council reS) lution of Decemb,er 4th,
1947, be laid on the table until the next meeting of Council, and in the meantime, the Common Clerk
obtain iilformation on this matter for presentation to the Council at the said meeting.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alder/llBn Harrigan
RESOLVED that the account received from Saint Mary's
Band in the amount of $250.00 being their fee for concerts at Lily Lake on July 12th and at King Square
on August 2nd last, be referred to the Executive Director for investigation.
The Common Clerk reported verbally that Mrs. E. R. Roxborough had discussed with
him the matter of the land at the rear of No.6 Fire Station, King Street West, which the City has been
leasing as a right-of-way and which the City desires to purchase, and had advised him that she will not
sell this land to the City, but agreed not to raise the ground rent received from the City for the land
in question above $25.00 per year.
Read a letter from the Director of Works advising that the final grading and
paving contract which is held by Stephen Construction Company under Common Council Order of June 16th,
1953, will exceed the original estimate by approximately $30,000.00 and that the streets remaining to be
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done under this original contract are Portland, Chapel, HArris, High, Kennedy Place and Summer.Street.
The Executive Director stated that what is requested in the above matter is that
the above named expenditure be transferred from the 1954 budget to the 1953 budget.
Alderman Harrigan commented that he never heard of the Council giving a
contractor two years in which to perfor/ll one year's work. Alderman Whitebone recalled that the
question was discussed earlier this year and an argument ensued as to whether or not when work
on a contract was not finished at the end of the season the contract was terminated.
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Ol(el'~e.r,w/7"ir"re 4 RESOLVED that the transfer of approximately $30,OOO.OObe made
I'/s~t:a'p;I"",L4ud4l2t; from the 1954 budget to the 1953 budget, providing this will not cause an over-expendi~ure of the 1954
r~.L ~ T. 7- budget, this being in connection with the 1953 grading and paving contract of Stephen Construction
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The Executive Director advised that there is no extra money involved in the
above matter as the money has been voted by the Council.
Alderman Harrigan moved in amendment that the above matter be tabled for two
weeks, but there was no seconder. Alderman HArrigan advised that he 'Will have to vote against the
motion until he has a clear understanding of the whole matter.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Alder/llen Belyea, Teed and
Whitebone voting "yea", Alderman Harrigan voting "nay" and Alderman MacCallum abstaining from
voting, advising that he does not follow the reasoning behind the matter.
The Executive Director advised that the contract for $30,191.65 for the
1953 rough grading contract has been completed by Mr. George C. Chittick and he recommends that
the holdback of $3,019.16 be now returned to Mr. Chittick.
Alderman Harrigan noted that many times large items of expenditure are
presented to Council and do not appear on the agenda, and therefore he feels .they should be tabled unless
the Council Members are given an opportunity to acquaint themselves with such matters forty-eight
hours in advance.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that only items which appear on the
agendas for Common Council.meetings be dealt with, unless the Common Clerk certif'ies they are urgent and of
utm.ost importance to the City and that they should be dealt with immediately.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Teed, Whitebone,
MacCallum and Harrigan voting "yea" and Alderman Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
SElconded by Alderman Teed .
RESOLVED that the holdback in the amount of
$3,019.16 on the 1953 contract for rough grading held by Mr. George C. Chittick, be returned
to Mr. Chittick.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the Comptroller be authorized
to contribute one-half (but not exceeding $300.00 ) as the share of the City of. Saint John
towards the incidental expenses relative to the opening of the Joint Tourist Bureau at the
Reversing Falls, when such expenses are approved by the Joint Tourist Bureau Committee of the
Cities of Saint John and Lancaster.
His Worship the Mayor requested that an expression of appreciation be
extended to the Police and Fire Departments and to the Salvage Corps and Fire Policemen, and
to all the Civic departments who assisted in making a success of the visit of T.R.H. The
Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra to Saint John. He added that the Commodore of H.M.S.
"Sheffield" expressed his thanks to the Deputy Mayor far the rowing enjoyed at Lily Lake
by the men from his ship.
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The Common Clerk advised that this meeting was being held for the purpose
of consideration being-given by the Mayor and Common Council to a~ written objections received
to the proposed enactment of a by-law providing that the area next to Simpsons-Sears Limited
_'(tirnsadV/l?e.4ve. property on Lansdowne Avenue, be re-zoned as a general business area. He submitted foUl' such
M /.A 1/ //./. written objections received from the following:- Mrs. L. Dorothy Hale, Mrs. Mabel A. Hartshorn,
IJ.W::S.-<-. "()/"tJ~ny t7ei'-e Mrs. Ella L. Carson and Mrs. Alice B. Gallant. :
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. . .dr~ proposed re-zoning, and that the Common Council, in order to obtain the necessary right-of-way
.&.s:. B4-1_~r.s{)n from Douglas P. Holmes and Catherine A. Holmes for the Simpsons-Sears Limited project, had
1lJ~.lllit.'e21. ~/.6di deeded to Mr. and Miss Holmes a lot of land to the rear of the property they hold on Lansdowne
Avenue and the Town Planning Commission h1!d agreed to recommend to Council that the re-zoning
in question be enacted. The Council noted that Mr. David M. Lunney had obtained an option for
90 days on the Holliies right-of-way and he would not grant a release on same until the City would
concede what he desired, as stated above. It was also noted that in the letter received from
I Mrs. Carson, it was stated that any change made in the zoning of this area would interfere
with the original plans of Armstrong and Bruce, who developed the area for residential purposes.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,
the thirteenth day of September, A. D. 1954, at ll.oo o'clock a.m.
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Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. G. T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, and P. R. Fowler,
Director,cTown Planning Commission
Mr. D. A. Riley, solicitor for Douglas P. Holmes and Catherine A. Holmes,
entered the meeting at this time. He advised that at the time the Holmes and the City were
- negotiating regarding the right-of-way, his clients had a prospective purchaser who stated that if
- the Holmes could obtain more property to the rear of their property on Lansdowne Avenue and if
the area could be available for business develppment, he would purchase from the Holmes. Mr.
Riley advised that there is an option on the property: it has been extended for 45 days and
I will expire within a week. He added that he does not know the identity of the prospective
- purchaser. Mr. Riley commented that the land deeded by the City to the Holmes, at the rear,
! is very boggy and swampy and has no value to them other than the value in the above transfer.
He pointe~ out that the Simpsons-Sears Limited development is definitely commercial snd the
I area in question is adjacent to it. He felt that his 'clients, as citizens of Saint John,
should be given the consideration they request regarding the re-zoning.
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Mr. Riley referred to the letter of Nrs. Gallant in which it was felt
that the traffic hazard along Lansdowne Avenue would be increased through re-zoning, and
commented that the Simpsons-Sears Limited project will attract a tremendous amount of traffic
to the area and businesses adjacent to it will receive benefit from it.
Mr. Riley stated he would like to see his clients dispose of their
property in order that Mr. Holmes and family may acquire a better type of residential property
in which to live~' 'He stated that his clients sUrl"endered the right-of-way on the basis that
they could dispose of their land and move into a better residential area. He added that if
the City gave the right-of-way back to the Holmes, and allowed them to get in to the rear
property, or else gave them a right-of-way to the rear of the lot, the Holmes might be able
to build on the rear property.
His Worship stated that the Common Council will give this matter
consideration and Mr. Riley will be advised of the Council's decision. Mr. Riley withdrew from
the meeting.
" Mr" Fowler noted that apparently no provision for parking facilities
bas been provided by the prospective business for the area under discussion, and stated he felt
that the Council should know the name of the prospective business.
The Common Council felt that Mr. David M. Lunney, who obtained options
in the above matter, has not been fair to the City. of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
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-..J)()(L.~ . :6s_LI7;ke~ request of Douglas P. Holmes and Catherine A. Holmes for re-zoning of the area in question,
.lht-krtiJe.ll.l'7'b~ in view of the fact that the Common Council does not have sufficient information before it to
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Discussion ensued regarding the forthcoming band concert to be given
in the City of Saint John by the R.C.A.F. Central Band. The Executive Director advised that
the band, which is composed of approximately 45 members, will require a band stand, to be
supplied by the City. It will cost approximately $100.00, if the City uses the existing band
stand, to erect same and take it down after the concert.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
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~.a/7;fn:y/...~ntlr bear the expense of approximately $IOO.OO for supplying a band stand tore used by the R.C.A.F.
Central Band on September 25th next, in view of the fact that such band concert is to be for
the benefit of the citizens.
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Monday, the twentieth day of September, A.D. 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
Present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Alder/llen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Messrs. E.~D. Walsh" Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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IfJIan-Ll:-a. Ri+ey, solicitors for Richard /!: B, A. Ryan Limited, requesting that the said company be paid the
_If/ail {u: ~.' balance of their claim for completing the. work on the Mill Street Viaduct, be received and referred
Cr:ty__J.'tlb'e/zLo(; to the City Solicitor for a report.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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.~o/cNl,..2J.e//9'- RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Logan,
OhareA' Bell.& ChurCh, solicitors for Mr. Earl Muzzerall, advising that Mr. Muzzerall is claiming damages
. of $250.00 from the City of Saint John in connection with an accident to his automobile which occurred
~rl...4!a:zzera// due to a large hole existing on the Spar Cove Road, be received and referred to the City Solicitor and
Cl..g_sS},/ic/.'rtJr the Director of Works for a report.
72/rector UIorrfs Read a letter from Mr. C. L. Dougherty, Q. C., requesting instructions as to
the status of the Registrar of the Supreme Court and himself in respect to the untaxed solicitors'
bills concerning the Saint John Motors Limited matter, in view of the fact that over a month has
l2 L.:7)tlltjlhel=(:y elapsed since the Common Council resolution of August 9th was adopted.
Jl,/:'1Z'':.~hn.~.t'~ The Common Clerk reported that he had contacted Messrs. Nave J. George and
~t<~ George E. McInerney, the solicitors whose accounts remain to be taxed, and had been advised by them
. no" .'. that they have not decided as yet what they intend to do about the matter of taxation of their
accounts.
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Alderman Belyea moved that the fir/ll of Teed & Teed be paid $3,590.00, that
Mr. Nave J.George be paid $3,000.00, that Mr. George E. McInerney be paid $3,000.00 and that Mr.
William A. Gibbon be paid $1,200.00 to settle their accounts in this matter. There was no seconder
to this motion.
Alderman MacCallum expressed the view that no action should be taken on the
matter until there is a full Council present.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the account as taxed of Messrs. Teed
& Teed as rendered through their clients be reimbursed to the said clients to the amount of $3,477.55
plus amount of disbursements:
AND FURTHER that the amount of the account as taxed and as rendered by Mr.
~lilliam A. Gibbon, namely, $1,192.75, be reimbursed to Mr. Gibbon's client, Alderman Harrigan, to the
said amount, plus the sum of disbursements made by the said solicitor:
AND FURTHER that with respect to the accounts of Messrs. George E. McInerney
and Nave J. George, that the clients of the former.solicitor,to wit, Mayor Patterson and Alderman
Campbell, and in the case of Hr. :, .George:, Deputy HaY9r Belyea, be reimbursed the amounts of $3,000.00
each plus disbursements, and that any difference with respect to the latter two accounts be negotiated
by the said clients with the said solicitors:
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AND FURTHER that the said solicitors concerned in each case be asked to furnish
releases in favour of the City of Saint John to the City Solicitor:
AND FURTHER that any resolutions of Common Council which are inconaistent
with or repugnant to this resolution be hereby rescinded.
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Alderman Harrigan advised he is opposed to any motion on the Council table
concerning payment of solicitors' accounts in this matter as there is not a full Council present
and because he does not believe legal session is the proper place in which to deal with the matter.
He added that he has contended from the beginning that the City is not liable. He withdrew from the
meeting.
The City Solicitor advised that he wished to be placed on record as opposing 1
this settlement, and pointed out that he had previously gone on record as advocating taxation of the .....
solicitors' accounts. ..
Alder/llBn Harrigan re-entered the meeting.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that this matter be discussed in open
session with a full Common Council in attendance.
On the question, Alderman Campbell stated he is in favour of payment of the
solicitors' accounts only if full settlement is made of all outstanding accounts at the same time;
failing that, he is opposed to payment of any of the accounts.
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Alderman Teed at this time withdrew the above amendment to the motion, with
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Moved in amendment by Alderman ~lacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above matter be placed on the agenda
for the next meeting of Common Council, in open session.
Question being taken, the above amendment to the motion carried with the Mayor,
Aldermen Harrigan, Teed and MacC~llum'voting "yea", Alderman Belyea voting "nay" and Alderman Campbell
abstaining from voting.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
liet2,.oeE&~ RESOLVED that the matter of the claim of Mr. George
7 E. Mabee against the City of Saint John with respect to the Rifle Range Project contract, be laid on the
table until the next Common Council meeting and in the meantime, the City Solicitor be authorized to
advise Messrs. Whelly & Whelly, solicitors to Mr. Mabee, that the City will not pay the sum of $30,000.00
in full settlement of the said claim and to negotiate further.
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Mr. Charles Taylor was in attend~nce relative to his proposal for the Millidgeville
Airport site, but in view of the fact that there was not a full Council present, was advised through
the Executive Director that any decision by the Council Members at the present meeting would be
ineffective on the matter.
On motion of Alder/llan MacC~llum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the notice received from Mr. John B. Whalley,
Chairman of the Board of Arbitrators, advising that a hearing will be held on September 2lst, 1954 at
7.00 p.m. in the City Hall relative to the dispute presently existing between the City of Saint John
and Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that expenses of delegates attending the meeting
of "The Cities of New Brunswick" at Fredericton on September 23rd next, on behalf of the City of Saint
John, be authorized:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the above named organization be received and filed.
The Council resolved itself into open session of Common Council.
On motion of Alder/llan MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common Council
held on September 7th and 13th last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been forwarded to
the Council Members.
Alderman Campbell advised that he will abstain from voting on the above resolution
as there. are some items he wishes to review in the said minutes.
Alderman Belyea advised he cannot support the confirmation of the above named minutes
as no mention was made in those of September 7th of his defence of the Common Council with respect to the
complaint made by the delegation from Queen Square and vicinity regarding the proposed establishment
of a Tiny Tot Playground on the Square.
Question being taken, the above resolution was carried.
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.17tJtl/es. -,<-cure- RESOLVED that the reports from the Director of Works
:&Yr.s lid /Pd relative to extension of water services to Howe's Lake, Boar's Head Road and the Millidgeville Airport
..A1/II/dj'e n//e property, be again laid on the table.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallUlll
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_ttir /3n relative to the Germain Street Market Building be again laid on the table in view of the fact that the
/I -L/1$jJec;:r I expected comnnmication in this matter will be presented to the Common Council before its next meeting.
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._/lIar/fer .L3'~ Alderman Belyea advised that a trophy has been presented to the City of Saint John
by Mr. R. Smith, 11 Balfour Street, to be used as a perpetual trophy in connection with the sport of
I rowing in this city. He added that it is the Sons of England trophy.
>'._ \ _7Coj2h.!I On motion of Alderman Belyea
- ~7?owin~ Seconded by Alderman Campbell
_.7?S/:n.ifA RESOLVED that the Common Council express appreciation
Sons or ~.f~ and thanks to Mr. R. Smith, 11 Balfour Street, who on behalf of Portland Lodge of the Sons of England,
~~~/.ld.;(.?~~~ presen~ed to th~ Ci~y of Saint John a cup to be used as a perpetual trophy in connection with the sport
_. .. 7' of rOWJ.ng in th~s c~ ty .
On motion of Alderman Teed
. _7Mder dcC'epfeall Seconded by Alderman MacCallUlll
/I~' .$: .t. RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the committee
. ~_ ~hj7~~S e~1 appointed to study tenders for an oil-fired boiler for the Rothesay Avenue Repair Plant, the tender of
~~/I" /,.~17~ W. E. Emerson & Sons, Limited be accepted for supplying and installing one new self-contained oil-fired
,,/([.1:: Emersol? 1 unit to be installed in the said Plant, according to plans and specifications and inCluding all applicable
_ ~~I?~ ~~a'. taxes, at a price of $7,898.00 - this being the lowest tender received:
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determined at the next meeting of Council.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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-C .k 1 '/1 OL . t at as per t e request 0 the Purchasing
jem:teCS3'.O_Ca~ Agent, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on coal as required for another year by the
__Coa/. various departments.
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. _ RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
Agent, authority be granted to advertise for tenders on five carloads of coarse salt for the various
departments and chargeable to this year's appropriation for snow removal.
Alderman Teed, Chairman of the Joint Tourist Bureau Committee, advised that 1
although the Joint Tourist Reception Centre has now been opened, there are many items concerning
same which are not yet 'completed and the Committee feel it would be in the interests of the community ~
if the present Committee was made a permanent one, to be re-appointed from time to time, with the
present members re-appointed, effective as of January 1st, 1955 for a year. He advised that this was
the suggestion of Mayor HorsIer of Lancaster. The members on the Committee from the City of Saint
John are the Mayor, ex officio, Deputy Mayor Belyea, and Alderman Teed and those from Lancaster are
Mayor HorsIer, Councillors Golding and Mitchell.
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Joint Tourist Bureau Committee be complied with.
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan . .
RESOLVED that the above recommendations of the
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Read a letter from the Director of Sanitation relative to elimination of all
rodents, pests, etc. at the dump site off Thornborough Avenue, through completion of the dump fill
process and fumigation, and relative to the establishment of a playground and juvenile sports field
on same. A letter from.the Recreation Advisory Committee was read, endorsing the proposal made by
the Director of Sanitation for such playground and sports field. The letter submitted by the Board
of Health in connection with fumigation of the Cranston Avenue dump was also read. A delegation
representing residents of the Cranston Avenue area was present at the meeting.
The Executive Director advised that the committee appointed by Council is
now selecting a new site for the dump.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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/7 / . /7 RESOLVED that the recommendations aa contained
vr~n.5.;tan_a(/e. in the letters from thEl Director of Sanitation and the Recreation Advisory Committee for the fumigation
~/,nld~~/O~1 et<c. of the dump located off Thornborough Avenue, completion of the dump fill and compaction of the entire
~~ ~. area by a heavy bulldozer and, finally, the establishment of a playground and juvenile sports field
. ~:f.nan.d_- on said area, be adopted and, in the meantime, full authority be granted to the said Director to act
~,,~Jls_.~e~ along the lines proposed in his letter and he be instructed to use all possible speed in the actual
~/i::ecthr:cJJnit::r- closing of the said dump site within the next few mont)1s, if possible:
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If'eorea6i1l1 /ldvioSt1:y,. AND FURTHER that before the land fill is proceeded with, fumigation as
C!onu71/Hee authonzed be carried out insofar as possible:
AND FURTHER that the above mentioned letters be received and filed.
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Mrs. Bernard C. Bean, on behalf of the delegation, thanked the Common Council
for the above action, and advised that the citizens' committee from the area are very much in favour of
using the dump area as a playground.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the report from the Town Planning
Commission relative to the request of Mr. David Shepherd that he be deeded by the City a piece of land
on Metcalf Street Extension which would give him all the land he requires to provide a side entrance
to his building, be laid on the table for further consideration.
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to ascertain whether or not this would affect the premises of the cleaning company, located nearby.
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the letters from Mr. Walter \I. Woodley
and the Town Planning Commission and Director of Assessments be received and filed and Lot 5, Somerset
Street Extension Sub-division be sold to Mr. Woodley:for $100.00, he being a City Fireman.
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voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed voting "nay".
Alder/llan Belyea moved that the above named lot be sold to Mr. Woodley for the
sum of $300.00, but there was no seconder.
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RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the
the next full meeting of Council.
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RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Town
Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments, the leaseholder of Lots 18 and 19, Block B,
Lancaster, be not sold the freehold of same and Mr. Henry E. Ryan,. Barris,ter, be so advised.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the Fire Department for
the month of July last, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector for the same period, be received
and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the following reports for the month
.of August last be received and filed, namely:- Works Department, Building Inspector and Police Department
- copies of such reports having been furnished the Council Members.
The Common Clerk read a prepared report relative to the grant of $25,000.00
to Saint John Branch No. 14, Canadian Legion, B.E.S..L. towards their new Legion building on Charlotte
Street, and added that since that time (1945 to 1948) the Legion has purchased the McInerney building
which is adjacent to the land deeded by the City to the Legion. Alderman Harrigan inquired if the
proposed building is to serve the general public as a civic.centre.
On motion, .of Alderma_n MacCallUlI!
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that His ,Iorship the Mayor be r~quested
to appoint a committee of Council to meet with a committee of the above named branch of the Canadian
Legion to discuss this matter and report back to Council.
His Worship appointed the following committee of Council in the above matter:-
the Mayor, Aldermen MacCallum, Teed and Harrigan. .
His Worship submitted a report prepared by the Electrical Inspector with
regard to street lighting in Portland Place, advising that he had requested the Elec,trical Inspector
to prepare same as he had received a number of telephone calls on the matter of additional street
lighting in this area. Alderman Harrigan felt that consideration should be given to the need for additional
street lighting and how many people request it.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the improved street lighting in
Portland Place be installed, as per the letter from the Electrical Inspector dated July 28th last.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alder/llan MacCallum
RESOLVED that the above matter be tabled for
two weeks for further study and investigation by any individual Alderman who may wish to do so.
voting "nay".
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Alderman Belyea
Tenders were opened for the supplying of an air compressor.
On motion of ~lderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above tenders be referred to a
of t~o Common Council Members, the Executive Director, and the Director of Works.
His Worship appointed the following Council Members to the above named
committee:- the Mayor, Aldermen Teed and MacCallum.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the Bricklayers', Masons'
and Plasterers' International Union of America, Local No.1, N. B. advising that City men were working
on Charles Street and Duke Street on cement curbing and using steel plastering trowels which has always
been considered as the work of the said Union, be received and filed.
Read a letter from the Saint John Free Public Library Board of Commissioners
enquiring as to the progress being made regarding the new roof and other necessary repairs which were
authorized by the Council in June for.the LiprB.ry building..
On motion of Alderman l~cCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that tenders be called by the City of
Saint John for the above named work on the Free Public Library building.
Alderman Campbell requested that the Common Clerk check to ascertain if the
estimated amount for the Library roof is $3,200.00.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the petition submitted by a number of
ratepayers requesting that Acadia Street, between Main and High Streets, be made a one-way street for
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traffic, permitting only traffic towards Main Street, and that a stop sign be placed on Acadia Street
at the corner of Chapel and Acadia Streets, be received and referred to the Traffic Committee.
Read a letter from Mr. Charles Preston, 178 Chesley Street, requesting that
the water which, since the paving of.the road, runs off the road through his yard and into the cellar
of his house, be diverted and the sitaution whereby his front door sill and clapboards of his house are
below asphalt on the sidewalk, be rectified. The Executive Director advised that the City Engineer
has been over and looked at this location and submitted his report which is that the paving and
grading work did not a~fect the condition of Mr. Preston's' house.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alder/llBn Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the above named letter from
~1r. Charles Preston be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
&s.kC.Cu.ry Seconded by Alderman Teed
/(j"'der.fa~t-e" RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. C. E. Curry
C~ p~ se,J]; making application for permission to use the clubhouse at the Shamrock Grounds for the purpose of
~ 6tGSJI'V~!:;>m - housing a kindergarten class, from 8.30 to 11.30 a.m. on Mondays.to 'Fridays fnclusive,:with the
. . rocK.- _I'Vl(.l'Ids exception of all regular school holidays,.' be received and. referred -to the Recreation Advisory
~t"~M{Qn_;.1dv/so5rCOmmit~e~ and that such Committee be asked to report. to the next 'meeting of Council 'on the
.._..t:JmmiHee. feasib~hty of this request. .
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that as per the request of radio
station C.F.B.C, permission be granted them to erect speakers and ;scoreboard to service the King
Square area during the World Series baseball period, during the first week of October, apprOXimately.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alder/llBn MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Saint John County Little League ASSOCiation, permission be granted them.to'hold their Annual
Chicken Barbecue at the South End Grounds, on Saturday afternoon, September 25th next.
On motion of Alder/llBo Campbell
Seconded by Alder/llBn Harrigan
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Saint John District Community Chest, permission be granted them to erect two posters at the head
of King Street, on either side of the Tilley Monument, in connection with the forthcoming campaign -
such posters to be taken do~m at the end of 'the. campaign,'on October' 31st.
Read a letter from The Rotary Club of Saint John relative to their
project to erect a new Boys' and Girls' Clubhouse in this city and requesting that the City
of Saint John contribute not less than $10,000.00 towards the project in the form of a grant,
to be used in the capital expenditure.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alder/llBn Belyea
RESOLVED that the Common Council grant an amount
of $3,000.00 for immediate payment to The Rotary Club of Saint John for the erection of the proposed
Boys' and Girls' Clubhouse in this city and recommend heartily to the incoming Council that g grant
of $7,000.00, to make a total grant of $10,000.00 to the said organization in this connection, be
seriously considered by them.
Estimate No.3-54 in the amount of $3,498.07, payable to Mr. George C.
Chittick on his rough grading contract for 1953 with the City, was submitted at this time. The
Executive Director explained that this estimate should have been presented to the Council before the
Council was asked to return to Hr. Chittick his holdback of $3,019.16 on this contract, which was
authorized on September 7th last. He added that the first named amount above is not in addition to
the total amount, and the contract is completed; also, the holdback has been returned to Hr. Chittick.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea .
. - RESOLVED that Estimate No.3-54 be now paid
Peoo/..e. C. Chiifl/d to Mr. George C. Chittick.
~~~/i7t7 Question being taken, the motion was lost with His Worship the Mayor,
Y Alder/llen Teed and Belyea voting "yea" and Alder/llen MacCallum, Harrigan and Campbell voting "nay//.
On motion of Alderman Teed
4NId I ~-?e.k~ Seconded by Alderman Belyea
,.,toad/ht:! Z.l1G'. .;: RESOLVED that the account submitted by Mr.
/?_ J, Sr Harold J. Henneberry in the amount of $126.-30 be paid, this being his fee for transcribing
.~rma//'1 v. evidence in connection with the Germain Street Loading Zone establishment.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
eifCl ~/7C'aJ' kr. Seconded by Alderman Teed
///.~ 1I't'e." RESOLVED that the letter from the City of
wa~-er e. . .'11.$/01'1 Lancaster, advising that they will guarantee the City of Saint John the usual ten per cent for
6?~el7 .~~~ ~~I the installation of water service to the Green Head Road, from the Canal Bridge to the junction
of the Dominion Park Road, with the City of Lancaster to perfor/ll the excavating work, be received
and filed and this matter referred to the City Solicitor and Executive Director with power to act.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
o / L. ' /7// . Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
..):t.,i(.(L.ll.t?S_.h'ffq RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor and the Common
:liN:l-tt1/. IJ: ,:X Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of ~he City of Saint John, the agreement with the Bank of
~~iI710/? ~~3 Nova Scotia and Dominion stores Limited relative to the installation of a sidewalk on St. Luke's Alley
. _ u.... A:1fd. .' and the supplying with fill and paving such Alley.
I ::c:::~n;f A::::n T:::Pbell
.:lll'llo.n /Y.:ff.. RESOLVED that authority be granted for a delegation,
iJ/an/tJIPa/rif/eSl representing the City of Saint John, to attend the meeting of the Union of New Brunswick Municipalities
- - / -. I to be held on October 6th and 7th next at Fredericton, and that the expenses of such delegation be
I paid by the City.
Alderman Harrigan advised that Mr. Walter Patrick Walsh, Jr. who leases land in
Brooks Ward, from the City, is desirous of purchasing the freehold of such land, for its assessed
value.
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RESOLVED that the above land in Brooks ~Iard be sold
Walter Patrick Walsh, Jr., the present lessee, for the sum of $470.00, its assessed value.
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At a Connnon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Tuesday, the
twelfth day of October, A. D., 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Teed
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Messrs. E. D. ~[alsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director .
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There being no quorum present, the Council adjourned and resolved itself into Committee
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Wednesday, the thirteenth day of October, A. D. 1954, at 11.00 o'clock a.m.
Present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor .
Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director.
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( as follows )
To the COHHON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
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The Committee of the Whole
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Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on Tuesday, October 12th
last at 8.00 o'clock p.m. in the }myor's Office, when there were present Aldermen Campbell, Harrigan,
MacCallum and Teed and Messrs. E. D. Walsh, Executive Director, and F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the
Executive Director, and that in the' absence of His Worship Mayor Patterson and DepUty Mayor Belyea,
Alderman Campbell was selected as Chairman of the meeting, and your Committee begs leave to submit the
following report and recommendations, namely:-
(4,/kr@ tt/Pddky I. That the offer of Mr. Walter W. Woodley to purchase Lot No.5, in the .
o .L. (")~ r.L Somerset Street Extension Sub-division, for the sum of $300.00, be accepted, it being understood
..?OII1erse" _~:-P~~~.K"'., that the sale price in no way affects the value of the land for assessment purposes, and the report
___-5'tt~~~/V/S~d~ from the Town Planning ~ommission and the Director of Assessments in this connection be received and filed.
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2. That authority be granted to establish a roadway to connect Ravenscliffe
Court with Duncraggan Court at an estimated cost of $960.00 and that the report from the Director of
Works in this matter be received and filed - such roadway to be established providing all the legal
technicalities can be taken care of:
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AND FURTHER that one street light be installed in Ravenscliffe Court.
3. That as per the request of the Director of Works,' permission be granted to him
.:2l/~r /(forKs and to Mr. Gordon A. Crawford, Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department, to attend the 1
:ltLDt.~r_ 'annual convention of the Canadian Institute of Sewage and Sanitation t-fhich will be held in Montreal,
().T. joctober 25th to 27th inclusive.
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'1b1?'.z;,s'Jt".'J;:~. ~. .. . . ... That the report from the Director of vlorks advising that his Department does
~e. ..111' 7#1, :not recommend selling half an acre of wood on the property adjoining that of Mr. Felix M. Cyr, Latimore
f: ~ /? ~ake, as it is felt a precedent would be established which would not be to the benefit of the City, be
.,-t!ii'/'lX'./,/..L-yr !received and filed and Mr. Cyr so advised.
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5. That the report of the Fire Department, incorporating that of the Electrical
;?f;hlAN ,l::ej?tJrt':s :Inspector, for the month of August last, be received and filed and copies of same distributed to the
.7 Council Members.
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~/'1a(er C?ae~t'e~ p. That the report of the committee appointed to study tenders for an air
/'7 compressor for the Works Department be. received and the recommendation contained therein adopted for
~'(,..(}m,Pr8.s.s0r the acceptance of the lowest tender received, namely:- .
Gill & Co. Ltd.:
1 - "Canadian Broomwade Model SV245 Diesel powered air compressor
unit, complete with electric starting equipment and skid mounted, as
per following' specifications.
Compressor. Air delivered cu. ft. free air per min.
Displacement cu. ft. per minute
Pressure Ibs. per sq. inch
Number of compressor cylingers
Bore of cylinders, inches
Length of stroke, inches
210
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Speed, R.P.M.
No. engine vylinders
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Gardner Mark,
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Complete unit mounted on steel skids suitable for mounting on truck.
Price .............. $7,955.00
Less trade-in allowance for used Davey Compressor
$1,850.00
NET $6,105.00
F.O.B. Saint John, N. B.
Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes EXTRA if applicable. ($408.00)
Delivery: from Toronto stock.
Terms: Net 30 days.
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.~~er ~e~~~7. That the lowest tender received, namely that of The Canadian Salt Company
<" Limited, for supplying five carloads, Malagash Rock Salt, No.4 Hesh, 100.lb. paper bags, at
_~/r $16.85 per ton, in carloads of 50-tons, delivered and piled in City warehouses on Rothesay Avenue,
Portland Street, and Queen Street, West, commencing on or before October 15th, 1954, be accepted.
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CIi~63, 7?3i1/) 19. That as per.the recommendation of the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Assess-
:J)tJl8/d ?>reen~1AI, ments, Lot 10-37-8 on Montgomery Crescent be not sold to Mr. Donald Greenlaw as this land is proposed as
I the entry \<ay to the playground to be established in the interior of this block.
~etP..Y-/icl,.t;,rd 20. That the account of Mr. George G. Stockford, in the amount of $150.00, submitted by Messrs.
~. .J1 Teed, Palmer & O'Connell, solicitors for Simpsons-Sears Limited, be paid, same being for removing 75 cords
. /hI"pSOh$- earS of softwood for drilling operations relative to the Simpsons-Sears Limited project.
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21. That the reports of the Police Department and of the Building Inspector for the month of
4It.~btfrf~ l"~ol'l-Sl September last be received and filed, and copies of same distributed to the Common Council Members.
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'J>u.p/;c. ..<J/;~,...;I 25 That as per the rel1'uest of the Service Club Council of Saint John, the Common Clerk and
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Returning Officer in the forthcoming civic election be authorized to instruct the various Deputy Returning
. {!op-nail Officers to distribute a tag reading "I Have Voted" with each ballot.
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1 ~~;C?h~~/Ih 26. That the letter from Carleton Branch No.2, Canadian Legion,.B.E.S.L., requesting that
{J",rIe1fo1?..?<<.p!re conditions relative to the lavatory facilities in their quarters rented from the City be corrected, be
~~-~PC?~or/es received and referred to the Building Inspector for an estimate of cost and a report.
- Vo/-@"5/'ecnr 27. That authority be granted His ,Iorship the Mayor to authorize payment of the various band
.Znd ~;:;ert's concerts for the 1954 season played by four bands, amounting to $1,000.00 total.
{!om~}.t~.i..:y 2S. That as per the request of the Saint jOhn District Community Chest, the period of October
- .. "'-oeST 22nd to 30th be formally proclaimed "Red Feather Week" in the City of Saint John, and that His Worship the
/l!~or Ma)or be authorized to issue a proclamation in this connection.
.tJhar~Ci"t:7folU/J 29. That the letter from the City of Charlottetown Centennial Committee, Prince Edward Island,
~t?A?)?~~/e~/ requesting that the City of Saint John ask some leading organization in this city to consider sponsoring
__. ..' ..7?ide the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride during 1955, be received and referred to the Service Club Council of Saint John
.J>erv/t:e Ck6 for their recommendation to Council in this matter. .
/}. -f!f7;t! J 30. That the letter from the Canadian International Trade Fair relative to participation by the
(..an.J./'1~11 . /rCl6C.e City of Saint John in the 1955 Trade Fair to be held next May 30th to June lOth, be received and referred to
:.1ndastliil ft:!.:;',ss- I. the Industrial Commissioner of the Saint John Board of Trade.
