Motion Papers

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Misc. Motion Papers

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

	Loose Motions, unable to determine the specific year
1	that David Manhard be and is hereby appointed path master in road division No 24 in place of Alexandra Buell resigned
1	that the clerk and this council be ordered to lay before this Municipality forthwith all documents and papers in his possession regarding the Brockville and Ottawa Railway
2	that the sum of twenty dollars be granted on petition of L.S.Moore and others to repaid the side road between lots no 24 & 25 in the fourth concession of Elizabethtown and that L.S.Moore and Joshua Gilroy be commissioners to lay out said grant as they deem fit
2	that Robert Pedden Esq. the Receiver and the Mover be a committee to confer with the Brockville and Ottawa Railroad Company on matters connected with said rail road and if necessary to proceed or appoint one of them to proceed, along with the ? Of said Railroad and advise with the contractors so that the interest of the Township may be deemed
2	that Geo Manhard Esq. be path master for the current year for Sub No 2
2	that the Certificate of Henry Maud be approved of
5	that the Certificate of Jonas J. Cole and John Howison be approved of
6	that the certificate of Mathew Gallenger be approved of
7	that leave to introduce a By law to impose a fine upon Certain animals found running at large
8	that Thomas Woods be paid the sum of $17.50 for furnishing breaking and spreading 14 yds of stone on the Victoria Roads in Section No 8 and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
8	that By law to impose a fine upon Certain animals found running at large be read a 2nd time forthwith
9	that By law to impose a fine upon Certain animals found running at large be read a third time forthwith
10	that the present auditors be required to make one general audit of the year 50, 51, 52 and 53 of the non resident rate ? Of the aforesaid years and that this Council amend rate then for the same
10	that By law to impose a fine upon Certain animals found running at large do now pass and be entitled By law to impose a fine upon certain animals found running at large
10	that the Certificate of Peter Cole be approved of
11	that the certificate of Ezekiel Glazer be approved of
12	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
12	for leave to introduce a by law to impose a duty on the Keeping of groceries and for the sale of wine, Brandy and other Spirituous Liquors by retail
12	that all moneys due this corporation out of Grocery License together with all notes of lands either in the hand of the Town Clerk or Inspectors of the same be forthwith handed over to the Township Treasurer
13	that the by law to impose a duty on the Keeping of groceries and for the sale of wine, Brandy and other Spirituous Liquors by retail be read a 2nd time forthwith
13	that the certificate of John Forth be approved of
14	that the by law to impose a duty on the Keeping of groceries and for the sale of wine, Brandy and other Spirituous Liquors by retail be read a 3rd time
15	that By law to impose a duty on the keeper of groceries and for the sale of wine, brandy and other spirituous liquors by retail do now pass and be entitled By law to impose a duty on the Keepers of Groceries and for the sale of wine, Brandy and other Spirituous Liquors by retail in the Township of Elizabethtown
16	that the Clerk purchase a map of the township of Elizabethtown and file the same amongst the papers of this council
17	that the certificate of Peter Mott be approved of
18	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in April at ten of the clock AM
19	That council stand adjourned until the first Monday in April
	that the overseer of highways for division No 13 do and is hereby authorised to lay out two thirds of the Statute labour in his division in opening the Side line from the Road laid out by Chapman until it intersects the fifth concession thence along that concession till it strikes the eastern limits of twenty five
	for leave to introduce a By law to define the Road division for Statute labour purposes
	that By law to define and establish the road division and subdivision in which Statute Labour shall be performed in this Township be laid before a committee of the whole forthwith
	that Susan Redmonds Certificate be approved

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1873

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1873	first meeting of the year (no month specified)
1	that James McLaren and John Moles be appointed auditors for the year 1873 at the salary of twelve dollars each
2	that Joseph Stacy and Abraham Hrtn be appointed assessor for the current year a Salary of 20 dollars each
3	that Thomas Smith and Joseph Stewart be appointed Tavern Licence Inspectors for 1873 at the salary of Ten Dollars each
4	that the minutes of this council be published in the Brockville Monitor provided be publish the same as formerly for the sum of $12 dollars
5	that Joseph Rath be collector for the first electoral division of the Township of Elizabethtown at a salary of eighty dollars and Samuel McConkey be appointed as collector for second electoral division at a salary of sixty dollars for the current year
6	that the Trustees of School No 1 be paid the sum of $150 dollars being the amount levied on said section for School purposes and the Clerk order the sae to be paid to Alexander Miller
7	that Thomas B. Webster be appointed as road ? For the current year in the Township of Elizabethtown
8	that the Trustees of School Section No 3 be paid the sum of $240 the amount levied on said section for School purposes and the Clerk order the said amount to be paid to William Wilson
9	tat Mrs Horton be exempted from tax for 1872 the amount being 97 cents and the collector get a copy of this resolution
10	that the account of James Breakerage be received that he be paid the sum of eleven dollars for services as returning officer for the first electoral division of Elizabethtown
11	that Bidrand Eurn be paid the sum of $8 dollars for his services as returning Officers for holding the gate ? And Poll ? ? Fees and the clerk order the same to be paid
12	that the sum of three dollars and fifty cents be paid to trustees of School Section No 14 of Elizabethtown as uncollectible and the clerk order the same to be paid Benjamin Frances
13	that John Stephens Collector for the front Electoral ? Be paid the sum of $5 dollars for certain services and the clerk order the same to be paid
14	that Alonzo Bonsteel be paid the sum of $4 dollars for cutting eight cords of wood for the use of Town Hall
15	that leave be giving to introduce a bylaw to establish a road in the first concession of Elizabethtown
16	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
17	that said bylaw be read a third time forthwith
18	that said by law do now pass and be entitled by law to establish a road in the first concession of Elizabethtown
19	that Andrew Gaddis Collector for the first Electoral Division be and he is hereby authorized to continue and complete his collection of taxes by the first Monday of February next
20	that this council does adjourn and stay adjourned until the first Monday in February at the hour of ten o’clock AM
1873	February
1	that Nathan Baxter be paid the sum of $6.07 cents for furnishing wood for Mrs McGraw and ??? Also $1.42 to Wm Nicolson for furnishing provisions and the clerk order this sum to be paid to the ?
2	that Robert Stewart be appointed as inspector of taverns in place of Joseph Stewart resigning
3	that George Bolton furnish eight cords of hard wood for the use of the Town Hall at the sum of three dollars and seventy five cents per cord
4	that the sum of Seven Dollars be now paid to William Shermard for shovelling snow on the Victoria Road as he has paid out the same and that a further sum of sixty eight cents be paid to him for repairs on toll house No 1 on Victoria Macadamized Road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
5	that Thomas Wood be paid the sum of $270.20 cents for furnishing braking and spreading 207 yards of stone on the Victoria Road and opening two culberts and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
6	that Edward Davis be allowed to cut and remove the timber on the fifth Concession in the rear o Lots N 36 and 37 by paying the Treasurer of this Municipality the sum of $2.00
7	that Eratus Morrow be appointed assessor in place of Abraham Horton resigned
8	that Daniel Scott be appointed road commissioner for the municipality of Elizabethtown to Superintends all money grants made by this council on any public roads in this township
9	that Henry Maud Esq. be paid the sum of $12 for burying a stranger killed by accident in the Mill of the aforesaid Henry Maud
10	that the Prayer of the Petition of David Donald and other be complied with and the overseer of road division No 56 be notified to have Oak Street opened in accordance with said petition and the clerk do give such motion
11	that Prayer of the Petition of James Moor and 24 others be complied with and the sum of $50 dollars be granted to repaid the road heading from the Victoria Road to Horton’s Corner
12	that said by law be read a second time
12	that the account of Elijah Mott not be extended by this council for the expense of taking a lunatic [sic] to gaol
13	that leve giving to introduce a by law to appoint a certain number of Township officers for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1873
15	that said by law be read a third time forthwith
16	that said by law do now pass and be entitled bylaw to appoint a certain number of Township officers for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1873
17	that the Reeve be and he is hereby authorized to provide a proper Seal for this Municipality
18	that F.Lmoor Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to take legal steps to enforce the payment of all money now in the collectors hands belonging to this township
19	that the overseers of highways and others Township officers of this municipality be appointed on the first Monday in March next
20	that this council do now adjourn until Monday 24day of February at the hour of ten o clock AM for the purpose of issuing certificates to Inn Keepers
1873	June
1	that the Reeve and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to grant to Edward Harvey a certificate to the giver of Tavern Licences for a transfer of the Tavern Licence of Edward Harvey to him the said Edward Harvey for as he has complied with the law and bylaw of the municipality in that behalf
2	that Benjamin Chapman be paid the sum of $4 for laying out a wash in the first concession of Elizabethtown
2	that Alexander Miller be appointed as road overseer of road division no 57 in place of Hector Beadfield resigned
3	that the Prayer and the Petition of Samuel Simpson and others be complied with and the sum of $7 dollars be granted to repair a bridge in the 2nd Concession and the clerk order the same to be paid to George Simpson Esq.
4	that William Tiblick overseer of Highways for Road Division No 41 be and is hereby recommended to lay out at least eight days Statute labour on repairing four culverts on the side road between Lots No 6 and 7 in the 10th Concession and that said work be done by Michael Cosgrove and George C.Moore Esq. and that said Overseer get a copy of this resolution
5	that the overseer of Road Division No 54 be recommended to allow James Green to do his Statute Labour on the concession road in front of his Lot in the 4th Concession and the overseer get a copy of this resolution
6	that $5.00 be granted to John Sanders on the petition of Charles Manish and twelve others and the Clerk order the same to be paid to John Sanders
7	that James Grant be appointed overseer of road division No 5 in place of John Dale, resigned
8	that Norman Coleman be appointed overseer of road division No 15 in place of Robert Widdis, resigned
9	that the petition of James Gillerlan and twelve others be complied with and that the sum of ten dollars be granted to Samuel Tackberry as he is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to Abraham Horton
9	that the Reeve and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to grant a certificate to the Issuer of Tavern License to grant Thomas Conner a License to keep a Tavern at Greenbush as he has complied with the Laws respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in this municipality
10	that the sum of $8.00 dollars be granted to Mrs McGrath a destitute woman and the Clerk order the sum to be paid to the Moore [sic] for Wm Baxter as he has furnished provisions to the said amount
11	that the tender of John Griffin for building a bridge at Seley’s Corners be accepted it being the lowest tender and Abraham Horton Esq. be appointed commissioner to supervise the building of said bridge
12	that the Reeve and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to grant to Edison Cranwell a certificate to the Issuer of Tavern Licences for a Transfer of the Tavern Licence of Ethan Draper to him Edison Caswell as he has complied with the laws and by laws of the municipality in that behalf
14	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned till the first Monday in July next at the hour of ten of the clock AM
1873	July 7th
1	that Charles Goff be paid the sum of $65.60 cents for furnishing braking and spreading 41 yds of stone on the Victoria Road in Section No 8 and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
2	that the account of Boyd and Bennett be complied with and the sum of $20.80 cents for lumber to John Moles to repair cuverts in his road division and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same amount
3	that Alexander Morrison be paid the sum of $228 and 21 cents for furnishing braking and spreading 152 yards, 4 feet of stone on Section No 3 on the Victoria Road and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
4	that the sum of $20.00 be paid to Edmond J.Emmons being the amount of grant to be expended on side road between lots no 25-25 to mark being done in a satisfactory manor and the clerk order the same to be paid
5	that the account of Edward Bragg to one coffin & fixtures for the burrell of Mrs G, Elvin $6.50 and the clerk order the same to be paid to Mr Stafford per order of Mr Bragg
6	that N.Baxter be paid the sum of ten dollars and sixty cents for five weeks board of Persilla McGraw and 6 yds cotton delivered and that the clerk order the same to be paid
7	that the account of J.Jelly be complied with in the sum of $2.50 for services on a call with regard to municipal matters and that the Clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same amount
8	that the accounts of David Wylie for advertising amounting to $3.73 be paid and the clerk order the same to be paid to the Reeve for David Wylie
9	that the sum of $7.00 be paid to George Simpson being grant of council to repair bridge in second concession lot no 2 of Elizabethtown and the clerk order the same to be paid to Samuel Simpson per order of George Simpson
10	that the balance of the grant made on the side road leading from the Victoria Road to Greenbush amounting to $50 dollars be paid to Alexander Borthwick and John Smith commissioners as they have certified said work to be done
10	that the application of school trustees of School Section No33 in the township of Elizabethtown be complied with and that the sum of seventy five dollars be levied and collected on the taxable property of said section for school purposes exclusive of expenses for the year 1873
11	that Mrs Thomas Burns and Mrs John Godkin be paid the sum of $5. each for taking care of Mary Elvin during her sickness and the Clerk order the same to be paid to the ?
12	that George Buell account for ? Appeal notices be not entertained by this council
13	that the sum of $9 dollars be paid to the Widow of the late John Lawrence for his Services while a member of this council and the Clerk order the same to be paid to Samuel Simpson for the said Widow Lawrence
15	that the sum of $1.40 cents be paid to the Reeve for registering bylaw and the Clerk order the same to be paid
16	that Abraham Horton Esq. be paid the sum of $10 as overseer of a bridge built at Seeley’s Corners by John Giffin and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same amount
17	that the Petition of Stephen Halladay and others be received and laid over for further consideration
18	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in August next at the hour of ten of the clock AM except sooner called by the reeve
1873	September
1	that the prayer of the Petition of Joseph Stewart and 32 others be complied with and the sum of $6 dollars per month be granted to aid in the support of Robert Ferguson and Wife as they are in destitute circumstances and Joseph Stewart be appointed to layout the same and the Clerk ask the same to be paid until otherwise ordered
2	that the sum of twelve dollards be granted to Stephen Smyth as he is in destitute circumstances and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same amount to be aid to Mrs Smyth
3	that six dollars and fifty cents be refunded to Thomas N Connors he having paid License fees for the whole year and did not obtain a License until the month of June
4	that John Walker be paid the sum of $30 dollars for building a Bridge that the Grand Trunk Railway in the first concession agreeable to contract and the Clerk order the same to be paid to the mover.
5	that fifty dollars be granted to be laid out on the road across Lot No 9 in the 10th Concession of Elizabethtown and that said work be under the inspection of the road commissioner
5	that thirty dollars be granted to be laid out on the road across lot No 9 in the 10 concession of Elizabethtown and the commissioner Daniel Scott to lay out such money to the best advantage to the benefit of said road
6	that the Reeve and Robert Barlow be appointed to examine a Bridge at Greenbush and report to this council the necessary repairs
7	that the sum of $2.00 be paid to Wm. Stafford for inspecting Bridge West of Brockville
8	that council do now adjourn until the first Monday in October at the hour of ten o’clock AM
	that the Reeve and assessors be paid the sum of $4 dollars each and the Clerk be paid the sum of $8 as collectors of taxes and the Clerk order the same to be paid
1873	October
1	that the prayer of the petition of Thomas Bell and 14 others be complied with that twenty dollars be granted to the aid of Ellen O. Maro a person of unsound mind and in destitute circumstances said money to be paid to Thomas Bell Esq. to be laid out in her behalf as he may think proper.
2	that the sum of $18 dollars be paid to Hannah Mott for keeping Mrs McGraw for 9 weeks as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to the ? For Hannah Mott
3	that Philip Manhard overseer of Road o 2 be paid the sum of $9 dollars being the amount of ? Statute labour not performed in his division and the clerk ask the same to be paid
4	that two dollars be refunded to Ruben Pier he having paid auctioneers licence fees for the whole year and not having obtained the same until October the 6th and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same amount
5	that leave be given to introduce a by law to leavy and collect upon the assessed taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown the sum of four hundred dollars
6	that said by law be read a second time forthwith
7	that said by law be read a third time forthwith
8	that said by Law do now pass and be entitled by Law to levy and collect upon the assessed taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown the sum of four Hundred Dollars
9	that Mr. William Schofford be appointed by this council to confer with Mr. Shipman appointed by young council and report to this council what the cost and conditions the road on tow line between Elizabethtown and Young from thence to the mill in question and connect with other leading roads
10	that the sum of fifty Dollars be paid to William B.Bolton being grant by council to repair side road leading from Greenbush to Victoria Macadamized Road in accordance with the commissioner on the same and the clerk order the same to be paid
11	That the Account of McMullen & Co be paid it being forty three dollars and sixty three cents and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same amount $15 out of the road fund and the balance out of the Township fund
12	that $36 dollars of Clergy money be divided amongst the School Sections of this Township in the following manner, namely Sections No 1 $10, No 12 $5, No 26 $9, No 27 $9.31 cents, No 28 $5, No 29 $2, No 30 $5, No 31 $6 bring union section all the full Sections will leave the sum of $13.11 cents each and the Clerk ? the sum to be paid to the Trustees of each School Section
13	that leave be given to introduce a by law to appoint Collectors for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year AD 1873
14	that said by law be read a seconded time forthwith
14	for leave to introduce By-law No 271 to fix the place for the Municipal Electors of the Township to meet to Nominate Reeves and Councillors for the ensuing year 1870
15	that said by law be read a third time forthwith
16	that the said by law do now pass and be entitled By Law to appoint Collectors for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year AD 1873
17	that Samuel Smith Road Commissioner be paid the sum of $10 for services rendered and the clerk order the same to be paid
18	that the Reeve Robert Barlow and the ? Be appointed committee to confer with the President of the B & O Railway Company with request them a settlement between this Municipality and the said railway Co.
19	that leave be giving to introduce a by law to leavy and collect the several sums of money hereafter intended and set forth
20	That said by law be read a second time forthwith
21	that said by law be read a third time forthwith
22	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to leavy and collect the several sum of money hereafter mentioned and setforth
23	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in November next except sooner called by the Reeve
note	F.L.Moor, Esq. Dear Sir, I have enclosed Inspectors Cheque for the amt. of $7.50 pease remit immediately by mail and oblige yourself, G.Hall, Lyn August 14th 1873
note	Lyn July 26th 1873, $8.00; Received Eight Dollars from N.Baxter for Boarding and taken care of Priscilla Magraugh four weeks from the 7th of July to the 4th of August which amount the council will please pay and oblige yours truly (signed) J.W.Mott
1873	November
1	that the sum of $25.00 be paid to Humphrey Young being grant of council for sinking a well at Greenbush and the clerk order the same to be paid.
2	that John Weslac be paid the sum of $17.50 for building a culbert on the Victoria Road in Section No 4 and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
3	that John Weslac be paid the sum of $87 dollars for furnishing breaking and spreading 57 yards of stone on the Victoria road in section No 4 and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
4	that the sum of $169.50 be paid to Samuel and John Beact for breaking and spreading stone on Victoria road and $12.00 for repairing bridge on said road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
5	that Wm. A. Hesttake be paid the sum of $56.50 for breaking and spreading 37 yds 18ft of stone on the Victoria Macadamized Road in Section No 4 & 5 and that the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
6	that the Reeve be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for the letting of Toll Gates No 1 and No 2 on the Victoria Road and also for repairing such road to be let by public auction on the first Monday of December next at the hour of 12 o’clock noon
7	that Darench Halleday be appointed Returning Officer for the first Electoral Division and John Young Esq. be appointed Returning Officer for the second Electoral Division of the Township of Elizabethtown for to hold the next Municipal Election for the year 1874
8	that Vanesler McVay be paid the sum of $72.14 cents for furnishing, braking and spreading 48 yards 3 feet of stone on the Victoria Road in Section No 7 and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
9	that G. VanRenseller be paid the sum of $7.00 for repairing culbert on the Victoria Macadamized Road on Sec No 7 and that the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the Road fund
10	that John Baker be paid the sum of $20 dollars being his salary as Road Commissioner on the Victoria Road and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
11	that Dr Jascoined Bill for professional attendance on David Ranger be not entertained
13	that the Registration of Jacob A.Brown Esq. Township Clerk be accepted by this council and Nicholas E. Brown be appointed in his stead
14	that John Giffen be paid the sum of $15.00 for repairing road in Road Div No 43 as per half of grant from Council and Clerk order the same to be paid
112	that the Reeve and Robt Barlow be paid the sum of $2.00 each for examining a bridge at Greenbush and the clerk order the same to be paid
1873	December (maybe)
1	the sum of $14.55 be paid to McMullen and Co for printing minutes and notices for letting toll gates and roads jobs and stationary six dollars of the amount to be paid out of the road fund and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	that Hannah Motts bill amounting to $16.00 for boarding and keeping Percilla McGraw a destitute person for eight weeks be paid and that the Clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same
3	that the Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to correct the assessment of school Sect No 33 by adding the assessment of Joseph Miller, John B.Moor and Ruben Per to said Section
4	that the account of N.S. McDonald amounting to $9.00 for legal advice be paid and the clerk order the same to be paid
5	that the sum of $61.85 be paid to Amos Easton for breaking and spreading 42 yds and 17 feet of stone on the Victoria Road and the clerk order the sae to be paid out of the road fund
6	that the Trustees of School Section No 1 be paid the sum of $150 dollars being payment of the amount collected on said section for school purposes and the Clerk order the same to be paid to the Trustees
7	that the Petition of John Crozier and fourteen others be complied with and that $50.00 be granted for repairing road between Lots Number 6 and 7 in the 10th Concession of Elizabethtown said petitioners having bound themselves to perform $27.00 worth of work on said Road to be subject to inspection of Road overseers moneys to be paid when road completed
8	that the prayer of the petition of Robert Mofftt and twenty one others be complied with and that thirty dollars be granted to be laid out on the side road between Lots No 12 and 13 in the eleventh Concession of Elizabethtown, when said petitioners to perform thirty dollards worth of work on said road and that Robert Moffatt and David Stoddards be appointed as commissioners of said work and the money grant to come under the inspection of the road commissioner said road being in an almost impassable condition
9	that Willia Hill be paid the sum of thirty five dollards for work done on mud creek bridge per grant of this council be being commissioner of said work and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same
10	that John Giffen be paid the sum of $15.00 being the remainder of grant on Road across lot no 9 in the 10th Concession of Elizabethtown and the Clerk order the same to be paid
11	that the reeve and clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant Asa Tompkins a certificate to issuer of Tavern license of John Earl to him the said Asa Thompkins as he has complied with the laws and by laws of this municipality in that behalf
12	that eave be giving to introduce a by law to Appoint Nicholas E.Brown Clerk of the Municipality of the Township of Elizabethtown
13	that said By law be read a second time forthwith
14	that said By law be read a third time forthwith
15	that the said by law do now pass and be entitled by law to appoint Nicholas E. Brown Clerk of the Municipality of Elizabethtown
16	that the Trustees of School Section No 17 be paid the sum of $200 dollars being part of the assessment on said Section for school purposes and the Clerk order the same to be paid
17	that leave be given to introduce a by law to appoint returning officers for the holding the Municipal Elections for the year 1874
18	that said by law be read a second time forthwith
19	that the said By law be read a 3rd time forthwith
20	that John Giffen be paid the sum of $40 on contract repairing a bridge at Greenbush and the Clerk order the sum to be paid.
20	that the said By law do now pass and be entitled By law for to appoint Returning officers for holding Municipal Elections for the year 1874
21	that this council do now adjourn subject to the call of the Reeve