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17. That as per the reoommendation of the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments,
Lot 4-23-16, north st.. James Street, be sold to }II'. W. G. Thompson for the sum of $600.00, it being under-
stood that the sale price in no way affects the value of the land for assessment purposes.
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ments, Lot 15,
$500.00.
That as per the recowmendation of the Town Planning Corr~ission and the Director of Assess-
Block 3, Charlotte Street, West be offered for sale to Mr. Thomas Keleher for the sum of
22. That authority be granted to purchase 12-24" dresser couplings and 10-16" dresser couplings
for the Water and Sewerage Department from G. Sherman Dearborn, agents, at an approximate cost of $59.00
each for 24" .couplings and $33.00 each for 16" couplings, making a total cost of $1,038,00, for the purpose
of assisting to give ~Irving PUlp and Paper' Limit'ed:'a:nadditioriiil supply:b.f water.
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be laid
Council
That the tenders received for the demolition of the building located at 28-30 Sherif'f Street
on the table and a report be submitted by the Executive Director at the next meeting of Common
as to whether or not these buildings should be demolished by City workmen.
24. That the tenders received for repairs to the Free . Public
following commettee for a report:- Alderman Whitebone, His Worship the
Executive Director and the Building Inspector.
Library building be referred to the
Mayor, Alderman Belyea, the
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That the report from the Director of Sanitation relative to the interior lining
of No.1 Incinerator, be laid on the table and a.report be received from the Building
to the feasibility of performing a complete re-lining of the said incinerator.
32. That authority be granted to proceed with the construction of a roadway from
Douglas Avenue.. to the lot presently teing leased by the City to the New Brunswick Command, Canadian
Legion, B.E.S.L., at an estimated cost of $1,000.00, as per the plan submitted by the Director of Works:
A~~ FURTHER that the offer of the said New Brunswick Command to assume financial
responsibility of one-third of the cost of such roadway, providing such total cost does not exceed
$1,000.00 and the Legion share does not exceed $350.00, be accepted. .
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33. That as per the request of the Purchasing Agent, confirmation be-granted for the
emergency purchase of plates and cOl,lples for a 2-volt battery from the Hart Battery Co. for the sum of
$388.00 plus taxes, for the Fire Department.
Saint John, N. B.,
October 13~h, 1954.
Respectfully submitted
(sgd.) Walter J. Campbell,
Alderman Walter J. Campbell,
Chairman.
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On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above report be received and, with the exception
of Section 11, the.recommendations contained therein adopted:
AND FURTHER that the tenders received for the purchase of scrap metal located ~t the
Water and Sewerage yard, Carmarthen Street, as is and where is, be referred to a committee with power
to act.
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His Worship appointed the following as the abovementioned committee:- Aldermen
MacCallum and Teed and himself.
The Common Clerk and Returning Officer advised that he wished it.understood that he
will not be responsible if the tags "I Have Voted" are not distributed by the various Deputy Returning
Officers, even though they will be given their instructions by him in this.regard.
Messrs. D. M. Wathen and Donald Laidlaw were present at the meeting on behalf of The
Rotary Club of Saint John, and Mr. Wathen thanked the Council on behalf of this organization for their
-support relative to the deeding of the land for the Youth Centre.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alder/llBn Teed .
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council held
'on7the 20th day of September last be confirmed, copies of said minutes having been furnished the .
Common Council Members. .
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the lower of two bids for the demolition'
of buildings located at 23 Sewell Street in accordance with the specifications, be accepted, namely that
of Mr. Samuel Millington, and that he be paid the amount of his bid, $260.00.
On motion of Alderman Campbell .
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
HESOLVED that the report from the Building
the Germain Street Market Building be again laid on the table.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the matter of solicitors' fees in connection
with the Saint John Motors Limited injunction be considered and dealt with at the next meeting of
COIIllTlon Council.
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On motion of Alder/llBn.Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the matter of additional street lighting in
Portland Place be referred to the capital works budget.
Hoved in amendment by Alderman Harrigan
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Seconded by Alder/llBn MacCallum
RESOLVED that the street lighting as suggested by the
Electrical Inspector for additional lighting in Portland Place be installed, namely:- improve the
lighting on the'basis of changing to 400 watt luminaires on the bUS route, involving about 50 lights, at an
extra cost in fixed charge of $20.50 each, or $1,025.00 per year; improve Lansdowne and Wellesley Avenues
on the basis of being through streets, similar to the above, at an extra cost of $20.50 each, or $533.00
per year.
On the question, the amendment to the motion carried with Alderman Teed voting
"nay" .
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alder/llBn Teed
RESOLVED that the request of Mr. David Shepherd relative
to a piece of land on Metcalf Street Extension be laid on the table and referred to a committee
composed of Alderman Campbell and the Executive Director to investigate and report back.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. Henry E. tlyan, solicitor for
the Estate of Terrance O'Brien, leaseholder of Lots 18 and 19, Block B, Lancaster, from the City of
Saint John, requesting a re~iew of the lease, be received and referred to the Legal Department for a report.
On motion of Alderman Cam~bell
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the matter of possible acquisition of the
property owned by the Donnolly Estate, located at the junction of Barker and Somerset Streets, be referred
to a special committee composed of Aldermen Teed and MacCallum for investigation and a report.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by His Worship the"Mayor
RESOLVED that the following accounts submitted by the
Admiral Beatty Hotel in the amounts of $:324.40, $241.67, and $757.50, being the charge for entertainment
of the Community Planning Association of Canada, personnel of H.M.S. "Sheffield", and in connection with
the visit of T.R.H. The Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra, be paid.
Alderman Whitebone voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the account of James F. MacLaren Associates in
the amount of $745.00, for services rendered to August 31st, 1954, relative to the report submitted on
the Marsh Bridge and water supply lines from Loch Lomond to Saint John in the vicinity of the said Bridge,
be paid.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the Director of the Fire Department or his
designate be authorized to attend the first Canadian Fire Investigation School, to be held at Royal
Canadian Mounted Police Barracks, N-Division, Rockcliffe, Ontario, on October 25th, to 29th next inclusive,
and that the letter from the Provincial Fire Marshal in this connection be received and filed.
On' motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Town Planning
Commission, the area at the intersection of Sheriff and Brooks Streets be sold to St. Philip's Church
Trustees for the nominal sum of $1.00, as a site for a new church.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Alderman MacCallum abstaining from voting
because he feels that the City would be liable to encounter trouble as far as the legal point is concerned.
LEG A L Read a letter from Messrs. Whelly and Whelly, solicitors for Mr. George E. Mabee, advising
that Hr. Mabee will accept $25,000.00 in full settlement of his claim against the City, and that this is
_ /vhe/(y.". /(/~e1Y his final effort to avoid litigation in the matter.
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RESOLVED that Jv'1l'. George E. Mabee be offered the sum of
$15,000.00 in full settlement of his claim against the City with respect to the Rifle Range Project contract.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police submitting
correspondence received by him from the Maritime Secretary, Lord's Day Alliance relative to Sunday baseball
in this city, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
2JGntatl////er RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. D. Gordon \-lillet, Q. C., solicitor
Q.n J:3;, . for the Board of School Trustees of Saint John, relative to the finalization of the transfers of land to
va DO. ,rrt( the School Board in connection \-lith the ne~l Crescent Valley schools, be referred to the City Solicitor and
CN:scent- Vb't7'~ I' the Executive Director with power to ,act.
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Seconded by Alderman 11acCallum
&:k'arle. ~~CU1 RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. G. Earle Logan, solicitor
for A. Chipman Smith Co. Limited, relative to the premises leased by his client from the City in the
.12c/'ij'man ~'f-IJ Germain Street Market BUilding, be received and filed.
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His Worship advised that the next meeting of Common Council will be held on Thursday,
October. 21st at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Thursday, the twenty-first day of October, A.D. 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum, Teed and Whitebone
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NessI's. E. D. Halsh, Executive Director".and F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director
Read a letter from NessI's. Whelly & Whelly, solicitors for Mr. George E. Mabee,
advising that Mr. Mabee feels that the figure of $25,000.00 would be an exceptionally fair settlement
on his part for his claim against the City of Saint John relative to the Rifle Range Project contract.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
. RESOLVED that if Hr. George E. Habee accepts the sum
of $20,000.00 in full settlement of his claim in the amount of $41,500.00 against the City of Saint
John, with respect to the Rifle Range Project contract, and withdraws his suit against the City, such
sum be paid to Mr.. Mabee in settlement.
Question being taken, the motion carried, with Aldermen Belyea, Campbell and
HacCallum voting "yea", Aldermen Harrigan, ~lhitebone and Teed voting "nay" and His Worship the Mayor
voting "yea".
The City Solicitor asked to be placed on record as not approving of the above
offer of settlement to Mr. Mabee, as he had previously recommended $10,000.00 as settlement;
The proposed re-instatement of Constable Allister M. Blizzard for pension purposes
was discussed at this time, the Executive Director explaining that Constable Blizzard is requesting
that he receive"credit for every year of sel~ice he has had with the Police Department, from the time
of his first appointment to same. Alderman Whitebone drew attention to the fact that if Cpnstable
Blizzard's req~est'iscgranted" the Council will have to do the same in cases affecting other civic
departments. .A motion of Alderman Hhitebone that Constable Blizzard's seniority date from the time
of his last appointment to the Police Department,was not seconded.
The Executive Director at this point withdrew his directive of July 1st, 1954
pertaining to Constable Blizzard.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Aldennan HacCallum
RESOLVED that correspondence relative to the
request of Constable Allister H. Blizzard for re-instatement in the Police Department, be received
and filed.
Question being taken, the motion carried If.Lth Aldermen Teed, HacCallum, Harrigan
and Hhi tebone voting "yea" and His Worship the. }layor and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay'!..
The Council resolved itself into open session of Common Council.
Dr. Gilbert B. Peat, }myor-elect, and Messrs. Wilfrid E. Clarke, W. Gerard
Hanley, and Harold E. McLean, Councillors-elect, were welcomed to the meeting by the Mayor and
Aldermen.
Minutes of the meeting of Common Council of October 13th last were read.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the above named minutes be adopted
as read.
Read report of the Common Clerk on Election
( as follows )
To the COI.JMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Common Clerk
reports
1. That at an election held on Monday, the eighteenth day of October, A.D. 1954,
Gilbert B. Peat was elected to the office of ~1ayor and Bliss E. Brown, Wilfrid E. Clarke, Hilliam
K. Craig, Douglas M, Golding, W. Gerard Hanley and Harold E. McLean were severally elected to the
office of Alderman and Councillor.
Saint John, N. B.,
October 2lst, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) H. D. Hopkins,
Common Clerk,
Returning Officer.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the Comptroller be authorized to pass
for payment all bills incurred in connection with the election held October 18th, 1954, as certified
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Alderman Campbell requested that the Common Clerk submit a complete breakdown of all
disbursements in the above matter to the incoming Council.
On motion of Alder/llSn Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the oil-fired boiler for the Rothesay Avenue
purchased under Common Council Order of September 20th .last at a price of $7,898.00, be paid
issue.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the Members of
the Common Council, approving of such expenditure and the method of payment therefor.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
I. ~Z?,...,.,. seV/en:i}~ Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
,6/dV/e S ,,(q,f'e. . . RESOLVED that the reports of .the Director of Works relative
_1Y~r;" f/d. ~ to the cost of extension of water and se,rerage..to Howe's Lake, the. Boar's Head Road and the Millidgeville
~/~~epi~ Airport property, be referred to the incoming Council.
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~~ors ,,{-t-d. in the amount of $3,4'77.55,
if"ed9- 7eed of $1,192.75, be paid:
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. AND FURTHER that with respect to the accounts of hessrs. George E. I1cInerney and Nave J.
_~O~~~~"~George, that such accounts, including disbursements, be paid as, if and when taxed - all such accounts being
.I/I..ve J:&:>eorye in connection with the Saint John Motors Limited injunction case.
Alderman Campbell contended that the above amendment to the motion is out of order as it
definitely conflicts with and nullifies the intent of the original motion. The Common Clerk, when asked
for his opinion, expressed the view that the amendment is not out'of order as it is in concurrence If.Lth
the instructions of Council in the matter. His Worship ruled the amendment to the motion to be in order.
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The request of Mr. David Shepherd that the City deed to him a piece of land on Metcalf
Street Extension was discussed, with Mr. Royden Horncastle, proprietor, Cash & Carry Cleaners, present at
I the meeting. Alderman Campbell advised that he and the Executive Director, the committee appointed to
investigate this matter, had done so, together with the Director of the Town Plaruling COmmiSSion, and feel
,that the best sol~tion would be a joint sale to both pa~ties, which would protect each party from blocking
: the other from an entrance to Metcalf Street Extension. The Executive Director advised that 111'. Shepherd
is agreeable to this being done.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~mcCallum
. RESOLVED that the lot under question be referred to the City
draw up a suitable deed and/or right-oftway as required by both parties involved.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the account as taxed of Messrs. Teed & Teed as
rendered through their clients be reimbursed to the said clients to the amount of $3,477.55 plus amount
of disbursements:
AND FURTHER that the amount of the account as taxed and as rendered by ~lr. William A.
Gibbon, namely, $1,192.75, be reimbursed to Mr. Gibbon's client, Alderman Harrigan, to the said amount,
-plus the sum of disbursements made by the said solicitor:
AND FURTHER that with respect to the accounts of Messrs. GeorgeE. McInerney and Nave J.
George, that the clients of the former iril.ic.itar, to ,lit, Hayor Patterson and Alderman Campbell, and in the
case of Mr.: George:. Deputy Mayor Belyea, be reimbursed the amounts of $3,000.00 each plus disbursements,
and that any difference with respect to the latter two accounts be negotiated by the said clients Hith the
said solicitors:
AIID FURTHER that the said solicitors concerned in each cas~ be asked to furnish releases
in favour of the City of Saint John to the City Solicitor:
~ND FURTHER that any resolutions of Common Council which are inconsistent with or repugnant
to this resolution be hereby rescinded:
AND FURTHER that in concurrence with the expressed wish of Alderman Campbell and previously
expressed statements that he is not in favour of having any of these accounts paid unless all the accounts
are paid, such not be done.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~mcCallum
RESOLVED that the account of Messrs. Teed & Teed,
be paid and the account of Mr. William A. Gibbon, as taxed, in the
as taxed,
amount
General discussion ensued among the Members of the CounCil, and several Aldermen outlined
their reasons for having supported the resolution to purchase the premises of Saint John Motors Limited,
and gave a survey of events which resUlted therefrom.
Question being taken on the amendment to the motion, same was declared carried with Aldermen
Teed, Harrigan, MacCallum and l-Ihitebone voting "yea" and His ~Iorship the Mayor and Aldermen Campbell and
Belyea voting "nay".
Deputy ~~yor Belyea officiated in the presentation of pocket knives to members of rowing
crews who had participated in the Labour Day rowing regatta held at Lily Lake, and His Worship the Mayor
presented rowing trophies to members of mixed crews who participated in the said regatta.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
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the tender of Mr. Samuel Millington to demolish the building located at 28-30 Sheriff Street for the
of $400.00, in accordance with the specifications for same, be accepted, this being the lower of two
bids received.
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On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to install a 6-inch
existing 4-inch \-..ater JIlain, at an..estimated cost of $1,300.00,
\-mter main by Crystal ice Company relative to installation
this expenditure to be paid for by a bond issue.
water main on Seaton Street, replacing the
in connection with the need for the larger
of a sprinkler system in their buildings
Question being taken, thel.resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all the
Members of the Common Council, approving of such work and its estimated cost.
The report of the Building Inspector with respect to the condition of the Ger/llain
Street Narket Building was discussed. Alder/llan Campbell moved that subject to the approval of the
incoming Council, that.an offer of a lease for a nominal sum of $1.00 per year be offered to Mr.
Peter Thomson of the firm of Nesbitt-Thomson & Co. Ltd. of Montreal, subject to agreement being
entered into by the City and Mr. Thomson's associates for erection of a three-storey building, acceptable
to the incoming Council, on the site of the present ~~rket Building on Germain Street. There was no
seconder.to this motion.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
incoming Council.
seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the said report be referred to the
On motion of Alder/llan Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director
of Recreation, the grant of $100.00 provided by the Recreational budget for 1954, payable to Mr.
!Philip" George for the operation of the Rock Street Playground, be paid.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by cAlder/llan Harrigan
RESOLVED that the committee, to whom were referred
the tenders for repairs to the Free Public Library bUilding, re given power to act in this connection.
Alder/llan VJBcCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from the City Solicitor, to
whom was. referred the matter of amending the lease to the Estate of Terrance O'Brien' of Lots 18 and 19,
Block B, Lancaster, to provide for a larger payment to him by the City in case the:City took over the
property of the lessee, advising that he cannot find any legal justification for the City making
any corcessions to\-mrd Mr. O'Brien, be received and filed and the opinion of the City Solicitor concurred
in by Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
IIIPdrr 17. I/IIJ08n& Vincent in the amount of $686.79 relative
~//.nI1~~ Department of Haintenance, be paid.
The Executive Director advised that the Building Inspector gave rough estimates
on the above named work and the Council decided that the 1iork would be done on a day's basis, and this
contractor was called in to perform the work, Alderman l-Ihitebone commented that there is an Order-in-
Council whereby all work $300.00 or more is to be let by tender. He added that he has no recollection of
the motion of Council referred to by the Executive Director.
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RESOLVED the account submitted by Mr. Albert A.
to cutting out and pointing chimneys at the City Barns,
Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Whitebone and }~cCallum
voting "nay", Alderman }lacCallum stating that the matter was broached by him when he mentioned
the chimneys at the Municipal Home, and that he believed that the Council would receive estimates
from various contractors for this work before deciding who should do same.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the September report of the Fire
Department, incorporating that of the Electrical Inspector, be received and filed, copies of same
having been furnished the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED th~t before any action is taken with respect
to the Police and Fire signal systems, consideration be given to the modern method of telephone
connection presently in vogue in Sarnia, Ontario and~rious centres in the United States.
Alderman !4acCallum voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alder/llan Whitebone
RESOLVED
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AND FURTHER that the letter from Mr, Thompson in this regard lie receive9. and filed.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED tlmt as per the request of Mr. Kenneth A. Wilson, Q. C.,
a new lease for Lot 541, Princess Street, Queens Ward, be dra,lIl in the name of Jennie M. Woods, widow
of Robert T. Woods, Jr.
Read a letter from Mr. Harold O'Brien, qgain offerinG to purchase part or the entire parcel
of land, kno~ as Lot 16, on Sandy' Point Road, in the Howe Lake area. Mr. O'Brien was present at the
meeting andaivised that he would like to construct from one to three homes on this land, if possible.
He commented that the water and sewerage would be installed by himself at his own expense.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that Lot 16, on the Sandy Point Road, in the Howe
Lake area, be sold to Mr. Harold O'Brien.
Moved in amendment by Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that Mr. O'Brien's offers of purchase be referred
to the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments for a report.
: Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen f~cCallum,
"lhitebone, Teed and Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell and Belyea voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from The Rotary .Club of Saint John
requesting that the Common Council see what can be done to move out'the tenants who are living in the
buildings located between Prince Edward and Erin Streets, deeded to the Club by the City under date of
October 13th last, be received and filed and the said organization advised that as the property was turned
over to them, the Council respectfully suggest the problem of removal of the tenants is that of the Club.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letter from the New Brunswick Command,
Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., expressing their appreciation of the Common Council resolution of October 13th
last pertaining to the establishment of a roadway to the lot on Douglas Avenue presently under lease to
them by the City, be received and filed.
. Letters from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 1524, and
I from the Saint John Trades and Labor CounCil, urging that the Common Council take action relative to the
dangerous practice of affixing signs, posters, etc. to the various hydro and telephone poles throughout
the city. Mr. S. W. McLellan, Secretary of the Electrical Workers Union, spoke in support of the letters.
On motion of Alderman l1acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be authorized to bring in
a by-law, providing for prosecution of persons sponsoring the signs, posters, etc. which may be affixed
to hydro and telephone poles, as well as those responsible for affixing same, to the next meeting of
Council:
AND FURTHER that the a bove mentioned letters be received a nd filed.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Furcbasing Agent, authority
be granted for the purchase for the Water Department of 2 only 10-inch hub end gate valves from T. McAvity
& Sons Ltd., to cost in the vicinity of $340.00 and chargeable to this .year's appropriation for Water Stock~
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that as. per the request of the Purchasing Agent, confirm-
ation be granted for the purchase for the Water Department of 2,998 feet of 12-inch cast iron pipe from T.
McAvity & Sons Ltd. for the sum of $13,000.23, tax included - this pipe having been ordered by the Director
of Works for use on the Sunset Heights project.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Lot 22, Block 35, situated at the corner of Somerset
Street and Wellesley Avenue, be sold to Mr. W. Harold Crawford for the sum of 61,200.00, its assessed value:
AND FURTHER that the letters from Mr. Crawford and the Town Planning Commission and the
Director of Assessments in this connection, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
Seconded by Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs. George Kerr, offering the sum of
$300.00 for the purchase of Lot 13, Somerset Street Extension Sub-division, in view of the nature of
the Lot, be received and filed and the said lot offered for sale to Mrs, Kerr for the sum of $350.00,
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('rJW/17'pkil/Jrde /,/~ht.s RESOLVED that the letter from the Champlain-deMonts I~
tb,"/<7en?ordt'/ve Commemorative Committee, enclosing a cheque in the amount of $270.64 in favour of the City of Saint
_.,. ,C'tJmm/~t-t-ee John, being the unu.sed portion of the grant of $3,000.00 made by the City for use in the celebrations
~~ concerning the 350th anniversary of the arrival of Samuel de Champlain and Sieur deMonts, be received
t? und and filed and the said Committee commended for the manner in which it carried out its duties in this
project.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
i0-.c/e. _~n5'e RESOLVED that the following accounts, relative to the
. /lr;a..s/hO housing projects at the Rifle Range, be paid to the Department of Industry and Development, and be
'7\ -r-.:/ paid for by a bond issue, namely:-
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projects in Saint John - for construction costs
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Re 200 unit project
Expenditures in excess of the maximum $50,000.00 limit.
provided for in clause (3) (b) of the~nurober 2 Federal-
Provincial Agreements, - June expenditure .............$2,419.20
Interest on Cumulative Expenditures ..................., 8.58 $2,427.78
- July expenditure .................$1,778.70
Interest on eumulative Expenditure ........................ 6.78 $1,785.48
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Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Members of the Common CounCil, approving of such payment and the meth?d of financing thereof.
On motion of Alderman Belyea
r;'e()~e .C C.4/firCA-
b!nad/'7t7 No, 3-54 in the amount of $3,498.07 to Mr.
~ contract for rough grading for 1953.
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that
George C. Chittick,
authority be granted to pay Estimate
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The Executive Director advised that payment of this amount by a bond is',ue is
already provided for in previous Common Council minutes.
Question being taken, the above resolution ~res carried with Aldermen Harrigan
and MacCallum voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Teed
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RESOLVED that authority De granted to pay the
account submitted by The Royal Hotel in the amount of $115.81, relative to the Champlain celebrations
dinner.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Fowler's
in the amount of $405.00, be paidp same being for snowplowing on City streets during
of February, 1954.
Aldermen Campbell and 1,~hi tebone voted "nay" to the above resolution which
carried, Alderman Whitebone commenting he feels it is ridiculous for this firm to perform work in
February and submit the bill for same at tlrls date.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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I1d/?1/~/.:llea#!I RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the
// .L account amounting to $438.05 submitted by the ,Admiral Beatty Hotel, being their charge for the
. ,f7o,;-e/___ dinner tendered the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Question being taken, the above resolution carried with Aldermen Harrigan,
MacCallum and Campbell voting "nay".
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
kl1./lle/1Jil/an& .' RESOLVED that J. & A. Mcl'lillan, Limited be paid
~ i-Iet- /.H#hicr.sltheir account in the amount of $423.50 plus $12.71 (3% N. B. Tax), relative to th,e prini;.ing of
~ f.u.L c<, -E -r L .. 5,000 b09lUets of "1,000 Facts about the City of Saint John" Hhich were supplied to the 1954
~"'v_~ ~/n v~11 iCanadian International Trade Fair, City of Saint John booth.
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Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
~lltlcr, ~/;'s ~q~S RESOLVED that the letter, addressed to His
S'oPf-6aII'7eCYn? Worship the Hayor, from the Silver Falls Aces Softball Team soliciting f~nancial.aid in the.
'7) . L cS;llnondsMaritime Finals, Class B, Intermediate Softball, be forward'id to th.(l ParJ.sh of SJ.monds CouncJ.llors.
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Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the reports submitted by the Civic Study Group
/Peerean'tJI1 Ald-
. /? Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
I, .VISO"!! &(l/17mitTe4 RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation Advisory Committee
. ~~ requesting that the Common Council procure a hut, situated at the East End Ground, for the use of a work
~t.~~r3 shop and shelter at St. Peter's Playground, be received and filed and authorization be granted to the
~~ ~ Executive Director and the Common Clerk to negotiate with Crown Assets Disposal Corporation for the
/1 rl"!9'~o~~ aC::J.uisition of one of the above mentioned huts for' disposal to St. Peter's Playground.
IJl'Own ,l'7sser. S
:J)ls.f1ostSll Cofl'. Aldennan Campbell explained that this hut would be used in the instruction of handicrafts,
under supervision of the Provincial Government.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
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On motion of Alder/llBn Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
ttI.yrer e.YTension RESOLVIID that authority be granted to proceed with installation
~ of approximately $60 feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe and 340 feet of 2-~nch copper pipe to service Westmore
~es~~lre i(ns',Gardens (Quinn Sub-division) at an estimated cost of $8,600.00, based on the Parish of Simonds doing the
~r/s~ ~~on~si excavation for the pipe lines and the City of Saint John making all excavation for service pipes, subject
to the said Parish providing the usual ten per cent guarantee in this connection:
21ond, .LSsue
AND FURTHER that such expenditure be paid for by a bond issue.
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Question being taken, the resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all the Common~
Council Members, approving of such work and the method of payment therefor.
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The Executive Director reported that the a ccount for $250.00 of St. J.'.ary's Band which was
discussed by the Common Council at its meeting held on September 7th last, is included in the over-all
amount of $1,000.00 referred to in Common Council Order of October 13th relative to payment of the 1954 band
concert accounts.
On motion of Alderman Campbell
/reedom d /'
~i~~ Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
./ RESOLVED that \-lhereas on December 6th, 1952, Mr. E. Percy Ho~!ard
E '7iIrt'y rIo~ serv~d fifty years as a member of No.1 Company Salvage Corps and Fire Police, that in recognition of such
servlce the Freedom of thelCity be conferred upon Mr. Howard.
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Deputy Mayor Belyea, who, with His Worship the Mayor and theJExecutive Director, have
comprised the committee in charge of the re-establishment of the sport of rowing in this city, reported
that the grant of $2,500.00 made by the City in this connection this year has been exhausted and an extra
$1,000.00 is necessary to provide for the proper winterizing of the sculls and boat-house, and also for
the building of approximately three single sculls.
Alderman Campbell moved that the amount of $500.00 be made available to the said co~~ttee,
to be used at their discretion for the preservation of the rowing assets, but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alder/llBn Teed
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Secondea by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the matter of winterizing the above named rowing
equipment be proceeded with at a cost not to exceed $300.00 by the Sanitation Department.
Moved in amendment by Alder/llBn MacCallum
.1?oevin~
_ .e?a (,pme/7r
Council.
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the incoming
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Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen Harrigan, MacCallum
and Whitebone voting "yea", Aldermen Campbell and Teed voting "nay" and Deputy Mayor Belyea abstaining
from voting~
On motion of Alderman Teed
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/Mns,l1orf-4-iiJn
(1om;nifiee
;?!,.S. ~M"y /lJopre<
Seconded by Alderman Campbell
RESOLVED that the position on the Transportation Committee
by the absence from the city of Mrs. Percy Moore be filled by His vforship, Mayor Patterson.
Moved in amendment by Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVIID that the matter be left to the discretion of the in-
coming Council.
Question being taken by the Deputy Mayor, the amendment to the motion' was lost ~dth
Aldermen Vlhitebone and Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen Campbell, Teed, MacCallum and Belyea voting "nay".
Question being taken, the motion l'~S carried with Aldermen Campbell, Teed, MacCallum and
Belyea voting "yea" and Aldermen Harrigan and Hhitebone voting "nay".
. .' .:JC:hdO/ .::;&'tQ>nCl The Executive Director, with reference to the finalization of
,~~~~ ~)1~~ School Board in connection with the new Crescent Valley schools, and also in
~ of the Church of England for a church site in this area, reported that it is
~ ~,.ve~ made of the land in question. The estimated cost of such survey is $600.00.
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transfers of land to the
connection \-lith the request
necessary that a survey be
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
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RESOLVED that authorit;r be granted to engage the services of
a surveyor for the purpose of surveying the property in Crescent Valley required by the School Board '
and the Church of England, at an estimated cost of $600.00.
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of October, A. D., 1954 at 4.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Ernest 1,. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Harrigan, VJacCallum, Teed and Hhitebone
- and -
Messrs. E. D. Halsh, Executive Director, F. S. Haycox,
Assistant to the Executive Director, and A. E. Hanson, Director
of Harks
On motion of Alderman 14acCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that minutes of the Common Council meeting
held on October 2lst last be confirmed, copies of the said minutes having been furnished the Council
Members.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report from the City Solicitor advising
that he has not been presented with any evidence to warrant him making any recoIT@endation to the
Council relative to the claim of Richard & B. A. Ryan Limited with respect to the Mill Street Viaduct,
be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the report of the City Solicitor advising
that W. Pedersen Ltd. and Maritime Sewing Machine Service have been repeatedly dupned by his department
for payment of their rental arrears for premises in the City Market, and recommending that authorization
be given to immediately proceed against these tenants by means of distraint and eviction orders, be
received and filed and the said recommendation adopted.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that correspondence relative to fluoridation
of the water supplies of the City and County of Saint John, which was broached by the Saint John Board
of Health, be now taken from the table and filed.
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Ihe Common Council resolved itself into open session of Council.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
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RESOLVED that the account in the amount of
Mayor Belyea, relative to the Saint John rowing account, be paid subject
form as to meet the approval of the Comptroller.
$200.00, submitted by Deputy
to the statement being in sufficient
Question being taken, the above motion carried with His Worship the ~illyor, Aldermen'Teed,
and MacCallum voting "yea", Alderman Harrigan voting "nay" and Alderman Whitebone ap,staining from voting
as he does not believe the submitted account is in the proper form.
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On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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.JJ1aj.:z;,s "pee tor
"c'varo r /i? S
~rle-rm ?a6/1c tofthe dcondition of the lavatories
,..r~// re erre to the incoming Council.
~~et/~n ~~/OJ7 The Common Clerk advised that the Director of Maintenance desires to draw to the attention
of the Common Council the fact that none of the tenderers submitted a price for the oil boiler when
submitting tenders for an oil-fired boiler for the Rothesay Avenue Plant, although the specifications
called for bids, and the Director would like to know what action he can take regarding disposal of the old
boiler.
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
RESOLVED that the report from the Building Inspector relative
in the Legion Rooms in the Carleton Public Hell, West Saint John, be
On motion of Alderman Teed
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offer the
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that
old Repair Plant boiler for scrap.
authority be granted the Director of Maintenance
On motion of Alderman Teed
. _&rear/O/1 .4tt'- Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
, RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman of Recreation advisirg
V/SIJ')t 4m.m/~that at the October meeting of the Recreation Advisory Committee it was unanimously decided that permission
tPrs."C.E:: ~r,. :be not granted to Mrs. C. E. Curry to use the Shamrock Grounds clubhouse for the purpose of housing a
~L_ .L/lJ JY Ikindergarten, as this venture is a private enterprise, be received and filed and the Committee's decision
..Jr,t:l/11riJerr rrus. d' b th C C '1
. / L L concurre J.n y e ommon ounCJ..
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/(/"ndt?~rren On motion of Alderman NacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Whitebone
7Ji,.e~#orttlorj-s RESOLVED that the report of the Director of Works, submitting
/>~. J. the estimate of cost prepared by the National Hater ~illin Cleaning Company relative to the request made by
&/ on/~ ~a"i!?r Irving Pulp and Paper Limited that the Hater mains on the Hest Side be cleaned for the purpose of giving
~ns the said company an additional water supply, be referred to the incoming Council.
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;P..,,Per .4~a. On motion of Alderman vlhitebone
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
~ RESOLVED that the report from the Director of Horks advising tr~t
~t"er ~ water and seHerage can be installed to Lot 665, Clarence Street, West Saint John, for Mr. Donald Duffy, the
~4Ver~j1~ owner, to service this lot from Lancaster Street providing Mr. Duffy erects his building at the same grade
~n~/et ~~~or higher than the house on the corner of Clarence and Lancaster Streets - the Hork entailed to involve
:Ytextending a 2-inch copper water main and a 9-inch ccncrete sewer approximately 150 feet and would service
another lot opposite Lot 665, be received and filed and the said work proceeded with providing Mr. Duffy
erects his building to meet the requirements of the Department of Horks.
Mr. Hanson, Director of Works, advised that the above Hork will cost about $500.00, and that
about tHO or three more homes could be 'built on Clarence Street, making use of the proposed extension for
"ateI' and seHerage for Mr. Duffy.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
ta.-rt!!r<t" $eU/e~ RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Horks
~ ~ . / materials for the use of the Water Department which are available for purchase from Mrs. Harry A.
,,;aeer/cil/S referred t th' . C '1
/? 0 e J.ncoffilng ounCl..
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outlining
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Alderman Belyea ,Qthdrew from the meeting at this time.
On motion of Alderman Teed
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'prDj'lai1/nme the
ts"j?"plement1iry~
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the action of the Department of Works in including
following list of streets in the 1954 street paving and curbing programmes be confirmed and approved,
cost of such work already being covered by the amount budgeted for such programme:-
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Curbing
Chapel Street
Lancaster Street West - I Block
St. George Street Hest
St. Luke's Lane from Main to Metcalf
Queen Street - Pitt to Cr01in
Park Street, Mount Pleasant Avenue to Fifth
Street
$
564.98
453.30
2,580.18
266.00
705.72
631.20
~i 5,201.38
- the above 1Jork being done under contract 'Qth the Brunswick Construction Co. -
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Streets - West Saint John
Albert Street
From St. James to Germain
Extensive rock cut and grading
450.00
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Skeves
City Line
Germain to St, James - sidewalks graded
and paved
TOHer to Maple ROH - curbed
Germain
Lancaster to Watson - sidewalks graded
Lancaster to City Line - penetrated
Lancaster
Saint John to St. George - paved street
(14:feet); curbed one side
St. George to Tower - Graded and paved
sidewalk
Tower to Charlotte - paved street
Rodney to Guilford - graded and penetrated
Guilford to Duke - 'graded and paved
St, James to Clarence - graded side.relks
Ludlow
Germain to St. James - Street graded and
paved
Queen to St. John - street graded and paved
Prince to Riverview Drive - street repaved
Riverview Drive to river bank - graded and
paved .