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers For 1872

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1872	January
1	that Samuel Scott and Cyrus Storwell be appointed auditors at a salary of $12 each for the current year
2	that the sum $5 be paid to James Breakenside Esq Returning officer at the tin cap School House also $2 for the use of the School House also to E.Mott as pole clerk $2 and also $1 as traveling fees for said returning officer
3	that Joseph Stacey and David Simpson be appointed assessors for the year 1872 at a salary of $80 each
4	that John Stevens be appointed collector for the year 1872 at a Salary of $55 for the six rear concessions, Also Andrew Geddis for the front five concessions at a salary of $80
5	that Selak Hawk be appointed Tavern Licence inspector for the current year at a Salary of $15 dollars
6	that Elija Horton be relieved from taxes amounting to 94 cents
7	that the petition of James McBeatney and 26 others be complied with and that the sum of $10 be granted to aid in the support of Abram Secor a poor old man in destitute circumstances and that the Clerk order the same to be paid to the reeve to lay out as he may think best
8	that John Stevens be paid the sum of $5 for extra services as collector
9	that the sum of $5 be paid to N.E.Brown as returning officer at the Town Hall and also $2 to Benjamin Horton as pole Clerk and the Clerk give an order for the same
10	that John Baker be appointed Commissioner on the Victoria Road at a salary of $40 per annum
11	that the sum of $5 be paid to N.Baxter for furnishing wood and provisions for a poor old woman by the name of Magrth and that the Clerk order the same to be paid
12	that the sum of $6 be granted to aid in the support of old Mrs. Magrath and that the Clerk order the same to be paid to S.Baxter to lay out as he may think best
13	that the minutes of this council be published in the Brockville Monitor and Recorder Newspapers for the tear 1872 provided they publish the same for $12 each
14	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in February at the hour of ten o clock AM
	that the following persons be relieved from paying taxes for the year 1871: Mary Major $2.47; William Fox $3.20; Isabella Evans $0.27; Eliza Myers $0.27; Mary Ryan $0.55, and that the collector get a copy of this resolution
1872	February 5th (note: there were no numbers attached to any of the motions of this session)
	that the Reeve be and is hereby authorized to call on Benjamin Chapman Road Surveyor to examine and lay out that part of Park Avenue which is now only 40 feet in width to 90 feet on the same site and in accordance with that part of said Park Avenue now open and laid out 90 feet
	that the sum of $5 be paid to Andrew Geddis for extra services as collector
	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled bylaw to appoint a certain number of Township Officers for the year of A.D. 1872
	that the sum of $10 be granted for the support and maintenance of Mrs Magrah and the Clerk order the same to be paid to N.Baxter to lay out as he may think best
	that leave be giving to introduce a bylaw to appoint a certain number of Township officers for the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy two
	that a certain resolution passed by this council on the 6th day of November last be amended by striking out the words also the land owned by Thomas Green and also all the words after a new division
	that this Council do now adjourn until Monday the 26th and meet for the purpose of granting certificates to Tavern Keeper
	that said bylaw be read a third time forthwith
	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
	that James Daniels and John Daniels be relieved from paying School Tax to School Section No 4 amounting to $6.66 cents as said Daniels belong to the Separate School in Brockville and the collector get a copy of this motion
	that the sum of $12 be granted to Mrs Lee on the petition of Thomas Wood and others as she is very sick and in destitute circumstances and the Clerk give an order for the same to be paid to James Caswell to lay ought as he thinks best
	that George Bottoms offer be accepted for furnishing eight cords of good hard wood for the use of the Town Hall at three Dollars and twenty five cents per cord
	that Thomas Foxton be appointed Tavern Licence inspector for the current year in place of Selek Hawks resigned
	that he petition of Samuel H. Shipman and others be complied with and the Reeve be appointed as commity to confer with a comity of the Township of Young respecting a certain part of the Townline mentioned in said petition
	that the Trustees of School Section No 1 be paid the sum of $52.82 as balance of the amount levied and collected in said Section for school purposes and the clerk give an order for the same
	that the Overseers of Highways and other Township officers for the Township of Elizabethtown be appointed on the first Monday in March next
1872	February 26th
1	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant John Warren a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws respecting Inns and Houses of piblick entertainment in this municipality
2	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant H.E.Truesdell a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws of this Municipality in that behalf
3	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant John Forth a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws respecting Inns and Houses of piblick entertainment in this municipality
4	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant Arthur W,Merriden a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws of this Municipality in that behalf
5	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant L.T.Draper a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws of this Municipality in that behalf
6	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant J.A. Ross a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws of this Municipality in that behalf
7	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant Albert Kendrick a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws respecting Inns and Houses of piblick entertainment in this municipality
8	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant John Shaw a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws respecting Inns and Houses of piblick entertainment in this municipality
9	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant John Earls a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws of this Municipality in that behalf
10	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant Edward Harvey a certificate to the issuer of Licences for a Tavern Licence as he has complied with the Laws and bylaws of this Municipality in that behalf
11	that the Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant Erastus DeWolf a certificate to the Issuer of Licences to obtain a Tavern licence as he has compiled with the laws and bylaws of this Municipality in that behalf
12	that the sum of $12 be granted on the petition of Richard Foxton 28 others to the Widow Cooper as she is sick and in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid Richard Foxton to lay ought as he thinks best.
13	that the Auditors report be received and adopted
13	that said bylaw a third time forthwith
14	that the Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to have the auditors report published in the Brockville Monitor and Record newspapers
14	That said bylaw do now pass and be entitled bylaw to restrain the running at large in the Township of Elizabethtown of Certain Animals therein mentioned
15	that Thomas Foxton Inspector of Tavern Licences be paid the sum of $7.50 as part salary
15	that Daniel Scott and Cyrenius Stowell Auditors be paid the sum of $8 Dollars each out of the Township fund and $4 each out of the Road fund
16	that the Council do now adjourn until the first Monday in March at ten of the clock AM
1872	March
1	that the sum of $26 be paid to George Bottom for 8 cords of wood for the use of the Town Hall
2	that the Trustees of School Section No 19 be paid the sum of $52.31 cents being balance of assessment and such section and the clerk order the same to be paid Charles Wesley ? ? Of said section
3	that the sum of $40 be granted on the petition of George Love and others for blasting and levelling down a hill in road division No 26 and George Love & Samuel Hawkins be Commissioners to lay ought the same
4	that the prayer of the Petition of George McLean and 12 others be complied with and the sum of $10 dollars be granted to aid in the support of Widow McGrath as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to the monies to be placed in Mrs Nickelson hands to layout as she thinks best
5	that this council to grant $12 to the aid and support of the Widow Smith as she is in destitute by Petition of Charles Stevens as twenty others and the clerk order the same to be paid to Joseph Pritchard to lay out as he sees fit and give an account of the same to this council
6	that the sum of $12 be granted to aid in the support of the Widow of the late Able Smith agreeable to the request of William Cowan and others as she is in destitute circumstances and the Clerk order the same to be paid to Wm Cowan to lay out as he thinks proper
8	that the sum of $4 be paid for cutting and splitting 8 cords of wood at the Town Hall and the Clerk give an order for the same to N.E.Brown
9	that the Reeve be paid the sum of $2.80 for getting two bylaws ? And the clerk order the same to be paid to the Reeve as he advanced the said amount
10	that as Joseph Pritchard and Peter McLean having given up their contract for repairs on the Victoria Road the following sections No 2,3,4,5 and 8 be awarded to Thomas Woods for the sum of $1.25 per cubic yard
11	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in April at the hour of ten o clock AM
1872	May
1	that the salary of the Collectors be $15.00 each for the current year
1	that the prayer of the petition of W.B.Rivers and others be complied with and Robert Widdows be appointed overseer of road division No 15 in place of Ellis Curtis deceased
2	that a further sum of $199 be granted on the petition of John Calwell and others on the side road between Lots 6 and 7 in the first concession to finish the blasting of the rock
3	that the sum of one hundred dollars be granted for blasting and removing a rock between Lots 6&7 in the first concession of Elizabethtown be paid to Robert Russell agreeable to the certificate of the commissioners and the Clerk give an order for the same.
4	that Mary Murphy and Mary Major Widows be relieved from their statute labour taxes as they are in poor circumstances and the road overseer get a copy of this resolution
4	that the sum of $20 be granted on the petition of John Horton and 29 others to lay out on the road leading from Mr Mauds Mill to Bellenyes Station and William Baker be commissioner to lay out the same
5	that the sum of $12 be paid to Nicholas E.Brown for serving notices for court of Revision for this municipality
5	that the arrears of taxes on Lot No 37 in the 10 concession of Elizabethtown amounting to 3pounds, 7 shillings be struck off the County Treasurer Book as this council in ? It has been an error in the amount and the County Treasure get a copy of this resolution
6	that the Clerk be paid the sum of $2.00 for his services connecting with the appeal court before County Judges
6	that the sum of $7 be granted on the recommend of R.B.Clark, M.D. to send Joseph Duclon to the Hospital in Kingston as be is most blind and in destitute circumstances and the Clerk give an order for the same to be paid William Stafford
7	that Charles Goff be paid the sum of ten dollars for building a bridge on the Victoria Macadamized Road Section seven to be paid out of the road fund
7	that the sum of $15 be granted to Mrs McGrew in the Village of Lyn, as she is in destitute circumstances and the Clerk give an order for the same to be paid to Mrs Nicholson to lay ought as she thinks best
8	that the clerk be and he is hereby authorised to prepare and post Notices agreeable to the report of the road Surveyor and in accordance with the 233 section of the Municipal institute of Upper Canada
9	that Reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to grant R.W.Grant a certificate to the issuer of licences to obtain a tavern licence as he has complied with the laws and by laws of this municipality in that behalf
10	that the sum of twenty five dollars be paid to John Baker as part of his salary as commis of road and the clerk order the same be paid out of road fund
10	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in June next at the hour of ten o’clock AM
11	that Thomas Bell overseer of road division No. be allowed to lay out from fifteen to twenty days statute labour out of said division on the side road between lots No 6 & & in the 9th Concession leading a cross Mud Creek
11	that leave be giving to introduce a bylaw to restrain the running at large in the Township of Elizabethtown of Certain animals thus mentioned
15	that F.L.Moor treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to call on George Buell Esq of Lyn for a certain amount of fines laying in his hands due this municipality
16	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in August next at the hour of ten o’clock AM
1872	June
1	that the sum of $100 be paid to Robbert Russel for work done on the side road between Lots No 6 & 7 in the first Concession as certified by the Commissioners to lay ought the same and the clerk give an order for the same
2	that the sum of ten dollars be paid to Alexander Matheson and George W. Eathon for overseeing the cutting of a rock near the GTR crossing laying between Lot ^6 & 7 in the first concession and the clerk order the same to be paid to Henry Cole
3	that the sum of $25 be granted on the petition of Sidney Estocl and 26 others to lay ought between 2 & 3 concession of Elizabethtown opposite Lots No 5 and Sidney Easton be Commissioner to lay ought the same
4	that the sum of $100 be granted on the petition of E.L.White and 72 others to lay ought on the side road between Lots No 24 &25 in the 9,10,11 concession of Elizabethtown and Robbert Powel & Samuel Tackabery be commissioners to lay ought the same, the money to be paid when the work is done
5	that John Smith and Alexander Borthwick be appointed commissioners to oversee a grant made on the road leading from Greenbush to the ? Codammed road instead of Thomas Green and William Robinson resigned
6	that James Green be and is hereby authorized to do his statute labour between the 3 & 4 concession opposite Lots No 26 & 27 in Elizabethtown and the Path Master get a copy of this resolution
7	that the assessors Joseph Stacy and David Simpson be paid the sum of $100 each as payment of their salary in full and the Clerk give an order for the same
9	that the Reeve and the deputy Reeves of this township be and are hereby appointed a committee from this township Council to consult with the respected council of the town of Brockville and the United Counties with reference to moving or remedying the nuisance caused on Perth street road by the Grand Trunk Railway Company
9	that the sum of $40 granted for the purpose blasting and removing a rock on the hill commonly called loves hill in the 7th con opposite Lot No 7 be paid to Samuel Hawkins one of the commissioners as the work is now completed and the clerk give an order for the same
10	that the sum of $6 be granted to Stephen Smyth on the petition of S. Donaldson and others as he is in helpless condition and in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to his wife
11	that the sum of $10 be granted on the petition of Olis Biollis and others to lay ought on the road leading from Richard Hows to Coalmans Canal provided the Division dose the same amount in work and Hennery Lee be commissioner to lay ought the same
12	that the Reeve be paid the sum of $4 for services connected with the examining the Townline between Elizabethtown and Young and the Clerk order the same to be paid
13	that the sum of $30 be added to the Treasurers Sallary $20 to be paid out of the township fund and $10 dollars out of the road fund said addition to take effect at the commencement of the current year
14	that this council do now adjourn until the first Tuesday in July next at ten o’clock AM
1872	July
2	that William E Booth be paid the sum of five dollars for two sheep killed by dogs as he has produced a certificate from two justices of the peace swearing in such cases and that the clerk order the same out of the dog fund
5	that Stephen Scott treasurer of this township get an extra salary of twenty dollars on account of keeping an excellent account of the Victoria Macadamized Road and the said extra salary take affect from the first Day of Jany 1866 and the said sum to be paid out of the road fund
6	that the sum of two dollars be paid to the Reeve for getting and posting up notices respecting toll gates No 1 and 2 and the clerk order the same to be paid
8	that the Tender of James Barrington being $503 for Tool Gate No 2 be excepted as it is the highest and the Bail Satisfactory
9	that Reeve Atchison be paid back one dollar out of the Dog taxes as he has paid it and owned no dog
11	that the petition of John Hawkins and nineteen others be complied with we therefore offer the sum of twenty five dollars of the petitioners give the same amount in labour and we therefore appoint John Hawkins and John A. Horton commissioners to see that the work and money is well laid out
12	that the Clerk prepare a By law for the fixing a place for the meeting of Electors for the nomination of Reeve, Dep Reeve and councillors and for the holding of the next Municipal Election and that the Town Hall New Dublin be the place and that Thomas Woods be appointed returning officer
14	that the license inspectors be paid $5. each being the balance of their sallary for the year
15	that the $30 granted to drain the 8th concession in front of lot No 8 be paid to Stafford McBratney and James McClarne commissioners appoint to lay out the same
16	that this council do now adjourn until Thursday 20th at the hour of ten o’clock AM
1872	August
1	that the application of the Trustees of School Section No 5 be complied with and the sum of $200 be levied and collected on the Taxable property of said section exclusive of expenses
2	that the application of the Trustees of School Section No 26 be complied with and the sum of $80 dollars be levied and collected on the Taxable property of said section exclusive of expenses
3	that the account of David Wylie be paid to the amount of $27 and the Clerk give an order for the same $8 to be paid ought of the road fund
4	that the application of trustees of school section No 1 Elizabethtown be complied with and the sum of $150 be leavied and collected and the rateable property of said section for school purposes exclusive of expenses
5	that the application of School Trustees Section No 18 be complied with and the sum of $100 dollars be levied and collected on the Taxable property of said section exclusive of expenses
6	that the sum of $20 be granted to aid in the support of Mrs Wm Graves and the clerk order the same to be paid to Mrs Nicolson to layout as she thinks best
7	that James Harknes be allowed to occupy a small piece of a public road laying West of his house Lot No 7 in the 2nd Concession until required for public use
8	that the sum of $20 granted on the leading road from Mr Mauds Mill to Bellamyes Station be paid to William Baker Junior as the work is done and certified by the Commissioner and the Clerk give and order for the same
8	that the sum of $25 granted for the purpose of draining the Public road between the second and third concession of Elizabethtown opposite Lot No 5 be paid to Sidney Easton the commissioner appointed to lay out the same as the amount is expended
9	that the sum of four dollars be paid F.L.Moore for extra trouble with school moneys and $1.50 be paid for postage and stationary to him and the clerk order the same to be paid in accordance with his bill
10	that the tender of Joseph Pritchard be received for Building the Bridge at Lyn at the sum of $196.
11	that the application of School Trustees Section No 2 be complied with and the sum of $240 be levied and collected on the Taxable property of said section exclusive of expenses
12	that the sum of $167.50 be paid to Joseph Pritchard for bracking and spreading 184 yards of stones on the Victoria Macadamized road and the Clerk give and order for the same to be paid ought of the road fund
13	that the sum of $74.40 be paid to Peter McLaran for cutting and removing the hill on the Calaforny Road and the Clerk give an order for the same
14	that this Council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in September next at ten of the clock AM
1872	September
1	that the sum of $800 dollars be levied and collected on the assessed Taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown for Township Purposes for the current year
2	that the sum of $8 be granted to Mrs Albery as she is in destitute circumstances and her husband is sick and under the Doctors care, and the Clerk give an order for the same
3	that the parties living in the 1st, 2nd & 3rd concessions of the municipality of Elizabethtown be allowed to pass through toll gate No 1 of the Victoria Macadamized road at a rate not exceeding $3 per annum for each team, minerals and rail road cordwood excepted and that the Clerk prepare a by law in accordance with this resolution
4	that the application of the Trustees of School Section No 15 be complied with and the sum of $155 be levied and collected on the assessed taxable property of said Section exclusive of all expenses for the year 1872
5	that the reeve and Clerk be and are hereby authorised to grant Charles W.Bonested a certificate to the Issuer of licenses for a transfer of the tavern license of John Warren to hi the said Charles W.Bonesteel as he has complied with the law and bylaw of this municipality in that behalf
6	that the sum of sixty dollars to be paid to Alexander Morrison as he has paid out the same last winter for shovelling snow and keeping road open on order of road commissioner John Baker and the Clerk order the same to be paid to be paid out of the road fund
7	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in October at the o clock AM
1872	October
1	that the sum of $196. be paid to Joseph Pritchard for building of a bridge at Lyn in accordance with specifications and a further sum of $50 for building 4 wings and removing a wall and the clerk give an order for the same
2	that James Nicholson be paid the sum of $4.19 for furnishing provisions to Mrs Wm Grand as she is in destitute circumstances and the Clerk order the same to be paid to the mover
3	that the sum of $10 dollars be granted to the Overseer of Road Division No 11 to buy plank to cover two culberts in said division and the Clerk order the sane to be paid to the mover
4	that the sum of $4 be paid to Stephen Smyth on the petition of Pierce Acheson and others as he is in destitute circumstances and the Clerk give an order for the same
5	that the Clerk be paid $8.00 and the Reeve and assessors be paid $4.oo each for their Services in selecting jurors and the Clerk give a order on the Treasurer for the same
6	that the sum of $40 be granted on the petition of Robert J.Jelly and 37 others to repair the side road between lots No 6 & 7 in the 9 concession of Elizabethtown and William Hill and William J.Mclean act as commissioners to lay ought the same money to be paid when the work is done
7	that the sum of $136. 50 cents be paid to Peter McLarance for breaking and spreading 109 yds & 7 feet of stone on the Victoria Macadamized Road as per the order of the commissioner and the Clerk give an order for the sae to be paid out of the road fund
9	for leave to introduce a by-law to Govern the Tolles to be charged to parties living in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Concessions of Elizabethtown
10	that said by-law be read the second time forth with
11	that said by-law be read the third time forth with
12	that said By law do now pass and be entitled bylaw to govern the toolls to be charged to parties living in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd concessions of Elizabethtown
15	that said by-law be read a third time forthwith
16	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to levy and collect the several sums of money therein mentioned for School purposes
17	that leve be giving to introduce a bylaw to levy and collect the sum of $800 dollars upon the taxable Property of the Township of Elizabethtown for Township Purposes
18	that said by-law be read the second time forth with
19	that said by-law be read a third time forthwith
20	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to leavy and collect the sum of $800 dollars upon the Taxable Property of the Township of Elizabethtown for Township Purposes
21	that the reeve be paid the sum of $6 and that Wm Stafford and Robert Widdess be paid the sum of $5 each for their services in connection with the Lyn Bridge
22	tat the Council do now adjourn until the first Monday in November next at 10 o’clock AM
	that Stafford McBratney Esq. Reeve Samuel McNish, Esq deputy Reeve and Frederick J. Moor Esq. Treasurer e appointed as delegates to proceed to Toronto to confer with the Government with regards to our indebt ? To the Municipal Loan Fund
1872	November
1	that the sum of $100 be paid to Alexander Borthwick & John Smith as part of grant on the side road leading from the Macadamized Road to Green Bush as certified by the commissioners and the clerk give an order for the same
3	that the accounts of J.R. Moor and ? Be received and laid over for further consideration
4	that the Reeve and Clerk be and they hereby authorised to grant James Logan a Certificate to the Insurer of Tavern Licence for a transfer of the Tavern License of Arthur W. Nerdeem to him James Logan as he has complied with the by laws of this municipality in that behalf
5	that the sum of $12 be paid to Thomas Alberry on the petition of John Turner and others as he is sick and in destitute circumstances and the Clerk give an order for the same to be paid to his wife
6	that the petition of P.P.Pomroy and eighty five others in reference to a reduction on the tole gate No 1 on Victoria Macadamized road of this municipality be received and laid over for further consideration
6	that the petition of Luther Kilborn be received and the Clerk prepare notices in accordance with the 323 Section of the Municipal Institute of Upper Canada and agreeable to the above named petition that the said petitioner intend to apply to this council at its next meeting to pass a by law for that purpose
7	that the Reeve be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for the leasing of Toll Gate No 1 and No 2 on the Victoria Road and the repairs of said road for the year 1873
8	that the sum of $145.28 cents be paid to Amos Easton for breaking and spreading 121 yards 2 feet of stone on the Victoria Macadamized road as certified by the Commissioner and the Clerk give an order for the same to be paid out of the road fund
9	that the sum of $5 be paid to John Kendrick for a coffin for Mrs Cooper as she was in destitute circumstances and also 70 cents for two brooms furnished for the use of Town Hall and the Clerk give an order for the same
10	that James Nicholson be paid the sum of $5.34 cents for provisions to Mrs McGraw a destitute woman for the last month and the clerk ask the same to be paid to the woman
11	that his council do hereby guarantee to protect F.J.Moore Treasurer of the Township of Elizabethtown against action by the Ontario government to recover from him the said treasurer as his duties the amount of interest due under the five per cent in the dollar arrangement for the current year that is to say the sum of $2288.95
12	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in December at 10 of the clock AM
21	that James Beceknary be appointed Returning Officer for the first Electoral Division and Richard Ken be appointed Returning Officer for the second Electoral Division of the Township of Elizabethtown to hold the next Municipal Election for the year 1873

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers For 1871

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1871	January 16th
1	that Robert Powell and E.J.Wilson be appointed auditors for the current year at a salary of ten dollars each
2	that the Reeve be and he is hereby authorised to take legal steps to collect damages from William Foster and the lease for Toll House No 1 on the Victoria Road for damages which he William Foster has done to said Toll House while he was occupant of the same
3	that James Harkins and Wm.H.McNish be appointed inspectors of Tavern Licences for the year 1871 at the salary of $12. each
5	that the account of David Wylie be paid the amount of $12 for publishing minutes for 1870 and the clerk order the same to be paid $4 out of the road fund
5	that the minutes of this council be published in the Brockville Recorder and Monitor newspapers provided the charge be the same as that for last year $12 each
6	that Ralph Denis and David Simpson be appointed assessors for the municipality of Elizabethtown for the current year at a salary of $80. each
7	that John Patterson be appointed commissioner on the Victoria Macadamized Road for the ensuing year at a salary of fifty dollars
8	that the Trustees of School Section No 4 of Elizabethtown be paid to Samuel McNish agreeable to the request of the Trustees of said Section
9	that the trustees of Lyn School Section No 7 be paid the amount due said section on account of debentures and the clerk order the same to be paid
10	that John Grant be paid the sum of $65.17 for work done on Toll Gate No 1 and that the clerk give an order for the same to be paid out of the road fund
10	that Andrew Geddes be appointed Collector for the first Electoral division of Elizabethtown at a salary of $80. and that John Stephens be appointed Collector for the 2nd Electoral Division at a salary of $55.
11	that the Trustees of School Section No 19 be paid the balance of assessment due said section and the clerk order the sum to be paid the William Stafford
11	that the Path Masters and others Township officers be appointed on the first Monday in March next
12	that the sum of $15 be paid on the petition of Benjamin Horton and 22 others to John Horton as he is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to James Devit to lay out as he thinks best
13	that the petition of John A.Moor and 20 others be complied with and the sum of $8 be paid to the Widow Cooper as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to John A. Moore to lay out as he thinks best
14	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in February at the hour of ten o’clock AM
15	that the sum of $2.50 be paid to Thomas B.Webster for extras ? For collecting school moneys
Memo	To the Municipal Council of the Township of Elizabethtown in Council assembled, Gentlemen, Please pay Samuel McNish the sum due School Section No 4 of Elizabethtown, signed Sidney Easton and Cyrus Wright
Memo	Municipal Corporation of Elizabethtown on A/c with Lyn Debenture Fund:
	The amount collected for 1868 on $61590 @ 1 9/10 %= $1170.21
	The amount collected for 1869 on $64300 @ 1 7/10 %= $1093.10
	The amount collected for 1870 on $64915 @ 1 6/10 %= $1038.64
	Total collected: $ 3301.95
	Payments
	1869 by Paid Debentures & interest $1033.34
	1870 by Paid Debentures & interest $933.34
	1871 by Paid Debentures & interest $883.34
	Total: $2850.02
	Balance: $451.93
1971	May
1	that Andrew Casary be appointed Pathmaster for road division No 42 in place of James Wilson resigned
2	that John Kyle be appointed Pathmaster for roads division No 43 in place of George Riley deceased
3	that the account of Benjamin Chapman Road Surveyor amounting to $4. dollars be paid and the Clerk give and order for the same
4	that James Green be allowed to do his statute labour on the concession road front of Lots No 26 & 27 in the forth concession and the Pathmaster get a copy of this resolution
4	that the Clerk be and is hereby authorised to prepare and post notices agreeable to the report of the road surveyor and in accordance with the 323 Section of the Municipal institutions of Upper Canada
5	that the Reeve and William Robinson be appointed to examine the government allowance of road between lots No 30 & 31 to see can it be opened and report to this council at its next meeting
6	that the Clerk be and he is hereby authorised to draft a bylaw to open the government allowance for roads lying between Lots No 30 and 31 in the first Concession of Elizabethtown
7	that the petition of R.F.Steel and others be not entertained
8	that the sum of $12 be paid to William Rodgers for building a bridge on the third concession on the rear of Lot No 15
8	that the Prayer and the Petition of John Coleman and 22 others be complied with and the sum of $4 be granted to aid in the support of Mrs. Elvin as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to Mrs Nicelson to layout as she thinks best
9	that the rear half of Lots No 32,33,34 and 35 in the 3rd Con of Elizabethtown also the front half of Lots No 32,33,34 and 35 in the 4th concession of said township be detached from the divisions the now belong to and be formed into a new division accepting the land owned by David Cornell said division to be No 59 and that John Judson be pathmaster
10	that the sum of $4.55 cents be paid to N.Baxter on the petition of James Cummings and 27 others for provisions, groceries and wood furnished to Widow Magrah during the months of April and that the clerk order the same to be paid to N.Baxter.
11	that the petition of James Cumming and others asking aid for the support of Mrs Magrath be complied with and that the sum of $4. per month be granted and placed in the hands of Mrs Nickelson to lay out as she deems advisable for her support and that the clerk order the same to be paid monthly to Mrs. Nichelson in advance
12	that the petition of J.L.Schofield and fifteen others be complied with and the sum of $5.00 be granted to Stephen Smith as he is in destitute circumstances and the Clerk order the same to be paid to Mr. Smith
13	that the account of George Geddes for making a coffin for a poor man amounting to $4 dollars be paid and the Clerk order the sum to be paid to Enos Beech
14	that this Council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in June next at ten of the clock AM
memo	To the Local Superintendent of schools for the Township of Elizabethtown. Pay to Mary B.Smith as ordered out of the school fund apportioned to School Section No. 24 in the Township of Elizabethtown the sum apportioned to said section (Signed and Sealed) Walter Bell and Richard Richards, Trustees
1871	June
1	that the resignation of Edward Booth be received and Abram Horton Esq. be appointed pathmaster in his place for road division No 16
2	that the accounts of David Wyley be paid to the amount of $27.88 and $9 be paid out of the road fund and the clerk order the same to be paid
3	that the resignation of Cyrus Wright be received and that Samuel Simpson be appointed Road Overseer in his place
4	that the Prayer of Petition of Mark Wilkinson and 17 others be complied with and the sum of $30 dollars be granted to repair a piece of road on the Second Concession of Elizabethtown in rear of Lots No 10 and 11 in the first concession and Mark Wilkinson be appointed to layout the same
5	that the sum of $2 be paid to Eliza Horton for cleaning the Town Hall
6	that the sum of seventy six dollars and fifty cents be paid to Charles Gaff for fifty one yards of stone put on the Victoria Macadamized road according to instructions of the committee and the clerk order the same to be paid
7	that Wm Murphy be relieved from doing statute labour and Jones Abbott overseer get a copy of this resolution
8	that the request of R.F.Steele and others be complied with and that R.F.Steele, C. Seffald, A.Donaldson, Samuel Reynolds Jr., Arch Donyall and John Stagg Jr be allowed to do their statute labor on the allowance for road running northerly from the town of Brockville through Lots No Eleven in the first concession, known as Park Street and this continuation thereof proceed that the Path Master of Division N 3 and No 9 are agreeable thereto
8	that the petition of Richard Johnson and others be received and laid over for further consideration
9	that the sum of $4 be paid to the pathmaster of road division No 58 to buy hammers for the use of said Division and the clerk give an order for the same to the pathmaster
10	that the sum of $15 be granted to build bridges on the allowance of road between Lots No 15 & 16 in the third concession in the Township of Elizabethtown, to be paid when the work is completed and Mark Wilkinson be commissioner to see that the work is properly executed
11	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in July at the hour of ten o’clock AM
1871	August
1	that the application of the Trustees of School section No 2 be complied with and the sum of Two hundred and forty dollars be levied and collected on the taxable property of said section exclusive of expenses
3	that the sum of $150 be levied and collected on the rateable property of School Section No 19 for school expenses agreeable to the request of the Trustees of said Section exclusive of expenses
4	that the application of the Trustees of School section No 1 be complied with and the sum of $150 be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section exclusive of expenses
5	that the application of the Trustees of School section No 18 be complied with and the sum of Eighty dollars be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section exclusive of expenses
6	that the application of the Trustees of School section No 26 be complied with and the sum of $80 be levied and collected on the rateable property of said School Section exclusive of all expenses
6	that the account of Wm Mullen and Co amounting to $33.82 cnts be paid and the Clerk order the sum of $8 dollars to be paid out of the road fund and the balance out of the Township fund
7	that Amos Easton be appointed pound keeper in place of Ambrose Gardiner resigned
8	that the application of the Chairman and Sectary of the Brockville Cemetery Committee be complied with and they be allowed the privilege of cutting sods on the public highways provided he do not injure said highway and the sectary get a copy of this resolution
9	that the $15.00 granted to build Bridges between lots 15 & 16 in the 3rd Concession be paid to Mark Wilkinson Commissioner and also a further sum of five dollars for additional work done making in all $20.00 and that the Clerk order the same to be paid
10	that the sum of $1000 be levied and collected on the assessed Taxable Property of the Township of Elizabethtown for Township purposes for the current year
11	that the petition of Phillip Manhard and others be received and laid over for further consideration
12	that the sum of $30 granted to repair the road between the first and second concessions opposite Lots 10-11 be paid to the commissioner Mark Wilkinson as this council is satisfied the work has been performed and that the Clerk give and order on the Treasurer for the same
13	that the application of the Trustees of School Section No 10 be complied with and the sum of Two Hundred Dollars be levied and collected on the assessed Taxable Property of said section exclusive of expenses for School Purposes
14	that the application of the Trustees of School section No 15 be complied with and the sum of $115 be levied and collected on the assessed taxable property of said section exclusive of expenses for school purposes
15	that the offer of John Murray for the sum of one Hundred and Seventy Five dollars be accepted for a road allowance over his lot from the North Augusta Road to the Town of Brockville provided the Corporation of Brockville extend Mill Road to connect with Perl Street in the Town of Brockville
16	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw to amend by law No 263 to divide the Township of Elizabethtown into Polling Sub Divisions
17	that said by law be read a second time forthwith
18	that said by law be read the third tie forthwith
19	that said by law do now pass and be entitled bylaw to amend bylaw No 263 to divide the Township of Elizabethtown into polling sub divisions
20	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in September at ten of the clock AM
1871	September 6th
1	that the clerk be paid the sum of $8 dollars and the Reeve and assessors be paid the sum of $4 each for soliciting jurors and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	that the report of the Committee appointed to examine a certain government allowance for road in front of Lots No 26 & 27 in the forth concession be concurred in
3	that the Petition of John Hawkings and 17 others be received and $10 be given to Ann Carroll as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid
4	that James Campbell be allowed to cut and remove the timber on the allowance of rode cross lots No 27 & 28 in 4 Concession by him paying to this council $4 the said timber to be taken away inside of one year
5	that the petition of Robert Bryson and twenty three others be complied with that the sum of $5 be granted to Louis Geron as he is a poor old man in destitute circumstances and the Clerk order the same to be paid to Luther Kilborn to lay out as he may think proper
7	that $5 be paid to Welington Kendric for work done in sinking a well at the toll house No 1 on Victoria Road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
8	that the Reeve and Mr. Bell be paid the sum of two dollars each for examining the Government allowance for road I front of Lots No 26 & 27 in the fourth Concession and reporting to the Council
9	that the Reeve be authorised to prepare a petition in behalf of this Municipality to be laid before the next session of the Legislator of Ontario relating to an act to amend the Common School Acts of Upper Canada ? It is the opinion of this council that the first ten and 18th Clauses be struck out of said Bill and that a number of ? of said petitions be circulated through the Township for signatures
11	that the Prayer of the petition of Adin D. Wiltse and 45 others be complied wit and the Clerk be and is hereby authorised to draft a bylaw in accordance with said petition
14	that the Reeve be and is hereby authorised to notify according to law that portion of the Township formerly composed of Union School Section No 29, also School Section No 17 that the council intend to pass a Bylaw to attach the first named portion of the Township to School Section No 17 at the next sitting of the Council on the 4th of Oct next
18	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in October at ten of the clock AM
1871	Sept 4th
1	that this council do suspend business for one hour to deeply express their sympathy with Mr.McBraty their respective Reeve ? ? ? On account of the sad and deplorable calamity that happened to his family on Saturday Aug 26 on the death of his beloved wife Mrs. McBratney and the severe injuries of himself from a fall from his own vehicle on their returning home from the town of Brockville which accident happened by one of the draw irons coming of his cutting the ? down with a cold attached hereto the colt sprang and capsized the carriage and ran away and resulted in the above , and the Clerk present Mr McBratney with a copy of this resolution
2	that the account of H.L.McDonald to the amount of $25, for services as solicitor be paid and the clerk give an order for the same
3	that $8.00 be paid the clerk for his services as Selector of Jurors and that the other selectors of Jurors be paid $4.00 each and the Clerk give a order on the Treasurer for the same
3	that Peter McLain be paid six dollars for repairing a culbert on Victoria Macadamized road section No 4 and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
5	that the Reeve be paid the sum of $7.50 cents and F.L Moore treasurer be paid the sum of $20. for services connected with the B&O Railway and the stationary and postage and the Clerk order the sum to be paid
6	that F.L.Moore Treasurer do hereby call upon the Hon. Treasurer of the province of Ontario to ascertain the amount of Clergy Reserve Fund the government shall remience ? ? Elizabethtown from the year 1860 to the year 1871 inclusive said information to be given before this council at October session
7	that the Reeve be and is herby authorized to call on the road surveyor of Elizabethtown to gow and lay out a road at the village of Lyn on Lot No 29 in the third concession
9	that the Prayer and petition of Robert Widdes and 39 others be complied with and Stafford W. Bratney, Robert Widdes and William Stafford be appointed Commissioners to draft a plan for the building of a bridge crossing the water running from the Lyn Mills in the 3rd Concession of Elizabethtown and to advertise for funds for the building of said bridge Said Tenders to be received by the Clerk up till noon on the first Monday in August ext
9	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in October at the hour of ten of the clock A.M.
1871	October
1	that Charles Darling be paid the sum of $3.20 cents for furnish plank to cover a culvert in his road division and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	that the sum of twelve dollars be granted to John Horton on the petition of John Rendrick and others as said John Horton is in destitute circumstances and the Clerk order the same to be paid to James Devit to layout for John Horton use as he may require
3	that the reports made by Benjamin Chapman road surveyor with regard to a certain road in the third concession of Elizabethtown be accepted by making said road fifty feet with instead of forty
4	that the Clerk be and is hereby authorised to prepare and post Notices agreeable to the Report of the Road surveyor and in accordance with the 233 Section of the Municipal Institution of Upper Canada
6	that Benjamin Chapman be paid the sum of $4 dollars for services as road surveyor
7	that the sum of $35 be granted to construct a railing on the fridge crossing the creek leading from fords mill pond on the public road between the second and third concessions of Elizabethtown and that William Stafford be appointed to employ some person or persons to build said railing
8	that leave be giving to introduce a by law to Access levy and collect upon the rateable property of the Township of Elizabethtown the sum of one thousand dollars
9	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
10	that said bylaw be read a third time forthwith
11	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to assess levy and collect upon the rateable property of the Township of Elizabethtown the sum of one thousand dollars
12	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw to assess levy and collect upon the rateable property of certain School Sections herein after named the several sums of money therein mentioned for the year A.D.1871
13	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
14	that said bylaw be read a third time forthwith
15	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled bylaw to assess levy and collect sums of money therein mentioned for school purposes
16	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday of November at ten of the clock AM
1871	November 6th
1	that the sum of $175 be paid to John Murray Esq. for the allowance of road crossing his land laid out by this council and the clerk give an order for the same
2	that the Petition of R.B. Clark M.D. and 64 others be received by this Council and laid over for further consideration
3	that Charles Goff Contractor on the Victoria Road be paid the sum of $3.50 cents for repairing two culverts on said road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
4	that Peter McClain Contractor on the Victoria Road be paid the sum of $299.25 cents for furnishing braking and spreading 225 cubic yards of stone on said road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
5	that the petitions of Einry Blanchard and others be received and laid over for further consideration
6	that the prayer of the petition of John Murray Esq. and others so far as it relates to a certain bridge being in a dangerous state be complied with and that John Lawrence and John Murray Esq. be appointed Commissioners to let the Building of a new Bridge
7	that Joseph Pritchard be paid the sum of $400. dollars for furnishing, braking and spreading 364 1/2 cubic yds of broken stone on the Victoria Road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
8	that $5 be paid to Widow Elvin on the request of Mr.Baxton as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to N.Baxter to lay out as he thinks best
9	that the sum of $307.84 cents be paid to Thomas Woods for 250 1/2 yards of stone broken and spread on the Victoria Road also $30 for building a bridge on said road all $337.84 cents and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid out of the road fund
10	that the Clerk be require to lay before this council at its next meeting all papers and documents connected with the opening and establishment of a public road running through Lot No 11 in the first concession of Elizabethtown
11	that the Reeve be and he is hereby authorized to advertise for the letting of Toll Gates No 1 and 2 on the Victoria Road and for the repairs of said road for the year 1872
12	that the prayer of the petition of Albert Kindrick and twenty three others be complied with and the sum of $15 dollars be granted to aid in the support of Milow Lee as he has been burned out and is in destitute circumstances and the Clerk order the same to be paid to Albert Kendrick to layout as he thinks best
14	that the sum of $1.50 cents be paid to John Warren for mending or filling a hole and repairing a bridge on the Victoria Macadamized road and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid out of the road fund
15	that the sum of $15 be granted in road section No 2 for building a bridge in said section to be paid to Samuel Simpson road overseer when the work is done
16	that lots Nos 25-26-27-28-29 in the 8th Concession and Lots No 25-27-28-29 in the 9th Concession and as much of Lot No 25 as is owned by Simeon Lovern also the land owned by Thomas Green be detached from road division No 37 and be formed into a new Division said new Division be compelled to keep in repair the side road leading from Green Bush to the 7th Concession
16	that Nicolas Brown be paid the sum of $2 for posting notices concerning the establishment of a specific road neat Lyn
16	that Robert Mand overseer of Road Division No 40 be paid the sum of $2 for repairing a culvert in said division and the clerk order the same to be paid
Note	To the Township Clerk of the Township of Elizabethtown: In conformity with By Law No 154 sec 4 of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, I do hereby certify that Elijah Mot paid the sum of four dollars for Auctioneers License for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year A.D. 1871. (signed) F.J.Moore, Treasures Township Elizabethtown, dated at New Dublin Nov 6th 1871
	that the Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to draft a bylaw to repeal a clause in bylaw 278 with regards to parties living in the first and second Concession of Elizabethtown
	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in December at ten of the Clock A.M
	that road division No 37 be divided into two separate divisions as follows the side road between lots No 24 and 25 in the 8th Concession to be the division line and between lots No 25 and 26 in the 9th Concession road division No. 59 to work the side road between lots No 24 and 25 in the 8th Concession the west part of said division to No 59
1871	December 21st
1	that twenty dollars be paid to John Paterson it being balance of salary as commissioner on Victoria Road for the year 1871 and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
2	that the Prayer of the Petition Wm Mott and others be complied with and that rear part of Lot No 9 in the first concession of the Township of Elizabethtown from the corporation of the Town of Brockville back to the Second Concession in said Township be detached from School Section No 32 and attached to School Section No 19 is said Township
3	that Nicholas E.Brown be appointed Returning officer for the six rear concessions of Elizabethtown and also James Breckneye for the front five concessions of Elizabethtown to be held on the first Monday in January 1872
4	that James Harkness and Wm H. Mcnish Tavern Licences Inspectors be paid the sum of $6 each as balance of their sallarys
5	that the sum of $19.08 cts be paid to David Wylie for printing for this municipality as per bill $4 to be paid out of the road fund
6	that the account of McMullen & Co be paid amount of $20.49 cts. Eight dollars to be paid out of the road fund and the balance out of the township fund
7	that the petition of John Caldwell and others laid over for further consideration be so far complied with as to grant the sum of $100 and that Alexander Matheson and George McEathron be appointed commissioners to expend the same
8	that the following sum be paid for extra services for this municipality the Reeve $6.50, W.Stafford $8 and S.McNish $3 and the clerk give an order for the same
9	that the Members of this Council be paid for five days services out of the road fund for furnishing the business connected with said road
10	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw to appoint Returning Officers for holding Municipal Election for the year 1872
11	that said by-law be read a second time forthwith
12	that said by-law be read the third time forthwith
13	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to appoint Returning officers for holding the Municipal Elections for the year 1872
14	that leave be giving to introduce a by law to cover certain grants of money Paid in the year 1871
15	that said by law be read the second time forthwith
16	that said by law be read the third time forthwith
17	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to cover certain grants of money made in the year 1871
18	that William Stafford be and is here by authorized to buy a stove for the use of Town Hall
19	that the sum of $8 be paid to Samuel Simpson Road overseer as a part of the sum granted to repair a bridge in said Road division
20	that the sum of $4 be paid to the treasurer for extra services and stationary for the year 1871
21	that the sum of $2 be paid to Mr Dacon for legal advice to be paid out of the road fund
22	that a note of thanks be and is hereby tendered by this council to Stafford McBratney Esq Reeve for the very efficient manner in which be has conducted the business of this municipality for the last year
23	that a note of thanks be tendered to the Clerk for the fair and able manner which be has conducted the business of this Municipality for the year 1871
24	that the minutes of this day be now read and if found correct approved
25	that this council do now adjourn