Queen
Ludlow to Victoria - paved wings of ~treet
City Line to Lancaster - street graded and
penetrated
St. James
Lancaster to Watson - street graded and pene-
trated; side\lalks graded
Ludlow to Victoria plus - street graded and
paved
End of paving to Albert, rock cut and grading
City Line to tracks - wings of street paved
and guttered
St. John
Suffolk
City Line to Watson - street graded and
Paved
Victoria
St. James to Queen - rock cut, street graded
and paved
Queen to City steps - graded street and side-
walks, paved sideHalks
St. James to Germain - street graded and
paved, sideHalks and city steps repaired
Hatson
Prince to RivervieH Drive - repaved street
and sidewalk
Riverview Drive to river bank - street graded
and paved
Germain to SuffolJe, street graded and gravelled
St. John to St. George - sidewalk graded and
paved
Playgrounds
At Rodney and Guilford - filled and graded
At Harket and St. John - filled and graded
TOTAL ESTI~~TED COSTS - ~~ST SIDE -
Saint John - Proper
Carleton
Peel to Hazen Ave. - street repaved
Pitt to Crown - street graded and paved~
side\lalks graded and paved, street curbed
both sides
Queen
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS
$ 375.00
525.00
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3,500.00
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6,500.00
3,800.00
1,900.00
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3,200.00
$3B,000.00
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$ 870.00
3,600.00
$ 4,4t<O.00:
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AND FURTHER that as per the recommendation of the Director of Horks, Parks Street
be done on the south side to prevent scouring of existing grade along Fourth and Fifth ,Streets.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the letters from Mr. E. A. Day and the
Director of Works relative to the request of Mr. Day that he be refunded a portion of the guarantee
deposited by him with respect to the e^~ension of a water main to the Duck Cove Sub-division o.med
by him, be received and filed and the said request complied with providing it meets with the approval
of the City Solicitor."
On motion of Alderman Teed
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Seconded by Alderman ~~cCallum
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purcp.asing
Agent, authority be granted for the emergency purchase of 5,000 feet, Type "K" copper tubing for
the Water and SeHerage Department for use at Champlain Heights, Westmore Gardens and New Sandy Point
Development, and to be purchased at the best available market price.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
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Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the re1uest of the Purchasing Agent,
authority be granted for the emergency purchase of 12 only B-inch C, I. sleeves from Saint John Iron
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\{orks for the ,iater and Se,'erage Department, to cost in the vicinity of $250.00 plus taxes and chargeable
to this year's appropriation for Water Stock.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing Agent,
authority be granted for the purchase of a quantity of stationery for the Finance Department from McBee
Co. Ltd., Halifax, N. S., to cost approximately $975.00 plus freight and taxes and to be included in the
1955 budget for Office Supplies.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the September reports of the Works Department
and the Water and Sewerage Department be received and filed, and copies of such reports distributed to the
Common Council Members,
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED
the Saint John City Hall Employecs Fcderal Union
positions, be referred to the incoming Council.
that the report of the Board of Arbitration relative
No. 486 dispute regarding wages and classification
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the committee
appointed to study the tenders for supplying coal, the tender of Raymond g. Parker & Co., Ltd. for supplying
approximately 128 tons of Sydney or equal clean stoker coal; approximately 27 tons of Springhill screened,
and approximately 56 tons of Anthracite egg and chestnut, be accepted, 'this being the lowest tender
received - the respective prices being as follows:- $12.90 per ton; $14.90 (bagged, $1.00 extra) per ton;
$24.50 (bagged, $1.00 extra) per ton.
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED t)1at as per the recommendation of the committee to
whom 1-Iere referred the tenders for scrap metal, the highest tender, that of Ben Freedman Company, be
accepted for purchase of scrap metal located at the Water and Sewerage yard, Carmarthen Street, for $27.55
per gross ton, as is and 1-Ihere is.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
RESOLVED that the report of the committee relative to"tenders
for a public scale and a site and building for such scale, be laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the committee to
1-Ihom were referred the tenders for repairs to the Free Public Library building, the following tenders, 1-Ihich
are the 101-lest in each"case, be acc~pted, namely:-
Herbert Pilley - General Repairs to the said building, as per specifications.
Price: $800.00.
Leonard Roofers and
Sheet Metal Workers - Supplying materials and labour to replace the entire copper roof of
the said building and 1-I811s of cupalo with asphalt shingles (240 lb.) etc.
as per specifications.
Price: $2,144.00:
AND FURTHER that the cheques of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that the letter from ~~. George T. Collins advising
that he is prepared to deed a right-of-,my, 50 feet 1-lide, to the City of Saint John from Sandy Point Road
through to Fisher Lake Road, be received and referred to the Director of Works and the To,m Planning
Commission for an estimate of cost and a recommendation.
Read a letter from the Parish of Simonds Council requesting that the City of Saint John lay
a water main to service Champlain Heights Sub-division, subject to the usual ten per cent guarantee. Mr.
Hanson, Director of Works, advised that the estirrated cost of installing water to this area is $45,000.00
and most of the materials for same are on hand if the Council should wish to proceed with this installation.
On' motion of Alderman Whitebone
._/lI'Olrer rncu'n
Oh~/rIpkin 4;fs.
Sub-diviS/on
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RESOLVED that the above request be referred to the incoming
Alderman Belyea re-entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Harrigan
Seconded by Alder/llSn MacCallum
RESOLVED that the offer of Mr. Harry Adams to purchase the
garage on Erin Street back of Beatty's building which belongs to the Water and Sewerage Department of the
City of Saint John, for the sum of $30.00, be referred to the Department of Works for a report.
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Read a letter from Hr. ,J. H. Horncastle, per Mr. Royden F. Horncastle, advising
that he strongly objects to the application of Mr. David Shepherd to purchase the piece of land on
Hetcalfe Street Extension adjacent to property owned by Mr. Horncastle, and making application to
purchase the said piece of land, which is triangular in shape, and which faces on Hetcalfe Street
and measures approximately 69 feet (from the corner of Lansdo,me Avenue) bw 21 feet.
Alderman Harrigan moved that this matter be referred to the incoming Council,
but there was no seconder.
On motion of Aiderman HacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that the piece of land in question be sold to
J. H. Horncastle.
Read a letter from Hr. Roy D. Shaw, offering to purchase Lot 5, Somerset Street
Extension Sub-division for the sum of $300.00. The Common Clerk advised that he had received a
letter from Mr. ,falter W. 1Woodley, whose offer to purchase this lot was accepted by Common Council
resolution of October 13th last, to the effect that he has apparently found he is unable to build
upon the lot due to the nature of the ground.
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
Seconded by Alderman Belyea
RESOLVED that the above named lot be sold to Mr. Shaw
for the sum of $300.00.
Hoved in amendment by Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman vlliitebone
RESOLVED that this lot be offered to Hr. Shaw for
the sum of $640.00, its assessed value.
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Question b~ing taken, the amend~ent to the motion carried with ~ldermen Teed,
Harrigan voting "yea" and Aldermen HacCallum and Belyea voting "nay'!.
l~hi tebone. and
On motion of Alderman MacCallum
4ru ,4neasrer Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
j;;.... . . ' RESOLVED that the letter from the City of Lancaster
(J/nt- 7Oar/sr e.dvising that at a meeting of. the Council of that city, held on the 15th of October, }jayor T. B. HorsIer,
.7I~"'eau. {],,,,mi#ee. and Aldermen E. Claude Seeley and Parker D. Mitchell ),ere appointed to serve on the Joint Tourist Bureau
COIT@ittee of the Cities of Saint John and Lancaster, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman MacCallum
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the Department
of Industry and Development, Fredericton, N. B. the sum of $823.48 in connection lvith the housing projects
in the City of Saint John, arrived at as follows:-
Re 200 unit proiect
City of Saint John share of expenditures including interest due Central
Hortgage and Housing Corporation for guarter ending September 30th, 1954.
~. of $1,662.05 . ~ 831.03
Interest on $5,235.73 from August
9th.to 19th: IO days @ 4%
Interest on $8,998.67.frpm July 20th to
August 19th: 29 days @ 4%
5.74
28.45
$
865.22
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t credit of $85,17 $42.58
Interest on $323.41 from July
20th to August 19th: 29.day~
@ 31% .84
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823.48
Net Payable
On motion of Alderman Teed
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
. RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $202.18
submitted by the Admiral Beatty Hotel, be paid, this being the cost of entertaining members of the
Boxing and Wrestling Federation of Canada, at dinner.
Alderman Harrigan noted that the above named dinner l;as tendered in connection
with a meeting of the Boxing and Wrestling Association of Canada and was not a local matter.
On motion of Alderman h~itebone
Seconded by Alderman Teed
RESOLVED that Mr. Harold J. Henneberry be paid the amount
of his account, namely, $124.65, being his fee for attendance at the Saint John City Police Court and
for transcript of evidence relative to R. v. Ronald V. Co~ham.
Read a first, second and third time a by-la,r entitled "A LAH PROHIBITING THE PLACINQ
OF' SIGNS ON POLES IN' THE CITY OF'SAIN'T JOHN"....
On motion of Alderman Whitebone
Seconded by Alderman Harrigan
HESOLVED that the by-IalJ entitled "A
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of the public health, public .s~fety and pub~ic peace, t~e same shall go into effect and operation as of
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At a Common Council, held in the Court Room of the County Court House, Saint ~ohn, on Monday,
the first day of November, A.D., 1954, at ll.OO o'clock a.m., being the day fixed by law for the swearing
in of the new members of the Common Council
present
Ernest W. Patterson, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Belyea, Campbell, Harrigan, MacCallum and Hhitebone
His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen did severally welcome and address the Council-elect.
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, Mayor-elect, took the Oath of Allegiance and did also take the
Oath of Mayor and the proper Oath of a Justice of the Peace before the Common Clerk of the City of Saint
John, and took the Chair in Common Council.
Bliss E. Brown, loJilfrid E. Clarke, Hilliam ](. Craig, Douglas H. Golding, H. Gerard Hanley
and Harold E. McLean, Aldermen-elect, did severally take the Oath of Allegiance, and did also take the Oath
of Office and the proper Oath of a Justice of the Peace, and took their seats at the Council Board.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
Alderman Bliss E. Bro}!Il is chosen Deputy Mayor of the City of
Saint John, and did take the Oath of Deputy Mayor of the City of Saint JODn'before the Common Clerk in the
presence of the Common Council.
The Members of the Council-Elect did then severally speak, expressing their appreciation of
,the confidence reposed in them by the citizens, and their desirc to promote the best interests of the City
during.their term of office.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday,
the first day of November,. A.D., 1954 at 2.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, 'Esquire, lfJayor
Aldermen Brown, Clarke, Craig, Golding, Hanley and McLean
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the Common Council dispense with the
services of Mr. Edward D. Walsh, Executive Director, such action to take effect immediately:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Walsh be paid in full immediately the amount due under
his contract, that is, up to May 31st, 1955:
AND FURTHER that Mr. Walsh be refunded the contributions paid by him to the
Pension Fund.
Question being taken, the above resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of
all the Common Council Members.
Mr. Edward D. Walsh ,res sUIP.IDoned to the meeting and entered at this time. His
Worship read th~ above resolution.
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11r. Walsh replied thut this is not quite confirmed in his contract, which
provides for two considerations:- (1) salary and (2) employment. He stated that it is not a matter 4It
of the salary, but that a dismissal is a reflection on his character, and added that there is
nothing wrong with his character or his ability. Mr. Walsh commented that there is no reason for him
being dismissed. Alderman Clarke pointed out that the resolution uses the words "dispense with", which
is an entirely different matter. Mr. Walsh replied that it is not different as far as the public is
concerned. He stated that he objects strenuously to being told his services are no longer required
and being paid off, in view of the contract. The City Solicitor advised that Mr. Walsh's contract
contains nothing unusual in its wording from any other contract of its type.
Alderman Golding advised that this matter goes a bit beyond personalities:
the Council's feeling is that the job can possibly be done more efficiently in the way the Council
thinks it can be done, and there ~hould not be any reflection on Mr. Walsh's character or ability.
This matter goes back to the original set-up of the office of Executive Director. His Worship
explained that the Council does not like the way the office of Executive Director is set up, with 1
the powers presently allotted to this position. Mr. Walsh replied that the office of Executive .
Director was laid down by statute and he has carried out his duties under same, and anything he
has done has been with the authority of the Common Council: he has not usurped the powers of the
Common Council.
Mr. Walsh then advised that he has taken legal advice on his contract, and he
cannot be dismissed merely by paying him off.
Alderman Craig explained that the stand he has taken on this matter is not
due to the pressure of any,group or individual, but was made because there has been so much
unfavourable publicity given to the Executive Director's position and it would be to the
advantage of the Council;and to the Executive Director himself,if"it',\,ere carried through, because
apparently the public in their mandate to this Council expected this to happen. Alderman Craig
stated that any campaign speeches made by the present Council Members did not attack the Executive
Director as an individual but the powers and authority the Executive Director had under the
City Government Act. Mr. Walsh replied that impression was not given to the public.
Mr. Walsh advised that he is prepared to defend his character in this matter
and ,all take legal action. He withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that as a temporary measure, the office
of Executive Director be combined 1iLth that of the Common Clerk, and that. Mr. H. D. Hopkins be
appointed to assume both positions at a salary to be agreed upon between the Common Council and
Hr. Hopkins.
Question being taken, the above resolution was carried by the unanimous vote
of all the Common Council Members.
F. S. Haycox, Assistant
Director of Sanitation
S. Knight, Director
G, T. Clark,
and Director of
J. J. Oakes, Director
The following entered the meeting at this time:- Messrs.
to the Executive Director; A. C. Burk, Director of Finance; H. J. Rodgers,
and }mrket and Director of Recreation; A. E. Hanson, Director of Works; H.
of the Fir~ Department; F. J. Travis, Director of Maintenance and Supply;
Assistant City Solicitor; L. A. Cooper, Chairman of the Board of Assessors
Assessment; C. J. Farrell, Receiver of Taxes and Director of Collections;
of the Police Department.
His Worship explained that the departmental Directors were called to the meeting
for the purpose of meeting the Council Members officially, and then proceeded to read the aforegoing
resolutions for the information &f~the above named. He stated that this means that the duties of the
different departments will pretty well pass more immediately into the hands of each Director to carry
out efficiently in the manner each sees fit.
Each Director 1;as asked by the Council to submit accumulative reports to the Coun-
cil; two'we~ks 'hence,'~. covering operations, the difficulties they have experienced in the past
ill carrying. out 'their ,functions as departmental Directors, and making recommendations for the alleviation
of such difficulties in order that their departments may function more efficiently.
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1,ithdrew with the exception of ~Ir. F. S. Haycox.
The Council resolved itself into open session of Common Council.
Read minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on October 2$th last.
,On motion of Alderman B rOlm
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the above named minutes be adopted as read.
Read a letter from Mr. H. Lester Smith, Registrar of the Supreme Court, advising that the
. results of taxing the costs of the solicitors in the Saint John Motors Limited injunction case, in accordance
~ ~;9,1e~er)?~ with the resolution of Common Council passed on August 9th last, are as follows:- Mr. G. E. McInerney,
/Y. TCe ~~2,207.62 (original bi~IJ$7,50?00).; Mr. N. J. George, $2,2~5:17 (O::igi~l bill $7,500.00); Mess::s. Teed
, , oloJ1e, & Teed, $2,$$7.45 ( orlglnal blll $3,327.45) and $590.10 (orlglnal blll ~635.10); and Mr. W. A. Glbbon,
$1,192.75 (original bill $1,722.75). The City Solicitor advised that the total of the original bills ~~s
$20,6$5.30, and by taxing the costs, were reduced by ~fll,572.21 to a total of $9,113.09. He added that
Mr. C. L. Dougherty, Q. C.,counsel to the City of Saint John, will be submitting his fee in this matter.
The City Solicitor advised that in his opinion, the remaining solicitors' bills should
be paid as taxed, and stated that Messrs. Teed & Teed and Mr. W. A. Gibbon have been paid their accounts,
jin accordance "Qth Common Council resolution of October 21st last.
Aldermen Golding and Bro,m expressed the opinion that no monies should be paid or should
. have been paid relative to the solicitors' accounts until the Council learn the decision of the courts
relative to the appeal presently before them in the Saint John Motors Limited case.
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Alderman Golding inquired if the previous Council were correct in .adopting the October 21st
resolution which provides for payment of the solicitors' fees by the City. The City Solicitor replied that
the previous Council had the right to pass the said resolution because it was City business and if they had
not been serving in the capacity of Aldermen of the City, they would ,never have been in the position they
eventually were in.
Alderman Craig expressed the view that the September 14th, 1953 resolution of Council for
purcr~se of the Saint John Motors Limited property should not be rescinded, in view of the fact that the
Council might be faced with a law suit.
Alderman Brolm stated he desired the public to realize that the present Council is left with
this matter on its hands and that it is not the said Council's fault.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
and filed.
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the above named letter from Mr. Smith be received
On motion of Alderman Clarke
~z'er TA;~son Seconded by Alderman McLean
~s.G/t1f- ~~h RESOLVED that the City Solicitor be authorized to contact ~rr.
, . Peter Thomson of the firrrl of Nesbitt-Thomson & Co. Ltd. of Montreal, to learn what his proposition is
'II COM..ct'-d concerning the Germain Street lI~rket Building site, and that such proposition be submitted to the Conunon
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AND FURTHER,that'the report of the Building Inspector relative to the said }~rket Building
be again laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brolm
.,:lJ/recnr @OrA's RESOLVED that the reports from the Director of Horks relative to
tuarer ~ .re((/eN~ extension of ,later and sel-Ierage to the Howe's Lake are2, to the Boar's Head Road and to the Millidgeville
~ es ~~ Airport property, be laid on the table until the Conunon Council Members have had an opportunity to discuss
~~rs ~a(. ~a'. the matter with the said Director.
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.. 12' ~IOf the availability of water and sewerage materials owned by Mrs. H. A. Clark, which could be purchased
.. nf hfOl/;';;-=:': by the City and used by the Water Department, be laid on the table until such time as the Conunon Council
/~r~ /7. ~G/OlI7f consult with the said Director regarding this matter.
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, Seconded by Alderman Golding
. t'leq)?/~ wci17fer. RESOLVED that the report from the Director of Horks advising
mar-/? s that the estimated cost of cleaning $,600 lin. ft. of 24-inch Im.ter main and 2,000 lin. ft. of 16-inch water
.:z;.. ::v"'~.... main on the West Side for the purpose of [living Irving Pulp and Paper Limited an additional water suppl)T
r.!h~ ''-Crd has been received from the National vJater llain Cleaning Company of New York, U. S. A., and that the tota~
~a~er IJ/' estimated cost of such work is $4,770.00 for cleaning, $1,100.00 for dresser couplings which have been
iIflt:illnOlI watfer ordered, and ~il,OOO.OO for excavation, labour and supervision, making a total of $6,$70.00, be received
/lla111 C'/eahi~ a: and filed and authority granted to proceed with such .lOrk at the estimated cost named:
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A~ro FURTHER that authority be granted to execute the necessary contract with the above
named company, on behalf of the City of Saint John.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that a report and recommendation be obtained from the
of Maintenance and Supply as to what action is necessary for the protection of the City's rowing
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AND FURTHER that the said Director also submit an inventory of the said ro,nng
equipment and a report relative to the condition of same.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alder/llan Golding
RESOLVED that the report of the Board of Arbitration
L?/~ ~ ~/, relative ~o the City ~all Emp~oyees Feder~l Union N~. 486 ~i~pute be laid on the table ~ntil the. .
, JI q r next meetlng of Councll, and In the meantlme, the Clty SolJ.cltor request the Board to glve a declslon
EIo/1ree.r re~NJI relative to implementation of wages.
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Copies of the wage schedule and classification approved by the Board of Arbitration
were furnished the Common Council Members. Alderman Clarke requested that a list be furnished showing
the present salaries of the City Hall employ.ees, and the Common Clerk advised that the Council Members
'wili receive such a list: :
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the report of the committee to whom were
referred the tenders for a new public scale, be iaid on the table until such time as a report is obtained
by Council on the las~ year's operation of thc public scales.
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Read report of the committee, appointed to investigate and report on the property
o,med by the Donnolly Estate, located at the junction of Barker and Somerset Streets, recommending that
the necessary area of this Estate as required for road purposes be purchased. The City Solicitor
advised tl~t the City is trespassing on property of the Estate as a City street passes over a portion .
of it, as the result of road widening.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alder/llan Craig
RESOLVED that authority be granted to proceed with the
purchase of the necessary area of the Donnolly Estate, at the junction of Barker and Somerset Streets,'
which is required for road purposes, at a fixed price of $1,000.00:
MiD FURTHER that the report of the above named cOlJl.mittee be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that Alderman McLean be appointed to replace
Alder/llan Whitebone on the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan:
AIID FURTfJSR that the letter from the said Board of Trustees be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Aldernan Clarke
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Parish of
Simonds Councillors, authority be granted to lay a water main to service Champlain Heights Sub-division
as follows:- excavating approxiffiately 900 feet, and installing approximately 1,600 feet of 12-inch
pipe, 730 feet of 8-inch pipe, and 340 feet of 6-inch pipe, subject to the usual ten per cent guarantee,
and at a total estimated cost of $45,000.00 - to be paid for by a bond issue.
Question being taken, the above resolution ,Ias carried by the unanimous vote
of all the Common Council Members, approving of such work and the estimated cost thereof.
Read a report from the Tmwn Planning Commission and the Director of Assessment,
to whom were referred the offer of Mr. Harold O'Brien to purchase either a part or all of Lot 16,
Sandy Point Road, at the head of Howe's Lake, advising that, the committee recommended a year ago
that this land should be surveyed to obtain particulars as to the possibility of developing the area
and at that time a survey ,ros authoriz~d, but.apparently this survey has not as yet been completed
and should be done prior to any sales taking place.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alder/llan Craig
RESOLVED that the above named report be laid on the
table for further study.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the reports from the Town Planning
Commission and the Director of Assessment relative to the offers of Hessrs. Wilfrid R. Cobham
and Harold J. Cail to purchase land kno,1ll as Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in the
Millidgeville Sub-division, be laid on the table for further investigation.
On motion of Alderman Bro'lll
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
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. /rd. . : BI'linsHick Telephone Company, Limited per/llission be granted them to install additional outdoor
. / pay station and booths, adjacent to their present installations at Haymarket Square and at the
;{;/e,PIfOhe Otftf-C:-,is foot of King Str'eet - the usual ten per cent commission to be paid on the gross revenue to the
Finance Department of the City:
AIID FURTHER that as per the request of the said company, permission be granted
them to move the booths at Haymarket Square directly across the sidewalk, from the present location,
on the edge of the grass plot and place a cement block for the mounting.
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RESOLVED that the request .of the Canadian Red Cress Bleed
Transfusion Service that Menday, November 15th be formally proclaimed '~leod Donor Enrelment Day" in the
City.of Saint John, be complied with:
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III Seconded by Alderman Golding
_,.(c;/lazf&rieS RESOLVED that a copy of the report submitted by the Building
.~J";.e~h ~~~c Inspector relative to the condition of the lavatories in the premises leased by the City to Carleton Branch
// // ,No.2, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., be fe~;arded to the said Legion Branch ~rith the request that they furnish
-- , . ~al,l the Council with their comments on thc said report.
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. -~ tlni/ed c??R/t'~ .. . .. RESOLVED that the letter from Ce~tenary-Queen Square United
'-2;> / Church extendlng an lnvltatlon cO the Mayor and Member.s of the Common Councll te attend the Remembrance
. /It?mt!mt?ll:Yhee Day Sunday observance in that church at H.OO 0' clock a.m., November 7th next, be received and the
:ZJ~cnure/; invitation accepted, and as many Members of the Council as possible attend the said service.
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AND FURT~~ that as per the request of the said .organization, permission be granted them
to erect a suitable pester at the head of King Street, in front of the montunent, in the above matter.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Secended by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that in accordance lnth the request
granted permissien te hold their annual Santa Claus
of Manchester,
Parade on Saturday
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RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Cecil E. Hubley for
appointment as a City Court Constable be granted, subject to the recommendation of the Director of Police
and the Police 14agistrate on this application.
Alderman Clarke asked for a complete report at the next Council meeting on the status of
the tenants in the Charlotte Stre8t City ~mrket Building, showing who has and has not leases for premises,
whose rent is paid and whose is unpaid.
Alderman Clarke inquired if any City-o,med equipment is at present rented out te any private
centractor or being used by anybedy other than the City, and if so, whe has it and under what terms.
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Further discussion ensued relative to the Saint John Motors Limited injunction case.
On motion .of Alderman McLean
Secended by Alden&~n Hanley
tJomh1i#ee re RESOLVED that Aldermen Brl'll.ffi, Golding and Clarke be appointed
. s/tfe Ar J"6'P~a committee, ;lith p01.ler te add, to loek into the matter of a site for a new Repair Plant te replace the
fi / present Plant on Rothesay Avenue, and alse sites for storage of City equipment.
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Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the next meeting of Common Council De held on
Tuesday, November 9th next at 4.00 o'cleck p.m.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Tuesday, the ninth day of November, A.D., 1954, at 7.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Bro,m, Clarke, Craig, Golding, Hanley and McLean
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Read correspondence from the Director of the Fire Department advising that
Mr. Joseph T. McCaustlin has been dismissed from his Department as of November 4th, 1954 for
insubordination and defamation. A letter from Mr. McCaustlin ,~s also read, requesting a
hearing before the Common Council with rospect to this matter.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that tho Director of the Fire Department
and Mr. Joseph T, McCaustlin be asked'to be present at the next meeting of Common Council in the
above matter.
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Read a lettor froin Hr. Leo H. Moore relative to employment Hith the Department
of Sanitation.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by klderman Hanley
RESOLVED that a report be obtained from the Director
of Sanitation l;ith respect to ~he above mat~er.
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RESOLVE!] that the temporary 'lOrk on the Charlotte
Street' Market Building, as recommended by the Building Inspector in his report dated November 5th,
1954, be performed immediately under the supervision of the Building Inspector:
AND FURTHER that a report be obtained from the Clerk of the ~mrket regarding
the necessity of fixing the doors on the Market entrances and also the bell on the night entrance.
On motion of Alderman Brown
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RESOLVED that the Director of Sanitation be asked
to submit a report on the question of persons entering and leaving the.Market building during
the early morning hours.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Board
of Health relative to the prepent sanitary conditions of the Loch Lomond water shed area be
received and referred to His Horship the Mayor and the Common Clerk to meet with Dr, F. C. Hazen,
Chairman of the said Board, and investigate the matter.
On motion of Alder/llan Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of the
Fire Department, advising that Mr. John Jamieson, a member of his Department, has been fined three
days salary for discreditable conduct on November 1st last by acting in a manner likely to bring
discredit on the reputation of the Department, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the claim of Victoria P. Bigney, through
her solicitors, Messrs. vlhelly & Hhelly, in the amount of ~765.75 for damages suffered in a'n
accident which occurred on. August 19th last at the Queen Square Tiny Tot Playground, berefenred
to the City Solicitor for action and a report.
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the letter from Consumers Coal Co.
Ltd. relative to the recent awarding of tenders for coal, advising that their tender was the
10Hest submitted on Anthracite coal rather than the bid of the company .'hose tender was accepted,
be received and filed and Consumers Coal Co'., Ltd. be given consideration Hhen additional coal is
needed during the coming winter.
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tPeoiye ~;?/f/i1iJ;';,er'.' . ........ HESOLVED that the letter from Hr. George E.
~ ~ ~~ /1 McInerney, solicitor for Mr. George E. Mabee, advising he-has been retained by Mr. Mabee,
o.,.~ '. Q1 -ee contractor, regarding certain misunderstandings that:..Jbight exist in ,relation to a curbing contract
_.- vte,.6/i?~ Hith the City of Saint John, 1953, and also stone chips supplied by him for certain City Hork, and
,GJ,.al/efV that his client lIishes him to appear pefore Council in this connection, be received and fHed and
Mr. ~mbee advised that as far as the City knoHs, there is no misunderstanding and if he Hill
clarify his letter, the Council Hill be pleased to give the r~tter further attention.
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Golding
FESOLVED that "hen tenders are let out by the City, no extra
work be done or material suprlied until brought to the Cow~on Council for approval.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
FESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Nigel B. Tennant, solicitor
for Mr. Edward D. Walsh, relative to the resolution of Commen Council ado~ted on November 1st, 1954 which
dealt .~th Mr. Walsh's employment with the City of Saint John, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Edward D. Walsh, advising
that he is not accepting dismissal through the resolution passed by the Common Council on November 1st, 1954
and that he stands ready, willing and able to resume his duties when called upon, without prejudicing his
present position, be received and filed.
The Common Council resolved itself into open session of Council at this time.
Mr. Edward Percy Howard entered the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the following resolution be adopted, namely:-
HllEREAS on the h'entieth day of June, A.D._ 1877 a large part of the City of Saint
Jolm was destroyed by fire:
AND WHEREAS as a result of the conditions existing in thejCity of Saint John ,after
the Fire it was deemed essential and necessary. for the safety and security of the citizens and their
property to establish a Corps of Salvage and Fire Policemen:
AND HlrEREAS on !1onday, the sixth day of November, A.D. 1882 the first meeting of what
is now No. 1 Company, Saint John Salvage Corps and Fire Police ,res held:
fifty years:
AND ,nlEREAS Edw~rd Percy Howard has rendered continous service in the Corps for over
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AND lfHEREAS The City of Saint John desires to show its appreciation of the long
service without remuneration, steadfast devotion to duty and loyal and efficient performance of citizenship
of the said Edl.mrd Percy Howard,:
AND vrHEREAS The Council has already by resolution signified its intention of conferring
the Freedom of the City upon Edh~rd Percy Howa-rd:
T1lEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Saint John dces now
confer the Freedom of the City upon Edward Percy Howard for the purpose of Honourable Distinction.
His Horship the Hayor presented Hr. Hmfard Hith a framed Freedom of the City certificate
and expressed the appreciation of the City_of Saint John for his faithful and gratuitous service to the
City for the length of time he has been a member, of the Saint John Salvage Corps and Fire Police. Hr.
Ho,rerd responded fittingly, and withdrcH from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Brown
November 1st
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council held on
last be confirmed, copies of same having been forwarded to the Council Members.
Read a majority report of the Board of Arbitration, dated November 9th, 1954, Hith respect to
implementation of the report of the Board, dated October 25th, 1954, made, on the dispute betHeen the City
of Saint John and the Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486 concerning classification of
positions and salaries. The majority report. included six classifications, l;ith minimum and maximum salaries
to be paid, l"hich had been ommitted from the October 25th report. A dissenting report prepared by Hr. J.
Cyril Lunney, appointee to the above named Board on behalf of the Union, relative to implementation of the
classifications and schedule, ,;as also read.
The Common Council noted that the report which must be accepted by the City of Saint John is
the above noted majority report, which is mandatory.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the reports of the Board of Arbitration and the
report of Mr. J. Cyril Lunney in the above matter, be received and filed.
Alderman Bro,m expressed the opinion that the system employed in the past in classification
of positions has not been very satisfactory, and advised that he. has received letters from various companies
who are .Qlling to conduct a job analYSis, at prices ranging from $500.00 or $600.00 to ~2,500.00.
The Common Clerk suggested that a comrnittee of Common Council be appointed to look into the
matter of the Horking agreement Hith the Union in question and to decide Hhat the Council desires to do
regarding same in the future. He advised that any notice in this regard must be given the Union by.
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On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED thE,t the suggestion of the Co~~on Clerk be
adopted and the committee in this connection be composed of Aldermen McLean, Hanley and Craig.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
Agent, authority be granted for the purchase of 2,000 duplicate receipt books for the Sanitation
Department (Gargage Division), nQmbered consecutively 1 up, carbon on back of each original sheet,
at a price of ~)288.00 delivered to Saint John, Federal Sales Tax included, 3% Provincial Tax extra,
the cost for such material being included in this year's appropriation.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alde~3n Hanley
RESOLVED that the action of the Director of Maintenance
in sending out for repairs to the International Harvester repair shop, Thorne Avenue, one small
truck used by the Hater and SeHerage Department, at an approximate cost of (p145.00, be confirmed.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Golding
'RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
aOvlslng 6f"the resignation of Constable L. M. Gale from the Police Force, and requesting that he be
paid up to and including October 30th, 1954 and that he be refunded his contributions to the
pension scheme made during his six months probationary period, be received and filed and the
requests complied Hith.
Read a letter from the Director of Sanitation and Recreation advising that in
vieH of the approaching winter, the matter of the p~blic scale should be held in abeyance until
next spring, and in the meantime, arrangements will be made with a private scale owner to act as
official Heigher during the ~Iinter season, or permanently if the City can legally do so.
The Common Clerk advised. that the City is under no legal obligation to operate
a public scale. He added that Mr. Parker D. Mitchell, Hho o\~s scales on Chesley Street Hhich are,
kept in good condition (according to the report of Mr. Balcom, of the Heights and Measures Division
of the Department of Trade and COIT@erce), is agreeable if the Council so wishes, to have his own man
sworn in to take the public fees, and operate the public scale. The man who formerly operated
the City's scale could be absorbed into the Sanitation Department.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the Common Council ask for offers for
operation of a public scale, such offers to include terms and location of the scale.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the tenders for a neH public scale and
the report of the committee relative to same, be received and no action taken at the present time:
:JJir. ~nitC/t;'on AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Sanitation and Recreation
relative to a public scale be received and filed.
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that as per the suggestion of the Director
of Sanitation and Recreation, the matter of relin~ng No. 1 Incinerator be laid on the table until
such time as the said Director is able to secure more definite information pertaining to same:
A~ID FURTHER that the report from the Building Inspector advising that the
estimated cost of relining the above named Incinerator Hith fire brick is $10,465.00, be received
and filed.