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers For 1870

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1870	January
2	that the sum of fifty dollars be added to the Clerks Salary on account of an increase of work in his office commencing on the first of January 1870
3	that the prayer of the petition of Edward Booth and 23 others be complied with and the sum of $50 be granted on the road leading from Seeleys Corners to the Town Line near Edward Booths by the inhabitants doing the same amount in labour Hiram Booth and Peter Purvis act as commissioners
4	that the petition of P. Atchison Esq and others be received and the sum of $5 be paid to Wesley Dickinson to be layout for the support of Stephen Smith a poor man and the clerk order the same to be paid
5	that Peter McGlown be paid the sum $16.80 for furnishing breaking and spreading 16 yds of stone on the Victoria Road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
6	that the petition of John Eyre and 23 others be complied with and that the sum of $10 be granted for the support of John Longstaf as he is an old man in destitute circumstance and the clerk order the same to be paid to William Webster to lay out as he may think best.
7	that the sum of $20. that was granted on the side rode between Lots No 6 and 7 in the 9 concession be paid to the commissioners as the have certified the same be expended and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to William Hill and William J. McLean Commissioners
8	that Debbie Rehoe be relieved from paying statute labour tax amounting to $2 on account of an error in the assessment
9	that the prayer and petition of N. Baxter and thirteen others be complied with and the sum of $8 be granted to aid in the support of Mary Elvin as she is sick and in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to John Haliday to lay out as he thinks best also $4 to Widow McGraugh
10	that the Clerk be and is hereby authorised to prepare a byaw to close up and sell to Hiram Blair a certain old road running on the west part of the front of Lot No 18 in the third concession commencing 50 feet below a certain bluff of rocks on the hiss opposite Hiram Blairs house and running north to the centre of said third concession
11	that the sum of 4200 BE PAID TO John Kendrick in part pay for building the shead at the Town Hall and the clerk give an order for the same
12	that leave be given to introduce a by law to assess levy and collect the sum of eight hundred dollars upon the taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1870 to defray the expenses of the Municipal Government of said township
13	that said by law be read a second time forthwith
14	that the bylaw be read a third time forthwith
15	that said by-law do now pass and be entitled by-law to levy and collect the sum of eight hundred dollars upon the taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1870 to defray the expenses o the Municipality Government of said Township
16	that leave be given to pass a bylaw to levy and collect upon the rateable property of certain school sections therein named and numbered for school purposes for 1870
17	that the said Bylaw be read a second time forthwith
18	that the said Bylaw be read a third time forth with
19	that said by law do now pass and be entitled by law to levy and collect upon the rateable property of certain school sections therein named and numbered for school purposes for 1870
20	that the Reeve be and is hereby authorized to advertise for to ? Of toll gates No 1 and No 2 on the Victoria Road and repairing said road
21	that Wm. Stafford, Samuel McNish be and are hereby authorized to employee some person or persons to build a suitable railing on the bridge on the North Augusta Macadamised Road in the first concession near the Grand Trunk railway
22	that the clerk be and he is hereby authorized to draft a bylaw for regulating the tolls on the Victoria Road
	that the prayer of the petition of C.W.Dickinson and others be complied with and the inhabitants of the first and second concession of Elizabethtown be allowed to pass threw No1 Victoria gate for the sum of $3 a year, mail, rail road wood & mines to be reserved
1870	February 7th
1	that David Wylie be paid $12. as per bill for publishing the minutes for the past year and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	that George Bottoms offer be accepted for the furnishing six cords of hard wood for the use of the Town Hall at $3 per cord
3	that R.W.Grant be paid the sum of $1.50 for stove pipes for the youse of the Town Hall and the clerk give an order for the same
4	that the rear quarter of Lot 3 in the 6 concession of Elizabethtown be relieved from arrears of taxes against said lot as said lot has been assessed in a mistake and the County Treasurer get a copy of this resolution
5	that the overseers of Highways and other Township Officers of this Municipality be appointed on the first Monday in March next
6	that the sum of $10.73 be received in full of all arrears of taxes on rear part of lot No 24 25 26 in the second con of Elizabethtown Containing 25 acres and a copy of this resolution be forwarded to county treasurer
7	that the trustees of School Section No. 1 be paid the sum of $0.67 cts as School tax on 12 acres of land on part Lots 7&8 in the 1st concession of Elizabethtown assessed to William Holms and the clerk order the same to be paid
8	that Thomas B. Webster be paid the sum of $5 for certain ? Collecting School ? And the clerk order the same to be paid
9	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw to appoint a certain number of Township Officers for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year AD 1870
10	that said by law be now read a second time forthwith
11	that said by law be now read a third time forthwith
12	that the said Bylaw do now pass and be entitled ByLaw to appoint certain number of township Officers for the township of Elizabethtown for the year 1870
13	that the petition of William Rowsome and 40 others be complied with for building a shed at the Town Hall for the use of the publick
14	that the prayer of the petition of N. Coleman and 23 others be complied with and the sum $7.50 dollars each be granted to Mrs Magrath and Mary Elvin as they are in destitute circumstances and unable to work and the clerk order the same to be paid to John Gilhouly to lay out as he thinks best
15	that R.E.Foster be paid the sum of $8.15 for furnishing a pump for the well at toll gate No 1 and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
16	that the arrears of taxes on part Lot No 23 in the 2nd concession of Elizabethtown composed of 71 acres now owned by George Leahy be struck of by the said George Leahy paying the sum of $30 and that the County Treasurer get a copy of this resolution
17	that $4 be paid William Foster Esq for shovelling snow on the Victoria Road as per Bill and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
18	that the prayer and the petition of John Kendrick and 20 others be complied with and the sum of $5 be granted to Eliza Horton as she is in destitute circumstance and the clerk order the same to be paid to John Kendrick
18	that the Reeve be and is hereby authorized to advertise for tenders for the building of a shed for the use of the Town Hall at New Dublin corners
19	that this council do now adjourn until Monday the 21 day of February at ten o clock AM for the purpose of issussing Tavern Licence
1870	March 7th
1	that part lot no 37 in the tenth concession be detached from road division No 48 and attached to road division No 50
2	that Lot no 29 in the eleventh concession and the rear est. quarter 29 in the tenth concession be detached from road division No 50 and attached to road division No 48, said division will ? To the line between Lot No 28 and 29 on the eleventh concession
3	that the petition of Samuel McConkey and others respecting a certain road division as the petition of E.J. Rowsom and others respecting a certain road division be received and laid over for further consideration
4	that the sum of $18 be paid to George Bottom for six cords of hard wood and the clerk give an order for the same
5	that James E. Row Road overseer for Sub Division No 57 be granted the sum of two dollars and fifty cents to pay for gravel purchased for the repairing of the road in said division
6	that the sum of $10 each be paid to Robert Powel and Erasmus Wilson as auditors
7	that the sum of $4 be paid to John Byers for loading the bridges on Mud Creek with stone
8	that the sum of $1.25 be paid to Erasmus D.Willson for plank and fixing a sluiceway in road division No 55
9	that the sum of $10 be granted to aid in the support of Mr.Langstaff an old man in destitute circumstances agreeable to the petition of William G.Webster and others and that the Clerk order the same to be paid to William J.Webster to lay out as he may think proper
10	that the sum of $7 be paid to James Mott to buy plank to fix a bridge in road division No 16 in this municipality
12	that the auditors report be received as correct and the clerk be and is hereby authorized to get said report published in the Brockville Monitor and Recorder Newspapers provided they publish the same for $20. each
13	that the sum of $8 be granted to the Widow Myers on the petition of R,W.Grant and 23 others as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to R.W.Grant to lay out as he thinks best
14	that the Reeve be paid the sum of $2 for drawing specification and advertising for tenders for building a shed also $2 for going to Brockville respecting [sic] buying a safe and the clerk order the same to be paid
15	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in April at ten of the clock AM
1870	August or September
1	that William Allen be and is hereby notified to move his fence off the Government allowance of road rear of Lot No 2 6 Concession of Elizabethtown and be governed by the two nearest posts on the line and William Allen get a copy of this resolution
1	that Peter M. Clow be paid the sum of $281.80 cents for furnishing braking and spreading 268 yds, 10 feet of stone on the Victoria Road on Section No 3 and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
2	that the application of the trustees of School Section No 1 be complied with and the sum of $100 be levied and collected on the assessed taxable property of School Section No 1 of the Township of Elizabethtown for school purposes free from all expenses for the year 1870
2	that the $50 granted to repair the road between Lots No 6 & 7 in the 9th Concession be paid to William Hill and William McClain Commissioners as they have certified the same has been laid out
4	that the sum of $5 be paid to the Assessors each for extra services
4	that Joseph Pritchard be paid the sum of $8 dollars building a culvert on the Victoria Road and the clerk order the money to be paid out of the road fund
4	that the request of J.Billings and several others be complied with and the Reeve is hereby authorized to have the matter adjusted agreeable to the 6th Clause of By Law No 120 of this Municipality
5	that Thomas Wood be paid the sum of $5.20 cents for ? And labour and the clerk order the same to be paid out pf the road fund
6	that John Baker Commissioner on the Victoria Road be paid the sum of $25 dollars as part salary and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
6	that Thomas Wood be paid the sum of $494.40 cents for furnishing, braking and spreading 449 yds 12 feet of stone on the Victoria Road also $150. as balance of contract for repairing cols hill and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
6	that the sum of $5. dollars be grant to repair and cover a culbret on the third concession in rear of Lot No 10 and the clerk order the same to be paid to William Daniels Commissioner of said division
8	that the sum of $8. be paid to Mrs Magth as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to John Gilhooly to lay out as he thinks best
8	that the prayer of the petition of John Kendrick and twenty others be complied with and the sum of $6 be granted to Eliza Horton as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to John Kendrick
9	that the Assessors and Reeve be paid $4 each and clerk $8 as ? Of graves for the year 1870
9	that Joseph Pritchard be paid the sum of $390.90 cents for furnishing braking and spreading yds 355, 10 feet of stone on Section No 1 and 2 on the Victoria Road and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
19	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the 15 of September at ten of the clock am
	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday October at ten of the clock AM
	that the sum of $146 dollars be paid to Robert Earl and Richard Johnston for furnishing braking and spreading 54 yards of stone on the road leading from Rubin A. Boyds inn for to cover a certain grant made by this council
1870	December
1	that Wilson Fox a poor sick man be relieved from paying his taxes amounting to $2.63 and that the collector get a copy of this resolution
2	that the prayer of the petition E.F.White and twelve others be complied with and the sum of $10 be given to aid in the support of Albina Blanchard as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to F.. Goff to layout as he thinks best
3	that the sum of $27.93 be paid to McMullen & Co for printing & stationeries as per bill and the clerk order the same to be paid and $7 be paid out of the road fund
4	that the petition of E.Mott and others be received and the sum of $12 be paid to Thomas Johnson he having had his crop burned by the fire from the woods and the clerk order the same to be paid to T.Johnston
6	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw to fix the tolls to be charged and taken at Toll Gate Number one and two on the Victoria Macadamized road
7	that the said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
8	that the said bylaw be read a third time forthwith
9	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to fix the tolls to be charged and taken at toll gates No 1 and 2 on the Victoria Macadamized road
10	that Samuel Foxton and Hue Morrison be paid the sum of $8.50 cents for repairing a bridge near Capt Howards and the clerk order the same to be paid
11	that the Trustees of School Section No 16 be paid the sum of $1 as noncollected school tax an that Lot 34 in the Seventh Concession of Elizabethtown and the Clerk order the sum to be paid to Boyd Hall
11	that Joseph Pritchard be paid the sum of $34.45 cents for furnishing braking and spreading 31 yards of stone on the Victoria road and the Clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
12	that John Baker commissioner on the Victoria Road be paid the sum of $15 dollars as balance of salary in full for the year 1870 and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
13	that the Clerk order the treasurer to pay the Trustees of School Section No 2 or their order the sum of $160 as part payment of the amount due said section
14	that the Clerk order the treasurer to pay the Trustees of School Section No 19 or their order the sum of $160 as part payment of the amount due said section
15	that the Reeve and clerk be and they are hereby authorized to grant a certificate for a Tavern Licence to Benjamin Horton to the Issuer of Licenses as he has complied with the laws and By laws respecting Inns and houses of Publick Entertainment in the Township
16	the sum of $39 be paid to John Kendrick as a balance on contract for building shead at Town Hall
17	that John McNish be appointed Returning Officer for the front 5 concessions and John Stevens for the six rear concessions for the next municipal elections to be held on the first Monday in January 1871 and the Clerk prepare a By-law to this afect
18	that leave be giving to introduce a by law to close up a certain piece of old road in Elizabethtown
19	that said By-law be read the second time forth with
20	that said By-law be read the third time forth with
21	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw 2 sell to Hiram Blair a certain piece of road in the third concession of the Township of Elizabethtown
22	that said by law be read a second time forthwith
23	that said by law be read a third time forthwith
23	that said By-law do now pass and be entitled By-law to sell to Hiram Blair a certain piece of road in the third concession of the Township of Elizabethtown
24	that Henery McNish be paid the of $52 for building a railing on a bridge on the North Augusta road near the Grand Trunk Railway and for repairing the stone work of said bridge agreeable to contract and the clerk order the same to be paid
25	that Thomas Scott be allowed to occupy a certain part of the Government road allowance between Lot 18 and the centre commons in the third concession of Elizabethtown that is to say that part of said road allowance commencing at the bluff of rocks opposite Hiram Blairs house and running North to the center of said concession until required for pubic use
20a	that said by law do now pass and be entitled by law to close up a certain old piece of a road in Elizabethtown
	the undersigned petitioner pray your honorable body to authorize the Reeve and Clerk to grant him a certificate to the issuers of Tavern License to obtain a License to keep and Inn at New Dublin Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown December 5 1870 (signed) Benjamin J.Horton
	that Alexander Lorny be allowed to cut and remove the timber laying in the rear of Lots No 2?, 26 and 27 in the fifth concession of Elizabethtown by him laying the Treasurer of this Municipality the sum of one dollar
	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until Monday the 26 of December at ten of the clock AM

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Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers For 1869

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1869	February 1st
1	that Mrs Gafae be paid the sum of $11. for doctors bill and funeral of the child left with her and the clerk order the same be paid
2	that the sum of $8. be paid to John Perrin on the Petition of William Cowan and 22 others as he is a badly person and in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid
3	that George Bolton offer for six cord of wood for the town hall be accepted at $2.50 per cord to be good hard wood
4	that the overseer of highways and other Township officers of this Municipality be appointed on the first Monday in March next
5	that the sum of $6.00 be paid to Mr. Manhard for two sheep killed by a dog or dogs as certified by two of her Majesties justices of the peace and cost one dollar the clerk order the same to be paid
6	that the Reeve be and is hereby Authorized to advertise for the repairs of the Victoria Macadamized Road
7	that the sum of $3.50 be paid to Allen Tool for one sheep killed by a dog or dogs as certified by two of her Majesties justices of the peace and cost one dollar the clerk order the same to be paid
8	that John Kindrick Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to furnish this council with a detailed statement of the money in his hands once a quarter
9	that the sum of $10. be paid to the widow Henderson on the Petition of G.B. Powell and 25 others as she is an old destitute person and the Clerk order the same to be paid to J.B.Powell to lay out as he thinks best
10	that $12 be granted on the petition of G.B.Powell Esq. and 30 others to aid in the support of an idiot child, and the same be paid to G.B.Powell Esq. to lay out as he may think proper and the clerk order the same to be paid
11	that Stephen Smith be granted the sum of $15.00 agreeable to petition as be is an old man in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to Pierce Acheson Esq. to be laid out as he may think proper
12	that John Kindrick Treasurer of Elizabethtown be authorized to call on the Treasurer of the Brockville and Ottawa Railway for the semi annual instalment now due and also the balance of the $20,000 coming to this municipality and the Clerk give a copy of this resolution to John Kendrick
13	that leave be given to introduce a by law to appoint Auditors and other Township Officers for the current year
14	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
15	that said bylaw be read a third time forthwith
16	that the said Bylaw do now pass and be entitled Bylaw to appoint auditors and other township officers for the current year
17	that Wm Stafford be appointed to superintendent the repairing of the Victoria Macadamized Road for the current year
18	that this council do now adjourn to meet on Monday the 22nd day of Feb at the hour of ten o’clock AM for the purpose of issuing certificates to innkeepers
1869	May 20th
1	that the personal property of Howard Manhard be struck off as be owes for the same to the amount of $100
2	that the appeal of F.L Scofirld be not complied with
3	that the B&O RR Company assessment be reduced to $1225 part lot No 16 in the 1 concession was assessed in mistake to said company
4	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in June at the hour of ten of the clock AM
	By law numbered 262 to appoint Collector for the Township of Elizabethtown for the current year AD 1869. Be it enacted by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Elizabethtown duly assembled at the Town Hall at Dublin Corners in said Township on Monday the 3rd day of May in thee year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine That Sidney Easton be and he is hereby appointed Collector for the five front concessions of said Township of Elizabethtown to collect all the rates and taxes that may be levied in the said five front concessions at a salary of Eighty Dollars. And that Thomas B.Webster be and he is hereby appointed collector for the six rear concessions of the said Township of Elizabethton to collect all the rates and taxes that may be levied in said six rear concessions at a salary of fifty five dollars
1869	June 7th
2	that the sum of $5 be paid to David Orr for extra services as collector and the clerk give and order for the same
3	that Samuel Alberry be allowed to do his statute labour on the town line from his place to the Macadamized Rode and that Mr Alberry get a copy of this resolution
4	that the account of Mr Mullen and Co amounting to $26.40 be paid for publishing the auditors report and ? And the clerk order $5 to be paid out of the road fund and the balance out of the Township fund
5	that the sum of $27 be paid to David Wylie for printing as per bill the sum of $8 be paid from road fund and $19 from township fund and the clerk order the same to be paid
6	that the sum of $8 be paid to Mary Elvin on the petition of George S. Buell and 33 others as she is in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to George S. Buell to lay out as he thinks best
7	that the sum of $18 be paid to John Langstaf on the petition of Joseph Steacy and 20 others as he is an old man and in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to Arthur Gillfretts to lay out as he thinks best
8	that the petition of William Clow and 34 others be complied with to not open the allowance of road lying between lots 30 & 31 in the first concession of Elizabethtown as the said road is useless for travel
9	that the assessment of William Hill on Lot No 8 in the ninth concession be raised to 400 dollars an the appeal of Joseph Frutehard
10	that levee be given to introduce a bylaw to repeal the sixth section of by law no 119
11	that said by law be read the second time forthwith
12	that said by law be read the third time forthwith
13	that said by law do now pass and be entitled by law to repeal the sixth section of by law no 119
14	that the sum of $5 be granted to Mrs. Smith agreeable to the Petition of Wm Sherwood and twenty two others as she is a poor woman in destitute circumstances and that the Clerk order the same to be paid to A.Davison to lay out as he thinks best
15	that the sum of $5 be paid to Isaac Cumming an Idiot boy in destitute circumstances on the petition of Jerry Bullis and 26 others and the clerk give an order for the same to be paid to Thomas Wood to lay out as he thinks best
16	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until Monday the 14th day of June at nine of the clock AM for the purpose of dividing the Township in to Sub divisions for election purposes
17	that the assessor of road division No 16 be allowed the privilege of drawing gravel from the allowance from road leading from Lyn to the Grand Trunk Station provided be the assessor do not injure said road said gravel be used for repairing road in said get a copy of this resolution
1869	July 5th
1	that Daniel Scott be allowed the ? To cut and remove the timber on the government allowance for road in rear of Lot No.34 in the tenth concession by him paying the municipality the sum of $2.
2	that the taxes in rear on the East half of lot No 37 in the first concession of Elizabethtown be struck off and Mr.Clow get a copy of this motion
3	that John Moles be paid the sum of $3.42 for expenses incured in preventing Charles Libbate Sr. and Charles Libbate Jr. from obtaining money from this minicipality under false pretences as said defendants was aquited for lack of proof
4	that five dollars be paid to Walter Bell for one set of chairs for town hall
5	that the sum of $3.25 be granted to Road Division No.12 to repair a bridge in said division and the4 Clerk order the same to be paid to John Moles Esq. Road overseer for said division
7	that the arrears of taxes now against the front West part of Lot 36 owed by John Husdon be struck off and that Mr. Husdon get a copy of this resolution
7	that Jacob A.Brown to be paid the sum of four dollars for services connected with the Libbate case
8	that the petition of Dr. Spum and others be received and laid over for further consideration
9	that Henry Hays a feeble old man 85 years of age in destitute circumstances be granted the sum of $3. and that the clerk order the same to be paid to the said Henry Hays
11	that Elajah E. Mott be paid the sum of eight dollars and 70 cents for his services as constable in a proscuter against Charles Libbate Jr. and Charles Libbate Sr for obtaining money from this council under false pretexes at which investigation the afforsaid ? were acquited for want of sufficient proof to support the charge
12	that the clerk be instructed to prepare a Bylaw to amend the first clause of Bylaw No.118 to restrain all horned cattle of every description from running at arge, also to prepare the 5th clause of said by law
13	that the sum of $5. be paid Alexander Gokay and Idiot boy in very destitute circumstances on the petition of J.Powel and 31 others and the clerk order the same to be paid to J.B.Rowel to lay out as he thinks best
14	that the prayer of the petition of Samuel Hawkins and 19 others be complied with and the sum of $40 be granted to brake stone on the North Augusta road between Lots No 6 & 7 in the sixth concession of Elizabethtown Samuel Hawkins and David Manhard be appointed commissioners to layout same
14	that T.L.Moor treasurer be and is herby authorized to all on the Brockville and Otawa Railway Company for the semi annual instalment due the municipality on the 30th June 1869
15	that Alexander Borthwick be allowed to cut and remove the timber on the concession road in front of lot No.24 in the 6 con by paying the sum of $4. and said timber to be taking away inside of one year
16	that Walter Hannak be paid the sum of $2.66 for one sheep killed by dog or dogs as that council is satisfied that he has sustained damages to the amount of four dollars
16	that the Reeve be abd is hereby authoriuzed to advertise for tenders for digging a well at toll house No.1 on the Victoria Macadamized Road
17	that leve be given to introduce a by law to divide the Township of Elizabethtown into polling subdivisions
18	that said by law be read a second time forthwith
19	that said by law be read a third time forthwith
20	that said Bylaw do now pass and be entitled Bylaw to divide the township of Elizabethtown into polling subdivisions
21	that Seman Manhard be paid the sum of $33.33 for two sheep killed by dogs as this council is satisfied be has sustained damages to the amount of five dollars and the clerk order the same to be paid
22	that Wm Foster be paid the sum of $14.25 for labour and other expenses for partly diging a well at toll gate No. 1 and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
23	that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a Bylaw to unite School Sections No.3 and No.5 into one section agreeable to the request of the rate payers of said sections
24	that this council do now stand adjourned until the firt Monday in August at the hour of ten o clock AM
1869	August 2nd
2	that Daniel Blanchard be allowed one year to remove his cheese factory near Greenbush of the government allowance for road
4	that the application of the Trustees of School section No.3 be complied with and the sum of $18 be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section exclusive of expenses
4	That the request of the trustees of School Section No 16 be complied with that the sum of one hundred dollars be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section exclusive of expenses
5	that the application of the Trustees of school Section No 19 be compiled with and the sum of $160. be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section free of all expense
6	That the request of the trustees of School Section No 17 be complied with that the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section exclusive of expenses
7	that $15 be placed in the hands of J.B.Powell to be laid out by him for the support of Alexander Gokay a poor idiot as he may think best said sum to be for the balance of the year and that the clerk order the same to be paid
8	that the petition E.B. Siferm [sic] and others be not entertained
9	That the request of the trustees of School Section No 2 be complied with that the sum of two hundred dollars be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section exclusive of expenses
10	That the sum of $1000. dollars be levied and collected on the assessed taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown for the Township purposes for the current year
11	that the petition of A.Donaldson and twenty three others be complied with and that Mrs Smith be granted the sum of five dollars as she is a poor woman and in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to Mrs Smith
12	That the request of the trustees of School Section No 18 be complied with that the sum of sixty five dollars be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section exclusive of expenses
13	that Joel D.Smith be appointed Collector for the five front concessions of this Township for the current year in place of Sidney Easton resigned
14	that the petition of John Moles JP and others be received and laid over for further consideration
15	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw to amend Bylaw No 118 so as to restrain horned cattle from running at large from six o’clock in the evening until six o’clock in the morning
15	that the application of the Trustees of School Section No 15 be complied with and the sum of $30 be levied and collected on the assessed taxable property of said School Section for School Purposes exclusive of expenses for the year 1869
16	that William Foster be and is hereby instructed to go on and get the well at the toll gate No 1 sunk provided that he get it sunk for $4. per foot
16	that said by-law be read the second time forth with
17	that the Reeve and Mr. Bell be appointed to examine that part of the government allowance for road laying in front of Lots No 26 and 27 in the Forth Concession and report at next session of the Council respecting the state of said road
17	that said by-law be read the third time forth with
18	that said Bylaw do now pass and be entitled Bylaw to amend Bylaw No 118 to restrain horned cattle from running at large from six o’clock in the evening until six o’clock in the morning
19	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in September at the hour of ten o’clock AM