Read letters from the Director of Works and the Director of Sanitation and
Recreation relative to the proposal of former Executive Director E. D. Halsh that the Director
of Works take over the Snow Control Division of the Department of Sanitation this winter, effective
November 1st, 1954. Both Directors expressed their willingness to carry out such proposal.
Discussion ensued, during which the Council Members advanced suggestions for
the solving of the problem of responsibility for snow removal this winter, and the set-up of the
Works and Sanitation Departments in future.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the Snow Control Division of the
Department of Sanitation be placed under the superVision of the Director of Works for this winter,
and that the said Director be responsible for same, as per the letter from thelDirector of
Sanitation and Recreation, dated November 4th, 1954:
AND FURTHER that the above mentioned letters be received and filed.
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RESOLVED that the Acting Executive Director be authorized to
arrange ,for hire of snow removal equipment from contractors in the event of emergency.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of }mintenance and
the snow fighting equipment of the City at the present time, be received
authority be granted to continue the purchase of necessary repair parts
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Alderman Clarke requested that the Cowmon Clerk check the condition of the two snow blowers
which were not mentioned in the above report from the 'Director of Maintenance and Supply.
Accounts from }~. George E. Mabee for gravel fill and combined aggregate supplied the City
of Saint John, under Common Council Order of May 3rd, 1954, were submitted and a letter from the Director
of Horks relative to gravel requirements of the City ,JaS read. The Conunon Clerk stated that as far as he
knows, these bills are in order.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the fOllo,nng accounts
to Mr. George E. 11abee:- for combined aggregate - $2,264.61; $201.39: for gravel fill - $860.04;
$4,809.48.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the Conunon Council, on behalf of the City of Saint
John, accept from St. Joseph's Hospital the deed for. land which would provide a new road to link the Saint
John General Hospital, the Laboratory, and St. Joseph's Hospital, as per the plan submitted by the Town
Planning Conunission:
A~ID FURTHER that the letter from the To;m Planning Commission in this connection be received
and filed.
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that the letter from the Coordinator of Civil Defense
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"/ rela lve 0 r~presenca lon y e ommon ounCl on ole lVl ~e ense on ro OIDml ee, e recelve an
I,tlMI"dL--.,. filed and appointments, from j:;he Conunon Council to the Committee be made by His Horship the Mayor.
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Aldermen Hanley and Golding.
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Robert Melrose advising that he
has in mind a programme w~th respect to promotion of the tourist industry, be referred to the City of
Lancaster and the Parish of Simonds with the request that they constder same along with a general idea of
appointing a tourist co-ordinator for the area on a Municipal level.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Bro,m
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Charles Y.Swanton, advising that
his client, Mr. Clint Wiezel, is willing to sign a lease for a period up to ten years for the A. ChipwBn
Smith & Co., Limited premises in the Charlotte Street 11arket Building, or in the event it is impossible
for his client to obtain these premises, requests that he'be given the first opportunity to rent any of the
other Charlotte Street stores in the Market Building that may become available, be received and filed.
The Council requested that the reports relative to rentals in the City Market Building
asked for on November 1st last be submitted to the next meeting of Council. The question of a vacant
office on the top floor .of the CrBrlotte Street Market Building was discussed and the Council requested that
a check be wBde to ascertain ho'-l much space is 'ilvai;Lable. '" .
On motion of Alderman McLean
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Walter William Hoodley relative
to the rocky nature of Lot 5, Somerset Street ~tension Sub-division Hhich would preclude the purchase by
him of same, requesting that he be advised of an alternate building site, be received and referred to the
Town Planning Commission for investigation regarding another site.
Read letters from Reverend A. Scotland submitting plans for the proposed'ne\{ Church to replace
St. Philip's Clmrch, reC[uesting that the Common Council co-operate with the trustees of this church by
releasing to them the money on deposit '-lith the City for the use of a church, and advising the names of the
five trustees of the church, which Board li.lll be entrusted with the deed for the church site.
The Common Clerk advised that the City no\{ holds about ~~4,$OO.OO in trust for the trustees
of St. Philip's Church. He noted that there has ahrays been more than one faction among, the coloured '
people's co~unity and felt that the City might receive a complaint from one faction if it entered into
arrangements with another faction regarding the church.
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On motion of Alde~an Hanley
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that information be sought from the Saint ,-
John and District Ministerial Association pertaining to the coloured people's congregation in Saint
John:
AND FURTHER that the letters from Reverend A. Scotland be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that
the amount of $172.75,
authority be granted to pay the
relatiye to their survey of Sandy
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Bro,m
RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay 111'.
C. R. l1ersereau, Barrister, the sum of $150.00, being his account for services as the City's
nominee on the Board of Arbitration relative to the dispute between the City of Saint John and
the Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union No. 486:
AND FURTHER that authority be granted to pay Hr. John B. Hhalley the sum
of $75.00, being the City's share in his account for services as Chairman of the Board of
Arbitration in the-above named matter.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Hr.
C. L. Dougherty, Q. C., in the amount of $503.20, be paid, this being his fee for services in
connection ,lith taxation of the solicitor's costs in the Saint John Motors Limited matter.
Read a letter from the City of Windsor, Ontario, containing a resolution
urging that the Government of Canada be requested by the Councils of larger municipalities
in Canada to make all or part of surplus food cO~ilnodities available to the unemployed, to
pensioners and disabled persons. Alderman Clarke moved that this letter be received and filed,
but there was no seconder.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Hanley . I.
RESOLVED that the above named resolution be received
and the content of same be concurred in by this Common Council and representation be made to the
Federal authorities in this respect.
Alderman Clarke voted "nay" to the above resolution.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by. Alderman Bro'o'Il
RESOLVED that the letter from the Police Magistrate
requesting permission to purclmse the Encyclopedia of F01~S and Precedents, comprising 20 volumes,
at a price of $285.00, be received and filed and' the Magistre.te advised that the Common Council
do not consider such action advisable at the present time.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letters~from the'Police }~gistrate
and. the Director of P91ice advising that they have no objection to the appointment of Mr. Cecil
E. Hubley as a City Court Constable, be received and filed and 111'. Hubley appointed to this position.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Comptroller,
authority be granted to him to arrange the financing of the civic employees purchases of Canada
Savings Bonds in the amount of ~~16,000.00.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
Agent, authority be granted for the emergency purchase of 400 feet 2-inch type "K" copper tubing.
for the Hater Department for use at Wostmore Gardens, Clarence Street, West and a rink in the
City of Lancaster, from James Robertson Co. (Limited), the lowest bidder, at a price of $113.60
per hundred feet plus taxes ~ this amount being chargeable to this year's appropriation for
Current Water Stock.
On motion of Alderman Bro,m
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
the Fire Department advising of the resignation of I1r. }~rr~y R. Northrup from the Fire
Department, effective as of November 5th, 1954, be received and filed.
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Seconded by Alder/llS.n McLean
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director of the
Fire Department, HI's. Constance Doreen Thomas, \-lido\-l of Vernon J. Thomas who MlS an employee of the Fire
Department and \-Iho HaS dro,med off Millidgeville, N. B. on November 1st, 1954, be granted three months'
salary from November lst, 1954.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seoonded by Alder/llSn McLean
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Director of Works,
the garage on Erin Street back of the Beatty building, \-Ihich belongs to the ~iater and Se\{erage Department,
be sold to Mr. H. G. FO\-ller, who has made an offer of $50.00 for this building, rather than to Mr. Harry
Adams \-Iho has offered $30.00 for same.
Read a report from the Director of Works advising that the work of extending ,roteI' services
to a portion of Champlain Heights, as approved in Common Council Orders of November 1st, 1954, will cost
approximately $24,850.00. The Common Clerk explained that the figure of $45,000.00 used in the November 1st
Council Order is the approximate cost of the whole water extension to this area.
On motion of Alder/llSn McLean
I Seconded by Alderman Golding
~sc . d'ndmo~ 0 I RESOLVED that COl!lIDon Council resolution of November 1st, 1954
- In /./ ~ I.n relative to extension of \oIater services to Champlain Heights be rescinded and authority granted to lay a
__.Uhler ~.r't'e.-1.s.III"i \-later main to service the said Bub-division as follows:- excavating approximately 900 feet, and installing
-~~~;P~/17 ~~~t.S approximately 1,600 feet of 12-inch pipe, 730 feet of 8-inch pipe, and 340 feet of 6_inch pipe, subject to
._lJxr/sA J/mon.t$ the usual ten per cent guarantee from the Parish of Simonds, and at a total estimated cost of $24,850.00 -
to be paid for by a bond issue.
. ,.30nd issue Question being taken, the above resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of all the
COl!lIDon Council members, approving of such work and the estimated cost thereof.
On motion of Alder/llSn Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Bro,m
..7J. reet'. r Mrls' RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of ~Iorks,
. ~ ~ approval be granted for inclusion in the streets programme of the curbing of the follo\-ling streets by the
_G:.tlrQ/l?f Brunsl-Jick Construction Co. during the past season at the follNling costs:- ParI,s Street (Hal-Tthorne Ave.
_7l:nril'ltii1 proQ/2Yb7Pe to Fourth St.) ~i455.85; St. Luke's Lane $302.40; Lancaster St. $453.30; Chapel St. $564.98; Queen St.
-7 ,r' ;r' $705.72 (Pitt to Cro\n1); Cranston Ave. (West side of street) $1,646.22 - total $4,128.47:
IYrunslt//cA' Al\1]) FURTHER tlmt Estimate No.5-54 in the amount of $1,785.87 on the 1954 curbing contract
,r) +- ~ /I of Brunswick Construction Co. be paid:
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. .OJ'er- 6f,(pend iI-uN? AND FUHTHEF. that the over-expenditure of $413.91 on the curbing programme, due to the fact
r that the actual cost to date ($35,003.91) exceeds the estimated cost ($34,590.00) be approved.
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Alderman Hanley made reference to the condition of Adelaide Street side.rolks due to recent
curbing, and requested that an effort be ~~de to remedy the situation.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the report of the Director of Horks relative to
trees at Portland Place be received and filed and authority granted to accept the offer of Mr. J. D.
Longmire to replace 20 trees at his o\o!TI expense, to replace 59 trees at a price of $1.60 each, making a
total of $94.40, and to deliver such trees and supervise proper planting for the above sum, ,Qth payment
of the holdback of ;~73.00 to be made within ten d~ys after completion of the above work.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Horks advising
that Mrs. Harry A. Clark has offered to sell to the City some nmJ Hater pipe and various \oIater connections
at the same price as the City Hould have to pay under contract, and that this material is stored in
Lancaster on her pr9perty and is available for inspection at any time, be received and filed and purchase
of such material be w2de, at an approximate price of $1,109.38.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the list containing names of City appointees to
various boards and commissions, be received and copies of same distributed to the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Bro,m
Seconded by Alderman McLean
HESOLVED that the accumulative report of the Police Department
from January 1st to September, 1954, be received and filed.
As only one copy of the above named report Has available, the Council Members agreed that
same should be retained in the office of the Common Clerk, to be perused by the Council Members \oIhen
desired.
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On motion of Aldenonn McLean
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
PESOLVED that the report of the Police Department for
the month of October last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council
Hembers: .
A~~ FURTHER that the reports for October of the Works and Water and Sewerage
Departments be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Hembers.
Read a letter from the TOI~ Planning Commission requesting that two Hembers of
the Common Council be appointed to the Crnrrmission, to replace former Aldermen John D. HacCallum
and Andrew G. Harrigan.
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Alderman Craig nominated Alderman Hanley" and Aldennan Golding nominated Aldennan
Craig in this regard, and liis Worship the t1ayor appointed these nominees to the Commission.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman HcLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Town Planning
Commission be received and filed and the above appointments confirmed.
Read a letter from Saint Jorill Branch No. 14, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., relative
to their request for implementation of a grant from the City of Saint John, as set out in a
resolution of Council of 1947.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the above Canadian Legion Branch
be asked to have a committee wait on the Common Council to explain this matter.
The Common Clerk advised that the original 1947 resolution of Council for the
City to pay the sum of (~25,000.00 to the Canadian Legion in connection with a building, still stands.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alde~nn Hanley
RESOLVED that the letter from No. 250 Wing, R.C.A.F.
Association, requesting permission to d~splay a street-lade banne~ advertising the Smokey Mokes
.Minstrel show which they are sponsoring, at the.head of' King Street, stretching fr;om either
corner to the Monument or from oorner to corner, be received and filed and the said Association
advised that if they can arrange with the o\;ners of the buildings at the said corners to attach
the banner to the buildings, in view of the existing by-law which prohibits the attaching of
banners or signs to hydro, telephone or electric poles, they may have the requested permission,
providing they do not viqlate the provisions of the said by-laH.
Alderman Clarke suggested that the above-mentioned by-laH should be advertised
in ,the neHspaper in order that the public may knOH of its existence.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Aldennan Brmm
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John make every
effort to remove City signs, etc. from all poles in the city as soon as conveniently possible.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alde1'TIk~n McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Advertising
Chairman, Thistle Ladies' Curling Association, requesting that the City of Saint John sponsor
tHO pages of greetings from the City in the official programme relative to the New Bruns,dck
Ladies' Provincial Bonspiel Hhich ,dll be held in Saint John during the third week in February,
1955, be received and filed and the said Association as],ed to supply more information as to cost
in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Aldennan Craig
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Johannes Vahtra,
offering to purchase Lot 4, (Lot 30) Somerset Street Extension Sub-division, and requesting that
he be apprised of the sale price of same, be received and filed and Mr; Vahtra advised tlwt the
price of same is (~620.00, its assessed value.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by AlderTIk~n Craig
RESOLV~~ that the letter from Hr. Albert A.
Vincent, offering the sum of $300.00 for the purchase of Lot 2, Somerset street Extension
Sub-diVision, for the purpose of erecting thereon a model home, be received and filed and
Mr. Vincent offered the said lot for its assessed value, namely, $640.00.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. R. Cathline,
offering to sell a 200 acre parcel of land to the City of Saint John, for the sum of $7,500.00,
such land being located on the First Lake at Loch Lomond and having approximately one mile of
coastline on the lake, be received and referred to the Director of Works for a report.
The Common Clerk, in compliance Hith the request of former Alderman Campbell,
presented the report on civic election expenses, arising from the recent civic election, to the
Common Council for perusal.
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Tenders were opened for the supplying of cast iron pipe,
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
F.ESOLVED that the tender of James Robertson Co. (Limited) offering
to supply 1,000 lin. ft. of 12-inch B. & S. Class 150 De1avaud pipe at a price of $397.75 per 100 feet
F.O.B. cars Saint John, N. B., Federal Sales Tax included, Provincial Sales Tax extra; terms 2% 15 l~;
delivery, one week after receipt of order from mfg. stock; goods to be invoiced at prices and discounts
in effect at time of shipment - be'accepted, this being tile lowest tender received.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that a report be obtained from the Director of Works
with a reco~~endation as to WPBt can be done this ;dnter ,dth regard to Sewell Street.
His Worship the Mayor requested that Alderman McLean act as representative of the Co~~on
Council on the Community Welfare Council. Alderman McLean acceded to this request.
His Horship advised that the next meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, November 16th,
at -4,.00 0' clock p.m.
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The meeting adjourned.
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At a meeting of the COnID10n Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint
John, on Tuesday, the sixteenth day of November, A.D., 1954 at 4.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Bro,m, Clarke, Craig, Golding, Hanley and McLean
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Mr. F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director
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Messrs. H. S. Knight, Fire Chief, Millard Clifford, Assistant Fire Chief, and
Joseph T. McCaustlin, entered the meeting for the purpose of presenting to the Common Council facts
pertinent to the dismissal of Hr. McCaustlin from the ;FireDepartment on November 4th, 1954.
Messrs. McCaustlin, Knight and Clifford spoke in turn on this matter; l1r.
Knight referring to a letter, dated December 22nd, 1953, from Mr. McCaustlin in which he offered
his resignation from the Department, and Mr. Clifford referring to statements prepared by him which
were submitted to the Fire Chief relative to incidents which occurred on October 15th and 16th,. 1954
involving Mr. McCaustlin's requests for leave from his duties with the Department. The Fire Chief
advised that he dismissed this man because he did not believe him to be the type of man for the
Fire Department.
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The Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and }~. McCaustlin withdrew from the
meeting at this time.
Discussion in the above matter ensued.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman BrolVTI
PESOLVED that the action of the Chief of the Fire
Department in dismissing Mr. Joseph T. McCaustlin from the Department as of November 4th, 1954,
be confirmed.
His Worship advised that it has been suggested by the Director of Works that
some of the personnel, approximately 100 in number, who are usually released from the City's employ
after the swmner season, could be employed to go over City-olmed Loch Lomond water-shed lands which
have been cut for timber and cut remaining timber for pulp wood. This could be sold by the. City,
which would cover the cost of hauling the wood out. His Worship stated that Mr. J. E. Fraser, of
Chipman, N. B., who is a timber scaler, is coming to this city in a feH days regarding this matter,
and lnll advise whether or not the City wonKa be justified in carrying out this plan.
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His \~orship then stated that another proposition i.s for cutting of any
.71m.t5er_cu Hin.! merchantable timber on City-owned lands located in the area from Sandy Point to Drur-.f Cove, in
the vicinity of the road, and that the Director of Works has stressed the fact that now is the best
time for such work to be done.
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The Council decided that Mr. Fraser be asked to look into both of these
proposals and the Council will defer decision until a report is received from him, and that the
Director of l<lorks and Mr. P. R. 1"O\.;ler, Director of the TOlm Planning COlDmission, be requested to
attend the meeting of Council to be held on Thursday, November 18th, at 7.00 o'clock p.m. for the
purpose of discussing the above named road.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that a by-law be prepared to provide for the
licensing of pin-ball machines at an annual fee of $100.00 per machine, payable in advance - such
fee to be paid by the o,.'11er of the machine, and that each machine, upon being licensed, have an
identity tag attached thereto bearing the number of the machine, to be registered by the Collection
Department:
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A~ID FullTHER if such tag is removed, that there be a penalty for a machine in
operation without same:
AND FURTHER that the store owner, or Hhoever is in charge of the premises housing
such machine, be subject to a penalty of $25.00 if the machine is played by any person appa.rently
under the age of 16 years.
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Tay~tion of the Forum Limited l*'S discussed, and Alderman Golding offered to
contact representatives of this company to ascertain all aspects of the matter, and to make a
report to the next meeting of Council.
On motion of Alderman Craig
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Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until
the next regular meeting'of'Cormnon Council.
Read correspondence submitted by Mr. H. Herlof Smith, Industrial and Port
Co~missioner of the Saint John Board of Trade, with respect to taXation of Eastward Industries
Ltd. and "Automatic" Sprinkler Company of Canada, Limited.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman BrOln1
RESOLVED that Mr. H. Herlof Smith, Industrial and
Port Commissioner of the Saint John Board of Trade, and Mr. T. C. Hjgginson, President of Eastward
Ltd. be:asked 'to'attend'the next, regular meeting. of Common Council regarding taxation of the above
that the Common Clerk procure pertinent information rGlat~ve to Court of Revision appeals for the
said meeting. .
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Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that all vacancies for perw~nent positions with the City
of Saint JolIn be advertised, and that the position of chief accountant and assistant to the Comptroller be
advertised immediately:
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AND FURTHER that the letter from the Comptroller in this w~tter be received and filed.
Read a letter from James F. Maclaren Associates with reference to the supplying of engineering
services to the City of Saint John. Discussion ensued, during which the suggestion was advanced that this
firm could assist in the re-organization of the Departments of Sanitation, Horks and Hater and Sewerage.
On motion of Alderman Brown
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Seconded by Alderw~n Golding
RESOLVED that the firm of James F. Maclaren Associates be engaged
:in the capacity of consultin~ engineers to the City of Saint John, on a quarterly basis at a cost of.
: ~pl,OOO.OO per quarter: .
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said firm be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
"'D Nt /J1~ h?/;( HESOLVED that Hr. R. M. HcHillan, assistant to the City Engineer,
".,/"T./'/./'/,' /,// '/an Ibe paid the amount of $81.41, being his account for the month of October for over-time work performed by
. .tlldrKs :zJt?'pT him in the carrying out of his duties with the Horks Department:
. . Over..- time rJ'
Ahm FURTHER that the same procedure, relative to payments tb Mr. McMillan for over-time
work,.as in the past be carried on until further notice.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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be laid on the table.
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the question of appointment of a Sitting Magistrate
__~~e'-~n~~,.le Alderwfln Clarke advised that he will take up with the Saint John Law Society the matter of '
~ () Sitting Magistrates' in order to learn their views regarding same.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED
New Brunswick Law School building and
that the w~tter of taxation applicable to the
land be roferred to the City Solicitor for investigation
The Commcn Council resolved itself into open session of Council.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Golding
HE SOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Cow~on Council held on
November 9th last be confirmed, copies of such minutes having been forwarded to the Council Members.
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Messrs. Harry Gaunce and Donald Hickey entered the meeting and were heard relative to the
request of the Saint John ~mriners Football Team for a grant of ~100.00 from the City of Saint John to
assist them in their forthcoming attempt to win the McCurdy Cup at Charlotteto,m, P.E.I.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Jolm to assist
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the sum of $100.00 be granted by the City of Saint
the Saint John l.mriners Football Team in their endeavour to obtain the HcCurdy Cup.
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Messrs. Gaunce and Hickey thanked the Council and uithdrew from the meeting.
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On motion of Alderman HcLean
.:;{)Ir. /fln:k/~ Seconded by Alderman Hanley
.)7 RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing Agent, authority
_/r.SS6'SS/lJfl7r be granted for the purchase of a quantity of Assessment forms, to cost $211.95 plus taxes, from the
~"/ns Paterson Printing Co., who are the lowest of seven inquiries received - this amount to be charged to this
'7)~ '7) . J. year's appropriation for Office Supplies.
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o ~. . ~_~Department of Transport, relative to the dangerous condition of the brickwork on some of the buildings
urJct,Pt rrlofs~;, fronting on the street on South Harket \.Jharf; a letter from the Building Inspector and the Director of the
, " :;7,;..17~rz'j Town Planning CorrP.lission uith respect to South Market Vlharf. The latter letter suggested that the matter
:;Yd.1.:z;,~cr-or ~e discussed further with the National Harbours Board in an endeavour to reclaim the east side of the
7iitlln :J?krn17/o/ harbour.
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On motion of Alderman McLean
A1 t./~,/fl Seconded by Alderman Golding
. ~.J(}t(.fJ //j:?rft%U#'/f,1 RESOLVED that the
~t/f)r His Horship the Mayor and the City Solicitor be requested to
~.-t;-~ $1/e/IPr the l!ational Harbours Board, and to report back to Council.
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discuss this matter with Mr. Russell Yuill of
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the report submitted by the Director of
f~intennnce and Supply advising that the two large Sicard snow blowers are in good condition and
ready to go into service ,rhen needed.
Mr. Henry E, Ryan, solicitor for the Estate of Terrance O'Brien, entered the
meeting and advised that his client desires either to purchase the freehold of Lots 18 and 19,
Block B, Mill Street, Lancaster, presently leased by the City to his client, for the sum of
$500.00,or to continue to lease this land ,lith the provision in the present lease (uhereby the City,
should it ,lish to acquire any improvements erected on this land, Hould not be required to pay more
than $1,600.00 for same) altered to provide for a fair and reasonable price for such improvements,
having regard to values of today, and to what would be fair and appropriate in this:particular case.
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Seconded by Alderw~n BrOwn
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committee for investigation and a report:-
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that the above matter be referred to the
Aldermen Clarke, Hanley and Golding:
AND FUllTHER that the letter from Mr. Henry E. Ryan be received and filed.
Mr. Ryan lathdrew from the meeting at this time.
Cn motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by AldelwanCraig
RESOLVED that the request of the Director of Police
for permission to purchase a Sound Scriber for use by his Department, be laid on the table until
the Council have an opportunity to study the various departmental budget figures.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Bro.n
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
advising that every e:['fort uill be made to remove City signs from all poles in the City as
conveniently possible, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $75.00,
for the year ending June 1st, 195L" against McCreadys Limited for services relative to their
burglar alarm system, be cancelled as per the recommendation of the Director of Police, in view
of the fact that the s~id system did not work entirely throughout the year:
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AND FURTH~q that the letter from the Director of Police in this connection be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Golding
ZJ/r...,~.&:l:.-e RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police
~a'~". ' v;.. d. relative to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on and under the Saint John Viaduct, be received and
I'c; ,. .j(!.O!'7_,.i'a "'C-filed and the matter of improvement of such traffic situation be referred to 111'. vi. R. Godfrey,
Cohs/&/I/nj'-.,. l1anager, James F. MacLaren Associates, for a recommendation.
_'~f/~eers.
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On motion of Alderman BrOwn
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that for this year, the City confine the
special Christmas street lighting to City-o,med areas such as King Square, }furket Square, Haymarket
Square, Queen Square, City, Queen Square, West Saint John, and Victoria Square - such lighting
to include the square areas only and. not the side\.JBlks bordering the squares:
c"f~/srmas Crees AND FURTHER that the usual lighted Christmas trees be erected:
AND FURTHER that the period for such special lighting be from December 15th,
1954 to January 2nd, 1955.
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On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the follo\<ing reports be received
and filed, copies of same having been distributed to the Council Members:- accumulative reports
of the Assessment and Fire Departments, and the Cash Receipts Report, Departmental Accounts
Report and Building Inspector's Report for October last.
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Your Comptroller recorr~ends payment of the following Departmental Accounts for the month
of October last:
Police and Fire Departments
Sundry Street Lighting
Sanitation and Public Works
Recreation Committee
Water Department
Treasury Department
Various Departments (Ex. Provo
Purchases, subject 3% Tax)
2,067.90
6,220.36
35,442 .35
400.40
47,993.83
1,797.60
845.60
$94,768.04
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of October last amounting to
$630,283.93 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
Saint J'ohn, N. B.,
November 12, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
(Sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman.Hanley
RESOLVED that the above report be received and '~he amounts
contained therein paid as recommended.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seoonded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letters from the T01m Planning COl1mlission and.
the Director of Works relative to the re-building and re-grading of Castle street to provide a 'means of .
entrance to the front of the Laboratory bUilding and to the rear of the Saint John General Hospital, and
also relative to expropriation of the garage and land on the northwest side of this street, be referred to
the Municipal Council.
On motion of Alderman Clar],e
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED tbBt the letter from the Town Planning Commission relative
to'an alternate site for building purposes for Mr. W. William 1100dley and relative to Lot 5, Somerset
Street Extension Sub-division advising that there is no-lot in this vicinity that is available for less than
$800.00 (that is, $300.00 sale price and $500.00 for excavation), be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Policemen's Federal
Protective Association, Local No. 61, advising that under the provisions of paragraph 12 of the Association's
Agreement with the City of Saint John, they desire to negotiate a new Agreement, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Bro,m
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letter from Carleton Branch No.2, Canadian
Legion, B.E.S.L., advising that if the work described in the report of the Building Inspector with respect
to lavatory conditions in the rooms used by the Branch in Carleton Public Hall, .ms carried out, it. would
adequately look after the needs of the Branch, and that any other rEjquirements Hould be of a nature that
would be taken care of by the members, be received and filed and the City pay up to ~50.00 towards the cost
of fixing such lavatory, after the work to same is completed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
EESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor
Council regarding traffic lights, a bus stop and express bus service for dock l.rorkers to ,lest Saint John,
be received and the matter of a traffic light at the corner of Main and Douglas Avenue in the off-peak
hours, and a traffic liCht at the corner of Union and Waterloo Streets from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight, to
be kept in continuous operation, be referred to the Traffic Committee:
AwTI FURTHER that the matter of the West Saint John bus stop on Waterloo Street and the said
express service, be referred to the Transportation Cow~ttee.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alder/llBn Golding
RESOLVED that Alderman Craig be appointed to the directorate of
the Saint John City Milk Fund, Ltd.:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the said organization be received and filed.
Read a letter from Mr. J. G. Cavanaugh, advising that although Somerset Street was included
in the 1954 streets programme, for paving work, nothing of this nature has been done to date, and requesting
tl~t he be advised what action is conten~lated on holdover paving contracts and if the residents of this
street can expect to have Somerset Street curbed and paved in 1955. l-lT. Cavanaugh was present at the
meeting, and spoke in support of his letter,
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Mr:. Cavanaugh withdrew.
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RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Grenville A. Hampton,
offering to sell three lots of h'oodland located in the "Backlands" on the northwest corner of
Menzies Lake, Spruce Lake district, be received and referred to the Director of Works for a report.
On motion of Alderman Clance
Seconded by Aldem.an Brown .
RESOLVED that the lette~ from.the Director of Works
relative to Sewell Street, recommending that the ditch on the southwest side of the street be :
deepened and widened to prevent "~ter from running over the street that would tend to scour or
rut the ground, and that the street be cleaned up by removing any loose rocks or other objectionable
material that might be on the street, be received and filed and the said reco~Jnendations adopted:
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AND FURTHER tl1at the Director ,of vTorks be reluested to prepare an estimate of
the cost of Hidening the above named street, erecting a retaining \-JaIl along one side and paving
the street, as suggested by him.
Head a report from the Director of Works advising that there is a fairly
large house and a"barn located on the land which Hr. J. R. Cathline has offered for sale to the
City on the First Lake at Loch Lomond, which buildings lvould be of no use to the City, and that
the woodland on this property has been fairly recently cut on, so that there is a very small
percentage of merchantable lumber on the land. The report recorr@ended that the City purchase
as much land as possible on the Loch Lomond watershed ,nlen it becomes available, providing it can
be purchased at a reasonable price, but that it is felt that the price asked for the land in
question \-Jould be fairly high.
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Mr. J. R~' Cathline l""S present at the meeting. He advised that in his
opinicn, the hcuse and a lot around it would be worth $1,500.00, which would reduce the
price to $6,000.00 for the remaining .land. He claimed that there is 'a good grovth of both
hardwood and softwood on the property, which the City could cut for timber. The Council
explained to him the policy of the City is to have controlled c~tting .of the timb~r, in order
to preser~e the. watershed.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to a
conwittee 'for further consideration.
His Horship the Hayor appointed the follm/ing cormnittee in the above
connection:- Aldermen Clarke, Hanley and Golding.
Hr. Cathline "ithdrew from the meeting.
Copies of the requested report concerning rentals in the Charlotte Street
Market Building were distributed to the Council Hembers.
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Ccpies.of minutes of the ~mnicipal Council, which had been requested by
the Common Council Hembers, Here submitted. The Common Council agreed that these copies will
be retained at City Hall for reference by the Council Hembers.
The Common Clerk advised that due to the fact that letters have been received
from the follo\-Jing coal companies:- Frank M. Haw~, Eastern Coal Co., Ltd., Geo, G. Stockford,
and Haymond N. Parker & Co., Ltd., objecting to the p:l;'"posal that the,.public scale be operated
by a private concern, he had not proceeded with advertising for offers in this connection.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVE;]) that the matter of a public scale be
referred to a committee to be appointed by His \,forship the Mayor:
A~~ FURTHER that the above mentioned letters be received and referred to the
cOll'.I!li ttee.
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His Horship appointed the foiHot.'ing to constitute the above named COImnittee:-
Aldermen Clarke, Bro,m and McLean.
Alderman Clarke advised that the income from the operation of the public scale
last year was $3,190.00.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the report from the committee
appointed to deal with the matter of the \{orking Agreement with the Saint John City,Hall
Employees Federal Union No. 486, be received and filed and the recommendation contained therein
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adopted, name.ly:- that the .Acting Executive Director be instructed to implement the ,;age schedule as
provided for and contained in the reports of the Arbitration Board, dated October 25th and November 9th,
1954.
JOb e(/Q1/uar/o/7 Alderman Brown submitted correspondence received by him from Mr. John B. ,'lhalley, Chairman
of the above named Board of Arbitration, Hith respect to evaluation of City Hall jobs.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Tuesday, the twenty-third day of November, A.D., 1954, at 4.00 o'clock 'p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Bro\~, Clarke, Craig, Golding, Hanley and McLean
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Mr. F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Bro\'ll
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council
held on November 16th last be adopted, copies of such minutes p~ving been forwarded to the Cornman
Council Members.
The.application of !fIT'. Harold O'Brien to purchase either a part or all of
Lot 16, Sandy Point Road, \nlich had been laid on the table for further study, was discussed.
Alderman Golding advised that Aldermen Clarke, Brown and hi~$elf had viewed the area in question
and did not have any objection to Mr. O'Brien purchasing the lot. Aldermen Clarke stated he felt
the City should not sell this land at the present time, until it has a more definite over-all
plan for Stanley Ward, and Alderman Bro\{TI referred to the fact that the area might eventually be
dev~loped as a beauty spot for the City, and that the lot in question might be used for this
purpose.
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On motion of Aldem.an Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED tlli,t the City do not accept the offer
of Mr. Harold O'Brien to purchase the land at Howe's Lake.
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Question being taken, the motion carried ;lith Alderman Golding voting "nay"
as he felt if Mr. O'Brien intended to proceed with a construction project in this area and his
plans for same would be approved by the Town Planning Co~~ssion, he could not see why the City
should stand in his way.
The offers of Messrs. H. J. Gail and Wilfrid R. Gobham to purchase land at
Millidgeville Heights were again considered, same having been laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Golding
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/fe.s-c;nd/M.mot'/on RESOLVED that Common Council resolution of
"7 July 12th, 1954 selling Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in the Millidgeville
~i';/dn7.~.6?/.p6017 Sub-division to clients of Mr. William A. Gibbon, Barrister, be rescinded, and the said Lots
Uv//~;-/a( l7?~ob~~ be sold to Mr. Wilfrid R. Cobham for the sum of ~750.00, it being understood that the sale price
II J~/I in no Hay affects the value of the land for assessment purposes.
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RESOLVED that the reports of the Director of Works
lwith respect to extension of water and sewerage to HOHe'S Lake area, the Boar's Head Road and the
liillidgeville Airport property, be again laid on the table for consultation with the Director of
Horks.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that no action be taken on the matter of
auto~Btic emergency lighting:
AiID FURTHER that the letter from Mr. A. Bedingfield in this connection be
received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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llede .3as i7esSl . RESOLVED that the City of Saint John engage
,r:.. ".. Ithe services of the Better Business Bureau haritimes Inc., for the benefit of the Collection
3"~ea,,-~rlt"/~SDepartment, for one year on a basis of $50.00 fee and that this matter be reviEH.Jed in a year's
_.., _.:Inc., _ time to ascertain if the City feels this service should be retained.