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Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers For 1868

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1868	July 6th
1	that A Lang be paid the sum of four dollars for furnishing a coffin for a poor woman who died at Lorna Darlings and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	that Tony Bullis be paid the sum of $15 for three sheep killed by dog or dogs as certified by two Justices of the Peace and Justices fees $2 and the clerk order the same be paid
3	that McMillan and Co account of $31.06 for publishing the auditors report and business connected with the Macadamized Road be paid and the clerk order $16 to be paid out of the road fund the balance out of the Township fund
4	that James Lang be paid the sum of $2 for one sheep killed by dog or dogs as certified by two Justices of the Peace and Justice fees $2 and the clerk order the same to be paid
5	that Chares Sibbele be paid the sum of twelve dollars for two lamb killed by a dog or dogs as certified by two justices of the peace and justice fees two dollars
6	that the Petition of William Clow and others be received and $15 be paid to Wm Clow in aid of an insane woman Sinai Swart and the clerk order the same to be paid
6	that Stephen Scott treasurer be paid 2 1/2 percent on all money received by him an account of the Victoria Macadamized road from the first of January 1868 instead of a salary of twenty dollars
7	that the petition of Henry Cole and others not be entertained
8	that the sum of $4 be paid to A. Lang for furnishing a coffin for a poor woman and the clerk order the same to be paid
9	that Joseph Stewart Jr. be paid the sum of $8 dollars for overseeing the work performed on the bridge near the Grand Trunk Railway on the Brookville and North Augusta Road and that the Clerk give an order for the same
10	that Dr Sparham be paid the sum of $10 for Medical attendance to a sick woman in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid
11	that Henry Coll be paid the sum of $79 for building a Bridge on the North Augusta Road near the Grand Trunk Railway as the commissioner certified said work to be done
12	that the contractor on Mud Creek Bridge be paid the sum of $150. as recommended by the commissioners and the clerk order the same to be paid
14	that this council do now adjourn for one hour to examine Mud Creek Bridge
15	that William Foster amount of $29.71 be paid for furnishing material and getting tool house Ni 1 repaired and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
16	that William Stafford be appointed to measure stone and supervise the repairs on the Victoria macadamized road
17	that the Reeve be paid $2 for one days service and the treasurer $4 for two days calling on the president of the Brockville and Ottawa Railway Company for money due the Municipality
17	that $3.30 be paid to John Warren for furnishing and putting on eleven sash locks on the Town Hall windows and the clerk order the same to be paid
18	that the application of the trustees of School Section No 4 be received and laid over for further consideration
19	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in August at the hour of ten o clock AM
1868	October
1	that George Bolton be paid the sum of fifteen dollars for six cords of hard wood and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	that the sum of $6.00 be paid to Ezekiel Snider for two sheep kipped by a dog or dogs as certified by two Justices of the peace and costs $1.00 in all $7.00
3	that the sum of $3 be paid to Benjamin Francis for building a bridge on the side road lying between lots No 12 & 13 in the Fifth Con of Elizabethtown
3	that the Widow Patterson be relieved from paying County and Township taxes amounting to $1.18 cents for the current year on the petition of James Cumming and others
4	that William Robinson and James Giffin Tavern Licence Inspectors be paid the sum of ten dollars, balance of Salary
5	that the sum of $5 be paid to John Horton on the petition of Samuel Nash and 22 others as he is in destitute circumstances and the clerk order the same to be paid to Samuel Nash to lay out as he thinks best
6	that Thodiman Buell be refunded one dollar on account of an overcharge in his taxes
6	that the west half of lot No 16 in first con of Elizabethtown be freed from all arrears and that the Counties Treasurer get a copy of this resolution
7	that Lewis G. Cameron be paid the sum of $3. for one sheep killed by dog or dogs as certified by two Justices of the peace and costs of $1. in all $4 and the clerk order the same to be paid
8	that Daniel Scott be paid the sum of $35. for building a bridge and repairing the storm wall under said bridge on the Victoria Macadamized Road near William Harvey’s corner and the clerk order this same to be paid out of the road fund
8	that this council do acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the Statutes of Ontario presented to this Municipality for the use of the Town Hall by Wm Fitzsimmons Esq. M.L.O.
9	that Joseph Pritchard be paid the sum of $4.50 cent for two sheep killed and one damaged by a dog or dogs as certified by two Justices of the Peace and Justices fees $1. in all $5.50 cents
10	that the sum of $6 be paid to R.P Pomroy for one sheep killed by a dog or dogs as certified by two Justices of the Peace and Justices fees $1. in all $7.
11	that Peter P. Pomeroy be paid the sum of $5.00 for one sheep killed by a dog or dogs as certified by two Justices of the peace and one $1.00 for Justices fees, in all $6.00
12	that the sum of $303. 75 cent be paid to Peter McClarn for work don on Mud Creek Bridge
13	that Robert Armstrong be paid the sun of $5. as his ay as Commissioner on Mud Creek Bridge
14	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in November at the hour of ten o’clock AM
14	that Ruben Earle Esq. be appointed commissioner to examine Burns Bridge and authorize such repairs as he thinks proper
1868	Oath of Qualification and of office for Stafford McBratney for Councillor

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Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers For 1867

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1867	February
1	that Mathew Berry be paid the sum of $2.50 for one lamb killed by dogs as certified by two justices of the peace and justices for 50 cents and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	as M.E.Truesdell has complied with the law respecting inn keepers we therefore recommend him to inland Revenue Inspector for a licence to keep an inn or house of public entertainment for the current licence year by his paying the clerk of this municipality the sum of Twenty Dollars
3	as John Warren has complied with the law respecting inn keepers we therefore recommend him to inland Revenue Inspector for a licence to keep an inn or house of public entertainment for the current licence year by his paying the clerk of this municipality the sum of Twenty Dollars
4	that William Brown has complied with the law respecting inn keepers we therefore recommend him to inland Revenue Inspector for a licence to keep an inn or house of public entertainment for the current licence year by his paying the clerk of this municipality the sum of Twenty Dollars as he has complied with the requirements of the law respecting the same
5	as John Forth has complied with the law respecting inn keepers we therefore recommend him to inland Revenue Inspector for a licence to keep an inn or house of public entertainment for the current licence year by his paying the clerk of this municipality the sum of Twenty Dollars
6	as Elias Curtis has complied with the law respecting inn keepers we therefore recommend him to inland Revenue Inspector for a licence to keep an inn or house of public entertainment for the current licence year by his paying the clerk of this municipality the sum of Twenty Dollars
7	John Boyds receive a Certificate by paying the Clerk $20.00 To the Collector of inland Revenue for a Tavern License as he have complied with the law & by Laws respecting Ins & Houses of public entertainment in this Township and that the Reeve & Clerk sign said Certificate
8	James Gillerlean receive a certificate by paying the Clerk $20.00 to the Collector of inland revenue for Tavern License as he has complied with the law & by laws respecting Inns & Houses of public entertainment in the Township and that and that the Reeve & Clerk sign said certificate
9	that John Stephens get a shop licence to sell spirituous liquors in quantities not less than one quart to any Byer by his paying the clerk of this Municipality the sum of Eight Dollars
10	that the auditors accounts be accepted as there are found correct
11	that Mathew Berry and John Abott auditors be paid the sum of $10 each as their salary and the clerk order the same to be paid $4 each out of the road fund and $6 out of the township
12	as Ephraim Mott has complied with the law respecting inn keepers we therefore recommend him to inland Revenue Inspector for a licence to keep an inn or house of public entertainment for the current licence year by his paying the clerk of this municipality the sum of Twenty Dollars
13	that George McCutheson and John Stewart get five dollars each it being one half their salary as inspectors for the current year and the clerk give an order for the same
14	that this Council doth hereby order the Reeve of the Municipality on behalf of the Municipality to sign the agreement ? Into between the said Reeve and I.S. Schofield Esq with respect to the collection of ? Of taxes on Mr ? Lauos in the Municipality also upon the seal of the said Municipality thereto
	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until Monday the 4th Day of March next at the our of ten o’clock AM
1867	March 10th
3	that road division No 22 be divided in to 2 division No 22 to consist of all of the concession from the town line of Young to the Victoria Macadamized Road and the Rear part of the 5th Concession except Henry Lee’s property the Remainder of said division to be division No 55 and Henry Lee belongs to said division
5	that W,Schifute do get 150 copies of the schedule of non resident laws printed in hand bills and distribute them throughout the Township for the information of the parties interested. The expenses of which to be paid by him out of the said non resident land taxes when collected and that the clerk be authorized to sign said schedule as furnished by the county
6	that Samuel Beaches account for shovelling snow on the Victoria Road $4. be paid
7	that Samuel Beaches tender for furnishing breaking and spreading stone for section No 1 on Victoria Macadamized Road for 70 cents per cubic yard be accepted as it is the lowest tender for the same
1867	May 6th
1	that Joseph Pickens assessment be reduced twenty five pounds for the current year on Real Estate
2	that Peter Terry taxes on personal property to the amount of $200. be struck of an account of liabilities
3	that William Daniels assessment of Real estate be for $2200 be lessened $100 for the current year
4	That Abram Robinson be paid the sum of six dollars for one sheep killed by dogs as certified by two justices of the peace and costs $3.50 and the clerk order the same to be paid
5	that William Rodgers be paid the sum of six dollars for one sheep killed by dogs as certified by two justices of the peace and costs in case three dollars and twenty cents
6	that Stephen N.Beach be relieved from 1poud 9 shillings of resident taxes for the ear 1858 as we are satisfied it is paid
7	that Joseph Miller assessment be reduced on Lot 27 $1.00 and on East half of Lot 28 $40.
8	that Road Division No 22 to consist of the rear half of the 5th concession except Henry Lee’s property and the front half of the 6th Concession from the town line of Young to the Victoria Macadamized Road also lots No 27 & 28 the front half in the 6th Concession of said lots & be detach from Road Division No 32 and attached to Road Division No 22
9	that the non-resident taxes of Samuel Flint Esq. on Lots No 19 in the 6th and 26 in the 6th concession of the township of Elizabethtown for the sum of 6 pounds 6 shillings be struck of from the list as he has produced receipts as he has paid in full and the clerk give a copy of this resolution
10	that the petition of J.L.Schofield and 26 others be complied with we therefore give the sum of $50. to be laid out on said road by the instruction of John Boyd and Frederick Schofield and the money to be paid as soon as the work is done
11	that the sum of ten dollars be granted and the prayer of the petition of John Patterson and others to assist Martin Graham an old man in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order to Joseph Miller and the treasurer for the same
12	that the petition of Robert Cooper and others asking aid to repair the bridge on third con line near fords mills be received and the of $40. be granted to repair said bridge George Dudley and William Daniels be commissioners to lay out the same and the clerk give an order for the same when the work is performed
13	that the petition of James Moffand Esq. and others be complied with that Thomas Howey get $10. as he is in Destitute circumstances and the clerk give and order for the same
14	that Edward Harvey get a shop licence to sell spirits liquor in quantities not less than one quart to any person as the law provides by paying the clerk of this municipality the sum of eight dollars
14	that the prayer of the petition of Robert Tackaberry and 27 others be complied with and the sum of thirty dollars be granted to aid in building a bridge an other repairs on the concession road lying in front of Lots No 36 & 37 in the 11th Concession of said township provide the petitioners do the same amount in labour and Stephen Earl and Robert Tackaberry be appointed commissioners to lay out the same and report to this council
15	that Henry Cole be pound keeper for Road Division No 1-2 and 3 in this municipality for the current year
16	that Archibald Davison be relieved from non resident taxes of 4 pounds 4 shillings of the Rear part of Lot 26 in the 4th concession 40 acres as this council is satisfied it has been paid in full and the clerk give a copy of this resolution
17	that William Muldoon be relieved from paying ? Of non resident taxes to the amount of 9 pounds 8 shillings on the East front of Lot No 16 in the Second Concession as said Lot has been assessed to two parties in a mistake and the clerk give a copy of this resolution to William Muldoon
18	that Samuel Beach be relieved from paying taxes on front part of lot No 13 in 3 Con being 17 pounds 5 shillings as he certifies the same has been paid
18	that the clerk be and is hereby authorised to advertise in the Brockville Monitor and Recorder Newspapers that a special meeting of this council will be held on the second Monday in June for the purpose of investigating the non resident land taxes all parties interested will govern themselves accordingly
19	that Syrous Wright and Joseph Stacey get $50. each on account of ? This township as payment in full for the current year
19	that Samuel Horton get $4 for cutting 10 cords of wood for the use of the town hall
21	that Henry Cole be the collector for the five front concessions of this township at a salary of fifty two dollars for the current year
22	that leave be given to introduce a Bylaw to divide the Township of Elizabethtown into two Electoral Divisions for elections purposes
23	that the said By Law be read a second tie forthwith
24	that said bylaw be read a third time forth with
25	that said by law do now pass and be entitled by law to divide the township of Elizabethton into two electoral divisions for electoral purposes
26	that the statute labour of John Kyle; John Walker; William Firth; Terrence Curney; Thomas Christley; John Doyle; Stephen N.Beach; Andrew Gorral; Luther Houghton; George Riley and John Foxson be done on Brock and Elm Street and that Stephen N. Beack be overseer of the amount of statute labour to be done all in this township
27	that this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in June at the hour of ten o’clock AM
1867	August 5th
1	that the ? Money of Redmon Smith and ? Amounting to $5. paid into the hands of the treasurer be paid to Road Division No 54 and the clerk give an order to David Chow for the same as he is the Road overseer of said division
2	that the sum of thirty two dollars and 58 cts be paid to D.Wylie Printer as per bill and the clerk give an order for the sum
3	that the request of the Trustees of School Section No 2 be complied with and that the sum of $160.00 clear of all expenses be levied and collected on the assessed rateable property of said school section for school purposes for the current year 1867
4	that the petition of the trustees of School Section No 18 be complied with and the sum of Thirty dollars be levied and collected on the assessed rateable property of said section free of all expenses for school purposes and paid to the trustees of said section
5	that the request of the Trustees of School Section No ? be complied with and that the sum of $85.00 free of all expenses be levied and collected on the assessed rateable property of said school section for school purposes for the current year
6	that John Lawrence be appointed overseer of Road Division No 29 in place of Arthur Hamilton who has not qualified for the current year
7	that the request of the trustee of school section No 19 be complied with and the sum of sixty dollars clear of all expenses be collected of the assessed house holders and free holders of said section for current year 1867
8	that William Webster’s assessment be reduced $12. and also ? Struck off as it has been a mistake in copying there ?
9	that William S.Manhrd assessment be reduced $300 as it was a mistake of the assessors in that amount in changing the assessment from Pounds to Dollars
10	that Jane Hutchinson be paid $2.50 for one lamb killed by a dog or dogs to her unknown as certified by two of her majesty justices of the peace Justices fees $2.00 and that the clerk order the same to be paid out of the tax fund
11	that the council of this municipality agrees to pay the sum of twenty dollars providing the inhabitants of said Road Division give the like sum in work to clean the road between lots No 12 and 13 in the fourth concession of the township and that Henry Patterson and Alexander Smith to see that the work is all done
12	that John Stenson be paid the sum of $4 for two lambs killed by a dog or dogs as certified by two justices of the peace and justices fees two dollars and the clerk order the same be paid
13	that Peter Duncan be paid $4.65 for cost incurred on Account of non-performance of statute Labour of David Sanford and the clerk order the same to be paid also 51 cents for one Witnegs [sic]
14	that the petition of James McBratney and 20 others be complied with that the sum of $50 be granted to repair culverts and bridges between Rows corners and Medaugls sand hill on the Brockville and North Augusta toll Road and Hiram Manhard and William Clark is appointed to lay out the same
15	that the clerk of this Municipality be authorised to keep an account of all money and statute labour that is laid out on the Brockville and North Augusta toll Road so that we will be able to furnish an account to said Road company and Receive payment in full of debt and interest before we give it up to the said company
16	that Stephen Scott be and is hereby authorized to draw the $1500 of clergy reserve money due the Township and pay to the Trustees of each school Section the money due by order from the Township Clerk
17	that we will have a special meeting of this council for the purposes of setting the non resident taxes of Municipality on Monday the 12th day f August at the our of ten o’clock AM at the office of J.D.Schofield in Brockville
18	that John Rindnick get $4. for making a coffin for Samuel Cooper deceased as the family is un able to pay and the clerk order the same paid
19	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first meeting in September next at ten of the clock AM
1867	October 7th
1	that Samuel McBratney be paid the sum of seven dollars for two sheep killed by dogs as certified by two justices of the peace and justices fees two dollars and the clerk order the same to be paid
2	that Nathaniel Bowley be paid the sum of thirteen shillings and six pence for two lambs killed by dogs as certified by two Justices of the peace and Justices fees two dollars and that the clerk order the to be paid
3	that Thomas Huchock be paid the sum of $1.50 for one lamb killed by dogs as certified by two justices of the peace and justices fee $2 and the clerk order the same to be paid
4	that the account of Mr McMullin & Co amounting to $40.64 be paid $36.74 out of the Township fund and $3.90 out of the road fund and that the clerk order the same to be paid
5	that John Moles be paid the sum of four dollars for one sheep killed by dogs as certified by to justices of the peace and justices fees two dollars and the clerk order the same to be paid
6	that the petition of F.Schofield respecting a child left at the door of a poor woman named Gaffeny be complied with and that she be paid the sum of ten dollars for support of said child and that the clerk order this same to be paid
7	that the $50 which was granted by this council to repair north Augusta road be paid to Hiram Manhard as the work is done and the clerk give an order for the same
8	that the sum of fifty dollars be granted an the prayer of the petition of William S. Manhard and twenty seven others to aid in widening a road on center commons line through the Swamp in the fourth and fifth concession of Elizabethtown by the petitioners paying the same amount and William S.Manhard, Walinghern [sic] Moore and David Manhard be appointed commissioners to lay out the same
9	that Peter McLean and William Lethem’s tender be accepted for building the road crossing Mud Creek as it is the lowest tender and the Reeve be authorized to get a contract drawn up and signed for the performance of the work
10	that John Beach be paid the sum of $74.20 for furnishing breaking and spreading stone on Section No 1 of the Victoria Road and clerk order the same to be paid
11	that the five commissioners appointed to examine Mud Creek Bridge be paid the sum of two dollars each for two days services and the clerk order the same to be paid
11	that John Moles commissioner on the Victoria Macadamized road be paid the sum of $25 as part salary and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
12	that John Moles get $8. to buy plank to fix a bridge in rode Division No 13 Elizabethtown
13	that thirty dollars granted to repair the road between the 3rd and 4th concessions affront Lot No 16 be paid to William Cowan and Michael Green Commissioner to pay out as the work is done
14	that John Patterson, Thomas Smith and Robert Armstrong be appointed Commissioners to super indent the building of Mud Creek Road
14	that the petition of John Boyd and several others be complied with and that the sum of $5 be granted to aid in the support of John Elderbeck an old man and that John Moles lay out the same and that the clerk order the same to be paid
15	that leave be given to introduce a By law to appoint David Orr Collector of Rates for the second Electoral Division of the Township of Elizabethtown
15	that John Reynolds dog tag be struck off as he was assessed for a dog by mistake
17	that the said By law be read a third time forth with
18	that said by law do now pass and be entitled bylaw to appoint David Orr Collector of rates for the Second Electoral Division of the Township of Elizabethtown
19	that leave be given to introduce a By Law to levy and collect upon the assessed taxable property of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1867 the sum of eight hundred dollars
20	that the said By law be read a second time forth with
21	that the said By law be read a third time forth with
22	that said by law do now pass and be entitled by law to levy and collect upon the assessed rateable property of the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1867 the sum of eight hundred dollars
23	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in November next at 10 of the clock A.M.
	Declaration of Walter Bell to sit on council
1867	November
7	that the non resident taxes £2 11 shillings on rear part of North east half of Lot No 16 in the 3rd concession 5 acres be struck of from the Role as we are satisfied it is paid in full and the clerk give a copy of this resolution to Stephen Beach
9	that all taxes due and statute labour on Lot No 20 in the third concession be struck off except the land taxes for the years 1855 and 1856 as this council is satisfied the same has been paid and the clerk give a copy f this resolution to Hue Morrison
10	that the non resident taxes of £4 17 shillings on Part Lot No 13 in the 2nd Concession be struck of from the Role as we are satisfied it is paid in full and the clerk give a copy of this resolution to Andrew Donaldson Esq.
11	that Frederick Moor, Richard Foxton, William Dalton, Cyrus Wright and John McNish collectors be paid the sum of one dollar and 50 cents each for one day services respecting ? Land tax and the clerk order the same to be paid
11	that the non resident taxes to the amount of £1, 1 shilling on part Lot No 19 in the Seventh Concession be struck off as said taxes assessed to John Chaddee in a mistake and clerk give a copy of this resolution to Edward Barry owner of said lot
12	that this council do now adjourn and stand until the 24 of June to meet at the treasurers office in Brockville at the clock AM
12	that the arrears of taxes on commons A in the seventh concession amounting to 2 pounds 8 shillings be struck off as this council is satisfied the same has been paid
1867	December 21st
1	that John Prichard be paid $12.50 for 2 sheep killed and mane ? As certified by two of her Majesties Justices of the peace and Justices fees $2. in all $14.50 and the clerk order the same be paid
2	that the thirty dollars granted to build a bridge and other repairs on the concession road laying in the front of Lots No 36 & 37 in the eleventh concession be paid to Robert Tackaberry and Stephen Cardiff commissioners as they have certified $60. worth of work done and the clerk order the said thirty dollars to be paid
3	that Edward Rickards be paid the sum of six shillings for one lamb killed by dog or dogs and costs $2. and the clerk give an order for the same
4	that George Hall be paid $15 for ten sheep bitten and damaged by a dog or dogs as certified by two of her Majesty’s Justices of the peace and Justice fees $2. making in all $17 and the clerk order the same to be paid
5	that William Percival be paid the sum of $16 for 11 sheep killed and damaged by dogs and costs $2 and clerk give an order for the same
6	that Stafford McBrating Esq. Reeve of this council be requested to call on Robert Henry Esq. secretary and treasurer of the Brockville and Prescott Macadamized Road to make an Agreement for all the travel on the Brockville and North Augusta Macadamized Road to travel in and out of the town of Brockville free of charge on account of their toll keeper living in the toll House No 1 on the Brockville and North Augusta Macadamized Road in the invent of being Refused the above privilege that the Reeve of this council be authorized to take Legal Proceedings to dispossess the known toll keeper out of the toll house No 1 on the Brockville and North Augusta Macadamized Road
7	that the clerk be and is hereby authorized to renew the annual an the Town Hall with W.B.Swift Agent
7	that Richard Huston be struck of the Assessment role for one Bitch as he was Assessed in a mistake and the Clerk give an order of this resolution to Richard Auston
8	that William Fosters Tender for Toll gate No 1 for $11 ? Be accepted in place of Mr Pecr resigned
9	that Peter Whaley be paid the sum of two dollars for one sheep killed by dogs as certified by two justices of peace and costs two dollars and the clerk order the same to be paid
10	that the treasurer refund one dollar to William McCready that he paid for Dog tax as McCready had no dog
11	that George W.Geddes be paid the sum of $8.75 for expenses incurred in burying John Elderbeck and the clerk order the same to be paid
12	that the petition of Samuel Hawkins and 40 others be complied with and the sum of $100. to be laid out between lots No 6 & 7 in the six concession on the Brockville and North Augusta Macadamized Road as the petitioners subscribe the same amount in labour and that David Manhard, Samuel McBratney and Samuel Hawkins be commissioners to lay out the same
13	that Stephen Scott Farmer be paid the sum of $4.75 for furnishing a stove for the clerks office also $1.50 for stationary and the clerk order the same to be paid
14	that Piece Atchison Esq. be paid $5 for 2 sheep killed by a Dog or Dogs as certified by two Justices of the peace and Justices fees $2.00 in all $7. and the clerk order the same to be paid
15	that the sum of $2 be paid the Reeve of this municipality for services in getting up contract for Mud Creek Bridge and the clerk shall give an order for same
16	that Thomas Wood be paid the sum of $939.15 for furnishing braking and spreading 1128 tone on the Victoria Macadamized road on sections No 2,3,4, and 5 and the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund
17	that John Wood be paid the sum of $104.10 for furnishing braking and spreading 795 yards of stone on sections Nos 6,7 and 8 and the clerk order the sum to be paid out of the road fund
18	that John Renderick be paid $5.50 for bill for repairs on town hall and the clerk order the same to be paid
18	that $16.17 be paid to McMullen & Co as per bill and clerk order same to be paid and that $5 of said amount be paid out of the road fund
19	that leave be given to introduce a Bylaw to appoint Returning officers for holding the Municipal Election of the township of Elizabethtown for the year 1868
20	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
21	that said bylaw be read third time forthwith
22	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled by law to appoint returning officers for holding the Municipal Election of the Township Elizabethton for the year 1868
23	that the $25 granted to repair the row between lot No 12 & 13 in the 7th Concession be paid to John Horton one of the commissioners appointed to lay out the same and that the clerk order the same to be paid
24	that Jacob A, Brown township clerk be paid twenty five dollars for a large amount of entry work done such as furnishing a voters list for three different elections for this year also a large amount of Business concerning the dog tax which has become a nuisance to this township
25	that leave be given to introduce a By Law to provide for the payment of Certain Sums of money granted in the tear A.D. 1867
26	that said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
27	that said by law be read a third time forth with
28	that this said bylaw do now pass and be entitled bylaw to provide for the payment of certain sums of money granted in the year A.D. 1867
29	that the proceedings of this days meeting be read and approved if found correct and signed by the reeve
30	that this council do no adjourn
1867	Declaration of Office of Town Inspectors
	I John Stewart do solemnly promise and declare that I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my knowledge and ability execute the Office of Inspector of Liquors to which I have been appointed in this Township and that I have not received and will not receive any payment or reward or reward or promise of such for the exercise of any partiality or malsumation [sic] of said office signed John Stewart – Declaration made and subscribed before me at Elizabethtown this 4th day of Feb in the year A.D.1867- Isaac A. Rowsom, Town Clerk
	I George McEathron do solemnly promise and declare that I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my knowledge and ability execute the Office of Inspector of Liquors to which I have been appointed in this Township and that I have not received and will not receive any payment or reward or reward or promise of such for the exercise of any partiality or malsumation [sic] of said office signed George McEathron – Declaration made and subscribed before me at Elizabethtown this 4th day of Feb in the year A.D.1867- Isaac A. Rowsom, Town Clerk

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1866

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1866	January
1	That John Moles Esq. be Reeve of Elizabethtown for the current year 1866
2	That John Pattinson Esq. be Dept Reeve of this Municipality for the current year 1866
3	That the petition of John W, Hough Esq. be complied with concerning an unknown female stopping at the house of Harvey Snell in the township of Elizabethtown and took very sick and died the doctors bill $15. and all other nurses and attendants and all trouble and expenses $25. in all $40.00 to be paid to Harvey Snell and the clerk give and order for the same.
4	That Mathew Berry and John N.Abbott Esq. be auditors of this corporation for the current year 1866 at a salary of $8.00 each
5	That Samuel McNish Esq. and Stewart Johnston be appointed assessors for this municipality for the current year 1866 and that their salary be seventy dollars each
6	That Jacob A.Brown and John McConkey get 4 dollars each for duties performed at the last Municipal Election
7	That the inhabitants of this municipality take note that the first Monday in February next is appointed for the purpose of appointing Overseers of Highways for the current year 1866
8	That the clerk be authorized to have the annuity of this council for the current year published in the Brockville Monitor & Recorder Newspapers provided they editions do t for the usual price of $12.00 each
9	That this council do now adjourn until the first Monday in February next at the hour of ten o’clock A.M.
1866	5th February
1	That George W. Geddes get (.94 for repairs done on Toll House at Gate No 1 according to Bill furnished and the clerk to pay same out of the road funds
2	That Samuel Beach receive the sum of $1.00 for cleaning Toll House No 1 and the clerk give an order to pay same out of the road funds
3	That John Eldenbeck get #10. by the request of the petition Amos Easton and 21 others
4	That the accounts auditor for the currant year be accepted as correct and that they receive their salary $10. each, $8. amount of the Township fund and $2. amount of the road fund
5	That Anson Hays get $10. agreeable to petition of Jerry Bullis and 18 others and that said money be paid to Jerry Bullis for Anson Hays
6	That Jerry Batis Esq. and David McCrackin be appointed license inspectors for this municipality for the current year 1866 and that their salary be ten dollars each
7	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until Tuesday the 30th instant at 10 o’clock AM for the purpose of granting license to public houses in this Municipality
1866	Feb 20th
1	that the Reeve be and is hereby authorized to advertise for the finding bricking and spreading a certain number of cubic yards of stone to be placed on the Victoria Macadamized Road as repairs for the currant year 1866
2	that leave be given to introduce a by law to appoint a certain number of Township officers for the Corporation of Elizabethtown for the current year 1866
3	That said By Law be read a second time forthwith
4	That said by law be read a third time forthwith
5	that the said By Law do now pass and be entitled a By Law to appoint a certain number of Township officers for the corporation of Elizabethtown for the current year 1866
6	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to John Boyd as he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
7	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to Hezekiah E. Truesdall as he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
8	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to William Brown as he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
9	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to Elias Curtis he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
10	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to Ephraim Mott as he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
11	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to James Gilelane as she having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the usual license fees
12	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to John Forth as he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
13	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to Stephen Haliday as he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
14	That Henry Willis be relieved from 9 pounds 8 shillings of counties taxes due on his place before he come in possession of the same
15	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to John Warren as he having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
16	that the inspector of Inland Revenue be and he is hereby authorized to grant a Tavern Licence to Eleanor D. Wolf as she having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment in the Municipality for the current licence year and the clerk give him a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of twenty dollars
18	that John Longstaff receive the sum of five dollars for the support of an orphan boy agreeable to petition of Ralph Davis and twelve others and that Ralph Davis be appointed to layout the same
19	that the license inspectors be paid the sum of $5.00 each
20	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in March at the hour of ten o’clock AM
1866	March
1	that all parties requiring a tavern license shall pay up and get a recommend on or before the 15th day of March inst otherwise their claim for license is and shall be ?
2	that the following parties be relieved from paying the several amounts of taxes herein mentioned, Jane Hutchinson 5 pounds 92 shillings; Ann Boulton 2 pounds 5 shillings; Eliza Crosier 2 pounds 5 shillings; Edward Earl 2 pounds; John Langstaff 4 pounds 10 shillings
3	that Thomas Wood get an order for $360. to give to the treasurer as he has been paid the same amount out of the road funds which was the balance of his contract on the Victoria Macadamized Road for the year 1865
4	that Abraham Horton Esq. be relieved from paying 1 pound 11 shillings taxes as the property assessed has been received for a burying ground
5	That Ezekiel Glazier receive the sum of $10. for the support of one John Stephens whom has ? Upon his hands agreeable to petition Archibald McDuargal and 24 others
6	that the Treasurers Report from the 31st Dec 1865 to the 28th of February 1866 be received as correct
7	That John Stevens get a permit from this council for a shop licence for the current year for the sum of eight dollars
8	that John Mcnish be appointed collector for the five front concessions and William Moles be appointed Collector for the six rear concessions of the Township for the current year 1866 at a salary of $4. each
9	That the Reeve receive the sum of $2. for one day getting bills for Macadamized Road printed and posted up
10	that the Reeve be authorized to prepare a petition in behalf of the Municipality to be laid before the next session of parliament relating to ? Purposes alterations in the school law praying that the said alterations be not compled with and that a member of reading said petition be circulated through the township for signatures
11	that council do now adjourn until the first Monday in April next at ten o’clock AM
1866	4th June
1	that John Crosier Road Overseer allow Samuel Alberry to do his statute labour on the Town Line allowance for road in the 11th Concession
2	That the petition of James McCord and others be not entertained
3	That the petition of John Lafaette and others be complied with that the road work of John Lafayette, Samuel Beach, Patrick Grits, Patrick A.Donaldson, M.Perry and Chancey Manhard be laid out on said roads and John Lafaette is appointed to lay out the same
4	That the petition of James McClain and twenty others praying for assistance for the widow Henderson be complied with and that $10.00 be granted and placed in the hand of Liberty Watrous Esq. to be laid out by him for the benefit of the said widow Henderson
5	That Liberty Wathers be relieved of Municipal taxes to the amount of 14 pounds 11 shillings on lot no 26 in the 1st Concession of the Township of Elizabethtown as we are satisfied that his taxes have been paid
6	That it will be impervious to this municipality to have any bill passed in the Provincial Parliament by the Brockville and Ottawa Railway Company which will in any way interfere with the security or securities now held by this Municipality as all people are unanimously opposed to any such measure and that a copy of this resolution be published at once to the member of this riding with instructions to oppose any interference with our securities
7	That a committee of the whole council be appointed to meet at the Counties Treasurers office in Brockville on Saturday 9th inst to investigate matters respecting non resident taxes at ten o’clock AM
8	That the petition of Ruben Earl Esq. and one hundred others be complied with that the council of this township agree to furnish brake and spread 200 yards of stone to be put on the road between the front of 5th Concession in front of R. Earls land and John Boyds Inn to be done under the inspection of Robert Earl’s and John Boyd provided they grade the road fit to receive the same
9	that the sum of $8. be granted for to build a culvert in front Lot No 8 in the ninth concession and John Patterson be appointed for to layout the same
10	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in July at the hour of ten o’clock am
1866	November 5th
3	That road division No 1 get the sum of six dollars to by plank to cover a bridge in said road division
4	that the sum of $5. each be paid to Stafford McBrating and William Stafford Esq. commissioners on the Victoria Macadamized Road for measuring stone
4	that the Reeve be and is hereby authorized to advertise for tenders for the toll gate No 1 and 2 for 1867 said advertisement to be in hand bills. Tenders to be opened at the town hall at Dublin Corners on the first Monday in December next
5	That Seley Hawks be paid six dollars on account of sheep killed by dogs on a certificate from two of our Magistrates Justices of the peace we there order the same be paid out of the dog tax
6	that $4.50 be paid to the overseer of road division No 4 as costs incurred by him respecting a convection for the non performance of statute labour where the defendant ran away
8	that the Reeve be authorized by this council to fill up sign and transmit to the Governor and council a memorial respecting the Rifle Association of Canada
9	that William Boulton get ten dollars for keeping an orphan child which is left on him for support the money to be placed in the hands of Jacob Brown to be paid to the said William Boulton as he thinks best
10	that the sum of six dollars be granted to repair a bridge in road division No 18 said bridge to be made of cedar and William Rodgers and William Stuart be appointed for to lay out the same and the clerk order the same to be paid
11	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in December next at the hour of ten of the clock am
	That the bill of John McMullen Esq. of $15.65 be paid
1866	Unknown Month
3	that the clerk be authorized to prepare a Bylaw to Divide the township of Elizabethtown into two Electrical Divisions for elections purposes the first division to be five front concessions and the poling place to be at the Stone School house near the tin cap in the third concession of said township and the second division to consist of the six read concessions of said township and the poling place to be at the town hall at Dublin Corners
4	That $1.50 be refunded to William Cox on account of non resident statute labour tax as the road overseer certifies the work done
7	that the tender of John Beach for $12.02 for Toll Gate No 1 be accepted as it is the highest tender
13	To the council of Elizabethtown Dec 1866. Now assembled gentlemen we the inspectors of taverns have made our 2nd visit to all the Taverns in said township and have found them in compliance with your by law (signed) Jerry Bullis and David McCrachin, Inspectors
	That William Stafford and Stafford McBratney be paid $3. each for their services in measuring stone on the Victoria Road and that the clerk order the same to be paid out of the road fund

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1865

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1865	11th Feb
1	that the resignation of William Stoffere be accepted as assessor as he is unable to serve as such
1	That Samuel Flint Esq. do buy out his road work on the concession road between the 4th and 5th Concession in the township of Elizabethtown agreeable to petition for that purpose
2	That Stewart Johnston be leaser for the 1865 in place of William Staford
2	That Henry Mann and Ebenezer Shipman be inspectors of Services for the current year 1865. Inspectors to make four visits throughout the year each visit quarterly. Salary $10 each
3	That Henry E. McDonald and John Gilroy be paid $2.50 each for ? Services on account of their office
3	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned till Monday the 20th day of February AD 1865
4	That the sum of ten dollars be given to aid the support of William Warren he being an old man 98 years and unable to the least thing to help or support himself and that George Whit be appointed to lay out the same for his support
5	That clerk make out the interest that the Brockville and Ottawa Railroad company owes this township on the mortgage we hold against them and send the account to the managing director of said railroad forthwith
6	That the Reeve of this council confer with the Receiver General regarding our Indenture to the Government and domain a detailed account of the debt and credit for the information of this council forthwith
7	That the audit for the year 1864 be received as correct and that J.N.Abbott and Matthew Berry be paid the sum of $8. each for their services, five dollars out of Municipal funds and three dollars out of the Macadamized Road Fund
8	the Twp of Elizabethtown Debtor to Peter Mott Overseer of highways for costs incurred on a suit against Edward Moore for refusing to do his statute labour amounting to 1 pound 9 shilling Jul 9 1864
8	That the clerk be authorized to publish the auditors accounts forthwith in the Brockville Recorder and Monitor Newspapers
9	Feb 6th 1865 the Council of Elizabethtown to H.Teney to three days work chopping and shovelling snow on the Victoria Macadamized at 4 pounds per day
9	That H. Toney be paid the sum of 12 shillings as per bill for clearing away snow banks off the Macadamized near tollgate No 1
9	That this council do grant Peter Mott the sum of 1 pound 9 shillings for costs incurred on a suite against Edward Moor for refusing to do statue labour
10	That the sum of $4. be paid to Jacob A Brown Esq. for 2 days services as Returning Officer at the late Municipal Election
11	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until Monday the 2oth inst at 10 o’clock for the purpose of granting licenses to Houses of Public Entertainment
1865	3rd April
1	That John Hough get $10. for damage done him by A. Road running through his farm
2	That the sum f $10. be given to Widow Smith for to relive her necessities as she is in great want of provisions for to support her family and that one of this council be appointed to lay out the same for support of said widow and family
3	That John Iderbeck get $10. agreeable to petition and John Moles Esq. do lay out the same for John Iderbeck and the clerk give amount to the treasury for the same
4	That the petition of Thomas Bull, Esq. and others be received and that the sum of $10 be granted to aid in support of the Widow Crosier she being in destitute circumstances
5	That the sum of $30. each be paid to Stewart Johnson and Samuel McNish assessors as part salary for 1865
6	That the collection of inland Revenue be authorized to give a Tavern License to Eli D.Cole he have complied with the law in the respect to Inns and Houses of Public entertainment for the sum of $20.
7	That John White, Charles Gardner, Oscar Gardner, Emos Esten, William Muldoon, James Du, William Smith, John George form a Division no 51 and that James Dunn be overseer of said division for the current year 1865
8	That the quarterly report of Stephen Scott treasurer up to the 31st of March be and is hereby certified as correct
9	That the tender of John Wood be accepted for Sections No 1,6,7,8 of the Victoria Macadamized Road and that the Reeve be authorized to take bail bond for the due performance of said contract
10	That Thomas Woods tender be accepted for sections no 2,3,4,5 on Macadamized Road and that the Reeve be authorized to receive bail for the same
11	That the Treasurer of this Municipality be ordered to notify Jimmy Bullis, Otis F. Bullis and Alphas Mott to pay forthwith the note of notes ? Due this municipality
12	That Stafford McBratney Esq. Reeve be paid the sum of $2. for 2 days services for business connected with the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and that the clerk give and order on the treasure for the same
13	That the Clerk be authorized to publish the Court of Revision for the first Monday in May next in the Brockville Monitor and Recorder Newspapers two insertions
14	That this council do now stand adjourned and stand adjourned until the first Monday in May at the hour of ten of the clock AM which shall constitute the court of revision
1865	Sept
1	That the petition of the trustees of School Section No 3 be complied with and that the sum of $140. clear of expenses be levied and collected on the rateable property of said school section for school purposes for the currant year 1865
2	That the resolution appointing the salary for collection of this township at $60. be and is hereby received and that the salary for each for the currant year be $40.00
7	That the Reeve and each of the assessors be paid the sum of four dollars each for selecting the jurors and that the clerk be paid the sum of $8.
8	that John Rendneck get $50. for building fence round town Hall agreeable to plan and specifications and the clerk give and order for the same
9	That $2. each be paid to the Reeve and Clark for two days service connected with the appealed case Bank of Upper Canada and Township Council to the County Judge
10	To introduce a By-Law to levy and collect the several sums therein mentioned on the several school sections in said by-law
11	That said by law be read a second time forthwith
12	That the said by law be read a third time forthwith
13	That said by law do now pass and be entitled By law to levy and collect upon the assessed taxable property of the several school sections herein mentioned
14	That the sum of $5. be granted to John Langstaff as he Sam Langstaff is in ? Circumstances and that the clerk issue and order on the treasurer for the same
15	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned till the first Monday in October at the hour of ten o’clock AM
1865	Oath of Qualification and of office for Henry Row Esq. for Councillor
1865	Oath of Qualification and of office for Stafford McBratney Deputy Reeve
1865	Oath of Qualification and of office for John Moles Esq. for Councillor
1865	Oath of Qualification and of office for Richard Tackaberry for Councillor

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Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers For 1864