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RESOLVED that information be obtained from the
Director of Harks to ascertain if the Reservoir in the City of Lancaster Hill be used again
by the Hater and SeHerage Department, and if not, that the matter come before the Common
Council for disposal of the property.
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Read a letter from the Director of Works relative to the complaint made by
111'. J. G. Cavanaugh concerning Somerset Street, explaining thet curbing for both sides of this
street, from Barker to Wellesley Avenue, HaS approveuby Council for 1953, but this work was not
done this year mainly due to the fact that some fairly large rock cuts had to be excavated before
the street \~s ready for curbing, and advising that nothing else for this section of street 1.Jas
on the programme for either 1953 or 1954. The Director also advised that the approved 1954
programme included an estimate to widen Somerset Street on the east side and grading for a new
sidelJalk from h'ellesley Avenue to St. Laurent Circle, but only part of the llOrk Has done this
year, mainly due to the fact that ;later and seweraee Has extended on Sonerset Street and on tHO
new side streets which extended off Somers8t Street ar,d the work ;]8S 'not completed."in full., , ,The
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from Barker Street to the top of the hill where !-rater and sewerage !-lork was completed this year, but
advised that it is not suggested that the road be paved from the top of the hill to St. Laurent Circle
until such time as water and seHer pipe has been laid.
VIT. J. G. Cavanaugh was present at the meeting,
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Aldernilln Golding
F.ESOLVED that this matter be
are prepared for the above HOTIC and the 1955 streets programme is being
will be brought fon,ard for action,
laid on the table until estimates
compiled, at which time the matter
Read Report of the Committee of the Whole
(as fOllows)
To the COI.wON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your'Committee begs leave to report that it sat on Thursday, November 18th last at 8.00
o'clock p.m. in the }byor's Office, when there were present His lforship the }~yor, Aldermen Bro!-m, Craig,
Clarke, Golding, Hanley and McLean, and 111'. J. J. Oakes, Director of Police, and your Committee begs leave
to submit the following report and recommendations, namely:-
~a.1 /11(!C~1f-Ifoh 1. That Hr. Paul McGratton be placed on probation and he be advised that he will be immediately
jfee~pn~dismissed by the Director of his Department from his position on his first lapse from duty after this date.
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2. That Mr. Peter Goguen of the To,m PlarL~ing staff, be authorized to prepare estimates and
revised plans in connection with the Police Station.
3. That VIT. Peter Goguen of the Town Planning staff, be requested to review the quarters occupied
,~lrce jo/'~/.s-r~ by the Police Magistrate and his staff with a vie!-l to re-ari'anging same so as to provide sui table quarters
/ -u/..'d'" S q 1.. I for the lawyers attending at Police Court.
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14. That the matter of parking meters be referred back to the Director of Police for
Jl"rK"n~ n,elfers investigation as to uhether or not the makers of the manually controlled meters (Mark Time Heters) "ould
.-2?L~~~o~ ~lrce I not be uilling to m~ke renewals, repairs or adjustments to the present meters,
/?l'-J t9, &. 5 That Alderman Golding be requested to investigate the possibility of obtaining part of the
1 '/<<. (), /~ oid BU1"Jing Ground for parking purposes.
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6. That traffic management in the city be referred to a committee of Council, composed of
_.7/biMc m~naf1<l- Aldermen Br01.m and Hanley to confer with the Director of Police.
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A/.:zJ.,-C/i7uor c,~7fj 8. That the ~~yor, Alderman Clarke, the City Solicitor, and the Director of Police confer 1-lith
, . ~r Ii>. 7 /' _.J.); ti,e Attorney-General regarding the enforcement of the New Brunswick Liquor Control Act in this city.
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.9:JjdtlL r,r ir.//1. a school for training Police officers, as reconunended by him.
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10. That the Deputy Common Clerk, Hiss Lois Lutton, be granted an increase of ~~200.00 in salary,
$a4~!I ,as of November 1st, 1954.
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trial basis to act as school crossing guards:
ArID FURTHER that from these ten Commissionaires, the Director of Police be authorized to
choose tuo to act as parking meter traffic Officers, these two to be replaced from the Corps of
Commissionaires as school crossing guards when necessary.
11. That as per the request of the Purchasing Director, confirmation be granted for the
emergency purchase of one carload consisting of 130 returnable cylinders, containing 150 pounds each of
liquid chlorine from Canadian Industries (1954) Ltd, as before at \i9.00 per hundred pounds plus freight
and taxes, and to be included in this year's appropriation for Water Treatment.
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That as per the request of the Purchasing Director, authority be granted for the purchase
iron pipe cutter from Canadian Brass Co. for the sum of $105.10 plus freight and taxes and
to Water Haintenance.
13. That the present Traffic Committee, comprising Mr. M. G. Teed, Q. C.,
Lawson, and Messrs. C. C. Sullivan, H. C. Mott, A. E. Hanson, Director of Works, and
dissolved and that Aldermen Brown and Hanley and the Director of Police be appointed
Traffic Comndttee with power to add.
Chairman, Dr. J. 1.
Horton Taylor, be
as new members of the
Saint John, fl. B.,
November 23rd, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) G. B. Peat,
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the recoIT@endations
contained therein adopted.
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Seconded by Aldennan Hanley
RESOLVED that EstiIlk'lte 6-54, being the final estil1!ate
of Brunswick Construction Co. relative to their 1954 curbing contract, be paid in the amount of
$3,500.39, as per the recommendation of the Acting Executive Director, subject to approval by Mr.
W. R. Godfrey, Consulting Engineer,
Read a letter from the Director of Works advising that on the contract for 1954
curbing by Brunswick Construction Co., who have stopped laying concrete curbing for the present
year due to the cold weather, Visart, Old Adelaide and Gilbert Streets remain to be completed,
and that several extra streets were curbed by this company and the amount involved would be
approximately equal to or greater than the streets remaining on this contract. The Director advised
that if the Council does not return the ten per cent deposit cheque to this company, in the amount
of $3,500.00, the Council l;ould be partially obligated to allow the company to finish the above
mentioned streets. A letter from the said company was read in this connection, asking permission
to curb the remaining streets in the spring of 1955, and suggesting that if this permission
is granted, the tender deposit of $3,500.00 be retained by the qity, until such time as the
work is completed.
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Alderman Brown noted that it is a rer;ulation of the City thGt all contracts cease
at the end of the calendar year. The Common Clerk verified this statement, stating that it is the
understanding at the present time.
111'. Joseph E. Zed, 14anager of the company concerned, ,ms present at the meeting.
~1 motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the ten per cent deposit, in the
amount of $3,500.00, relative to the 1954 curbing contract of Brunswick Construction 90., be
returned to the said company when tpe curbing work performed by them this year is approved
by Mr. W. R. Godfrey, Consulting Engineer:
ANTI FURTHER that the above named contract be considered at an end in accordance
with the re[;"Ulation stipulating that all contracts ,lith the City of Saint John cease at the end of
the calendar year. .
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On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purclw,sing
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Agent, confirmation be granted for the purchase of the following from the Northern Electric Co.,
"ho are the 10Hest of three quotations received:- 1,000 feet of No. 14 Fire Alarm cable, at a
cost of ~;239.79 Hhich includes one reel at ~i20.00, for ]"lhich credit will be given when returned;
500 feet .of jute protected Fire Alarm cable at a /Jost of *)195.14 ,lhich includes one reel, which is
returnable for credit -'these amounts being payable from this year's appropriation for Fire
Alarm Repairs.
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the Director of the Fire Dej::artment
be asked to report to Council on the studies he has IT6de on the new type of Fire Alarm System
and to make available to the Council material he has accumulated regarding this matter.
On motion of Alderman McLean
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Seconded by Alderman Golding
. RESOLVED that the following material be
purchased from Mueller Limited of Sarnia, Ontario, through their local agents, T. M~vity
& Sons Ltd., in accordance Hith the request of the Purcbasing Agent, such material being chargeable
to Hater Maintenance:- 6 caulking hammers No. A-3119 ()47.2$; 6 pipe cutting chisels No. A-3117
$85.08; 12 No.9, 7/8 inch cold chisels No. A-3120 $50.40; 12 No. 10, I inch cold chisels
No. A-3120 $50.40; 6, 7/16 inch diamond point chisels No, A-3121 $25.50 - total cost $258.66,
plus taxes; F.O.B.. Saint John, N. B.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
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RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
Agent, authority be granted to purchase 2,000 pounds of mineral lead from G. Sherman Dearborn,
the successful bidder on this material this year, at a cost of ~~17.35 per 100 pounds, total
cost $347.00 - plus taxes, F.O.B. Saint John, N. B., and chargeable to this year's Water
Stock Account.
On motion of AlderDk'ln Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Golding,
RESOLVED tPEt as per the request of the
Purc~~sing Agent, authority be granted for the purchase of a Scotchman Chemical salt spreader
from. Coastal Asphalt Products Limited, Saint John, N. B. at a price of $650.00, F.O.B. Saint
Jolll1: terms - net 30 days, Federal Sales Tax included, Provincial S. S. & E. Tax extra.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
. P~SOLVED that the report of the Building
Inspector, advising that thec.empty office on the fourth floor of the Charlotte Street Harket
Building could be rented to NessI'S. Lee & Martin, cohartered accountants, per Mr. Ronald G.
Flewelling if a pertition 8 feet in height of glass and ply1food, to match the present woodwork,
is built across the room, and if a ventilator is installed in the small room off the main
office (these items to cost approximately 0200.00), and also advising that the cost of laying
marboleum tile on the floor, which has an area of 357 square feet, is ~i160.00, be received
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Atm FURTHER that the work as outlined by the Building Inspector for these premises be
proceeded with.
On motion of Alderman McLean
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./!;o;ooinr,.,.,enr8 '., . . RESOLVED that the letter from the D~rector of the Fire Department,
~ ~~ ~ aavlslng that the followlng men be appolnted to the permanent force of the Flre Department to commence
'!I",on 'en he duty on the date as listed: Raymond Allen Kane, Thomas Arthur Tracey, Ronald Edward McDevitt, and that
7"/'omas Ilt::rh...r the above men will serve the customary probation period of six months Hith salary as set at the first
_ _ ,7rac~!/ six months' rate, be received and filed.
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The Common Clerk advised that His Horship the Mayor and he, in conversation with officials
of the National Harbours Board, learned that the Board \,rould like a formal request from the City of Saint
John that the Board takeover the Ferry slips. He stated that the Harbours Board owns these slips, and
when the City discontinued operation of the Ferry, the Board is supposed to take over the slips, this being
in accordance Hi th terms of sale of the Harbour lands to the fonner Harbour Commission.
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that the ilational Harbours Board be asked to take over the
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The Common Clerk explained that at the time tIle Harbour lands were sold, the City was
allowed the use of the Ferry slips, subject to the operation of the Ferry. Alderman Golding commented
that the City, at some future date, might be requested to operate a Harbour Ferry, and he felt the City
should arrange with the Harbours Board that the City could have access to some wharfage for this purpose.
The Cow~on Clerk replied that he doubted if the City would ever obtain such wharfage,
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RESOLVED that an inquiry be made of the National Harbours Board
to ascertain if the Board is interested in acquiring the Ferry building situated on the east side of the
Harbour.
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A delegation from Saint John Branch No. 14, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., composed of Messrs.
Joseph K. Kennedy, ~nlcolm,11. Somerville, Lloyd H. Young, Rodman E. Logan, and Hugh H. Church, and of which
}~. Kennedy was spokesman, entered the meeting. Mr. Kennedy presented the request of the said Legion
Branch that the City of Saint Job..l1 no', pay over to the Legion the sum of ~)25,000.00, in accordance Hith
Comrr,on Council previous resolutions, to assist in the construction of a memorial building on the Charlotte
Street si.te. He explained thGt beoause of conditions, the Legion was unable to commence construction of
this building until the present time, and that the building that was purobased on Charlotte Street has
satisfied the needs of the veterans, but that with the advent of Camp Gageto"ffi and the knm-1ledge that from
1956 on, there ,Qll be about 10,000 troops in that area, the Legion ''''s asked by the Militia authorities
to supply a large centre for veterans. He pointed out that this Camp will supply around $16,000,000.00 in
payroll to the Province per year, Hbich ,Iill affect the economic life of the Province, He outlined the plans
of tbe Legion for the proposed memorial building and advised that the building will cost in the vicinity
I of $75,000.00. Mr. Kennedy advised that the Legion~operated a registry last summer for the troops, to
obtain nightly lodging.for them at reasonable rates, and pointed out that it will be necessary for SOIDe
group in this city to take care of these troops and that it will also be necessary for the City to do
something in this connection. The Legion have been assured by the Y.M.C.A. that they will assist in
providing recreation for the troops.
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Mr. Logan advised that eventually, Camp Gagetown will accommodate in the vicinity of
23,000 troops, which is the number of ,nlich a division is comprised. Mr. Somer,ille commented that if the
City does not WAke the requested grant to the Legion in this matter, the City ,Qll have to provide
facilities for the troops and pay for them, 'Ihereas, the Legion provides them free of charge.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by AlderwBn McLean
,~d?h.7~/~~ ~~/dd RESOLVED that previous resolutions of Common Council relative
1 ~"al to payment of a grant of lP25,000.00 to Saint John Braqch No. 14, Canadian Legion, B .E.S.L., to be used
Le~or/ in the construction of a memorial building on the Charlotte Streot site, be implemented, and the amount paid.
_pa/./din.f'.
.f~n r Question being taken, the above motion carried by the unanimous vote of all of the Common
Council Members.
The delegation thanked the COIrJ!lon Council, and withdre" from the meeting,
On motion of Alderman McLean
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RESOLVED that the follm./ing accounts' be paid to Mr. George C.
being in connection "ith his 195/+ contract regarding rental of equipment by the City of Saint
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Sep, 25 and 27 - 10" bed float
Sep. 16 - Sandy Point Road, half-truck vehicle
Oct. 1 - Germain St., West - doser and low bed
float
Sep. 27, 28, and 30 - low bed float, and
Caterpillar Traxcavator
Oct~ 28, 29 and Nov. 2 - Seaton St. - Insley
Backhoe and low bed float
Oct. 22 - Traxcavator
Nov. 3, 4 and 5 - Falls View Drive - Insley
Backhoe and low bed float
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On motion of Alderrrsn Golding
Seconded by Alderman Bro;JIl
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Acting
Executive Director, Mr. George C. Chittick be returned his tender deposit in the amount of
$1,694.00 for the grading contract of 1953 which has been completed, subject to approval by
Mr. W. R. Godr-rey, Consulting Engineer:
A}ID FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Works be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Acting Executive Director, Mr. George E. Mabee be paid Estimate 7-54 in the amount of ~1,399.45,
this being the ten per cent holdback on his 1953 curbing contract, which has been completed.'-
subject to approval by Mr. hi. R. Godfrey, Consulting Engineer:
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AK~ FUF~HER that the letters from }IT. ~fubee and the Director of Works be
received and filed.
Discussion ensued relative to the 1954 contract of Mr. George E. Mabee
to supply gravel, the Corr~on Clerk advising that this contractor supplied three times as
nmch gravel as his original contract called for, due to the work on Sandy Point Road which
was authorized by Council.
On motion of Aldennan Golding
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Acting Executive Director, the following accounts be paid to }IT. George E. }fubee - subject
to approval by Mr. W. R. Godfrey, Consulting Engineer, such accounts being in connection with
Hr. Mabee's 1954 contract for supplying gravel:- $346.08, (~1,OS5.80 and ~i630.72:
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AND FURTHER that Mr. Godfrey be asked to check as quickly as possible the
above accounts and other accounts referred to him at this meeting.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman imnley
RESOLVED that authority be granted to proceed
l{ith the clearing of a right-of-way from Sandy Point Road (Crowley Road extension) to Drury
Cove, a distance of approxiw~tely two and a half miles, at an estimated cost of $4,800.00 for
clearing and burning brush as well as piling of logs and wood along the right-of-way, and
$2,500.00 for completing the survey, IllfIking an estimated total cost of ~)7,300.00 - subject
to the obtaining of right-of-way, free. of cr2rge to the City, from the property owners
concerned before this work is commenced - to be paid for by a bond issue:
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A~ID FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Works be received and filed,
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Question being taken, the above motion was carried by the unanimous vote of
all the Hembers of the Cor-mon Council, approving of such ;lOrk and the estima.ted cost thereof.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
, Seconded by Alderman Craig
b?r-ehtl/IIe-/'l~A?,.o/I1I RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works,
0' / /_ advising that with the exception of a small percentage, most of the land lccated at the back-lands
cYfll:ltt'.(!? -^a"e on the north;l8st corner of Menzies Lake, uhich }lr. G. A. Hampton has offered for sale to the City,
_$d:t'6'rsAed is net on the Spruce Lake \.Jatershed, and that it is not recowlUended by his Department that these
lots be purchased at this time, be received and filed and Hr. Hampton advised that the City is not
interested in purchasing at present.
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Read a letter from the Director of ,forks advising that the estimated cost of
constructing a new road;my from Sandy Point Road to the Fisher Lake Road, a distance of 1,025 feet,
for a roadway 50 feet ;ride, is ~~7,975.00, and that Mr. L. Collins and other property owners involved
have signified they would be willing to deed a roadway' over their land, free of charge, to the
City. A letter from the Town Plam1ing Commission was also read, stating that the Commission would
not recommend the construction of this road;my at the present time due to its cost and to the
small amount of additional building land which'would be opened up.by its construction,
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On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the above named letters be received
and filed and Hr. L. Collins advised that the City does not ccntemplate proceeding with the
construction of this road\;ay for the reasons outlined in the letter from the Town Planning
Commission.
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of
Works and the Director of the Town Planning CowlUission relative to the proposed extension of
a road from Churchi~l Boulevard and Somerset Street Extension to Millidge Avenue, and submitting
a plan in this connection, be laid on the table for'further discussion.
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On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderw~n Golding
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Town Planning Commission, 14 street signs be placed in Crescent Valley in order that services
such as mail and other &eliveries can be retained, such signs to cost approximately $25.00 each,
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Copies of the accumulative report of the Collection Department were distributed to the
Common Council Hembers.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderwnn McLean
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request of the New Brunswick
Safety League, permission be granted them to erect an 8 by 8-foot sign at the head of King Street at the
Honument for the period December 1st to 15th inclusive, relative to "Safe-Driving Day", December 15th,
but that authority be not granted relative to their request for permission to drop pamphlets from an
aircraft over the City.
On motion of Alderman HcLean
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letter from the Victorian Order of Nurses,
requesting that some action be taken with regard to having traffic lights installed or having a policeman
on duty, at the corner of King and Germain Streets, be referred to the Traffic Cowmittee.
Read an application from Hr. Fred L. Mayes for appointment as Tourist Co-ordinator for the
for the Municipality. His Worship advised th3t the Council Hembers have received other applications
in this connection.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman McLean
R3S0LVED that letters be fon,arded to the City Clerk of the City
of Lancaster and to the Clerk of the Parish of Simonds, with the intent of arr~nging a meeting to discuss
tourist matters for the area.
The Council decided the,t the above named meeting be held the fol101;ing. \'leek at a time
convenient to all parties concerned, to be arranged by His Horship and the Common Clerk.
On motion of Alderman HcLean
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the next meeting of Common Council be held on Honday,
November 29th at 4.00 o'clock p.m.
On motion of Alderman Bro~rn
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Fred L. Mayes making
application for the position of Tourist Co-ordinator of the Municipality, be received and filed for the
present, and considered Hith other applications,
On motion of Alderman Bro~ln
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the letter from Hr. Hark L. Breen, making
application for the position of blacksmith "ith the l'later and Se~lerage Department \1hich he understands
is vacant, be received and referred to the Director of Works for his cow~ents.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Brown ,
. RESOLVED that the correspondence from Hr. Charles D. Taylor, the
Town Planning Commission and the Director of Assessments relative to the offer of Mr. Taylor to purchase
the property commonly kno\<n as Dean's Hill, be laid on the table until the Council procure further
information in this connection.
On motion of Alderman BrOl<n
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the letter from James F: NacLaren Associates,
advising that they "ill carry out their proposal for supplying engineering services to the City of Saint
John on a quarterly basis, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the offer of Hr. J. H. Crm.1ford to purchase the
house on the old Fletcher property on second Loch Lomond for the sum of $50.00, be received and referred
to the Director of Works for a report.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alde1'nkQn Hanley
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Director of Collections,
authority be granted to place in the suspense account tax arrears in the amount of ~~88,505.19 as listed
in the statement submitted by him, and which are considered to be uncollectible, with the provision that
once a year these accounts be revie"ed by the Collection Department.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Golding
_ R.ESOI,VED that the City of Saint John insert an advertisement
in three issues of the local newspaper that a request has been received from the Trustees of St. Philip's
Church that the money being held in trust by the City for this Church be nOH paid over to the Church, and
that if no adverse ~Iord is received from any group (Hhich may.on:ose this being done) "ithin a certain time,
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ArIT) FURTHER that the letter, dated November 15th, 1954, from the above named
Trustees in this matter be. received and filed.
Alderman Clarke suggested that this advertisement be inserted also in the Royal
Gazette, and the Common Clerk advised that this will be done.
rtt. Andrew G. Harrigan, barrister, entered the meeting and ,*,S heard relative
.to a building project which his clients contemplate proceeding with in 1955. Mr, Harrigan withdrew
from the meeting.
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On motion of Alderman Bro;m
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until
the next meeting of Council.
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The Common Clerk advised that he had received information from the Power
COrrmLtssion of the City of Saint John ;nth respect to the special Christwns street lighting, and
has learned that the total length of' light strings \olhich the City DIms in this connection is
15,492 feet and that only 8,135 feet of this will be used for the lighting as authorized by Council
Order of November 16th last, leaving a balance of 7,357 feet.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Br01Jl1
RESOLVED that applications be received by the City
of Saint John from interested merchants in the city for the loan to them of lengths of special
Christw.as street lighting equipment from the 7,357 feet of lighting strings which will not be
required in the lighting of the City squares - such merchants to bear the cost of installation
and electric power in this connection.
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Read a letter from the TOlm Planning COI[@ission rolative to blasting operations
being carried on by the SnolJflake Lime Company and the affect of same on the Crescent Valley
project.
On motion of Aldennan Golding
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Seconded by Aldern~n Hanley
RESOLVED the:above rnLltter be referred to the City
Solicitor in an endeavour to obtain the co-operation of the SnOlJflake Lime Company. in decreasing
the size of their blasts and thus stop property damage.
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Read a letter from the Acting Executive Director containing suggestions for
improvement of Sewell Street. Alderman Golding suggested that he had AldeTInen Clarke and Hanley
contact the Director of works to advise him of their proposals regarding this street, to which
the Council agreed. The Comnmn Clerk advised these AldeTInen that the retaining wall they propose
might not be needed in view of the fact that a building is being demolished on this street.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the above named letter from the
Acting Executive Director be received and filed.
On motion of Aldel~n Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Craig
. RESOLVED that legal action relative to eviction
of Mr. H. H. HcKinney from City-owned premises at 20 Ecbert Street cease, alld Hr. HcKinney
be advised he may remain in the premises providing he pays his rent regularly.
The Connnon Council agreed to meet on Thursday, November 25th next at
7.30 p.m. to consider the matter of the Hill Street Viaduct.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
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Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the sum of $100.00 be given to
Saint John City Hall &~ployees Federal Union No. 486 for their Christmas party.
Alderman Clarke, Chairman of the committee to "hom was referred the matter
of the lease of the Estate of Terrance O'Brien for Lots 18 and 19, Block B, Mill Street,
Lancaster, reported that the cowndttee viewed this property on Saturday last and the co~~ttee
recommend, subject to the approval of the City Solicitor, that the freehold of this land be
sold to Mrs. Catherine McCormick, the administrator de bonis non of the Estate, who has
assigned the leasehold interest of the lots to herself, for the sum of $750.00, its assessed
value.
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The City Solicitor expres8ed the oplnlon that the City lJowtd be giving this
land aI.JUY if the freehold is sold, and suggested that a higher price be asked.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alcle:rman BrOl-ffi
RESOLVED that the above named lots be sold to HI'S.
Catherine McCormick for the sum of ~1,500.00.
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Question being taken, the motion carried with His Horship the Hayor and Aldermen Clarke,
Craig an(1 NcLean voting. "yea", and j\ldermen Golding and Hanley voting "nay",
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Alderman'Clarke, chainnan of the cormnittee to whom was referred the offer of Hr. J. R.
Cathline to sell land on the First Lake.at Loch Lomond to the City, advised that the corr@ittee's impression
of this property ,~s tbEt it did not contain too much merchantable lumber but has land for building purposes,
and the committee learned that the price asked is a fair price. Alderman Clarke stated that the report
of the committee is that no action be taken on the matter at this time.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that no action be taken at this time relative to the
offer of Hr. J. R. Cathline to sell the above named land to the City, as per the recommendation of the
committee.
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His Worship the }~yor submitted a letter received by him from Hr. J. E. Fraser, who is
employed by the Provincial Government as a timber scaler, relative to the lumber operation ~eing carried on
by 111'. Cra~1ford Johnson on the Loch Lomond Hatershed, under agreement \;ith the City C'buncil. .
On motion of Alderman Golding
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,-I.1/at. .~o!tt//?~ I His Worship aCvised Alderman Golding to proceed further with regard to the matter of
. $d ~lZlitO (?'ct. establishing a parking lot on a section of the Old Burying Ground, Alderman Golding having submitted
7 a verbal report on his discussion with the New Bruns1-lick Historical Society relative to this matter during
_.IY. 8. /Sfor/t!al \,hich Mr. D. Gordon Hillet, Q. C., of the Society suggested that a central monument bearing names and dates
So(!/ety .of persons buried in this cemetery, be erected. His Horship advised that he would act with Alderman Golding
/J!q~or Ion this committee.
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{'it'll! em.p~.ge~i RESOLVED that the previous motion of Common Council of' April
-fetnQ/e-mcN-rietfJllSth, 1950, relative to employment of married ,mmen be rescinded and from the first of December, 1954,
all female employees of the City who become married in future be released from their positions.
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that
obtain the services
the above named letter be received and filed and
of a scaler from the Provincial Government or
the Hayor endeavour to
in this connection:
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AND FURTl~ that Mr. James Cra'~ord be advised that his services are no longer required.
Aldermen Clarke, Golding and Hanley \;ere appointed a cOlmnittee by His Horship the VJayor
committee composed of Hessrs. J. P. Barry, Q. C., R. L. Grannan and Hurray Long, representing
of the Forum Limited Hith regard to taxation and operation of the Forum.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by AlderwEn Hanley
, RESOLVED that the firm of hcDonald Currie & Co. be asked to
report to the Common Council, through a preliminary job evaluation survey at no cost to the City
John, on the operation of the City Hall departments.
On motion of Alderman Golding
be notified that the Common Council
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that Saint John City Hall Employees Federal Union
~1ish to re-negotiate and o'pen the present Horking Agreement.
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Question being taken the above motion carried Hi th Alderman Craig voting "nay".
On motion
The meeting adjourned.
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~~~V/~~ ~' ~?$94.79 relative to the Mill Street Viaduct, this being the amount paid to the Province for
Ie. 0ad~r~n Social Service and Educational Tax for the months of June to September Jnclusive, 1951-
, 71j>e 5. That as per the recommendatJon of the DJrector of Horks, purchase be rr,ade
T J'o/<"A i'l -ro5&ns of 480 feet of 10-Jnch, Class 150, cast iron pipe from T. McAvity & Sons Ltd. at a price of
. 1// '!/ ,,(-t-d. i~3 .00 per lineal foot, same to be carried in stock for emergencies.
S-t-met-L-i'). ~/1)m/ift~46.0 t That as per the recolmnendation of the Street ,Lighting Committee, one
~~ ~ ~.~-t-. 0 -wa t luminaire street light be mounted on the new pole near the rear of the St. Luke's
St:n:r:ies /f;q/le1 Itectory, on the alley between the North End Bank and the said Rectory.
7. That MIl. 1eo Blizzard, an employee of the Sanitation Department, who "ill
reach retirement age of 65 years on Janua~v 13th, 1955, be retired on January 1st, 1955, with
the usual months leave of absence as provided for by Common Council Order of June 2nd, 1952:
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At a Common Council, held at the City P.all, in the City of Saint John, on
MOlIday, the twenty-ninth day of November, A.D. 1954, at 4.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, V,ayor
Aldermen Clarke, Craig, Golding, Hanley and McLean
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Mr. F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the EXecutJve Director
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Mr. T. C. Higginson, President of EastNard Industries Ltd. entered the IDeeting
and was heard relative to the efforts of his firm to increase their operation in this city a1i.d'.with
respect to the property in which the firm has located, 1>,1'. Higginson withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that a conmuttee be appointed to meet
with Mr. T. C. Higginson, President of Eastward Industries Ltd., and to bring in a .report to '
the Common Council.
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His Worship the V2yor appointed the following corr~ittee in the above matter:-
Aldermen Clarke, Go16ing, and McLean. The remaining Council Members expressed their intention
to inspect the premises of the firm concerned.
The Council resolved itself into open session of Co~~on Council.
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On motion of Aldenoan Clarke
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Seconded.by'Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that minutes of
Council, held on the 23rd day of November last, be adopted - all Hembers
received copies of same,
the meeting of COF~on
of the Council having
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that Mr. J. K..Kennedy be appointed to
the Court of Revision in place of ~tr. Tho~ns S. Stephen, effective January 1st, 1955.
Read Report of the Committee of the Whole
(as follows)
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To the COMl-10N COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
reports
Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on Thursday, November 25th,
last at 7.30 o'clock p.m. in the.Ma:>'or's Office, when there ,lere present Aldermen Brown, Clarke,
Craig, Golding, Hanley and McLean and that in the absence of His Uorship Hayor Peat, Alderman
Br01oI11, Deputy Hayor, asswned the Chair, and your COImnittee begs leave to submit the following
report and recommendations, namely:-
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Cormnon
and to
That Mr. A. E. Hanson be requested to attend the next meeting of the
he be requested to supply information regarding checking gravel yardage
man as a competent checker.
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Council and
recorr~end a
2.
estimate
of ,Jells
That Hr. VI. R. Godfrey, consulting engineer, be authorized to make an
of the cost of supplying water to the Stanley l~ard project, either through development
or extension of the city water system.
3.
Tha~.Mr. W. R. Godfrey, consulting engineer, be requested to furnish an
cost of road construction (gravel) from the Sandy Point Road to the Millidgeville
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ArID FURTHER that the letter from the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees
Plan in this matter be received and filed.
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8. That the letter from the Transportation Committee in reply to the requests wade by the
Saint John Trades and Labor Council for express bus service for dock-workers to West Saint John, and a
changed bus-stop on Waterloo Street, advising that due to the heavy congestion of traffic and the fact that
there are many business establishments in this area, as well as parking meters, it would be impossible to
place a bus-stop in this area without seriously causing a bottleneck, and that express bus service to
West Saint John.r~s been tried and discussed in the past with City Transit, Limited and found to be not
feasible; however, the matter is again being taken up ;uth the said company and when this is done, a report
will be submitted to the Common Council, be received and filed.
9. That the letter from Mr. Edgar Sillett making app~ication for the position of Tourist
Co-ordinator of the City of Saint John, or Municipality, be received and filed for the present, and
considered with other applications.
10. That the Canadian Lebanon Association be paid their grant of \1500.00 for operation in 1954
of the Albion Street Playgrounds, as provided for in the Recreation budget for this'year - this being the
City's share in connection with the maintenance of the said Playgrounds and to be ch~rged to the Recreation
budget.
11. That authority be gr2.nted to pay HI'S. J. F. Hazen the sum of (p216.09 for truck hire, October
18th to November 4th, 1954 inclusive: 73t hours at (p2.95:
AND FURTHER tlmt the letter from the Director of Works in the above matter be received and
filed.
That the letter from Hr. G. JI. Curr@ings advising that there are inadequate facilities at
rink kno;m as the "Postage Stamp" on the corne.r of King Street East and Carmarthen Streets, be
to the Recreation Advisory Committee for a recommendation.
12.
skating
referred
the
13. That the report of the Director of Police relr-tive to the matter of up-tOlffi parking be
received and copies of same distributed to the Council Hembers.
Saint John, N. B.,
November 29th, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
Bliss E. Br01ffi,
CHAIRMAN.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman HcLean
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the recommendations
I contained
therein adopted.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
I
'be granted
, Assessment
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Comptroller, authority
to accept prepayments on 1955 taxes, as provided for under Section 32 of the Saint John City
Act, the rate of interest to be 2~~ per annwn, the same as al101fed in 1954.
On motion of Alderman HcLean
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED thnt the letter from the Secretary of the Board of
~,O~,~~hI;"erS:Examiners for Electricians be received and filed and confirmation be granted for the following membership
-hI'" E/ec-h:icians. on the said Board:-
f~. ;:: ".-
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Hr. A. E. Hanson, City Engineer, Chaiman
Mr. L. Harding, City Electrician, Secretary
Hr. C. H. Roberts for employers
Hr. Henry Johnston for journeymen
Mr. R. G. Carson, independent engineer.
On motion of Aldeman Clarye
I Seconded by Alderman Craig
.11;YJo/l1rmenr I RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Police advising th3t
li!arr<iHI bYtfJndon Mr. Murray Glendon Fasson hAS been aI1pointed a constable on probation for the Police Department, such
I ./ /jl I appointment to take effect November 25th, 1954, be received and filed.
"f~son
.11,//el!! '::4;e/'t: ' On motion of Alderman Hanley
. _l"Iunt17(y
. , /'e'p4rrs
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVl'jD that the report of the Fire Department for the month
of October last, incorporating the report of the Electrical Inspector for the same period, be received and
filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
Copies of the Comptroller's report on comparative expenditures and appropriations for the
various departments for tho period ending October 31st, 1954, were distributed to the Council Members.
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Mr. A. E. Hanson, Director of 11orys, entered the meeting and was asked if any of the over-
:l)irec.-t':orl#drk expenditure for Streets, listed in the above named report as $93,095.24, was caused by maintenance. Mr.
S-t-reers Hanson explained that some of tho said amount will be capitalized and some of it is maintenance, but most
of it is capital works.
The Council roquested a report on the operation of Carleton Public Hall.