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1864	April
1	That William Giffin be appointed overseer of highways in place of Thomas Hollingsworth as he is not willing to serve and also that William Boulton be appointed instead of James Wilson as he declines serving as overseer of highways.
2	that the petition of John Pourns J.P and others be laid over till the first Monday in June for further consideration
3	that this council authorise Freeman Judson to hold in his possession a piece of land lying in front of lot no 25 6 1/2 being five chains long and seventy five links wide until required by this council that Freeman Judson get a copy of this resolution
4	that Joseph Fletcher be detached from road division no 20 and be attached to road division no 21 and also son Abetinge [sic] Fletcher
5	That the collector of inland revenue be authorized to issue a Tavern License to James Cosgrove he having complied with the law respecting Inn and Houses of public entertainment for the sum of $20.
5	that the quarterly report of the treasurer up to the 31st day of March 1864 also the quarterly report of the ? Manager road up to said date be received
5	that the overseer of Road Divisions no 12 and 21 lay out in their respective divisions on side road between lots 24 and 35 in the fourth concession four days statutory labour each and that Joseph Fletcher get a copy of this resolution
6	That Stephen Scott treasurer be authorized to retain $8.13 from the ten pounds revenue from the Chief Super indent of Education and apply it to school purposes ten pounds being moneys paid for school purposes for school section no 19 out of the funds of this municipality in 1862
7	That $10. be struck off each of the collectors salary and that $40. to each of the collectors salaries for the current year 1864
8	That Cyrus Wright be appointed collector for the five front concessions and also Joseph Steacy be appointed collector for the rear six concessions of this township for the current year 1864
9	That D.Wylie be paid the sum of $21.40 as per bill
10	That a certain resolution passed by this council on the 6th day of October 1862 allowing Samuel Tackaberry to take the timber of the Government allowance for road in front of lot no 24 in the 6th Concession be rescinded and that the clerk notify him t that effect
11	that leave be given to introduce a by law for prescribing rules and regulations for Inn Keepers in the Township of Elizabethtown County of Leeds and also to provide penalties in certain cases
12	that said by law do now pass and be entitled by law for prescribing rules and regulations for Inn Keepers in the Township of Elizabethtown County of Leeds and also to provide penalties in certain cases
12	That said bylaw be read a second time forthwith
13	that the aid bylaw be read a third time forth with
15	that leave be given to introduce a bylaw to restrain a certain description of animals herein after mentioned from running at large
16	that said by law be read a second time fourth with
17	that said by law be read a third time forth with
18	that said by-law now pass and be entitled bylaw to restrain a certain description of animals from running at large
19	that the clerk be ordered to advertise that the Court of Revision will be held at the Town Hall at this Township o the first Monday in May ins at the hour at 10 clock
20	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in May at the hour of ten of the clock
20	that Abram Robenson be remitted the sum of $1.20 their being an overcharge of that amount by a error in his assessment
21	that all persons here after making coffins for indigent persons dying within this township will be requested they expect pay from this council to make a coffin of the cheapest description as the council are determined to allow no more that two dollars & fifty cents for any such article
22	That the sum of $4.50 be paid to each of the councillors for three days services
23	that the \reeve be appointed to examine the Victoria Macadamized Road and report at the next meeting of this council what repairs he wants to recommend on said road
24	that each of the assessors be paid the sum of $50. as part of their salary
1864	June 30th
	By-Law No 125: To forbid the sale of intoxicating Liquors and the issuing of licenses therefore- Be it enacted by this municipal Council of the Township of Elizabethtown in Council assembled at the town hall at Dublin Corners on Monday this fourth day of February in this year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and sixty five.- That the sale of intoxicating Liquors and the issue of Licenses therefore is by this by-law prohibited within the Township of Elizabethtown under authority and enforcement of the Temperance Act of 1864. Assented 30th June 1864 signed Jacob A.Brown, Town Clerk
1	that McMullen & Co be paid the sum of $16.13 as per bill up to December 1864
1	that the sum of $2.each be paid to John Wood and James Coleman Esq. for one days ? Examining the books of the Brockville Ottawa Railway Company regarding the way in which they are kept and explaining the Fare Examination to the people of this municipality at the meeting in November last
2	That sealed tender to advertise for to let the toll house no 1 & 2 on the Victoria Macadamized Road for the year 1865 that said tenders be placed in the hands of the clerk on Monday the 19th day of December 1864 at noon Said tenders also to state the names of their duties on the envelope otherwise the tenders will not be opened
2	that the sum of $5. be paid John Woods sq for filling a hole alongside Victoria Road near Addison
2	that the sum of $5. be paid John Woods sq for filling a hole alongside Victoria Road near Addison
4	That John Forths tender for toll gate no 2 be accepted for $575. as first tendered for said gate and that he attend on Tuesday the 27th Inst at the town hall, Dublin Corners to sign his bail bonds
6	That Thomas Wood Esq. contractor on the Victoria Macadamized Road be paid the sum of $62.50
7	that Stafford McKratnes Esq. be ? From attendance at this council n this day on account of the death of his mother
8	that this council now adjourn and stand adjourned until the 19th of December at ten of the clock am
1864	June
2	that John Stagg Jr. Wm. Chambers, John O’Donnell, Hugh Wilkinson and Alexander Rodgers be allowed to do their statute labour on Park Avenue and that Alexander Rodgers be appointed to oversee and lay out the same
3	That Frederick L.Moore be appointed observer of Road Division no 48 as Davis Lanford has moved away and cannot
4	that Samuel Alberry be allowed to do his road work on the town line between Wolford and Elizabethtown as he is located on the north east corner of his lot and a distance from the division that he is attached to
4	that the petition of George Acheson and others be complied with praying that Bartholomew Earle be relieved from doing statute labour as he is sick and unable to perform the same
5	that the tender of John Wood be accepted and that Thomas Wood do the grading and stoning of the two first sections of the Victoria Road as the tender of John Wood agreeable to the specifications by furnishing good sufficient security for the performance of the above contract and that the Reeve is hereby authorized to take bonds for such security as the party’s have agreed amongst themselves regarding the dividing of said road
6	that the tender of John Wood be accepted and that John Wood do the grading and ? Of the two rear sections of the Victoria Road at the fair tender and agreeable to the specifications by furnishing good sufficient security for the performance of the above contract and that the Reeve is hereby authorised to take bonds for said security and that the clerk be authorized to draft the bonds for the same forthwith
7	that the license inspectors report respecting the following licensed Innkeepers in the municipality Luther T.Draper; Elias Curtis; Ezra Haliday; John Boyd; John Warren; John Forth; Eli Code and Uri Marshall be received as their houses fulfil the requirements of the law
9	That the petition of Charles Stephens and twenty four others be complied with and that the sum of $10, for the currant year be given to the said Widow Smith to relieve her necessity and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same
10	that John and Thomas Wood be authorized to chain the Victoria Road in one mile sections and plant cedar posts have inch square three feet long substantially put up each post numbered commencing in front and numbered back and that the posts be ? Within six inches of the bottom of each and they be paid six dollars
11	that the council meeting of the sixth of June be a Macadamized Road Meeting and that the expenses of said meeting be paid out of the road funds
12	That this council is prepared to break and spread fifty rods of stone as soon as the petition for said road quarry and draw said stone on the Lee Road to be placed on the road in the place most needed for the benefit of said road
12	that David Manhard be placed on the assessment roll as his name appears to be omitted by the assessors in copying the roll
13	that John Woods and Thomas Woods contractors on the Victorian Road be paid the sum of $50. each to enable them to go on with their contract.
15	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned till the first Monday in July at the hour of ten o’clock
1864	September
1	That Stephen Beach be appointed overseer of road Division No 43 in the place of John alters as he is engaged on the railroad and cannot oversee the same
2	that John Patterson and Stoffens McBrathey Esq. be paid the sum of $4. each for two days services each as commissioners of the Victoria Macadamized and that said moneys be paid out of the road funds
3	That each of the selectors of jurors be paid the sum of $4 and that the clerk be paid the sum of $8. for their services as such solicitors
4	That the sum of $5. be paid to Joseph Flelchen for to aid in opening the side road in the 4th Concession at the east side of lot no 25 soon as the work is performed
5	that Seaman Manhard and John Moles be appointed to measure the stone broke by Thomas Woods for repairing the Victoria Road and that they also direct the contractor whose said stone is to be spread
6	that Stoffens McBratney and John Patterson be appointed to measure the stone and the job of John Wood and also direct the ? To spread the same on Victoria Macadamized Road
7	that leave be given to introduce a by-law to levy and collect upon the assessed taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1864 the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds for Corporate purposes
7	That said By-law be read a second time forthwith
8	That the said by-law be read a third time forth with
10	That said By-law do now pass and be entitled By-law to levy and Collect upon the assessed taxable property of the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1864 the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds for Corporate purposes
11	That leave be given to introduce a By-law to levy and collect upon the assessed taxable property of the several school sections herein after named the several and respective sums therein mentioned
12	That said By-law be read a second time forthwith
13	That the said by-law be read a third time forth with
14	That said By-law do now pass and be entitled By-law to levy and collect upon the assessed taxable property of the several school sections herein after mentioned the several and respective sums therein mentioned
15	That the Reeve be authorized to examine the gravel at Baker’s Gravel Pit and ascertain on what condition gravel can be obtained for repairs of the Victoria Road
16	That Thomas Woods be paid the sum of $100. on his contract and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same to be paid out of the road fund
17	That the sum of $100. be paid to Thomas Woods on his contract and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same to be paid out of the road fund
18	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in October at the hour of 10 of the clock
1864	7th November
1	That James McGregor be paid the sum of $9.60 for boards and plank to repair toll house No 1 on the Victoria Macadamized Road
2	That the Reeve be authorized to insure the town hall of the township of Elizabethtown at Dublin Corners with its contents in the Agricultural Assurance Association of Canada for the sum of $600. for three years on the Cash System it being five dollars and fifty cts and that the clerk be authorized to pay the same as soon as the policy is deposited in the hall.
3	That the collector of Inland Revenue be authorized to issue a tavern license to Matilda McMillan for the remainder of the current license year she having complied with the law respecting Inns and houses of public entertainment and that the clerk give a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of $5.00
4	That Thomas Woods contractor on the Victoria Road be paid the sum of $100 on his contract
5	That the sum of $100. be paid to John Woods on his contract on the Victoria Road and that the clerk order the treasurer to pay that amount out of the road fund
6	That the overseer of Road Division No 13 be notified to remove the wood and other obstructions off the government allowance of side road between Lots 24 & 25 in the third concession of Elizabethtown
7	That the motion paper at the September meeting of this council ordering a grant of $5 to Joseph Fletchen to clean out the side row at the east side of Lot 25 in the 4th is hereby rescinded as he has not completed the order of this council
8	That as the government has authorized the Sheriff of these United Counties to levy and collect on the assets property of the Township the arrears of Railway Interest for 1861 and whereas the railway company and not he rate payers of the Township should have played their said interest be it resolved that the Reeve be authorized to call a public meeting of the rate payers of Elizabethtown at the Town Hall on Thursday the 24th of November at ten o’clock to deliberate on what course to peruse in respect to taking legal proceedings against the railway company for the recovery of said interest said meeting to be called and governed according to law in due case made and provided
9	That this council be now adjourned until the first Monday in December next at ten of the clock AM
	Township Council to James McGregor on Sep 8 1864 for 800 ft boards and planks $9.60, Brockville Oct 21st 1864

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1863

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1863	motions are mixed up as they include reference to 1855 and 1862 actual date uncertain
1	That the sum of $3. be granted to repair the bridge in the third concession lying close to Major Howards
2	that the Treasurers quarterly report ending the 30th September 1862 be received balance on hand $319.78
7	that the Reeve be requested to call on the County Treasurer for the money due on the non resident land and make a demand of the same and in case of non payment to order Wm. Chambers our Solicitator collect the same forthwith
8	that Arthur Galbraith be relieved from paying non resident taxes on lot No 11 in the 8 Concession in Elizabethtown for the year 1855 as this council is satisfied that he paid them that year
9	that the sum of $2. be granted to repair a certain hill on the road in front of lot No 7 in the 7th Concession provided the inhabitants in that road division expend a like amount in labour on said hill and that John Hawkins and the mover be commissioned to lay out the sum
11	that five dollars and fifty cents be paid to Ezekiel Glazier Road Overseer of division No 12 as moneys collected for statute labour to be expended for ? In the above division
11	that the said by law do now pass and be entitled By Law to establish certain road commenced the north of the town of Brockville running through the rear of lot No 11
12	that the clerk be authorized to communicate with the Chief Superintendent of Schools respecting voucher for ten pounds of school moneys for school section No 19 in Elizabethton for the year 1860 to inform him if he received such voucher and if the money is available
	That this council do now adjourn until Monday the 17th inst at ten o’clock AM
	that the taxes of Widow Crozier and Mrs Bolton be struck off as they are in Indigent Circumstances
	that the petition of Steward Johnson and others be received and that the sum of $20 be granted to repair the said creek bridge mentioned in said petition and that Joseph Godkin, John Patterson, Thomas Smith be commissioned to see that the money is properly laid out
	That this council do now adjourn until the fourth Monday of October inst
	that said By Law be read a second time forthwith
	that said By Law be read a third time forthwith
1863	Feb 2nd
1	That Cyrus Wright and William Goff be continued as the collectors of this township for the current year
2	That the prayer of the petition of John Abbott and others be received an that the sum of $50. be granted and that the said petition to repair any ? ? Bridges in the vicinity of Greenbush. Petitioners has spent $38.00 themselves and that John Abbott and John Wheeler and the mover be appointed commissioners to see that the work is done
3	That the petition of Stephen N. Beach and others be accepted and they be allowed to perform their statute labour on Cedar and Brock Streets in the Township of Elizabethtown
4	That the petition of the Reverend W.Tayne and others be accepted and that the Widow Myers be granted the sum of $5.00 as her husband is dead an they have a large family of small children in poor circumstances
5	That Edward Barry be paid the sum of $5. for plastering the toll house No 1 on the Victoria Macadamized Road
6	That the petition of James Harkness be complied with and that the sum of $26.00 be granted to John Saunders as aid in support of two idiot children. Said money to be placed in Henry Hows hands to be paid over to Mr. Sanders as he may think proper and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for $13.00 forthwith and the balance in six months. No further grant be made this year for said children
7	That the sum of $4.00 be paid to Rachel Foster she being in destitute circumstances the amount being for the year
8	That John Kendvid [sic] be paid the sum of 3 pounds 2 shillings for laying floors, making doors, putting in glass in toll house No 1, Victoria Macadamized Road and for a bolt to fasten toll gate and also for seven lights glass put in the windows in town hall and that the clerk give an order on the treasure for the same
9	That no recommend be given for tavern license without the sum of $30. paid in all cases down and also to be certified by the two inspectors of licences to comply with the law in every respect
10	That council adjourn until the 23 of February at 10 of the clock
11	That William Boulton be granted the sum of $8.00 to aid in support of an orphan child and that the clerk lay out the same in purchasing such provisions as he think fit and order payment of the same, no further grant to be made this year
14	That Cyrus Wright Collector be authorized to collect all taxes due on non resident lands from all parties in arrears by distress and sale of goods and chattel where the same can be found within the county and that the clerk give a copy of this resolution to said collector
1863	Feb 23rd
1	That Thomas Nesdale be appointed pound keeper in place of Henry Bradfield he having not qualified as required by law
2	That Horace Glazier be appointed overseer of highways in the room [sic] of John Weavls as he has not qualified.
3	That the audit be accepted as correct for the year ending Dec 31st 1862 and that John A. Prichan and David Blanchard be paid the sum $8. each for their services as auditors to this municipality
4	that the clerk be authorized to publish the auditors account forthwith in the Brockville Recorder and Monitor
5	that leave be given to introduce a by-law to appoint a certain number of township officers for the corporation of the township of Elizabethtown for the current year 1863
6	that said by-law be read a second time
7	That said by-law be read a third time
8	that said bylaw do now appoint a certain number of township officers for the corporation of the township of Elizabethtown for the current year 1863
9	that Joseph J.Godkin Esq. Reeve and John Moles Esq. be appointed to a deputation [sic] by this council to meet the counties council of Lanark and Renfrew at Perth on Wednesday the 25 next on matters respecting the Brockville and Ottawa Railways
11	that James Fortune get a recommend to the collector of Inland Revenue by paying the sum of $30. as he has complied with the statute and also the bylaw of this municipality regarding the licensing of Taverns and other houses of public entertainment and that the clerk give a copy of this resolution to James Fortune
12	that the collector of inland revenue be authorized to issue a tavern license to Ezra Holiday he having complied with the law in respect to houses of entertainment in that the clerk give a copy of this resolution by receiving the sum of $30.
13	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the 1st Monday in March at the hour of 10 of the clock
14	that the money granted on the three Greenbush Bridges be paid to John Paterson one of the commissioners the amount being $50.

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Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1862

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1862	Jan 2nd
	Annual school meeting of School Section No 3 of the freeholders and householders of said section, acceptance of financial report; that we have a free school this year; that Wm Clow & Mr.S.Fulford be auditors for the ensuing year; that one chord of wood be delivered at the school house and cut by each schoolar;that the teacher measure the wood and if it falls short that the person who brought it shall bring another chord; that the persons who send children to school shall board the teacher
1862	August
1	That the request of the trustees of School Section No 18 be accepted and that the sum of $60. be levied and collected on the rateable property of said section for school purposes
2	That the request of the trustees of school section no 26 be excepted and that the sum of $125. be levied and collected on the rateable property for the current year 1862
3	That the sum of 21.50 pounds clear of all expenses be levied and collected on the rateable property of school section No 15.
4	That the sum of $175. clear of all expenses be levied and collected on the rateable property of school section No 19.
5	That the amount of non resident land tae handed in be entered into the minutes $236.14
6	That the sum of 2.6 pounds be paid to John Woods for work done on the 6th concession over his contract
7	That the sum of $73. clear of all expenses be levied and collected on the rateable property of school section No 4.
8	That the report of Benjamin Chapman, road surveyor made on the petition of Henrietta Mortin and others be received and laid over for further consideration
9	That the report of the commissioner on the Lee Road be excepted and that the sum of $100.be paid to said commissioner James Coleman as the work is now performed and that an additional sum of $23.10 be given for additional work performed on the Lane Rd
11	That the sum of $4.50 received in lieu of statue labour be handed over to the treasures to be expensed on Road Division
12	That the sum of 20 pounds clear of all expenses be levied and collected on the rateable property of school section No 11.
13	That the request of the trustees of Union School section No 1 in Elizabethtown and No 1 in the Twp of Augusta be completed and the sum of 90 pounds be levied and collected on that property
14	That the sum of 14.3 shillings be paid to John Moles sq. cost for convicting and committing Samuel Dyer to jail for refusing to do statute labour
15	To call on F.W.Chambers for legal advice re the collection of non-resident taxes; and call on the county treasure and demand a sale of land that the taxes be due
16	That the sum of 150 Pounds be levied and collected on the Twp of Elizabethtown for municipal purposes for the current year 1862
16	That the account of Wm McMullen Co amounting to $35.92 be paid less $5. on publishing the auditors account
17	That the sum of $5.00 be granted as aid to support Rachel Foxton a poor old woman in destitute circumstances
18	That $5. worth of wheat be given to Jacob A.Brown to be given to William Bolton for the support of an orphaned child for the current year 1862
19	That Council adjourn until the 1st Monday in September
19	That Ezekiel Glazer and Seaman Manhard as commissioners to lay out the sum of $5.50 on road division No 12 as soon as the work is performed
1862	Sept 1st
	Tax levies for School section No 11
3	That Frederick Moore, Richard Foxton, William Dalton and John McNish collectors be paid the sum of 7shippings 6 Pence each for their attendance at the Town Hall they being called on to give information concerning the non resident collections roll
4	That the Reeve be authorized to call on Henry Main, late treasurer and know from him if he has the non resident collection roll in his possession during his time of office or if he returned them to the county treasurer
5	That the Clerk be paid the sum of 10 shillings for serving notices on parties to attend at Town Hall
6	That the Members of this Council be paid the sum of $4.50 each for attending three days services
7	That this council be adjourned until the first Monday in October next at 10
1862	November
1	That Elijah E.Mott be paid the sum of $1.30 for serving summons, traveling and carrying Samuel Dyer to Common Jail of the United Counties for a breach of the bylaw enforcing statute labour
1	That 2 pounds granted to repair a certain hill in front of lot no 7 in the 7th Concession be paid to Bryan Sills the commissioner appointed to expend the same
1	That 16 shillings and 6 pence be struck off from Albert Brown taxes on account of mistake in assessment
2	That Stewart McMillan get a certificate of recommend to the revenue inspector to grant him a tavern license at Coles Ferry for four months by paying to this council the sum of $5.00 as he has complied with the law in this respect
3	That the petition of John Macy for $25. be received and laid over for further consideration
4	That this council assume that part of the Victoria Macadamized Road lying in the township of Elizabethtown as soon as the leases of the present incumbents will expire which will be on the 31st day of December 1862 and that the Reeve and Deputy Reeve make all necessary preparation that the law will allow for the future leasing and collecting of tolls on the first day of January 1863 to take possession of said gats and give them in charge to some responsible person
5	that $4. be refunded to William Moore lessee of the farm of Adiel Sherwood as he is a poor man and unable to pay the whole and that the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the above amount
5	That the sum of 13 pounds 5 shillings be paid to F.W.Chambers Esq. for law enforcement incurred by this council for the year 1861 & 1862
6	That the license inspectors John N. Abbot and Mark Wilkinson be paid the sum of $12. each. The amount of their salary
7	That the widow Macharas be exempted from paying the taxes charged against her amounting to 1 pound 2 pence. She being in indigent circumstances.
8	That leave be given to James Steen to cut and remove the timber on government allowance in front of lot no 26 in the 6th Concession
8	That the taxes of H,G, Foundviner [sic] and Co be struck off on account of the property being destroyed by fire the amount being 2 pounds 3 shillings
9	That the taxes of John Elderbeck be struck off the same amounting to 11 pounds. Himself and his family is most indigent circumstances
11	That Mrs. Robert Ross be relieved from paying the taxes due this municipality amounting to 2 pounds 3 shillings. Mr. Ross being now in the Asylum and Mrs Ross and family in embarrassed circumstances and that the clerk notify the collector to that effect
12	That the clerk be authorized to publish for and receive tenders by the next meeting for ten chords of good dry beach and maple wood for the use of the town hall to be delivered on premises
13	That John Kendrick be paid the sum of $24.55 for furnishing rods and putting them up in the town hall to secure the safety of the building, together with finding chairs and so forth for use the town hall
	that the schedule of tolls to be received at toll gate no 1 & 2 on the Victoria Macadamised Road for every double team the sum of 2 pence; for every single team the sum of one half penny
	That the petition of James Dewit and others be received and that the sum of 10 pounds be granted on said petition provided the inhabitants in that division layout a like amount in labour and that Thomas Bell Esq., George C. Moon Esq. and Michael Cosgrove be commissioner to expend the same amount.
	That a public meeting of the municipal electors be called to meet at the Town Hall New Dublin on Thursday the 11th instant at the hour of 10 o’clock am for the purpose of considering the best means of keeping in repair that part of the Victoria Macadamized road lying in the Township of Elizabethtown as it appears that the Counties Council has passed a by law throwing off the toll after the first of January 1863 and that John Moles be authorized to get 100 notices printed and circulated calling said meeting
	That this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned till the third Monday in December at 10 am
	That this council do now adjourn until Saturday next at 10 am
1862	December
7	That the Victoria Macadamized lying in the Township of Elizabethtown be divided into sections and that the first section to contain 4 miles each and the first section commencing at the town of Brockville. (further description of the stone etc to be used)
14	That the sum of $16. be granted and the prayer of the petition of George White and twenty two others, as he is a man upwards of one hundred years of age and in destitute circumstances and the clerk give an order to Mr White for the treasurer for the same
17	That the Reeve be paid the sum of $6. for services connected with the non resident land tax and $2. for furnishing and posting hand bills re meeting the Victoria Road
1862	Dec 1st
1	That Elijah E.Mott be paid the sum of $1.30 for serving summons traveling and conveying Samuel Dyer to the Common Jail of the United Counties for a breach of the by-law enforcing statute labour
1	That the two pounds granted to repair a certain hill in front of lot no 7 in the 7th Conn. Be paid to Bryan Sills the commissioner appointed to expend the same having certified that he has done the work to that amount
2	That Stewart McMillin get a certificate of Recommend to the revenue inspector to grant him a tavern licence at Coles Ferry for four months by paying to this council the sum of $5.00 as he has complied with the law in this respect
3	That the petition of John Macy and 25 others be received and laid over for further consideration
4	That this council assume that part of the Victoria Macadamized road lying in the Township of Elizabethtown as soon as the leases of the present incumbents will expire which will be on the 31st Day of December 1862 and that the Reeve and Deputy Reeve make all necessary preparation that the law will allow and prepare the requisite documents or the future leasing and collecting Tolls thereon and that the Reeve and Deputy attend on the first day of January 1863 to take possession of said gates and give them in charge to some responsible person
5	That $4.00 be refunded to William Moore leasee of the farm of Adiel Sherwood as he is a poor man and unable to pay the whole
13	That John Kendrick be paid the sum of $24.55 for furnishing rods and putting them up in the town hall to secure the safety of the building together with finding chairs and so forth for use in town hall
	That the schedule of tolls to be received at toll gate No 1 & 2 on the Victoria Macadamised Road for every double team the sum of two pence for every single team the sum of one penny half and from the third subsection of Section No 6 and the whole of No 7 of By-law No 63 of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville be inserted in the township By law of the Township of Elizabethtown