Cine emj//O;fees; The Common Council requested that a report be obtained on all personnel in the City's
..~1.1. ~ ~ employ who work in one department and are charged to other departments, commenting that this will give the
~~~e. ':- Council the proper figures on each department's under-expenditure or over-expenditure at the end of the year.
~ ~ )7&.) The Council requested that this adjustment be made retroactive to the first of 1954, or whenever the persons
U/pfred / n concerned cow.Illenced their jobs. The Comrnon Clerk advised that he Hill issue instructions that this request
be carried out immediately.
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Mr. A. C. Burk, Comptroller, was called to the meeting to answer questions
relative to the report for October presently under discussion. He agreed that the iteID "Current
Interest Bank", which does not show an over-expenditure on the st&tement, should be carried in the
over-expenditure column, as it actually is over-expended. Mr. Burk advised that the Street
Department over-expenditure of $93,095.24 is due to the fact that the asphalt account is charged
up to the Street Department account until the end of the season and is then charged to capital
construction, but until that is done, it appears as an over-expenditure to the Streets, and then
it is entered as bond accounts. The next statement to Council will probably give the proper
breakd01ffi in this regard.
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The Common Clerk advised Mr. Burk that it had been noticed that Hessrs. T.
D. Owens and H. R. Delaney, who work in the Furcfillsing Department, are charged to other
6i//c .emj?/~ees departments. Mr. Burk replied that he wHl check these to see that they are charged' to the
tcJfa~e~ ~D~~.proper~epartment, that is the Purchasing Department, but pointed out that there is no 1954
h6t-_{.Qpr,te~. /17) appropriation to provide for this being done ,.lith respect to this department, and it ,rill
mean an over-expenditure for 195L,. Hr. Burk advised His ~Iorship that he "ill supply him
hte~tA;nment- Hith an analysis of the Sundry Entertainment account.
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Mr. Burk withdreH from the meeting.
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On motion of Alderm~n Golding
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the above named report from the
Comptroller be received and filed,
The matter of checking of gravel yardage was then discussed Hith the
.b!I:<i1{/eIc~eck/~IDirector of Works. Mr. Hanson advised that this sl..unmer, gravel was hauled from the Hana1<agonish
.:n. ,...ecfc /A/,..M. Road pit of Mr. George E. 11abee, and from the City's pit and the City's man on the job che'cks
. .z - ,.l)~..YYd/7f.s.the loads of gravel. He explained that the :various trucks used to load gravel are measured
for the loads they carry by the size of their gravel boxes, and it is the duty of the cheCker
to make certain that there is enough gravel in the trucks for a proper load, and also, to ensure
that no gravel over the proper measure ',ras taken from the pit. Alderman McLean inquired if Mr.
Hanson has confidence in the man ~lho has been checking gravel loads. Hr. Hanson replied that
he felt there were times Hhen the City did not get as IllUch gravel as it should have received,
and when he himself was present at the time gravel "~s being loaded, on several occasions he
had to ask that more gravel be added to the loads this surrmler. Alderman Clarke observed that next
year, the City probably will be purchasing a considerable amount of gravel and does not want
loads of this material to be short.
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Mr. Hanson advised that the Provincial Government uses the scale method
and the mileage basis regarding gravel loads and he felt it would pay the City to install
scales in the City pit for this purpose. He advised that the scale would cost approximately
$2,000.00, and suggested that this be done another year; also, that an over-all price be
submitted, based on mileage, in fairness to the contractor and all concerned.
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Discussion ensued relative to the services of a timber scaler at the
cutting operations on the Loch Lomond Hatershed. His Horship the Hayor advised that he
has endeavoured to obtain the services of a qualified scaler in this respect and is now
awaiting definite word. The Cornmon Clerk referred to the COIT~on Council Order of November
23rd, 1954, which dispensed with the ser~ices of Hr. James Crawford as scaler, and observed that
the City should not release this man from its employ until a replacement is secured.
Mr. Hanson was asked if he had checked to ascertaln if the contractor is
cutting any timber under the nine. inch size on the Hatershed in question, and Hr. Hanson
stated that he has checked "lith Hr. James Cra~Jford \,ho advised that the contractor has
observed the regulations regeruing this size, except in a few instances. He added that he
has not had much opportunity to inspect the timber cuttings himself.
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The Common Council instructed the Director of Works to retain the services
Hr. James Crawford in this respect until the City obtains a replacement.
Mr. Hanson referred to the '-TOrk necessary on Castle Street to provide
inproved entrance to the New Brunswick Laboratory building, and inquired if this '.lOrk is to
be proceeded with iIT~ediately. A copy of a letter from the County Secretary, . addressed
to the General Hospital Board of Commissioners, >T11S read, advising that in improving the
said entrance, it will be possible to excavate part of the knoll which is obstructing the
entrance without interfering Hith the entrance to the Arsenault property. The letter also
stated that the cost of developing the City street portion should not be part of the expenses
for hospital construction, and is a "~tter for the Co~~on Council and Municipal Council to
agree on.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that authority be granted the Director
of Works to proceed with the work of improving Castle Street relative to the entrance to the
NeH BrunSl{ick Laboratory buHding, according to the purport of the letter from the County
Secretary:
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AND FURTEER that the above mentioned letter from the County Secretary be
received and filed."
Mr. Hanson withdrew from the meeting.
Gee ,~};:''c Read a letter from the Board of Commissioners of the Saint John Free Fubli c
~/~r~~4/ Library, per the Chief Librarian, inquiring as to any actions or decision relative to the Board's
'., ./.. "'J: . reconnnenGation that the Library staff be accepted in the City Pension Plan.
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Mr. F. S. Haycox, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan, advised
that the report of the actuaries, William M. Mercer, Limited, relative to the Civic Employees Pension Plan,
and including information relative to the request of the Library employees that they be included under
the said Plan, has just been received and the Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow to examine the report.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table until after the
Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan meet to study the above named report of the actuaries, and
for sub~ission of the said actuarial report.
On motion of Alderrr~n Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Commissioners of the
Saint John Free Public Library, requesting that inunediate action be taken to rebuild the Library chimneys,
and advising that dry rot has been discovered in various sections of the roof base, be received and referred
to the Building Inspector for a report.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the letters from the Kinsmen Club of Saint John
expressing their appreciation for the co-operation and courtesies extended by the Director of the Fire
Department and his staff, the Salvage Corps companies, and the Director of Police and his force during the
recent annual Halloween Shell-Out, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department,
advising that it will be approximately two weeks before a report is available on the telephone versus
telegraph Fire Alarm System, and that such report will be immediately forl,drded for the Council's information
when available, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Craig .
RESOLVED that the letter from the Recreation Advisory Committee
submitting correspondence received from organizations interested in opening of the Forum, be received and
filed and the said correspondence referred to the co~.mittee which is acting on the Forum matter.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
7'~ d RESOLVED that as per the reco~lllendation of the Recreation
. a!l1roan S:- Advisory Connnittee, the following amounts be paid as statJd, these being grants for 1954 which are the
,.)t: ~ere~.s City's share in oonnection with the maintenance of playgrounds, and are to be charged to the Recreation
"P4.f/~rot(,net budget:- to St. Peter's Rectory, ~~500.00, for St. Peter's Playgrounds; to Mr. Cecil Hart, ()500.00, for
A(%~~I7.is ' the Ki,~nis Playgrounds; to Mr. B. R. Guss, $1,300.00, for the Saint John Rotary Club East End Youth Centre.
P~jI/lro"hd On moticn of Alderman Clarke
1?otdr~,C'/u. /,
~sr',Ii'l1(t ){;a-l-J; Seconded by Alderman Craig
~ent"~ PESOLVED that as per the r8comrnendation of the Recreation Advisory
._;r,;J?jf ~~ ;O~~- COlnmittee, the Tiny Tot Playground equipment under the control of former Alderman Walter J. Campbell be now
jro"'nK egai,P- 'placed under the jurisdiction of the said committee.
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n mo lon 0 oerman ja ey
Seconded by AlderTIk~n McLean
uans ..,/rin3 RESOLVED that the following accounts be referred to Hr. W. R.
.enj'/neer Godfrey, consulting engineer, for a report back to Council:- Estimate 3-54 for penetration pavement for
_~zfe~~h,_~~sl'~Stephen Construction Co. for ~15,102.48; Estimate 3-54 for liquid asphalt seal coat contract for Stephen
.L' /? Construction Co. for $259.74; and Estimate 4-54 for fine grading and paving contract for the same comrany
IT/on. '-'0. ,
~v/n~ ' . for ~4,726.l5:
.",(/4"/1:1 di,oAa/rf
u 5'~1 aoJ,-~ AND FURTHER that the letters from the Director of Horks, advising that these are the final
. bJni7dino progress estimates in each case, and that these contracts have been completed to the'satisfaction of his
'.7 .Department, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the account in the amount of $3,072.00 from Mr.
George E. Habee be paid, this being for rental of equipment from October 1st to 30th, such equipment having
been rented from Mr. Mabee when other equipment under contract ,ros not available, and having been rented
at the same rates as the contract prices.
On motion of Alderman McLean
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/ rf,t.C If re 1lc,C; i hours at (;2.95 -
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RESOLVED that
for additional truck hire for October
be paid.
the account submitted by Mrs. J. F. Hazen in the
15th, 26th and 27th and November 5th last - 32f
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On motion of AlderIT3n Golding
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOINED that the following accounts be paid to
Nr. George Chittick for rental of equipment, under the 1954 contract:-
Oct. 26 - Asphalt Plant, Doser
Nov. 10 - Truck hire
Nov. 1,2,5,8,9,12 - low bed float
Nov. II and 12 - Caterpillar doser and Iou bed float
Nov. 2,3,4,5,8;9,10,11,15,16 - Douglas Ave., Doser
and trucks, and doseI' loader
Nov. 12,15,16 - Nillidgeville, Noto-crane
Nov. 8-12 incl. - ~furine Road, C~terpillar doseI'
and Moto-crane dragline
Nov. 9 and 10 - Clarence St. West, Doser and low
bed float
Nov. 2,4,5,6,8,9,10,15 - Compressor and jackbits
Nov. 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,12,15 -.Truck hire
Nov. 15-18 inc1. " T. S. Simms Project - Backhoe and
Iou bed float
Nov. 9,10,15 - Gilbert's Lane, Doser and trucks
Nov. 8,9,10 - Clarence and Suffolk Sts., Backhoe and
low bed float
Nov. 10 - Falls Vieu Road, Doser and low bed float
$ 39.00
$ 20.65
$ 84.37
$ 187..00
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$ 789.70
$ 166.75
$ 478.00
$ 61.50
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$ 224..20
$ 326.00
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$ 29.50.
Read a letter from Mr. Henry E. Ryan, solicitor for Mrs. Catherine McCormick
and the Estate of Terrance O'Brien, relative to Lots 18 and 19, Block B, Mill Street, Lancaster,
advising that the land is assessed by the City of Lancaster for ~~750.00, and he feels it would
be umIise to advise his client to pay the sum of 111,500.00 for same, which the City of Saint
John asks.. The letter stated that Mr. Ryan feels the assessed value represents a fair,
reasonable and just price for the land, and in view of the above, requested that the Council
consider a neH lease as mentioned in his letter of September 30th last, provided 14rs.
14cCormick pay an increased ground rent.
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On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED tlmt Cownon Council resolution of
November ?3rd last, offering to sell the freehold of the land in question to Mrs.
Catherine HcCormick for the sum of lil,500.00, be rescinded and the said property be sold
to Mrs. McCormick for ~~750.00.
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Moved in amendment by Alderman Clarke
/Ie/1ry.E,/fJI<ii~
&;;>f-Aeril7 e I'lC(]r.mld,
,f"S(-. 7iir~l7ce
0.'7;>'... E. Ryan as to Hhat Mrs. Catherine
. ....pJ:/e n the property in question.
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Seconded
by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that an enquiry be made of Mr. Henry
McCormick Hill offer in groUl1d rent for a neH lease for
Question being taken, the amendment to the motion carried with Aldermen
Clarke, Craig and McLean voting "yea" and Aldermen Golding and Hanley voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Aldel~n Golding
RESOLVED that the letter frcm the Saint John
Local Council of Women, requesting that a woman be appointed to the Traffic Committee Hhen
the Co~nittee is set up, and advising that they feel one or two women should be appointed to
all Boards and Comrnittees, be received and filed and the said C01L~cil advised that Hhen the
Common Council contemplate appointing women to any Committees, their organization, as well
as other ladies' organizations, will be given consideration.
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An account from Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., in the amount of $180.00
for services during the months of Septenilier and November as Sitting Magistrate in the
absence of ~~gistrate Prince, was submitted to the Common COUllCil.
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On motion of Alderwan Clarke
Seconded by Aldel'ffian Golding
RESOLVED
as to his absence in this connection:
'?dlit'e .#!aQ/.:st:rare
~ ~mgistrate Prince
?:Ecirle h!1an
Si#/i7j,,$a.1isb~te
.4lderman, C/arfe
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that a report be requested from
AND FUltTHER that the above named account from Mr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C.,
be laid on the table until the requested report is received.
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Alderm~n Clarke stated that he Hill mlbmit a report soon on the matt~r
of Sittine 11agistrates, after consultation with the Saint Jolm LaH Society.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Advertising
Chatrman, Thistle.,L8.c1ies' Curling Association, submitting information regarding the cost
of advertising in the official programme to be issued in connection with the forthcoming
New Bruns'Iick Ladies' Provincial Bonspiel, be received and filed and the City of Saint
J olm take the front page in this proeramme, conveying greetings from the City.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Eeconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that a copy of the petition from property Ol-mers and
business houses along Princess Street, suggesting that if it is felt tl1at Princess Street must be the site
for the new New Brunslf.Lck Liquor Control Board outlet, that one of sufficient size should be chosen so that
parking could be provided on the site itself and an outlet to Horsfield Street arranged so that traffic
could be kept moving smoothly along each street, be forl,arded to the Hel-! BrunsHick Liquor Control Board for
their comments, and that the first person who signed the-petition be advised of the Council's action in
this niatter:
AND FURTHER that the said Liquor Control Board be advised that the C onunon Council is
concerned also with this IT~tter as to the traffic hazard it would create.
On motion of Alderman Golding
1 -L;) Seconded by Alderman NcLean
,~~t'PI7~ /T/~JI RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Lal~on & Riley, solicitors
~t(.?~s.1? ~~es for Mr. Douglas P. Holmes and Miss Catherine A. Holmes, requesting that the Co~~on Council give favourable
~/~el ~ 1.1 //~ consideration at this time to the proposed by-law for rerzoning of the area next to Simpsons-Sears Limited
~ ~1. ..~a~~ property on Lansdolme Avenue as a general business area for the benefit of their clients, be received and
. f1?t:-.zon./'?j' filed and Mr. and Miss Holmes asked to'provide the information as requested by the Conunon Council under
the resolution adopted on September 13th, 1954 in this matter.
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On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the Building Inspector be requested to prepare
specifications relative to creating a Council Chamber in the City Hall annex.
On motion
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At a Cormnon Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Tuesday,
the seventh day of December, A.D. 1954, at 4.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, Flayor
Aldermen Clarke, Craig, Hanley and NcLean
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1'11'; F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
.Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council
held on November 29th last be confirmed, all Connnon Council Nembers having been furnished with
copies of the said minutes.
The Connnon Clerk advised thctt Mr. F. B. Zinck, Hho had been notified to be
present at this meeting to shoH cause why a dilapidated or dangerous building located at
25 St. Paul Street, should not be removed or destroyed, under Section 10 of the Saint John
Building Act 1925, has requested permission to appear before this meeting at 6.00 o'clock p.m.
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:J}. lid' Zsoect-or. 1'11'. J. S. Corbett, the City Building Inspector, Has present at the meeting
U '':1 /.' and advised that the above named property is a three-storey building, housing 26 persons
7)ik,P/"tUlteL p/to/S. which brings in revenue to Mr. Zinck in rentals of approximately ~p50.00 per Heek. He stated
.;ls.ST- ~ I St-. that the building is in very bad condition and leans over about 18 inches in 2 feet; the
.. .ClU. . bottom sill has gone out on the north si6.e and J.f.1'. Zinck must fix it or it Hill fall d01m;
F.:8., Zinc,f, there is one COl1'1l1on basin and one cOll'll10n toilet on each floor of the building. Mr. Corbett
advised that the ground floor is bad and }rr. Zinck \;ill have to put a foundation under it,
and that it Hill cost approximately ~~2,500.00 to bring the building up to satisfactory
conditions. He added that if the building is straightened, it could be used, and that he
has repoatedly asked Hr. Zinck to repair it, but in vie>! of the fact that the Board of School
Trustees had in mind purchasing the property (which purchase ,JaS not completed) he has been
lenient \;ith Mr. Zinck in this matter. The Building Inspector how feels tlillt the building
should be either repaired satisfactorily or demolished.
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Nr. Corbett then spoke \;ith reference to bui~dings situated at 638-642 and,646
Main Street, owned by C. R. Nelson Ltd., regarding which notice had been given for appearance
to shoH cause why same should not be removed or destroyed under the Building Act, and advised
that the buildings are in desperate condition. He stated that Mr. Nelson's effort to sell
this property to either Simpsons-Sears Limited or to the City (for street widening purposes)
did not succeed and he feels that they should be demolished in the general clean-up of the
area. 1011', Corbett advised that Aranoff Bros. rent one of the buildings and the Nelson firm
sell coal in the basement of a building.
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Alderman Clarke expressed the view that a check should be made regarding
this section to ascertain if the south side of Main Street is protected by a retaining
,mIl in the event the properties in question should be demolished, and advised that street
widening of the south side of Main Street ,muld be very costly as it would require large
amounts of fill. The Building Inspector advised that a concrete \,dll \;tlS built by the
City do,m the side of l'lain Street in question around twenty years ago.
Messrs. C. R. Nelson and K. A. Wilson, Q. C., his solicitor, entered the
meeting at this time in the above ll'.atter. ~\r. Hilson requested that if no satisfactory arrangement
is made today regarding these properties, that his client be given the opportunity to have
,a contractor make.a report.on.the condition and repairing of same. He added that it is not
Mr. Nelson's fault that the buildings have not been repaired, and referred to the requests
made by varicus Aldermen and others that repairs be not made as the City \oTould eventually
require the properties, and stated it is not fair of the City to make such request and then,
by reason of lack of repair, to request that the buildings be demolished so the City can
secure them for purposes for \oThich it wants them, Hithout paying compensation.
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Hr. Hilson stated thHt his client is prepared to repair the buildings to the
satisfaction of the Building Inspector if' the City dces not \-lish to take them over, and would
like a permit to make such repairs, and if he is denied the right to make repairs, will resist
it in the courts. He inquired if the City desires any of Mr. Nelson's property. }lr. Hilson
then stated that one of Mr. Nelson's properties is in very good state of repair.
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The Common Clerk inquired if the letters referred to by Hr. Hilsoh regarding
the City taking the property over and j.rr. Nelson refraining from making repairs were from
the Common Councilor from individual Councillors, and }rr. Wilson replied that they \oTere from
individuals. IIIT. Hilson stated th"t these properties '-[QuId be restored to better than their
former condition. The Common Clerk asked Mr. Wilson for the \oTritten report he will obtain from
a contractor on the buildings, the Council agreeing that Mr. IHlson may have an opportunity
to procure same. Nr. Wilson agreed to do so.
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On motion of Alderw.an Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table
for further study and Mr. C. R. Nelson be given a report relative to same at an early date.
Hessrs. Nelson and vlUson wi thdre\oT at this time.
Read a letter from the Building Inspector advising that a condition ,lhich was
discovered around the cupola on the roof of the Free Public Library building will necessitate
a change from asphalt shingles to copper and the nailing strips around this area Hill have
to be renewed and the Halls covered with copper, \oThich will cost $740.00 over and above the
original contract price. The letter also advised that repairs Here found necessary tc the
Library roof which Here done as the Horkprogressed, and confirmation \<3S requested on this
action, such repairs costing less than ~~100.00.
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_blEdr/e, .(tJOah 1. That the account of Hr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., in the amount of ~180.00, being his fee for
$/#/110 ~Q/-:'t-r~ services as Sitting Magistrate in the absence of Nagistrate Prince on September 20th, 2lst, 23rd and' 24th
- --n /.' J.-?,1.:/' ~feI and November 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th last, be paid: ' .
, co .fee.., 'P.:JNS I
ArID FURTHER that Mr. Logan's letter in respect to this matter be received and filed.'
I r: e'7J L / 2 That Hr. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Saint John
,r.~e rao/ it!- -. Pu:
. / ~ Free blic Library, be advised that the Common Council will meet the Budget Committee of the Public
u ...../ r_ry I Library on Thursday ne:;,."t, December, 9th, at 7.30 p.m., Hhen sitting in Committee of the Whole in the Mayor I s
,_. ~,3lL.d.fer Office, this meeting being held at the request of the Librar.! Board.
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~rc7,_sin.f :Z::fr. i 4. That as per the request of the Purchasing Agent, authority be granted to
ke or sers: (66) of detachable ice grousers, tee type, for TD 9 International tractor from J. Clark
.7 OlL. , representatives of International Harvester Ltd., at a cost of ~f249.55 tax extra, F.O.B.
.7)/r. S<iiln/reiltion '.. 5.
That the letter from the Director of Sanitation in reply to the letter received by the
4It ~eo ~oc,.e Common Council from Mr. Leo Hoore regarding employment 1;ith the Sanitation Department, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman NcLean
RESOLVED that the above named action of the Building Inspector
relative to repairs to the roof of the Library building be ratified and confirmation be granted for the
change from asphalt shineles to copper around the cupola, and that the bills in this connection be paid
Hhen presented.
On motion of Aldennan Craig
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that a complete report on the proposed widening of the
south side of r~in Street to Portland Street be requested from the T01{n Planning Commission and all
departments interested in this section of the city, and they be asked to advise of their thinking on the
matter at the time they made their orig~nal reports.
The Building Inspector withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Craig
F~SOLVED that as per the reco~~endation of.the Street Lighting
Committee, one 200 Hatt street light be mounted on Pole 3 on Delhi Street, in the interest of safety,
Read Report of the Committee of the Hhole
(as folloHs)
To the C0Ml10N COUl/CIL of the City of Saint John
The Co~nittee of the Hhole
reports
Your Cor~~ttee begs leave to'report that it sat on Thursday, December 2nd last at 7.30
o'clock p,m. in the Y~yor's Office, when there were present His '~rship }~yor Peat, Aldermen Clarke, Craig,
Golding and McLean and your Corf1llittee begs leave to submit the folloHing report.,and .recoP.llllendations, namely:-
That the letter from the Chairman of the Negotiating Co~mittee of City Hall Employees
Union Local No. 486, acknowledging receipt of the Cormnon Cou~cil letter of NoveTIber 26th regarding
of the Horking Agreement bet'leen the City and the Union, be received and filed.
purchase one set
& Son Ltd., local
Saint John, N. B.
6. That the letter from the Transportation Committee rel&tive to the transportation service
problem, and giving a brief sun~zry in this connection, be received and filed.
7. That the letter from the Director of Police aovlslng that he has contacted the representative
of Kelvin & Hughes (Canada) Limited with a vieH to ascel~aining whether there is a possibility that this
firm had made any improvements in the "Rhode~zster" parking meters, and that he expects a report soon in
this connection for the Common Council, be received and filed.
8. That tho report from the Director of Police advising that in accordance ,dth Cormnon Council
Orders of November ~3rd last, ten Commissionaires cOllmenced their duties on November 29th on a .three-month
trial basis as school crossing ~uards and are located at ten different intersections in the City, and that
the Corps of Commissionaires will be paid at the rate of 8ltif an hour, three hours a day or fifteen hours
per Heek per man during school periods, be received and filed.
9.
appointed a
and filed.
That the letter from the Director of Police advising that Mr. Gordon Robert Keir h~s been
constable on. probation for the Police Departnlent, effective December 1st, 1954, be received
10.
supplying and
9th, 1954, be
district:
That the bills submitted by Mr. J. D. Longmire in the total amount of $167.40 plus $28.80 for
supervising the planting of trees at Portland Place, under Common Council Order of November
paid and the Police notified and asked to provide extra protection, if possible, in this
AND FURTHER tb~t the Portland Place residents be advised of the trouble the City is having
in this connection and requested to co-operate in keeping this damage to a minimlun.
11. That the account of Stephen Construction Co. in the amount of $354.69 for binder and
surface course from November 9th to 18th, 1954 being extras relative to their paving contract, be paid.
12. That the following final estimates of Stephen Construction Co. be referred to Mr. W. R.
Godfrey, consulting engineer:- ()1,350.79 for penetration pavement contract - i;en per cent holdback;
$6,946.49 for fine grading and paving contract - ten per cent holdback; $681.79 for liquid asphalt seal
coat contract - ten per cent holdback.
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13. That the bill from Stephen Construction Co. in the amount of $797.00 for
demurrage on rail,~y cars conveying material used in penetration asphalt work, be returned to
the company and payment of same refused as this matter is a normal risk of the contractor concerned.
14.
a resolution
said Chapter
That the letter from the Saint John Municipal Chapter, LO.D.E., enclosing
protesting any disturbance of the Old Burying Ground, be received and filed and the
thanked for their interest in this matter.
15. That His Worship the }~yor proclaim Monday, December 27th next to be
Boxing Day and a public and civic holiday:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Saint John Merchants' Association Ltd.
advising that stores will be closed in Saint John on the above named date for Boxing Day, be
received and filed.
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15th be proclaimed
proclaim December
That the letter .from the New Brunswick Safety League requesting that December
as "S-D Day" (Safe-Driving Day) be received and filed and His Worship the Mayor
15th as "S-D Day".
17. That the account of E. Mooney Construction Ltd., in the amount of $1,440.87
for concrete work in and various repairs made to City Fire Stations, be paid.
18. That the Saint John Forum,: Limited be advised that as a result of the investigation
made by the committee of Common Council, they will be granted no further assistance, as recommended,
than as presently being given, that is, $2,000.00 rebate in taxes (paid on behalf. of school boy
hockey) plus ,;ater rates.
19. That the letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council advising they
have been advised that a cO~Eittee may be set up by His Worship the }~yor to study the
unemployment situation and if such a cO~Eittee is to be established they would appreciate being
requested to send representatives to the meeting when called, be received and filed and the said
Labor Council advised that if and when such cO!:'1J1.ittee is set up, a representative .from their
organization will be requested to act thereon as it is nOI, understood that they have alrei'-dy
been asked to name a representative but have neglected so to do.
20. That the letter from the Snowflake Lime Limited advising they feel sure that
complaints regarding their blasting operations can be attributed to noise from blasting rather
than from vibration and that there is not the .slightest danger of inflicting damage upon
surrounding properties, be received and referred to the Director of Works.
Saint John, N. B.,
December 7th, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) G. B. Peat,
CHAIR}1.AN.
On motion of Alderman McLean
.Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the report be received and the
recon~aendations contained therein adopted.
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Read a letter from the Director of Police advising that the he~ting system
at Police Headquarters is not providing sufficient heat for the offices of the Magistrate, the
Director and the Deputy ,Director, and attaching copy of a letter from Wm. J. Cra,~ord & Co.,
sanitary and heating engineers, Hho made a survey of the heating system. The Director recommended
that consideration be given to placing ,the system in proper working condition in order tlwt
the offices can be heated in a suitable Jll9.tmer.
On motion of Alderman Cla-rke
Seconded by Alderman McLean ,
RESOLVED that a cOlllpetent engineer, as recommended
by Mr. Packard Campbell or some person recomlllended by him, be contacted to go over the heating
system at Police Headquarters and to confer. "lith Mr. Peter Goguen of the TO"ffi Planning Commission
on his plans for the said building, and, in the meantime, as a temporary measure, the pipes to
the ne;; section of the building be covered "lith a sbestos by the firm of Hm. J. Cra1,~ord & Co.
at an approximate cost o~ $90.00:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Director of Police be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderw2n McLean
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of
Police relative to replacing the 200 "Rhodemaster" parking meters \?ith 100 twin head ,"Hurricane"
parking meters at a cost of $12.00 per head, Federal Sales Ta.'C included', be received and referred
to a cOlll.'llittee of Common Council for study and a recommendation.
Aldermen Clarke and Craig were appointed by His Worship the Y~yor, to
constitute the above named committee.
Read a report from the Director of Works advising that the Reservoir located
in the City of Lanc~ster will not be used again as such by the Water and Sewerage Department and
that the Department does not recom.~end the selling of lot or lots in this area, as it is .felt
that eventually the pump-house Hill have to be enlarged and that an office and warehouse in this
area for the Hest Side staff is I'equired. This nel? building would be used to store supplies
and equipment as the present facilities at:the C3rleton Public Hall are not consider,ed adequate.
The Common Clerk advised that he does not believe the City should build the office and "mre-
house in the City of Lancaster as they ;lOuld be sub.iect to taxation.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that a report be obtained from the Director of Horks
as to the advisability of filling in the above named Reservoir.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
tUarer. ..reule~
u:l)e;pt': the Hater and
.21hcRsm/ch filed and Mr.
ftJark L.:Z1reen
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works advising that
Sel-lerage Department is not in need of a blacJ<smith at the present time, be received and
Mark L. Breen, who had applied for such [osition, De notified that there are no vacancies.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by AldeI'11h3n Hanley ,
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Horks aavlslng
that a complaint has been receivea recarding'the wooden retaining ,Jall on the property back of 2/,7 Duke
Street, I-Ihich is leased land belonging to the City and abutting land leased by Mr. H. C. Sproule on
Orange Street, and which is in a state of disrepair and is partially fallen dOl'l1, be received and filed
and the property owners concerned be notified that the rratter of repairs to the retaining ~Jall is left to
them to make whatever arrangements may be advisable:
AIm FURTHE:fl. that thG said property owners be also advised that if they wish to purchase
the freehold of the land they are leasing from the City, the City would be willing to accept an offer of
the assessed value in each case.
On motion of Alderman McLean
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Seconded by Alderman Clarke
F~SOLVED tbat tbe follol-ling bills submitted by Mr. George E.
dated December 2nd, 1954, for gravel which bas been delivered to City streets, be paid, namely:-
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3,350 c.y. gravel fill @ .72~ $2,412.80
580 c.y. gravel fill loaded @ .18~ 104.40
372 c.y. @ .72r; delivered to City streets 267.84
703 c.y. @ .701 If If If If 1>92.10
~? 2,516.40
$ 759.94
On motion of Alderman Craig
; submitted
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RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay tbe following
by Hr. George C. Chittick for rental of equipment regarding his 1954 contract:-
bills
Nov. 27 - Charlotte St., rear of Robbins Drug Store,
Doser, ripper and low bed float
Nov. 16-27 - Pokiok Rd., Traxcava tor, dosers, 101-1 bed
float, trucks, air compressor and jackbits
Nov. 1-6 incl" Tl~ck hire
Nov. 1-5 incl. Air compressor and jackbits
Nov. 1-9 incl., Doser and Moto-crane-drQgline and low
bed float - ~~rine Rd. project
Oct. 29-30 - Marine Rd. project - Belt backhoe and low
bed float and Nov. 1-9 incl.
Nov. 22 - Castle St., compressors and jackbits
Nov. 26-27 - Simms.St., Lancaster, Backboe,trucks
and 101-1 bed float .
Nov. 19 - T. S. Simms project - Doser and low bed float
Nov.. 25-27 - Visart St., Backhoe, 101-1 bed float,
compressor and doseI'
Nov. 8 - Adelaide St., Doser loader, trucks and low bed
float
Nov. 4 - Sea St., Lancaster, Doser and 101-1 bed float
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$ 295.00
~~ 177.60
$ 719.00
(n,063.50
$: .39.60
$ 160.70
~i 93.50
$ 1l0.20
$ 69.10
$ 37.50
-2?/~eztlJ~ ~~ AiiD FURTHER that the Director of Works be asked to submit a report on the cost of hiring of
I I equipment up to date for 1954.
On motion of Alderman NcLean
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Assistant Fire Chief advising
that 1I.r. Cuthbert A. Coggins has tendered his resignation from the Fire Department effective Iolednesday,
December 8th, 1954 at 8.00 a.m."be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderwzn Craig
RESOLVED tbat the report from the Collection Department for the
November last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman NcLean
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the letters from the City of Lancaster and the
Parisb of Simonds Councillors advising that tbey are agreeable to meeting Hith Members of the Saint Jolm
Common Council relative to tourist mat~ers, be received and filed and such meeting be held at the Court
House, on Thursday, December 9th next, at 3.00 o'clock p.m.:
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AND FUF~HER that the City of Lancaster and the Parish of Simonds Councillors
be notified of the abovo meeting and requested to send their comnittees to attend same.
His 1-Iorship appointed Aldermen Bro;m, Hanley and Craig to constitute the cOImnittee
from Common Council in the above matter.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Henry E. Ryan,
advising that his client, Mrs. Catherine McCormick, offers to pay $40.00 per year ground rent
for a ne\; lease of Lots 13 and 19, Block B, Mill Street, Lancaster, be received and filed and
the said offer accepted:
A}ID FURTHER that the restrictive covenant contained in the present lease for
these lots be removed.
Question being taken, the motion carried \;ith Aldermen Clarke, Craig and McLean
voting "yea" and AldeI'll'lln Hanley voting "nay" and stating that he does not believe that the
City of Saint John is in the ground renting business, and therefore, this land. should be sold
to Mrs. !1cCorrnick.
On motion of AldeI'll'lln Clarke
Seconded by AldeI'll'En Craig
RESOLVED t-hat the letter from The International Order
of The King's Daughters and Sons registering their protest against the possible disturbing of the
consecrated ground of the Old Burying Ground, be received and filed and the Order thanked for
their interest in this matter.
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising I.lith respect to the
tioust fund held by the City for St. Philip's Church bEd been inserted in the local newspaper,
but not in the Royal Gazette. He stated that he had received a telephone call from a coloured
citizen regarding this matter, but no Hritten 'objections have -been submitted.
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alden,mn Clarke
RESOLVED that in vie\; of the fact that no objections
have been received in consequence of the City's advertisement, the monies being held in trust by
the City for St. Philip's Church be turned over to the Board of Trustees of the said Church,
to be used whenever they desire, and that a bond of indemli ty be obtained from the Church at the
time the trust money is paid over, as a protection to the City.
On motion. of Alderman Clarke
. Seconded by Alderman HcLean
1m SOLVED that the letter from the Clerk of the City
Barket advising that the Market doors have been attended to and the bell at the night entrance'
ha~ been installed, be received and filed.
On motion of Alder~n McLean
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Seconded by Alderman Clarke
FESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Joseph K.
Kennedy, expressing his appreciation of the appointment as a member of the Court of Revision,
effective January 1st, 1955, and advising that he ;dll conscientiously discharge the duties
of ~his office, be received and filed.
On motion of AldeI'll'an Cralg
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the Acting Executive Director be
to who is responsible for the fence on Charlotte Street Hhich is directly
Coal Co. Lta. and which is in a poor and dangerous condition, and that
suggestions for its repair.
asked for a report as
across from Consumers
he be asked to submit
Mr. P. R. Fowler, Director, Town Planning Connnission entered the meeting.
Mr. F. B. Zinck entered the meeting at this time and ;~s heard relative
to the property located at 25 St. Paul Street. He stated that the building is rented for light
housekeeping rooms and has a good roof, chimneys and plumbing. He advised that the foundation
referred to by the Building Inspector, as well as maintenance and repair work, is out of the
question at the time of year and- will be so for some time.' He requested that he be allo;led
to carry over until the corning spring and if the hazards still exist, they Hill be attended
to then. Hr. Zinck added that if he is to put a foundation under the building and bring it
up to s~~ndard, it will depend on what are the denEnds of the Building Inspector. Mr. Zinck
then requested that before going to the expense of fixing up this property, he be allowed
to approach the Board of School Trustees to ascertain if they desire to purchase the property
for school purposes, and he suggested that the side of the building be supported with posts
to prevent it from leaning further uphill.
On motion of AlderJoan Hanley
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the matter be again
by the Council with the Building Inspector and that the Building Inspector then
discussion with Mr. Zinck.
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bEve further
Mr. Zinck withdrew from the meeting.
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Mr. G. T. Clark, Assistant City Solicitor, entered the meeting.
Read a letter from the Town Planning Crnmnission relative to the construction of an
additional 200 housing units to complete the Crescent Valley development. Mr. Fowler spoke at length on
this subject, pointing out that the City is faced with the rehabilitation of approximately 200 families
within the next two years due to a new building project, the St. Patrick Street area project and regular
slum clearance, and is reaching the point again where there are no houses available. He stated he believes
that this construction should be proceeded with.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the above named letter from the To,;n Planning
Commission be received and filed and the Comptroller asked to furnish the Cow~on Council, in collaboration
with Hr. P. R. Fowler, Director of the Commission, Hith a report regarding the over-all capital cost and
annual cost of the Crescent Valley project, having in mind snow removal, street lighting, paving, Fire and
Police protection, catch baSins, etc.
Read a letter from the TOHn Planning Cormaission proposing that Gertrude Street be closed and
: sold to Dominion Stores Limited for the Silln of ~$2,700.00, and that Newman Stteet be extended eastward, as
I shOl;n on the submitted plan, so as to provide a new entrance to the Shamrock Park area, at anc.estimated cost
of (;2,700.00. Mr. FO<ller stated that the estimated cost H8S supplied by the Director of Works.
On motion of Alderman McLean
/>/(JSZ'" sTreet-, Seconded by Alderman Hanley
~/~ P~SOLVED that the
~8," rude Sr.- Gertrude Street, and upon expiration of the usual period of
. ..7)om/n/on . the said portion of street be closed as a public street and
, ~ores .t:t7:t. i to be negotiated:
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advertising - should no objection be made -
sold to the Dominion Stores Limited at a price
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AIID FURTHER that the cost of the above named advertising be borne by the Dominion Stores
AiID FURTHER that the letter from the TOHn Planning Conunission be received and filed.
...san/I-ary -IJ// Mr. Fowler then proceeded to give a verbal report on the question of sanitary fill relative
~ .~ &t.. ,_~~/to garbage disposal, and advised that he has collected w2terial from major cities on this subject. He
r:rdr--ye /S,pQoX>f/. stated that the TOIm Planning Commission agree that the best method is by means of sanitary fill Hith
burnable material disposed of through the incinerators. The Commiseion feel that the most suitable location
.:7)(.1,/71;0 for this method is the area just beyond j'fe,noon Brook, but is owT.ed by the DeBury Estate. Mr. FOI,ler stated
he feels that the City could assume o,mership of this property quite cheaply and added that it is located
at least 500 to 600 feet from any existing housing. He suggested that a portion of this land be obtained
and the sanitary fill method given a trial period of one year, and advised that the area mentioned could
fulfill the City's neods for garbage disrosal for 50 to 100 years. lie reminded the Council that the
present dump site Hill be completed in the spring and Hill be used as a playground area, and suggested that
his suggestion regarding the trial basis should be proceeded \lith before May 1st, 1955.
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~n~t? ~~~ RESOLVED that authority be granted to pay the following accounts
/ /7 M . ./1 in connection Hith arbitration.proceedings betl-leen the City and James E. Hhite Real Estate Company relative
,4. ff. 1'181.7 to the establishment of the Germain Street Loading Zone:- to Hr. Henry O. McInerney l?200.00; to Mr. L. H.
~;'111Y r-/O()t:f Meier $200.00; to 1>11'. Jehn N. Flood $200.00; bill of costs to Ritchie, HcKelvey & l1ackay $67.00, - such
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Discussion ensued with the Assistant City Solicitor on the matter of the Germain Street
and correspondence submitted by him ,JaG read.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that an estimate of the cost of levelling the ground
in the proposed Gerw2in Street Loading Zone and putting same in condition for a loading zone, be submitted
to the Council, together with a report on the increased assessment tlmt may be made available through the
said loading zone, ..,hen same is completed.
The City Solicitor advised that the former Executive Director had conducted negotiations
verbally ..,ith most of the parties concerned \lith the establishment .of this loading zone, and that neither
he nor the Assistant City Solicitor were included in these discussions.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the City
of $1,000.00 for the year 1954, to be used for
of Saint John give the University of NeH
the purposes of the Law School in the City
Brunswick a grant
of Saint John:
ArID FURTHER that the letter from the Chairman, Board of Assessors, relative to assessment
on the Law School building and land, be received and filed.
Alderman Craig voted "nay" to the above resolution, stating that the Council Hill soon be
dealing Hith arplica,tions from various organizatio:os for increased grants.
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On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the letter from Messrs. Lawton & Riley,
advising that their clients, VIT. Douglas P. Holmes and ~QSS Catherine A. Holmes, have authorized
them to provide the information. that negotiations are being conducted for the use of the
property on Lansdo,me Avenue to erect thereon a restaurant and office building, be received
and filed and the said area, uhich is next to Simpsons-Sears Limited property, be re-zoned
as a general business area.
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The Assistant City Solicitor liLthdrew from the meeting at this time.
Read correspondence from the Director of Police relative to his pension
uith the City of Saint John, requesting that he be allowed to pay ten years back on his pension
contributions.
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RESOLVED that the Cormr.on Council ask the
Board of Trustees, Civic Employees Pension Plan, to consider an amendment to the 'Pensions
Act to provide that Mr. J. J. Oakes, Director of Police, be allowed to buy'u.buckpension to
the extent of ten ~.ears, in viet,f of past promises' given to him in this respect:
AND FURTHEB. that the correspondence from the said Director be received
and filed.
The Common Clerk advised that the public scales have.been closed dm-m and
the man formerly employed in that operation has been put to Hork at the. Postage Stamp Rink.
Aldermnn Clarke advised that it is the consensus of opinion of the committee to whom was
referred the matter of the public scales, that same is not needed and arrangements could be made
for operation of one by a private owner. He stated that Hr. Raymond Parker is l,filling to
obtain a scale for thb purpose, but until he acquires it, he suggests that the Starr scale
could be used for the winter, and that Mr. H. 'Bromfield of the Eastern Trust Company is
taking the matter up with Mr. Starr.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
.Seventh-day Adventist Church, permission be granted them to use a~tape recorder from
an automobile in connection ,nth Christmas carolling, and that the required liconse fee
in this connection be Imived.
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,On .motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the request of the Dominion Coal
Co. Ltd. for refund of $4,094.38, which represents tax for the period of 1953 during which
the ;;harf used as a berth for the C.P.S. "Princess Helene" Has owned and occupied by the
Canadian Pacific RailHay Company and used for steam railway purposes, be oomplied with:
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of Assessment in this matter, be received and filed.
The City Solicitor advised that the claim of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company that the above named wharf is part of their rail,ay system is correct and is
exempt from taxation under Section 14, sub-section (f) of the Saint Jom1 City Assessment
Act.
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Read a letter from the Director of Police sublnitting suggestions for
amendment to the Traffic By-law to provide for removal of vehicles from city streets by the
Police De~nrtment in order to facilitate snow removal.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the above matter be referred
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to the City Solicitor for a report.
Read a letter from Hessrs. Lee & Hartin, chartered accountants, per Nr.
R. G. Flewwelling, advising that they are unable to lease the office space available on the
fourth floor of the Charlotte Street Narket Building.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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RESOLVED that the above letter be received
and filed and authority be granted to the Acting Executive Director to advertise the said
space for rent.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the report from the Acting
Executive Director advising that he has finalized the salaries of the City Hall Employees
Federal Union Local 486 and outlining the cost to the City in this connection as Hell
and also submitting a breakdo,m of the cost to the several departments concerned, be
received and filed.
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Alderman Clarke submitted a report for 1953 on the cost of maintenance of City trucks at the
Repair Plant, resulting from the investigation of the committee appointed to study matters pertaining
to this Plant. He commented that it would appear that the City is retaining equipment longer than their
period of efficiency, and that he feels that after five years of use, the trucks should be traded in.
Alderman Clarke advised that he will present the 1952 report in this connection to the Council.
On motion
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on
Tuesday, the fourteenth day of December, A.D., 1954 at 4.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, Mayor
Aldermen Brown, Clarke, Craig, G'olding, Hanley and McLean
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Mr. F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common
Council held on December 7th last be confirmed, copies having been received by all Members
of the Council.
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The Common Clerk reported that the fence on Charlotte Street, opposite
Consumers Coal Co. Ltd., which was referred to at the Common Council meeting of December
7th last, is owned by T. McAvity & Sons Ltd. and the City already has asked the company
to repair the fence.
On motion of Alderman l1cLean
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Purchasing Agent, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of 12 C.l,.catch
basin gratings (at $20.75 each) $249.00 plus 3% Provincial Sales Tax $7.47, making
the total cost $256.47 including Federal Sales Tax. from the Saint John Iron Works,
Limited. the above amount to be charged to Water Stock.
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On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that as per the request of the
Purchasing Agent, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase for the Police
Department for use in the mobile radio Police cars of 6 switch assemblies P-240462
$42.00, and.6 coiled cords, type 7477098-P3, $72.60, plus 3% N. B. T!lJC of $3.44,
making.a total of $118.04.
On motion of Alder/llBn Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request
of the Purchasing Agent, authority be granted for the purchase of 1,000 Ibs. of caulking
lead at a cost of $217.50, plus Provincial Sales Tax, from Jas. Robertson Co. Ltd.,
to be charged to Water & Sewerage, Champlain Heights.
Read a letter from the Acting Executive Director, recommending that Mr.
Gordon Crawford, Superintendent of the Water and Sewerage Department, be classified as
Assistant Director of that Department, and as of January 1st, 1955, he receive an increase
in pay of $300.00 per annum, and a further increase of $250.00 per annum on January 1st,
1956 and $250.00 on January lst, 1957. Alderman Golding inquired if this Council should
commit the next Common Council to salary increases after the year 1956.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Golding,
RESOLVED that the above named recommendation
of the Acting Executive Director be approved with the exception of the final increase,
and that such final increase be a recommendation to the Common Council in office at that
time:
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Acting Executive Director in this
matter be received and filed.
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Read a letter from the Assistant City Solicitor relative to the Building
Code, suggesting that a complete new Code be authorized by the Common Council containing
necessary amendments, two of which are already in existence. The letter submitted
suggested amendments to the Building Code which would place the Building Inspector and
department directly under the jurisdiction of the Common Council instead of under that
of the Director of the Department of WorkS, as presently provided for.
On motion of Alderman Brown
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RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "A
By-Law to Regulate the Erection and Provide for the Safety of Buildings" be repealed
when the new by-law is enacted in this connection, as per the letter submitted by the
Assistant City Solicitor:
AND FURTHER that the recommendations in the said letter as to placing
the Building Inspector under the authority of the Common Council, and other matters,
be approved and incorporated in the new by-law.
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RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works, in reply to an
inquiry made by Alderman Clarke at the November 1st last Common Council meeting, advising that at the
~htal (JOl7s-rrt,t(!- present time, all equipment owned by the City that has been in the hands of contractors bas been returned;
i that Mr. George Mabee, who had rented concrete curbing for/llS from the City, returned same apprOximately
. a month ago and the rental of $300.00 for same has been forwarded to the Comptroller, Mr. Burk; and that
this is the only equipment rented by the City to contractors during the past season, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Mclean
Seconded by Alder/llBn Craig
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the Building Inspector,
Mr. Herbert Pilley be paid the amount of his contract price for general repairs to the Free Public Library,
namely $800.00, the said contract having been completed.
Specifications which had. been prepared by the Building Inspector for the proposed new Common
Council Chambers, were submitted at this time.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the above named report from the Building ,Inspector
be laid on the table and mimeographed copies of the specifications be supplied to the Common Council
Members.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Br01nl
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department,
advising that Fireman Edward G. Wood will be promoted to the rank of Acting Lieutenant in the Fire
Department as of December 13th, 1954, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Acting Lieutenant Robert
Smith on September 4th, 1954, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of the Fire Department,
advising that he has appointed Mr. Everett Lawrence Mingo to the permanent force of ~he Fire Department,
to commence duties on December 10th, 1954, and to serve the probation period of six months _ this
appointment to fill a vacancy now existing in the Department - be received and filed.
Read a letter from the Director of the Fire Department relative to the prices and listing of
material for the proposed new Fire Alarm System. A second letter was read, recommending t.hat the erection
of the proposed Central Fire Station at the Corner of King Street East and Carmarthen Street which would
house all the uptown equipment, reserve ladder truck and pumper as well as the Fire Alar/ll equipment, be
given all consideration possible as the present Union Street Station is now in a congested area and is not
suited for a fire station.
Alderman Golding asked for information on the cost of the Police boxes and installing their
system of alarm.
On motion.of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the Director of the Fire Department be requested
to attend a meeting of the Common Council for further discussion of the above named matters.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Aldennan Brown
RESOLVED that the report from the Recreation Advisory Committee,
in reply to a complaint made by Mr. G. H. Cummings relative to the Postage Stamp Skating Rink, advising
that since this Rink is fulfilling the purposes for which it was intended and that the recreation
facilities are adequate, no action relative to the letter of Mr. Cummings is contemplated, be received and
filed.
On motion of Aldennan Clarke
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the report from the Director of Works in reply to
Council Orders of December 7th last, .submitting figures on the cost to the City of hiring of equipment up to
date for the 1954 season, and advising that the total cost for the Department of ~Iorks was $62,040.16 and
for the Water and Sewerage Department was $19,981.40 for the said period, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the said Director submit a report on the type of equipment used and the
number of hours it was used, in the above matter.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Clarke
RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works with respect
to the City's request for assistance from the Provincial Government in part of the cost of the paving of
City Road, submitting copies of correspondence between himself and the Deputy Minister of Public Works in
this connection, be received and filed.
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The Common Council directed that further negotiations in the above matter
will be conducted by the City Solicitor.
Read Report of the Comptroller
(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
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Your:Comptroller recommends payment of the following Departmental Accounts
for the month of November last:
Police and Fire Departments $ 2,018.78
Sundry Street Lighting 6,205.57 I
Sanitation and Public Works 18,516.54
Recreation Committee 339.75
Water Department 4,868.29
Treasury Department 1,280.28
Various Departments (Ex. Prov.
Purchases, subject 3% Tax) 578.91
$ 33,808.12
Your Comptroller reports additional payments for the month of November
last amounting to $557,882.59 as will more fully appear from statement hereto attached.
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Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Arthur C. Burk,
Comptroller.
Saint John, N. B.,
December 7, 1954.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Mclean
RESOLVED that the above report be received
and the accounts paid as recommended:
AND FURTHER that the Departmental Accounts Report for the month of
November last be received and filed, copies of same having been distributed to the Council
Members. '
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On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the report of the Police
Department for the month of November last, be received and filed:
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AND FURTHER that the Director of the Police,.Department be asked if'
he has omitted from his report the number of bell alar/lls answered relative to fires.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. George A.
Cameron expressing the opinion that the proposed parking space on a portion of the Old
Burying Ground would not give the City much additional space unless a large amount of
space was taken, and suggesting that the City rent the space o~med by him next to the
Capitol Theatre, .for parking purposes, be received and referred to the Traffic Committee
for investigation.
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On motion of Alderman Mclean
Seconded by Alderman Golding
76wer t'omm/s.sioll RESOLVED that the letter from the Power
. . Commission of the City of Saint John, advising that as a result of an increase in the
Eledr/t!!/ Iy h:iJTe cost of coal used in the steam plants of the New Brunswick Electric Power COmmission,
/r.,:lJ..klecf:-;:-:ic. the rate for electricity charged the City of Saint John by the Provincial Commission
Ji""t!l/C'_Ctlm/11/ss /iJn will be increased .01 or l/lOOth cent per kilowatt hour, effective November 1st, 1954,
be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Mclean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Power
Commission of the City of Saint John, advising that the Commission is turning over the
sum of $50,000.00 to the City of Saint John as a grant in lieu of taxes for 1954, be
received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brown
/1;tper 8mm/~.s/Ph RESOLVED that the letter from the Power
Jj Ii ~ Commission of the City of Saint John, advising that the Commission desire to purchase
r~r.J" -/art:. ~ a small lot of land on Rothesay Avenue, with a frontage of approximately 30 feet and
a depth of approximately 46 feet on which to locate a small sub-station to improve
voltage conditions in this area, be received and filed and such purchase approved.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. W. WIn. Woodley, advising that
he has decided to delay any further negotiations regarding the purchase of Lot 5, Somerset Street
Extension Sub-division until next spring, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the said lot be offered to Mr. Brent C. Steeves at its assessed value,
namely $640.00.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Gerry O'Brien advising that he
has offered to lease the Forum building on an annual rental basis, and submitting a copy of the said offer,
made to Mr. Murray Long, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Crsig
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the request of Mr. John F. Walsh for financial
assistance to enable him to participate in the Canadian Olympic speed skating trials, be received and
referred to the Recreation Advisory Committee. to locate a sponsor for Mr. Walsh.
On motion of Alderman i..iolding
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the correspondence received from the Saint John
Board of Trade and the publisher of "Towns & Cities Yearbook" relative to possible advertising by the City
of Saint John in the Maritime edition of the said yearbook, be received and filed and Mr. Norman H. Parkins,
the said publisher, advised that the City is not interested.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Mclean
RESOLVED that as per the suggestion of the Saint John
Horticultural Association, the rowing buildings at Lily Lake be turned over to the Association for their
use, the said Association to be responsible for their care and maintenance:
AND ' FURTHER that arrangements be made to move the rowing equipment from the said buildings.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the ~omptroller, Mr.
Ronald Park be engaged to fill the position of Chief Accountant with the City of Saint John at a salary
of $5,500.00 per annum, which position has been advertised, to commence employment January 1st, 1955,
subject to the giving of one month's notice to previous employers.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the report from James F. Maclaren Associates,
consulting engineers, relative to the curbing work performed by the Brunswick Construction Co. this year
and during 1953-54 by the Mabee Construction Company, advising that the curbing work, on the whole, is
i acceptable as far as appearance and condition is concerned, but that they cannot make any statement
regarding the quantities shown in the estimates and in order to check the quantities shown on the final
estimates, it would be necessary for them to hAve a complete listing of all the curbing placed on the
various City streets under these. two contracts, be received and filed and payment made to the above named
contractors as per Common Council Orders of November 23rd, 1954 in this connection.
Alderman Clarke, chairman of the Committee to whom was referred the matter of parking meters,
reported that he has contacted Mr. MurrayT. Lyon, representative of Kelvin & Hughes ((;anada) Ltd. to
inquire if' his fir/ll would consider installing 12 of the new-type parking meters on a trial basis of one
month, and Mr. Lyon replied today that his firm would be glad to do this. Alderman Craig, the other member
of the committee, concurred in this report.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
. Seconded by Alderman Golding . .
.~c..t//'(j_mecersl . RESOLVED that the fir/llof Kelvin & Hughes (Canada) Ltd. be asked
Af?/vin "'f'/{rqAes I to install 12 parking meters, at no cost to the City of Saint John, for a trial period of approximately
(canadY) Lif-d one month, and at locations designated by the Director of the Police Department, and at the end of such
. ., trial period, the matter be further discussed by the Common Council.
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expressing the view that the trial period would not be long enough for the Council to form an opinion as
to the efficiency of these meters.
His Worship referred to the roadway being. constructed from Drury Cove to the Sandy Point
Road, and advised that the men, 40 in number, who have been employed at this work will be discharged on
December 22nd due to the work being finished. He stated that he asked the Director of Works if' any work
could be carried on to keep these men employed, and the Director advised they could lay pipes from the
Sandy Point Road to M1llidgeville.
Mr. W. R. Godfrey, consulting engineer, was contacted by telephone at this point and advised
that in his opiliion, nothing should be done regarding the laying of pipe until the matter of the whole
area is looked into and a complete survey is obtained.
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off on December 22nd.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be authorized
to call for tenders for sa,nd and gravel, as required, on two bases:- (1) on cubic yard basis
and (2) on ton-mile baSis:
AND FURl'HER that the Common Clerk be authorized to call for tenders for
rental of construction equipment, as required - the bidders to list the price by item, by
hour on the job with an operator for such equipment.
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Alderman Hanley inquired if' the holdback has been returned to Brunswick
Construction Co. regarding their curbing contract, and the Common Clerk replied that he has
written to the company, advising that he must receive certificates showing that all sub-
contractors have been paid in full, etc. before the holdback can be returned, and as yet,
such certificates have not been submitted by the company.
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Discussion ensued relative to whether or not fuel dealers and grocers
should be included in the proclamation providing for a public and civic holiday on December
27th next, which is to be observed as Boxing Day in this city. The Common Council took no
action in this connection.
On motion of Alderman G.olding
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the Common Council enter into
negotiations as soon as pos'sible with the Federal and Provincial Governments for the
erection of a further 200-unit development at Crescent Valley:
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AND FURTHER that the report compiled by the Comptroller and the Director
of the Tow Planning Co!UIlission showing the over-all capital cost and annual cost of the
present Crescent Valley project, as requested by the Common Council on December 7th last,
and giving the estimated cost of the new proposed project and estimated revenue to the City
from same, be received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the letter, dated December 6th, from the Tow
Planning Commission in this matter be received and filed.
On motion of Aldermam Hanley
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JJo/ice /lJatl/s~nilre . RESOLVED that the letter from the Police
t"'LL' h1;}tfs"""" ~ Magistrate regarding his vacation period and the services of a Sitting Magistrate, be received
<>7/r;VI'!j ".e;. ~ "ra,,{f! and filed. .
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His Worship the Mayor advised that Mrs. Bradshaw has been selling homemade
bread and cake in the City Market and has been told by the Acting Executive Director and
the Market Clerk that she cannot continue to do so under the by-law. The Acting Executive
Director stated that the Market Clerk reported that Mrs. Bradshaw used to bring only small
quantities of foodstuffs, which was overlooked, but now she is bringing it on a large scale,
and other women in the Market will endeavour to sell such foodstuffs. He contended that
the Market was originally established for the sale of country produce, such as butter, eggs,
etc. and therefore Mrs. Bradshaw should be restrained.
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The Mayor suggested that the Acting Executive Director have the Market
Clerk advise Mrs. Bradshaw that'~the Council have given the matter consideration and feel
that the ruling of the Acting Executive Director is correct, but in view of the season and
her preparation of foodstuffs for same, she may continue to sell it in the Market until the
first of 1955, but that after that time she must cease to do so.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the above suggestion of His
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Worship the Mayor be adopted.
His Worship the Mayor appointed the following committee who are to investigate
the matter of rentals in the Market Building and cost of operation of same, namely:- Aldermen
Craig a~ Mclean.
The COlmnon Council decided to meet in Committee of the'Whole on Monday,
December 20th next, at 7.30 o'clock p.m.
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At a CODDDOn Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Tuesday, the
twenty-first day of December, A.D. 1954, at 4.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, Mayor
Alder/llen Brown, Craig, Golding, Hanley and McLean
-and-
.Mr. .F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council ,held on
December 14th last be confir/lled, copies of such minutes having been .forwarded to the Common Council Members.
Read Report of the Committee or the Whole
(as follows)
To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John
The Committee of the Whole
repgrts
Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on Monday, December 20th last at 7.30 o'clock
p.m. in the Mayor's Office, when there were present His Worship Mayor'reat, Aldermen Brown, Clarke, Crtig,
Golding, Hanley and McLean and your Committee begs leave to submit the following rep.9rt and recommendations,
namely:-
1. That the Chief of the Fire Department be given authority to prOceed to Sarnia, Ontario to
investigate their present telephone Fire Alarm System.
~Q"~ -/ (J.rQ".e/ tI 2. That the tenders ordered to be Called for the year 1955 for the rental of equipment and for
ll"8hu-a _efu.'fPmel1 sand and gravel close on January 17th, 1955:
. $",6u1 rem6va/
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AND FURTHER that any contract entered into for the rental of equipme~t be not applicable to
snow removal equipment.
That Mr. Frank O'Leary be appointed to the Boxing and Wrestling Commission, replacing
S. Prince.
That Alderman Hanley be appointed to the Recreation Advisory Committee, replacing Mr. J.
That Miss Geraldine McGowan be appointed to the Transportation Committee, replacing Mrs.
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Patterson.
That Mr. Ralph D. Evans be appointed to the Transportation Committee, replacing Mr. E. W.
7. That this Common Council recorranend to the Transportation Committee that it confine itself
to one regular meeting per month and that any other necessary meetings be held only at the call of the Chair.
8. That Alderman Bliss E. Brown be appointed to the Board of School Trustees as a representative
of the Common Council, replacing Mr. E. D. Walsh - this appointment to fill the ter/ll which expired on the
30th of June, 1953.
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7? ;::.. (7r.,)l1niiln 9. That Mr. Richmond L. Grannan be re-appointed to the Board of School Trustees as or June
.sOhd,j/ :J/oard. 30th, 1954 for a term of six years.
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t'o/>1h1ift<ee 10. That Aldermen Golding and Clarke be appointed to the Tourist Committee (Saint John-Lancaster
4b F>/'d' Tourist Information Centre), replacing Messrs. George F. Teed and J. Fred Belyea.
,/fftennal7 (rP/t 'hf
/l1tl6'r/1Jfin tYatfe 11. That the report of the committee on tourist promotion be received and filed:and the
M .' I c,;t,<l recommendations therein contained approved and adopted, namely:- (1) that this project be placed on a
I J'/fZ,I1/el?~ M1f11/~'Q. Municipal basis; (2) that the service of a suitable person be obtained to act as Co-Ordinator, having
re 7;",f,rtsr I certain qualif'ications and to act in accordance with a proposed budget; (3) that a Municipal Committee
. . r"r/)/711 lion of five' be appointed to work on the project - the Committee initially to comprise three Councillors from
I the City of Saint John and one each from the City of Lancaster and the Parish of Simonds; (4) that such
. Committee avail itself of the increasing interest and co-operation being shown by the Provincial Government
in promoting tourist trade and attractions.
];;;.,titi'c. Committee; 12. That the report of the Traffic Committee relative to a meeting held on December 14th last
be received and filed.
1.tfu.rra'fjJfeH!,z;r~1?e 13. That the letter from the Traffic Committee recommending that Mr. Murray Macfarlane prepare
~,t:;C/C :i!v-.hW a new Traffic By-law in conjunction with the Director of Police and the Traffic Inspector, be received and
.' -. /.,1 filed, and the said recommendation adopted.
14. That the letter from the Traffic Committee requesting that the Common Council consider
engaging the services of a traffic engineer for the purpose of making an over-all survey of the traffic
situation in the City, be received and filed and the Director of Police be authorized to ascertain the cost
of obtaining the services of a traffic engineer on a daily basis or a fixed cost basis.
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15. That the letter from the Traffic Committee recommending that the heads of parking meters
situated on the east side of Prince William Street between the Seamen's Mission and City Hall be taken off
the standards and that a fifteen-minute parking zone be established in this area for the benefit of
businessmen and others obtaining mail and transacting business in City Hall, with signs covering the
fifteen-minute parking areas to be prepared by the Police Department, be received and filed and the said
recommendation adopted.
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as a Sitting Magistrate for the City of Saint John under the provisions of the Act 52 Victoria,
1889, Cap. 27, Section 49; ,
lit-,t/OI'l/iJ,Jrket"ienanls 17. That the petition from the tenants of the City Market offices at 47 Charlotte
rt ttir///4h> .lC1wfon Street requesting that the services of Mr. William Lawton as elevator operator be not dispensed
, with, be received and filed. '
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7"d/r'ee. l/ead(7~rfers (Limited) recommending in connection with the heating system at Police Headquarters that Mr.
Le.i.' ~ l.L.e J. Slemin be contacted, be received and filed and the said recommendation adopted.
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18. That the letter from the Saint John Branch No; 14, Canadian Legion,
B.E.S.L., expressing their appreciation for the grant of $25,000.00 made by the City of
Saint John towards the new addition to the Legion Memvrial Building, be received and filed.
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20. That the City of Saint John do not sponsor an advertisement relative to
Christmas gifts for veterans in hospital.
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21. That copies of the specifications prepared by the Building Inspector with
respect to the proposed new Council Chamber be received and distributed to the Members of the
Common Council.
22. That the Building Inspector be requested to appear before the Common
Council at the regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 2lst next, relative to the
property owned by Mr. F. B. Zinck and located at 25 St. Paul Street.
23. That the accounts of Mr. George C. Chittick for rental of equipment
submitted by the Director of Works, be laid on the table for discussion with the said
Director~
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24. That the letter from the Director of Works relative to the offer of Mr.
P. C. Bustin, through Mr. W. R. Tippett, Barrister, to sell property at Latimer Lake to the
City, be laid on the table and the said Director requested to furnish a plan of this property
showing its proximity to Latimer Lake.
25. That the letter from the Director of Works submitting an estimate of cost
for the removing of the mound of earth in the loading zone off Germain Street at the rear of
the S.M.T. (Eastern) Ltd. bus terminal, and also the paving of this area, be received and
filed and a committee composed of Aldermen McLean and Hanley be appointed to study this
matter.
26. That the action of the Director of Works in purchasing from S.T.E.
Fetterley & Son Ltd. 1,00S feet of IS-foot joints of 12-inch cast iron pipe at a cost of
$4.64 per lineal foot, delivered on the site (Champlain Heights), be approved:
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AND FURTHER that the contractor for pipe, James Robertson Company
(Limited), be asked to give an explanation as to why this pipe is not available from them.
h1 27. That the letter from the Director of Maintenance submitting a request
,:I:J;r.p/ainrenahC'e from seven garage mechanics of his Department for an increase in their daily wage, be
c:Sa4r/es received and filed and the said Director be advised that the rate of pay for the one man
/l!al'nrenance. :!kpf concerned is to be continued and that the rate of pay for the other seven men concerned is
,. to be continued as at present, it being understood that this is in conformity with the
Working Agreement and the policy of the Common Council.
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2S. That the letter from the Director of Police with regard to a meeting
between the Common Council and the Saint John Police Federal Protective Association,
Local No. 61, relative to a new Working Agreement, be received and filed and the said
Director advised that the requested meeting will be held after the Members of the Common
Council have had an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the request of the
Association.
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29. That the letter from Mr. George C. Chittick relative '1;0 ground rent to
be charged on space ol;ned by him and used by the City Asphalt Plant, be received and'
referred to the City Solicitor for negotiation with Mr. Chittick.
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30. That the letters from the Saint John Merchants' Association Ltd. and the
$:7r?!e1'(!j,ants~Jo~lk.saint John Board of Trade relative to the development of the east side of the Harbour as
:B~rd 7/-';'ale- . 'recommended in the letter dated November 16th last from the Town Planning Commission to the
d L ., d;'; Common Council, suggesting that the Common Council make a full study of extension of the
ricilruoar e:~tD/'. said Harbour area as such work would help relieve the unemployment situation in the City,
~ it would provide parking facilities in this 'section, and the new rail facilities provided by
such extension would eliminate the dangerous railway crossings at Erin Street and at. HayDl8rket
Square, be received and filed and the said organizations advised that the subject matters
/t:1t-l /4r6ot(.,.~ Zi:t. of their letters have already been discussed with local representative of the National
Harbours Board and further negotiations are pending.
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31. That the letter from E. S. Stephenson & Co., Limited, offering to sell
to the City of saint John a 59-ton motor truck scale for use as a public scale, be received
and referred to the scale committee which is composed of Alder/llen Clarke, Brown and McLean.
32. That the City scales be not replaced and the business of weighing be left
to private operators.
33. That the action of the City Solicitor in making a final settlement of the
arrears of the Royal Fruit Co. Ltd. be approved.
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34. That Mr. Henry D. Hopkins be paid at the rate of $250.00 per month, retroactive to November
lst, 1954 for the duties now being performed by him as Acting Executive Director - this to be for a six-
month period.
Saint John, N. B.,
December 7th, 1954.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) G. B. Peat,
CHAIRMAN.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the above report be received and the recommendations
contained therein adopted.
Alderman Brown, chairman of the Traffic Committee, advised that four names had been submitted
to him for appointment as a woman representative on this Committee. He stated that two of the suggested
persons are serving already on committees, and the other two names are Miss Ida Ketchum and Miss Marion Y.
Stirling. Alderman Brown advised that if the time comes for the appointment of a woman to this Committee,
he would suggest that Miss Stirling be the appointee.
A joint delegation entered the meeting at this time, appearing on behalf of the Saint John
Trades and Labor Council and the District Waterfront Council. The delegation was composed of Messrs. John
F. Galbraith, J. Richard Shiels, Lewis Doyle, Walter Harris, John Frost and Fred Hodges. A brief was
presented by Mr. Galbraith outlining the efforts of the Trades and Labor Council since 1941 to obtain
adequate transportation service to and from West Saint John for the workers at the port. Various members
of the delegation spoke on the matter.