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Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1858

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1858
	May
1	That the sum of 250 Pounds be struck from the assessment of William Otis on the Steam Mill and Saw Mill
2	That 50 Pounds be struck from the assessment of John W.Hugh on lot no 8 in the 5th Conn and also on lot no 8 in the 4th Con
3	That the name of William Rogers be inserted in place of John Lamb for the rear 1/2 of 21 in the center part of 22 &23 in the 5th Conn. And that John Lamb continue aforesaid 50 pounds personal property
4	That Edward Moore be assessed for the rear part of Lots no 22 &23 in the 5th Conn in the place of Richard Cnarsy. And that Richard Cnarsy be assessed for 50 Pounds personal property
5	That the sum of 50 pounds be struck from the assessment of Samuel Shipman a non resident
6	That 100 pounds be struck off the assessment of George Morton, Esq for that part of Lot no 7 in the 1st Conn
7	That Walter Bell on of the assessors be paid the sum of 20 pounds for his services for the current hear
8	That Orlando De Wolf be given a Tavern License for the remainder of this year by producing a necessary certificate and paying the sum of 2 pounds
9	That the petition of R.Coleman and others be confirmed
10	That Richard Foxton be the collector for the township for the current year
11	That Peter Mott Esq. be paid the sum of 1 pound for three day services as road surveyor
12	That 75 pounds be struck from the assessment of the personal property of Joseph Miller on account of his liabilities
13	That 50 pounds be struck off the assessment of Alexander Bothwick on account of his liabilities
14	That Fairman Judson get a Grocery License to keep a grocery at the village of Lyn by paying the sum of 2 pounds
15	That 25 days statute be laid out in repairing a certain road in division no 13 in the 4th Conn crossing lots 26 &27 that is crossing John Taylor’s and James Cambell farms
16	That Edward Davis be detached from school section no 18 and be attached to school section no 20
17	That payment of 7 pounds be given to Peter Buel Section Treasurer of School Section no 19 as uncollected and non resident tax for that section
18	That Minerva Healey widow be exempt from doing Statute Labour for the current year 1858
19	That 50 day statute labour of road division no 26 be laid out in repairing the government allowance between lots no 30 & 31 in the 9th Conn
20	That 11 shillings be paid to Wm Bell for telegraph and postage and the clerk give an order on the treasurer for the same and for going to Ottawa City
21	That the treasures make a note on the Bank of Upper Canada at Brockville for 100 pounds to be endorsed by the Railway commission and to be applied from time to time as may be required for cost and expense in the case between the Twp of Elizabethtown and the Brockville and Ottawa RR
22	That John Anderson be appointed commissioner in place of William Daniels deceased
23	That the treasures make a note on the Bank of Upper Canada at Brockville for 100 pounds to be endorsed by the Railway commission and to be applied from time to time as may be required for cost and expense in the case between the Twp of Elizabethtown and the Brockville and Ottawa RR
24	to introduce a by law to appoint a certain number of Township Offices for 1858
24	That Council adjourn until the first Monday I June at 10 o’clock
1858	June 7th
1	That Thomas Bell Esq. be appointed road overseer in place of Davis Seely for road division no 27 said David Seely refuses to serve by having served as overseer the last year
2	That John Thompson having been ? For part of lot no 12 in the 7th Con and Sara Thompson is deceased. Moved that said part of lot be offered to John Horton and that he be allowed to do his statute labour in the road division in which he resides
3	That George McCathron overseer of the road division No 2 be authorised lay out 100 days statute labour in repaving the government allowance between lots 6 & 7 in the 1st Concession opposite John McCathros farm
4	That the petition of Henry Paterson and others be received but our funds being low we cannot grant any aid at present but would be willing if means were at our disposal
5	That a resolution ordering 25 days on the road in the 4th Con in Road division no 13 that the same be rescinded and that 15 days be ordered to be worked in lieu thereof
6	That the Bank of Upper Canada at Brockville renew a note given to council by Alexander Johnston and Sieman Manhart and that he renew the same for 3 months
7	That Ann Boulton be exempted from doing statute labour for the current year 1858
8	That the union of School sections no 3 & 5 be dissolved and that all resolutions uniting the same be rendered the same as if said divisions ere never united at the request of a public meeting held for that purpose signed by Henry Clow, Chairman
9	That a certain resolution past at a meeting of this council on the 5th of April last be rescinded and that a certain piece of road mentioned in the said resolution be attached to sub division no 32
10	that council adjourn until the first Monday in July

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1857

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1857
	May 1st 1857
9	Petition of Mr John Burns be carried over for further consideration
10	That Peter Mott path master be allowed to lay out six days labour from the corners at Peter Motts to the Macadamized Road
11	That the side road between 30 &31 in the 8th Conn be opened up for public travel on the 1st day of December 1857 and that the occupants be allowed to close same road the 1st of May 1858
12	That the Path Master of Road Division 26 be ordered to work 30 days on the side road between Lots no 30-31 in the 9th Concession
13	That the letter received from the Receiver General respecting the Clergy Reserve be left over for further consideration
14	That Henry Maud be allowed to perform his statute labour on the concession where he done his work last year
15	Introduction of a by law for the protection of all monies deposited in any bank or otherwise deposited to the credit of this council
16	That the said by-law be read a 2nd time
17	That the said by-law be read a 3rd time
18	That the said by-law now be passed
19	That the said by-law be read a 2nd time
20	That the said by-law be read a 3rd time
21	That said by-law now be passed and effect a certain number of township officers
22	This council be adjourned until the 1st Monday in July

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1856

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1856
1	License granted to John White at Greenbush to operate a Tavern for the amount of one pound
1	License to Mrs Persons fee for Shop License be 15 shillings
2	Motion to employ some person to secure the stove pipes and add one length of pipe
2	The sum of 2 pounds be taken off the taxes of James & William Pearson of Pearsons Mill for the current year
3	To adjourn meeting until Nov 23 at 10 o’clock
8	motion to have the Reeve communicate Mr. Lewis Edgar of Ottawa re government debentures and interest on same
	to hire a consultant for advice on future safety and guidance of this municipality
	Division of funds for road purposes be taken from the Clergy Reserve Fund
	Adjournment of the current council
1856	June
	Inn Keepers License to Matthew Gallinger of Elizabethtown to sell various liquors and to live in the same residence dated March 1855
1	motion to allow the Reeve to pay interest on certain debentures
2	Motion to strike 50 pounds of the adjustment to of Hiram Booth, front lot no 37, 5th Conn
3	Front lots no 19,20 & 21 be added to sub division no 22
4	Front lots no 22,23,24,25,26,27 &28 in the 10th Conn be formed in a sub division and Jacob Smith be Road Overseer for the same
5	Lots 18 rear of 19 rear of 20 in the 10th Conn & Lots 19 & 20 in the 11th Conn be formed into a sub division and that Henry Stevens be road overseer
6	That John Forth overseer of Road Div 21 be authorized to give 20 day work authorization from his road duties to be expended on road division 20 of whom William Mott is overseer
7	License to Ralph B.Davis to sell spirituous liquors in quantities not less than one quart for the sum of 1 pound
9	Council adjourn until Monday June 23rd at 10 o’clock
1856	Feb 25th
	Inn Keepers License to Jonas J. Cole of Elizabethtown to sell various liquors and to live in the same residence dated March 16 1855
1	The personal property of James Hall be struck the amount of 50 pounds on account of his liability
2	That the widow Rachel Stone be exempted from her taxes and statute labour for the current year on account of her inability to pay or perform being confined to her chair for years gone by
3	That Boyce Hall name and property be added to the assessment roll
4	That Minerva Healey widow be exempt from doing statute labour for the current year 1857
5	That the personal property of Alexander Bothwick be struck on the account of his liabilities in the amount of 50 pounds
6	That the statute labour of Eunice Healey widow of the late Ezra Healey be struck off for the current year
7	the sum of 7 pounds be granted to be laid in the repairing a certain bridge in the front of lot 5
8	The balance of the money remaining in James A.Chambers hands that was granted to the side road between 30 and 31 in the 9th Conn be expended in the month of June 1857
1856	Certificate of John Rowsom to keep and Inn and House of Public Entertainment

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1855

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1855
1	That the superintendent of common schools report to this council next sitting regarding the petition of Milburn Allan and others
2	An order be given to William Horton for the amount granted to him for repairs done upon the road leading from New Dublin to the Macadamized Road
3	A license be granted to William Jarvis to keep a Temperance House for the sum of five shillings
4	motion to rescind a by-law
5	unreadable
6	move to adjourn
1855	Nov-06
	Settlement between the Township and John Young & Turner Lillie paid 15 shillings each and David G.Boyce paid 3 pounds in settlement
1855	December (some motions are out of place)
1	that the Clerk give an order on the treasurer to Henry Stephens, John Barry & Walter Bell for the sum of 12.10 which sum has been granted by this council for the purpose of extending in the concession road between 9 & 10 concessions of Elizabethtown
2	tax of Michael Flanagan amount to 10 pounds 14 shillings and that of Wm Bolton amounting to 3.1 that the collector be released from collecting the same on account of the poverty of the parties
2	that the petition of the Free Holders and house holders of road Section No 12 be complied with and that road section No 12 be divided into two sections namely 12 & 54 the division is to be between lots 26 & 25 in the third & fourth Concession East division to be No 12 West 51
3	for leave to introduce a bylaw to define the duties of overseer of Highways
4	that said by law be now read a 3rd time
5	Invoice from the Office of the Recorder for advertising
5	that said by law be now read a 2nd time
6	that said Bylaw do now pass and be entitled Bylaw to define the duties of overseer of Highways and township etc penalties for the neglect or non-performance of such duties
7	That the Clerk give an order and advise the Treasurer for 1 of being and over charge on License
8	Arbitrators Bill Dec 24, 1855
8	that John Woods Tender be accepted for furnishing, braking and spreading stone by the cubic yard for sections No 2 73 cents, No 4 82 cts & No 7 90 cts on the Victoria Road
9	that the sum of 6 pounds 5 shillings be given on the petition of John Crozian & others to be expended by John Crozian Sr, James Dewitt & Tho Bell according to the spirit of the above petition
9	that John Mole Esq. be appointed to administer to? Stone and other duties on the Victoria Macadamized Road for the current year at a salary of $50 in place of Thomas Woods, resigned
10	for leave to introduce a Bylaw to establish the Section Boundaries in Township of Elizabethtown
10	that the sum of 7/6 be paid to Mr John Jelly for his services going to view a Road laid out by this Council at the Village of Lyn & the sum of 7/6 to Mr. Theo Perceval for the above services
10	that the tender of Thomas Wood be received for breaking and spreading stone on Victoria Road be as follows per cubic yard for section No 3 90 cts, No 5, 90 cts, No 6 85 cts, No 8 80 cts
11	that 2nd Bylaw now be read a third time
11	that George Boulton tender for ten cords of hard wood delivered at the Town Hall this winter at $2.25 per cord be accepted as it is the only tender for the same
12	that said by-law be now read a 2nd time
12	that the sum of $10 be granted to John Clibec as he and his family are in a State of destitution. That Andrew Gadis receive the money and use it to the best advantage for the support of said family
13	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled Bylaw to establish the School Section Boundaries in the township of Elizabethtown
13	that G.Willson get ten dollars as said Willson and Wife is over 90 years of age and in destitute circumstances and John Saunders be appointed to pay out the same the clerk order the same to be paid
14	introduce a Bylaw to set forth and establish the Boundaries of School Section No 19- Elizabethtown
15	that said Bylaw be now read a second time
15	that the sum of $10 be granted to Widow Hutchinson as she is a poor woman with four small children to provide for and the clerk give an order to Mr McBratney on the Treasurer for the same
16	that said Bylaw be now read a third time
16	that taxes of the following persons be struck of from the collectors rate as it can not be collected, Eliza Myers 6-10 1/2 Isabelle Eavens 5-11 1/2, John Seldubeck 11-11 1/2 in all pound 1-4-9 1/2
17	that said by law do now pass and be entitled ByLaw to set forth and establish the Boundaries of School Section no 19- Elizabethtown
18	for leave to introduce a Bylaw to cover certain amounts of money
19	that ? As the collector comply with the provisions of the statute the Clerk is hereby ordered to give up them Bad bonds
20	that said by law do now pass and be entitled By law to cover certain sums of money
21	to making selection and distribution of Jurors for the year 1855 and making any cuts first for the information of Community of the sum 8 pounds
22	that the wife of Jacob A. Brown for ? Amt to 15 pounds be paid
23	that the sum of one pound and ten shillings be paid to Bussy and Bolton for firewood furnished for the ?
24	that the resignation of John Young as one of the ? Be accepted
25	that the minutes of this day be read and signed by the Reeve if approved of
26	as this is the last meeting of the council for the current year be it therefore resolved that the thanks of the council are due and hereby tender Mr. Robt. Peden Esq. for the straight forward and independent manner by the discharging the duties of his office as Reeve of the township of Elizabethtown for the past year
27	that this council do now adjourn to the call of the sovereign people
	that Road division No 4 be divided and form a new division No 53 to consist of the part of the 22 concession from the centre of lot No 11 in the 2nd Concession and the part of the first concession up to the town of Brockville and up to the Victoria Macadamized Road
	Town Clerk Bill for Postage Dec 24th, 1855
1855	loose motions cannot determine exact date, but were in with 1855
8	motion to accept John Woods tender for breaking and spreading stone on the Victoria Rd.
9	to appoint John Mole as supervisor on the Victoria Macadamized Road for the current year at a salary of 50. dollars
11	that the tender of John Woods be accepted for breaking and spreading stone on the Victoria Rd
12	motion to pay 10 pounds to support John Clibec and his family who are in a state of destitution, that Andrew Gadis receive the money and use it to support said family
11	Payment to George Bolton for wood delivery to the township hall for the winter 2 pounds 25 shillings
	Motion to reimburse the town clerk for postage in the years 1851 to 1855
	motion that road division no 4 be divided and form a new division no 53 to consist of the part of the centre lot no 11 in the 2nd concession up to the town of Brockville and up to the Macadamized Road
	Motion that the sum of $10, be granted to the Widow Hutcheson as she is a poor woman with four small children to provide for.
	Motion that road section no 2 be completed and that the road section no 12 be divided into two sections mainly 12 & 54 the divisions to be between lost 26 and 25 in the 4th concession
	moved that the following persons be struck from the collections role as it cannot be collected: Eliza Myers; ? Eavens & John Seldubeck (sic)
	moved that G.Willson get $10. as said Willson and wife is over 90 years of age and in destitute circumstances and that John Saunders be appointed to pay out the same
	Resignation of John Young one of the assessors of the Township Dec 24 1855

July 29 2016

Elizabethtown Township Council Motion Papers for 1854

John Motion Papers Elizabethtown Township Ontario, Leeds and Grenville County Ontario, Motion Papers 0

1854	Loose papers
1	that the overseer of highways for division No 13 do and is hereby authorized to lay out two thirds of the statute labour in his division for opening the side line from the Road laid out by Chapman Till it intersects the fifth concession by Chapman till it intersects the fifth concession then along that concession till it strikes the western limits of township line
2	The first Monday in May be set apart for the sale of all timber growing within the concession and side line within the township and that public notice be given to that effect
2	John Crozier be heard before council re a grant of money made to him and others in 1853
3	that Robert Peden Esq. be and is hereby appointed and empowered to confer with the Brockville and Ottawa Railroad Company the Warden of the United Counties of Lanark and Renfrew and the Mayor of the Town of Brockville as soon as the line of the Brockville and Ottawa Railroad established and confirmed according to Law to make such arrangements as he may deem proper as to the dating and issue of the debentures and to transact the business of this council with said Company
4	that the sum of 10 shillings as granted to John Crozier and others in the year 1853 be paid on the certificate of the commissioners that the money is properly laid out without any labour being done in lieu thereof and that the Clerk be ordered to furnish the appointed commissioners with a copy of this resolution
5	that this council do now adjourn and stand adjourned until the first Monday in May and that the court of revision not upon that day
	that this council stand adjourned until first Monday in August 1854
1854	January
1	that the taxes and statute labour of Mrs Rachel Stone be struck off for the present year as she is a person a person totally unable to either pay or perform her statute labour
2	that the Clerk draft a by law defining the limits and boundaries of each of the divisions and subdivisions into which the township has been divided for statute labour purposes
3	that the By law to appoint certain Township officers be read a first time forthwith
4	that the By law to appoint certain Township officers be read a 2nd time forthwith
5	that the resolution appointing John Daniel overseer of highways be rescinded and that Henry Maud be appointed in his stead
6	That subdivision 22 and part of 23 form one Division to be called subdivision No 22 and to extend from the corner post between 7 and 8 in front of the tenth Concession to Paterson Corners on the front of the green including all the front half of the tenth Concession up to the west line of No 17 on the rear half of the Ninth Concession to the west line of No19 in said concession also to include the front half of No 18 in said concession
7	that John Jelly be appointed overseer of Highways for sub division No 22 for the year 1854
9	that the resolution of this council appointing Samuel McNish senior overseer of highways for sub division No 1 be and is hereby rescinded and repelled and that Samuel McNish Junior be and is hereby appointed overseer of highways for said sub division for the current year, subdivision No 1
10	that Wm Niblock be appointed Township Treasurer for the year 1854
11	that Henry Bradfield be appointed pound keeper in the division in which be resides for the current year
12	that John Bery of the 9th Con be appointed Collector for the 6 rear concessions of this Township for the Current year
13	that Hugh Mansen be appointed collector for the 5 front concessions of Elizabethtown for the current year
14	that the By law appoint certain Township officers be read a 3rd time forthwith
16	that the Bylaw to appoint the Requisite number of officers for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1854 do now pass and be entitled Bylaw to appoint the requisite number of officers for the Township of Elizabethtown for the year 1854
17	that Mr Moore be heard before this council on behalf of owes assessment
18	that John Colwell be heard before this council in the case of the petition of John Sproul and others
18	that the bylaw for the protection and preservation of any timber, stone or gravel on any allowance or a portion of any public road or roads in the township and for the sale of any timber person or being thereon be now read for the 2nd time
19	that said by law be now read for the 3 time
20	that John Cauldwell be appointed overseer of Highway in Subdivision No 1
21	that said bylaw do now pass and be entitled Bylaw for the protection and preservation of any timber, stone or gravel growing or being upon any allowance or any approach of any public road or roads within the township and for the sale of any timber growing or being thereon
22	that the Clerk draft a by law for the purpose of Licensing the sale of spirituous Liquor by ?
23	do leave to introduce a bylaw limiting the number of Inns within the limits of the Township
24	that the bylaw limiting the number of Taverns be read a 2nd time
25	that George Moore be refunded all that he can make appear before this council he has been ?
26	that the Clerk be required to give an order upon the Treasurer for the sum of 00 pounds, 5 shillings in favour of George C Moore
27	that Ezekiel Glazier be heard before the bar of this council against the bylaw appointing Six Taverns within this Township
28	that George Manhard be allowed to take all the timber growing on the Concession line between the 3rd and 4th Concession and opposite Lots No 7, 8 and 9 in this Township by paying to the clerk of this corporation before cutting any of said Timber the sum of 2 pounds 10 shillings currency
29	that the petition of Bery Tackaberry and others be referred to a committee of the whole forthwith
29	that the clerk call upon the auditors to audit and publish forthwith the acts of this corporation for the year 1853 according to the Statute of the Province
31	that the by law allowing the auditors the sum of one pound be rescinded and in lieu thereof the sum of one pound fifteen shillings be allowed each auditor for the present year
31	that all the words between, That and Every be struck but and that this Council adjourn for 1/2 hour to give the Clerk time to copy the Bylaw as amended
31	that Benjamin W. Tackaberry be overseer of Highways for the year 1854 in Division No 31
33	that a Wafer with paper impressed thereon be the Seal of this Corporation until the Clerk can procure a better one
34	that by law for the ? And sale of all timber on allowance of Road be published forthwith
Note	I William Forth petition your honourable council to sell me the timber between the sixth & seventh Concession of Elizabethtown Commencing at lot No 35 up to the town line and like wise commencing at the east side of lot No 33 up to the town line between the seventh and eighth Concession of said township for which will pay the sum of two pounds ten shillings (signed) William Forth Febery 13th, Elizabethtown 1854
note	Elizabeth Town February 15th 1859; The Petition of the Widow Margaret Bourns to the Municipality of Elizabethtown; As I am very poor and totally unable to pay my taxes for the year 1853 I hope the Council will take my case into consideration and discharge me from the payment of said taxes- and your Petitions as in duty Bound will we pray; Margaret Bourns
note	I, George Manhard do wile give the sum of two pounds and ten shillings for the timber growing on the Concession line between the 3rd and 4 Concessions and opposite lots no 7,8,and 9, Elizabethtown February 10th 1854 (signed) Gmanhard
note	(Petition) To the Honourable Council in New Dublin Assembled; The humble petition of the undersigned most humbly requests that your honourable body will be pleased to grant a sum of money on road section leading from the town line of Kitley to Johnston School House partly between Lots No twenty one and twenty two in the eleventh concession of Elizabethtown the ? obstruction is a steep precipice which is very injurious to the traveling community for which your petitioners shall as in duty bound for ever pray (signed) Bouf W Tackaberry, ?, Joseph Portes, Jacob Smith, S,Johnston. John Humpres
	That this Council do now stand adjourned till the last Monday in February
	that the taxes of Mrs Burns widow of the late John Burns be struck off for 1853 as she is unable to pay
	that By law for licensing farmers in the Township of Elizabethtown be read the 3rd time forthwith
	that By law for Licensing Farmers in the Township of Elizabethtown do now pass and be entitled By law for licensing Farmers in the Township of Elizabethtown for the current year