Alderman Clarke entered the meeting at this. time. .
The points presented verbally by the delegation are as follows:-
1. the City Transit Limited cannot service the waterfront at a financial profit
2. there is no bus service that can adequately service the docks due to the odd hours of shift-work, and
extra busses are needed to transport the "orkers to and from work
3. previous Council promised the Labor Council that if the harbour ferry was removed from operation an
express bus service for the longshoremen (including dockers and railway men) was to be established to and
from the docks from the foot of King Street, City, and that the ferry was necessary to the welfare of the
City and as it was part of the birth-right of the citizens the previous Council had no right to di~pose
of it
4. the workers did not complain when the bus fares were increased but expected to receive better service
to compensate for such increase
5. approximately 5,000 men work at the docks and a small proportion of that number travel to and from work
by automobile.
The delegation requested that the Common Council consider this matter and see that some kind
. of an express bus service is provided for the longshoremen early in the morning and at 5.00 p.m. when they
I are finished working.
Read letter from the Transportation Committee relative to the express bus service in
question, advising that during the past three years, at the request of the Committee, the .transportation
company operated express trips during rush hours on the Hest Saint John route and the results in the past
were not favourable. The letter stated that the transportation company has a working agreement with
officials of the International Longshoremen's Association whereby the company is advised of the number of
gangs working in order that sufficient busses may be sent to the docks to convey the men to their
destination. The letter added that the Committee intend to closely watch the West Saint John service when
the port season gets into full operation.
The delegation withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the above named brief and letter be received and
filed and this matter be referred to the Transportation Corrmittee with instructions that they arrange a
meeting between the Saint John Trades and Labor Council and District llaterfront Council representatives
and representatives of City. Transit Limited:
AND FURTHER that the said Committee report back to the Common Council within a two-week period
on their progress on the problem..
Alderman Clarke expressed the view that the longshoremen should pay a higher fare for the bus
service they seek before and after the regular hours. .
Mr. J. S. Corbett, Building Inspector, was present at the meeting in connection with the
condition of the building owned by Mr. F. B. Zinck and situate at 25 St. Paul Street. He advised that this
building could be braced successfully to make it safe for habitation until spring, but added that it is a
fire hazard. His Horship asked theBuil~ing Inspector to supply another report on this matter and the
Council will then decide definitely on same. Mr. Corbett advised that the report will be submitted and
withdrew.
A delegation, composed of Messrs. G. Earle Logan, Q. C., Chairman, and N. Carter, C. Fisher,
and R. Murray, Librarian, entered the meeting and were heard on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the
Free Public Library with re~pect to the proposed 1955 budget for the Library. Copies of a statement in
this connection were distributed among the Common Council Members. Mr. Logan advised that the proposed
budget is presented with the request that the Council consider granting a decent salary to the Library
staff. He referred to the question of pensions for this staff, and asked that the Council also consider
the matter of placing the staff under the City's pension scheme, and treating them the same as any other
Civic employee is treated regarding pensions.
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His Worship advised that the Council will take these matters under consider-
ation and the delegation withdrew from the meeting.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
/Tee '&./lb."e._.
_.~Jrary
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the
table for further consideration.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley
aM b:-o/kr RESOLVED that the Comptroller be authorized
~ ' - I to pass all accounts received by him, if found to be correct, so that they may be Charged
7)~d/1?ent-a to this year's expenditure, such accounts to be placed in his hands by the several depart-
,.deeOtLl1rS -IIJ.~ ments on or before the twenty-second instant; also, that his action in passing for payment
,,&,.,u:'I?//s_ f,g, . the several pay rolls for the month of December on the twentieth instant, so that they also
-- .;,,- nay be charged to this year's expenditure, be approved:
AND FURTHER that, pending the passing of the 1955 budget, the Comptroller
be authorized to pass for payment departmental bills and payrolls and also the various
monthly grants on the basis of the 1954 budget.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
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,r- Seconded by Alderman McLean .
:J}u/ld/111..LnS"pearor RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
.s:rMlL,e[.1!t1lr~1foh Building Inspector, Mr. Samuel Millington, who has completed the demolition of the building
7JemlJ//him par/dillt,;s.c located at 28-30 Sheriff Street and cleared the site to the satisfaction of the Building
J' Inspector, be paid the amount of his contract, namely $400.00.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the
Building Inspector, Mr. Samuel Millington, who has completed the demolition of the building
ffoj1errycf?.i ~t.i/e/Ii located at 23 Sewell Street and cleared the,site to the satisfaction of the Building
St: Inspector, be paid the amount of his contract, namely $260.00.
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On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
:l)ireetiJr. lltrcha.sl' . RESOLVED that as per the request of the
_ ' Iyj Purchasing Agent, authority be granted for the purchase of 35,000 envelopes for the
,t nt/elo'pe~ _.,. . Assessment Department at a total cost of $231.39 including all taxes, from Globe Printing
./J t: 7'I.n.J. Co., who submitted the lowest quotation received. .
rrssf?$$mel1 .' ..L/Br ".
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
(/omjN:e.ssor .oart~ ' . RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
. . . , "F Agent, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of a quantity of parts for the
. Jaeger compressor from Tragtors and Equipment Ltd. for the sum of $238.90 and chargeable to
this year's appropriation for equipment repairs:
Com/lress'or- COI1,zitfioh,
~ concerned and
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AND FURTHER that a report be obtained on the condition of the compressor
the number of running hours on same.
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On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconde!i by Alderman Golding
7loi/er ., eerio RESOLVED that in accordance with the request
. ",' n of the Purchasing Agent, confirmation be granted for the emergency purchase of one back
/Yo.S- ,.t;;I::eS~t"Oh section of boiler at No.5 Fire Station from Philip Grannan for the sum of $277.90 and
chargeable to this year's appropriation for Station Repairs.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Jlos.e__ '
,I:i"re :7)ept:
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that in accordance with the request
of the Purchasing Agent, confirmation be granted for the purchase of one 10-foot length
of 4t;.inch soft suction hose and couplings from LaFrance Fire Engine and Foamite Ltd. for
the sum of $171.94 and chargeable to this year's appropriation for hose and nozzles.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Golding
~. t; f;t.fo k RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of
'/Ct'(; .o.r.. Or:S ,Iorks advising that the Lancaster City Recreation Commission have requested that the
1feserl/o/r, .tancasterReservoir in that city be used as a skating rink for small children, and outlining the
?;; tt. '/ work of levelling off the Reservoir if' this were allowed, be received and filed and the
'el7tLer:J.o (?a,/, City of Saint John call for tenders for the sale of the whole Reservoir area starting
1(es('ti1ded c. C (J. twenty feet back from the rear wall of the pump house and retaining the property fronting
1fIr.J/f5"(;J/r:63, Pf'3) on Lancaster ll:venue.
Mr. A. E. Hanson, Director of Works, was present at the meeting and was
asked if' be is entirely satisfied that this land will not be of use to the City in future,
and he stated that the only reason the City might wish to retain it is for enlarging of the
pumping station, but he feels that the area to be retained would be sufficient for same.
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On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Brown
.:l)il':e.e..tor UIorK.:s RESOLVED that the letter from the Director of Works relative to
-r /I /? /> _~ the offer of Mr. J. H. Crawford to purchase the house on the old Fletcher property on second Loch Lomond
e/-rr. I.dau/rOr....
// and the request of Mr. Robert Ireland that he be allowed to occupy this building until such time as he is
j:7(i"'s~ pekner able to go into another home,be received and filed and Mr. Ireland be allowed to remain in the said house
. _1?1Y~6'r:1Jl for the balance of his lif'e at a token rental of $1.00 per year.
I RtJPert- Ireland
Aease.- On motion of Alderman Hanley .
Seconded by Alder/ll8n Craig
RESOLVED that the Cash Receipts Report for the
received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
.CaSh_~cei.or.s I b
r ast e
month of November
On motion of Alderman Golding
I Seconded by Alderman Hanley
/!d111.41t. ~porr RESOLVED that the report of the Building Inspector' for the month
, .' y. r' ~f November last be received and filed, copies of same having been furnished the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
/JI! . / ~ . RESOLVED that the report of the Fire Department incorporating
/'/'/lI~y rrej/orC that of the Electrical Inspector, for the month of November last, be received and filed, copies having
been distributed among the Council Members.
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At this time, the Common Council resolved itself into legal session to hear Messrs. P. R.
Fowler, Director of the Town Planning COrmnission, and A. E. Hanson, Director of Works, relative to the
sewer which would serve the proposed new 200 housing units at Crescent Valley. Mr. Fowler advised that
survey crews worked in this area to see if depressions in the pipes had occurred, but there ia no drainage
problem in this area since two blocked sewers were cleared. He added that he asked Mr. W. R. Godfrey,
consulting engineer, if' the size of the pipes is sufficient to carry an additional 200 houses and Mr.
~odfrey advised in the affirmative. .......,
Mr. Hanson stated that he checked the level of the pipes and there is proper grading there
and no depressions could be found at the manholes. Alderman Clarke stated toot the contractor who had
approached him on this matter advised that not all, the pipe which ws laid incorrectly was taken up and
therefore there is a depression which creates a block. Mr. Hanson admitted that Mr. Gordon Crawford,
Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, had informed him today that errors were made and some
of the jlipe had to be taken up and laid again. Mr. Fowler advised that the proposed houses would be
erected in the area served by the 42-inch pipe and not in the vicinity which uses the IS-inch pipe.
Mr. Fowler pointed out that the present pipes have had to take care of the present
drainage at Crescent Valley and any additional load through the proposed 200 houses would not cause any
trouble. He added that if a mistake is found in the drainage system, a pipe will have to be added whether
the additional 200 houses are built there or not.
. Mr. Hanson advised that in the spring, the City will know whether or not the 18-inch pipe
referred to is adequate for its purpose and even if there is some flooding, he does not believe it would
be very serious. He stated that the Water and Sewerage Department can check regarding the depression in
the pipe in the early summer next year and if' there is any:J;hing wrong, it can be C01l1'Bcted. Alderman
Clarke stated he will ask for further information on this matter and if there is anything wrong with the
pipe, he will contact Mr. Hanson.
Mr. Fowler withdrew from the meeting.
Alderman Brown referred to Common Council minutes of November 29th last, which authorized
;payments to Messrs. George E. Mabee and George C. Chittick for rental of equipment. He inquired if the
:equipment was rented from Mr. Mabee because the necessary equipment was not available from Mr. Chittick who
holds the 1954 contract in this regard. Mr. Hanson advised that is the case, and stated that in every case,
Mr. Chittick is contacted and if' the equipment is not available, the City hires it from another source.
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I Alderman Brow then spoke of the grader hired from Mr. Mabee, vhich was used 212 hours in
lone month and advised that the Council find it difficult to understand how this piece of equipment could be
lused that much in a month. Mr. Hanaon replied that at that time, it 1<8S probably'used for a lot of night
lwork. He added that he believed it was used a few hours in September and during the month of October in this
particular case. Alderman Brown asked if' tliis is the same grader which the City had sold to Mr. Mabee, and
jif' so, why the City is now renting it if' it was not good enough for the City to retain for its use. Mr.
Hanson advised tbllt the grader was always breaking down when the City owned it, and since dOing the work
lin question, has broken down. He stated that he does not believe there is any need for the City to replace
this grader.
Alderman Clarke referred to the matter of purchase of jackbits and Mr. Hanson explained that
,it is apparently cheaper to buy new ones than to have the used ones sharpened. He believes that jackbits
iShOUld be included in the cost of rental per hour and therefore the City would not have to buy them.
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Alderman Brown inquired how the gravel from the City-owned pit at Silver Falls compares
iwith the gravel used by the City ",hich is supplied from other sources. Mr. Hanson advised that the gravel
from the Manawagonish Road area, supplied by Messrs. George E. Mabee and George C. Chittick, is very coarse
'and is more or less beach gravel, while that from the City's pit is finer and contains quite a bit of clay
and fine sand. He commented that a combination of the two gravels made a very nice job on this summer's
work.
r> '7)J... -7)J Mr. Hanson was asked for his opinion on the surface of the Sandy Point Road at the present
.~nd!l rl.. .ITa.. time, and replied that because of the time of year, it might be a little greasy which could be overcome
by applying a top surface of rough material. He stated that next year he hopes that a penetration coat
can be app],ied to this road which should keep any future work on same to a minimum.
Mr. Hanson withdrew from the meeting.
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The Council resolved itself into open session of Common Council.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John
Tuberculosis Hospital extending an invitation to His Worship the Mayor and other Common
Council Members to attend the unveiling of the painting of Dr. Hugh A. Farris at the
hospital on December 28th at 4.00 o'clock p.m;, be received and filed and the Hospital
thanked for the invitation and advised with regret that as a meeting of the Common Council
is scheduled for that time it will be impossible for the Council Members to attend.
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On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Hanley ".;
RESOLVED that the following accounts of
Mr. George C. Chittick for equipment rental under his 1954 contract be paid, namely:-
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Nov. 24,25,26 - Marine Drive, Air compressor and jackbits
Dec. 1 - Crown St., Caterpillar doser and low bed float
Nov. 23,24,25,26,27,29,30, Dec. 1,2,3, - Millidgeville Section or
Marine Drive, Air compressors and jackbits
Nov. 16,17,20,25,24,27,29, Dec. 1 - Low bed float
Nov. 27 - No. I street off Somerset St., Caterpillar doser and low
bed float
Dec'. 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 - Castle St., Traxcavator".1;irucks, backhoe,
Caterpillar doser and low bed float ..
Nov. 23,24,25,26 - Suffolk St., Bllckhoe, trucks, Q.nd low bed float
Dec. 1,2,3,4 - Lancaster, Backhoe,trucks, and low bed float
Dec. 3,7,8,9,10,11,13 - Water main cleaning, Lancaster, Backhoe,
motor crane, air compressor, doser loader, truck, centrifugal
pump and low bed float $ 1,917.60
Dec. 1,2,3,6,7,8, Compressor and jackbits $ 170.10
Nov. 9,10,12,16,18,19,22,23,24,25,26,27 - Air compressor and jackbits$ 359.10
Dec. 7 .. Carmarthen St. Yard, motor crane .' $ 18.00
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Alderman Craig commented that he had asked for a breakdown of equipment
rented, showing how many~'hours of rental and what type of equipment it was. The Common Clerk
advised that he will endeavour to obtain this information from the Works Department.
Read a letter from the Town Planning Commission and Director of Assessments
advising that an area known as Ninth Street extending approximately 200 feet back from
Cranston Avenue is shown on City plans and that a street at this location serves no useful
purpose and would be suitable for building purposes, and therefore it is recommended that
this street be advertised and closed.
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On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the above named letter be
received and filed and the customary legal procedure be followed to close the above
street, and upon expiration of the usual period of advertising - should no objection
be made - the said portion of street be closed as a public street.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
. RESOLVED that the letter from the New
Brunswick Historical Society advising of their opposition to the use of the Loyalist
Burial Ground for any purpose prohibited by chapter 32 of the Statutes of New BrunSWick,
1$48, being "An Act relating to the Public Burial Ground in the City of Saint John", and
that a special committee of the Society is being 'constituted for the purpose of making a
thorough study of the historical background of the said Burial Ground and of considering
means for its preservation, care and improvement so that the Society may be in a position
to make suggestions and assist in this work, be received and filed.
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A report from the Town Planning Commission relative to the widening
of Main Street was read and discussion ensued regarding this matter.
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On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the above named report be
referred to the Traffic Committee for a recommendation.
On motion of Alderman Brown
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the letter from the New
Brunswick Liquor Control Board advising that the only vacant store they could find for
a liquor outlet was in the building fOr/llerly occup~ed by Barkers Grocery and this was
leased as of November 1954, be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the account submitted by
Murdoch-Lingley Limited in the amount of $157.75, be paid, this being their fee for a
survey of the proposed Hazen Street ExtenSion, and preparing plan and prints, etc.
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On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the account submitted by Fowler's Transport in the
amount of $140.00 for snowploughing on City streets on December 6th and 7th last, be paid.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the accounts from Mr. George C. Chittick in
connection with snow control, in the amounts of $133.50 for November 29th and 30th last and $165.50 for
December 5th and 6th last, be paid.
On motion of Alderman McLean
'. Seconded by Alderman Brown
1.,7;/nt- tour/sT RESOLVED that the following accounts relative to the construction
_ bare4tt. of the Joint Tourist Centre at the Reversing Falls, be paid, namely:- to Messrs. Mott & Myles, arChitects,
.111 .LJ- N? /. $3,306.13 and to Acme Construction Co., the general contractor, $10,505.50 (this being the final payment
t,/dn 7. /fty/es . on the contract).
.,Ileme Co;;SC-raet'm.
t11 On motion of Alderman Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the proposed by-law entitled "Fair Wage and Hours
of Labour By-law", submitted by the Saint John District Labour Council, be received and laid on the table
for further study.
The COllllllon Clerk reported that no applications had been received for rental of the vacant
office space on the fourth floor of the Charlotte Street Market Building.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman McLean
^ RESOLVED that a sign be installed in the hallwy adjacent to the
elevator on the ground floor of the above named building, giving notice that the said space is available
for rent.
Read a petition from residents and taxpayers of the North End of the city and in the
surrounding district of Victoria Square, requesting that a Christmas Tree be placed in the Square for
Christmas, with the required lighting effect.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the above named petitioners be advised that it is
impossible to grant their request this year and that as vandalism is so great in the city, it is doubtful
whether a Christmas Tree will be erected in Victoria Square in future.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean .
1/;rfMhd {/"'/fetli RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trustees of Portland
- /II' h United Church advising that they feel that the street in front of this Church should be better lighted,
, t'>J.- 1.-11;:rf..LtI, be received and referred to the Street Lighting Committee.
~"b,..eer; !/fIn /nY
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Seconded by Alderman Hanley , '
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. W. Purrington requesting that
he be allowed to retain part of the stand occupied by him in the City Market where he has been selling
candy, be received and referred to the committee studying Market matters, for investigation.
On. motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letter from the Board of Trustees, Civic
Employees Pension Plan, advising that they do not recollllllend applying for an ammendment to the Pension Act
to allow Mr. J. J. Oakes, Director of Police to buy a back pension to the extent of ten years, be received
and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
1.2vlvae Cor ~. RESOLVED that the matter of replacing the Salvage Corps by adding
- h' ~ 7, ? to the permanent force of the Fire Department be studied and a report submitted by the Chief of the Fire
Ire., -f-/e'p" ~ . Department.
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JJirector- _Aurks/"nj RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
Agent, confirmation be granted for the purchase of 6 Chausse 3-inch burners from
Coastal Asphalt Products Limited at a cost of $11l.00 plus N. B. S. S. & E. Tax of $3.33,
making a total cost of $114.33, for use as replacements in the fire pots to heat asphalt
equipment - this material being for the Department of Maintenance and Supply and
chargeable.to 1954 appropriation for Stores.
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At a Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John,
on Tuesday, the twenty-eighth day of December, A.D., 1954, ~t 4.00 o'clock p.m.
present
Gilbert B. Peat, Esquire, J.layor
Alder/llen Brow, Craig, Clarke, Hanley and McLean
-and-
Mr. F. S. Haycox, Assistant to the Executive Director
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that minutes of the .meeting of Common
Council held on December 21st last be confirmed, copies having been received by the
Council Members.
.'. On motion of Alder/llan Hanley
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Seconded by Alderman Craig
RESOLVED that the reports of the Water and ..
Sewerage and Works Departments for the month of November last be received and filed,
copies of same having been distributed among the Council Members.
On motion of Alderman Hanley
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On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that as per the request of the Purchasing
Agent, confirmation be granted for the purchase of 2,046 feet of i-inch type "K"
soft copper pipe from Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Company Limited at a total cost of
$849.53 for Water Stock Current, this being over and above Council authorization of
November 9th last and is required to complete the 1954 Water and Sewerage programme.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Craig
cSt._.ttjf,fii-k'l a,,1I1/~ RESOLVED that as. per the recomme~dation of the
/lief './.r, Street Lighting Committee, in order to overcome the dif'f:1.culty of mainta~ning the old
or/a_f-- iron standard and to obtain better lighting in Victoria Square, one 400 watt lumina ire
.Stl:ee-c- 1/:1111//7:1 be mounted on a wooden pole at this site, which would make the annual charge $43.50
instead of $64.00.
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Read a letter from the Saint John Trades and Labor Council advising of
their endorsation of a resolution being presented to the Council by The Saint John
Typographical Union, requesting that City printing be produced in union plants and
carry the union label thereon.
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Read a letter from Saint John Typographical Union, No. 85, requesting that
when City printing is produced in a union establishment, the label be placed on this
printed matter in order that all may see it was produced under fair conditions. The letter
listed the union plants located in this city.
Considerable discussion ensued among the Council Members on the matter.
Alderman Craig commented that some of the non-union shops do not pay a fair wage in
comparison with the union shops and can therefore under-bid the union shops for printing
jobs. He suggested that the union label be used on all printed matter of the City with
the exception of personal letter-heads used by the Mayor's office and those of the
Common Clerk and Executive Director.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brow
. RESOLVED that the above named letters be received
and filed and that the union label be placed on all printed material purchased by the City
from union shops except where, in the opinion of the Directors concerned, the addition
of the label would detract from the appearance of the printed matter.
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Question being taken, the motion carried with Alderman Craig voting "nay".
Alderman Golding entered the meeting.
Eif:e__~t;'shQ41 Read a report submitted by the Senior Deputy Provincial Fire Marshal, Fire
.7J.. r,.'( 7\ l!: Chief Knight and the Building Inspector. relative to a fire and safety inspection which they
'It:: rlre,...k"e'p..; conducted at the Forum Limited on December 20th last. The report contained recommendations
~i~aflh~~s;pe~~r.necessary to be carried out before the joint inspectors would approve re-opening of this
r: L~c' building to the public. Alderman Golding suggested that, in the interest of opening this
rOt:tl/1"1. ,,-. building for skating for children, the front end be closed off and the number of people
. . who. could enter, the premises be limited, that is, that just the ice surface part of the
building be used and instead of fixing up the dressing rooms, the skaters be required'to
leave their shoes under the seats in the main building. He felt that the area below the
"walk-up" could also be used. His, Worship advised that he had asked for this report.
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After further discussion, the consensus of opinion among the majority of the Council
~Iembers was that the Council can do nothing further in this matter, and the onus is on the owners to re-opeD
the premises. Alder/llBn Golding felt.that there is some way in which the ice surface of the Forum can be
made available for children this winter.
On motion of Alder/llBn Craig
Seconded by Alder/llBn McLean
RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and
that it be published in its entirety in the press.
Question being taken, the motion carried with Alder/llBn Golding voting "nay".
Read a letter from CornWall and York Cotton Mills Company Limited making application
to the City for a renewal of the Agreement regarding taxation for a further five-year period, and
requesting that the new Agreement include a clause in the lease from the company to Dwight Magee Limited
permitting the company to terminate the lease upon reasonable notice should it decide to permanently
diacontinue its operations in Saint John. The letter requested that the new Agreement fix the company's
taxes, other than Water Rates, at $8,000.00 per annum.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alder/llBn Brown
_:Jjil/ -IQc.lef/S- RESOLVED that as per the request of the Cornwall and York
I 1. e Cotton Mills Company Limited, a Bill be presented at the next session of the New Brunswick Legislature for
))- tal< (L r i/ a renewal of the taxation Agreement with the said company for a further five-year period with the inclusion
(.,Qrntdall<Jl-,orlr of the clause relative to termination of the lease to Dwight Magee Limited should the company decide to
_t:oi1fon.~lls C?O, permanently discontinue its operations in Saint John, providing the term of such notice is definitely set
. _ _' . 4t-d. out in the Agreement and that it be not less than six months:
AND FURTHER that the cost of Legislation in this matter be borne by the said company.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alder/llBn Craig
RESOLVED that the letter from Jacobson & Company suggesting
that a sidewalk of heavy planking be laid on the Mill Street Viaduct for the safety of pedestrians, be
referred to Mr. W. R. Godfrey, consulting engineer, to be dealt with in connection with the report requested
from him on the Viaduct, and that Mr. Godfrey be asked that this report be expedited.
On motion of Alder/llBn Golding
I Seconded by Alderman Clarke
, tPetJroe Cb/H/cK 'RESOLVED that the account from Mr. George C. Chittick in
'C).7 t I the amount of $173.50 for snow removal perfor/lled on December 7th and 8th last, be paid.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alder/llBn Golding
RESOLVED that the account of G. Sher/llBn Dearborn in the
amount of $1,170.40 plus 3% Provincial Tax of $35.11, making a total of $l,205.51, for 12 only 24-inch
and 10 only 16-inch style 38 dresser couplings for plain end cast iron pipe, for Current Water Stock, be
paid,. this price being higher for this material than quoted in Common Council Order of October 13th last
which authorized purchase of same. .
Copies of a Brief from the Saint John Fire Fighters' Association containing various
requests relative to adjustment in wages, etc. were distributed among the Common Council Members.
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On motion of AldermaD Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED
next Council meeting for further study.
that the above named Brief be laid on the table
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Alder/llBn Craig, chairman of the connilittee to whom were referred Market matters, . '
isubmitted a written progress report in this connection. He advised verbally that the committee have
Ilearned that the tenants on the upper floors of the Charlotte Street Building have five-year leases, and
some have the option of extension of the leases to ten years, but the committee is concerned with the
leases on the ground floor of this building and has asked for a report showing rentals paid on Charlotte
Street, between Union and Princess Streets, in order to make a comparison with the rentals being asked for
the store premises in this building, and to arrive at a fair and reasonable rental.
Alder/llBn Craig continued that in the Market By-law of 1897, provision is made for the
charging of a fee for certain commodities taken into the Market, and this'5y-law' will have to be revised.
He found that when the rentals were revised about a year ago, these fees were dropped, which is directly
in violation of the By-law, and this matter was never presented to the Common Council at the time.
On motion of Alder/llBn Craig
All /I Seconded 1Jy Alder/llBn McLean
_/!'I:N:Kef-_ -rees RESOLVED that as per the recommendation of the committee
/IIarh't?r ~.f/-4w studying Market affairs, the section of the Market By-law which provides for the charging of a fee for
certain commodities taken into the Market, be carried out to the fullest extent, commencing January 1st, 1955,
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Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the above named report of the committee
on ,Market affairs be received and filed.
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Tenders were opened for supplying a view camera to the Police
Department.
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the Acting Executive
Director check with the Director of Police to see if a less expensive camera than either
of the two quotations received would suffice.
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On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the report submitted
by the Director of Works giving a breakdown of equipment hire from the period of January
to November 30th, 1954 as requested by the Common Council, be received and filed and
copies of same be supplied to the Council Members for further consideration.
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The Common Clerk submitted a draft of the proposed by-law
relative to licensing of pinball machines. Various changes in same were suggested by
the Common Clerk, which were incorporated in the draft of the by-law.
Read a first, second and third time a by-law entitled "A Law
to License Mechanical Amusement Devices in The City of Saint John".
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the By-law entitled,
"A Law to License Mechanical Amusement Devices in The City of Saint John" be passed
and ordained and the Common Seal affixed thereto:
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AND FURTHER that as the passage of this by-law is urgent for the
immediate preservation of the public health, public safety and public peace, the same shall
go into effect and operation as of January 1st, 1955.
On motion of Alderman Craig
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the public be advised
that there is a by-law in existance which requires them to remove snow and ice from the
sidewalks in front of their premises and the Common Council asks that they please
co-operate.
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Copies of the sections of the Act, 13 George VI, 1949, Cap.
139, which provide for the setting up of a Transportation Committee in the City of Saint
John, were provided the Common Council Members.
The Common Clerk brought to the attention of the Council Members
the necessity of preparing Bills for presentation to the next session of the LegiSlature,
and reminded the Council that amendments to the City Government Act and to the Pension Act
have been proposed. Alder/llan Craig felt that the Market Act will have to be revised as well.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk prepare
his suggestions for amendment to the City Government Act and submit same to a meeting of
the Common Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held on Thursday evening, January
6th, next.
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Correspondence submitted by the Director of Police relative to
the dismissal of Constable E. J. Gilbert from the Police Force was read and considered at
this time, together with a letter from Mr. Gilbert.advising that he had a fair trial but
is appealing on compassionate grounds for a review of his case, and a lesser penalty.
On motion of Alder/llan Clarke
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Seconded by Alderman Golding
. RESOLVED that the letter and report
from the Director of Police in the above matter be received and he be asked to review
the report and recommendation solely on compassionate grounds - the final decision in
this matter to rest with the said Director.
Alderman Brown felt that if a review of the case and revision
of the Director's recommendation were to take place, it would affect the morale of the
Police Department. Alderman McLean expressed the view that the matter should be referred
back to the said Director with no comment by the Council.
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Question being taken, the motion carried with Aldermen Brown
and McLean voting "nay".
On motion of Alderman Hanley
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Director of Works advising that he has found that Snowflake Lime Limited have moved
their quarry operations from the Rifle Range housing development vicinity to a quarry
which is a considerable distance away, and if the dynamite charges used are kept to a
mininnun and used in the present location, it is felt that no more damage or complaints
should be forthcoming, be received and filed.
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On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman McLean
RESOLVED that the letter from the Chairman, Board of
Assessors and Director of Assessment giving the amount by which the assessed value of the parcels of land
fronting on the Germain Street Loading Zone, at such time as the work on same has boen completed, would be
increased, be .received and referred to the committee studying the said Loading Zone matter.
Alderman McLean, chairman of the above named committee, requested that all infor/llation
available pertaining to this matter be' gathered together in order that the committee may meet with the
Director of Works.
Read a letter from the Saint John Board of Health advising that they look with disfavour
on the existing conditions regarding the Loch Lomond Watershed and that the Board are willing to meet with
the Council on the matter.
On motion of Alderman Brown
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that a meeting be held with Saint John Board of
Health officials relative to the Loch Lomond watershed and that the Parish of Simonds be asked to have a
representative attend this meeting, to be held on Thursday, January 13th next at 7.30 o'clock p.m. I
AND FURTHER that the letter from the Board of Health be received and filed.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
. :l)omillion. :/t7Jres Seconded by Alderman Golding
_, __.--<-Ix/. RESOLVED that the offer of Dominion Stores Limited, through
..~t?e~/d?eed.,(),e. their solicitor, Mr. M. Gerald Teed, Q. C., to purchase the portion of Gertrude Street outlined in Mr.
L~ Teed's letter for the sum of $2,700.00 plus the cost of necessary advertising to close the street, be
_Q-ect:l"ade....)-r.- accepted and the offer to purchase all or any part of the land lying to the rear or northward on the lots
_.zown?lanl1in9 fronting on Metcalf Street near Gertrude Street, be referred to the Town Planning Commission, the
__.CO'/11/17I$s/on Assessors and the Recreation Advisory Committee.
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tdlllm/ftee advising that Mr. Nelson offers to sell the following portions of his property located at 636-64!l Main
Street for the sum of $ll,IOO.OO:- the portion thereof extending from the present southern line of Main
Street southerly for a total depth of 40 feet for the full width of the lots with bUildings thereon, the
City to demolish and remove any erections on the lands purchased by it as well as on the balance of the
land to be retained by Mr. Nelson and level the land to be retained by Mr. Nelson. Mr. Wilson asked that
he be infor/lled as to whether or not the City is prepared to take over the Properties on this basis.
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On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the above letter be laid on the table and
the Council be provided with the assessed value of the land and buildings on the south side of Main Street
which are included in the plan submitted by the Town Planning Commission with reference to the proposed
scheme for the widening of the south side of Main Street.
On motion of Alderman McLean
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that authority be granted to instruct E. S.
Stephenson & Co., Limited to proceed with the supply and installation of one Bostwick collapsible gate,
steel construction with dull black lacquer finish, complete with threshold, track, locks, etc. four
mechanical and electrical interlocks for the various landings, including all the labor and material
necessary for the complete installation and satisfactory operation of this equipment, at a price of
$1,379.70, Federel Tax included, Provincial tax extra, F.O.B. installed, - to be paid for by a bond issuel
AND FURTHER that the letter from the above named company be received and filed.
Question being taken, the resolution was carried by the unanimous vote of all the
Members of the Common Council, approving of such work and the cost thereof.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
of New Brunswick
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Mr. Baker.
Seconded by Alderman Golding
RESOLVED that the letter from the John Howard Society
relative to the application of Mr. George Raymond Baker for a taxi license be laid
the Director of Police requested', to submit a full report to Council with respact to
On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Hanley
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. F. H. Teed, Q. C.,
submitting suggestions regarding the Police alar/ll system telephone number, be received and referred to
the Director of Police for his comments and consideration.
On motion of Alderman Clarke
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the letter from the University of New
Brunswick Faculty of Law expressing their appreciation to the City of Saint John for the grant for 1954,
given to the University for the purposes of the Law School in the City of Saint John, be received and
filed.
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RESOLVED that the Common Council
Members be supplied with copies of the preliminary 1955 Municipal budget in time for
a st~y before the budget meetings commence.
On motion of Alderman Golding
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j/~!lIi7d/d2)elan.J'1 RESOLVED that the matter of the
/l 1.' r L. duties of Messrs. Thomas D. Owens and H. Reginald Delany be referred back to the
nt:.~jtJJ...",:x.ecur;zve, Acting Executive Director for a complete report on same.
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On motion of Alderman Golding
Seconded by Alderman Brown
RESOLVED that the matter of the proposed
considered after the estimates are prepared for the 1955 budget.
His Worship advised that he had been contacted by Carleton
Branch No.2, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., relative to the lavatory facilities in Carleton
Public Hall in the premises used by them, and was told that if the City would give them
a grant in this connection, the Legion members will perfor/ll the necessary work. His
Worship stated that the equipment would cost approximately $300.00. Alderman Clarke
requested that a full report on the building be supplied; who occupies it, what rent
is paid, and the cost of maintenance, fuel, salaries, etc. The Council decided to take
this matter up again when the requested information is furnished.
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between Broad Street and James Pender & Co. Ltd., advising that same is badly undermined
by the action of the water and the street is not in good condition. He asked for a
report in this connection. The Corrmon Clerk advised that the surface of the street is
the responsibility of the City, but the foundation and sub-structure is the property
and responsibility of the National Harbours Board. Alderman Clarke then asked if
the National Harbours Board has taken any action relative to the Harbour development
and the ferry floats. He suggested that the Council ~ommunicate in this respect
with Ottawa to see 1Jbat the Board proposes to do regarding the whole harbour front
property:
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