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Minutes Of The Proceedings Of The Municipal Commissioners (29 Aug 1894 - 26 Aug 1896)

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Arranged in chronological order, the Minutes of the Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners is a unique set of records that provide insight into the local governance of the municipal affairs of Singapore. This volume covers the minutes of the Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners from 29 Aug 1894 to 26 Aug 1896.

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2392

  Colonial Secretary No 348, dated 28th August
           Sinking Fund Investments
To M. Achard 20th August, re Tramways
To Sanitary Board, Quala Lumpur, 24th August
            Lepers
From the Collector of Land Revenue, 20" Aug: 
To                           do          do        24" Aug } 
From                      do           do        28" Aug }   
               Latrine near Teluk Ayer Police Station

Bills Passed
            The President lays on the table bills amounting to $11,844.71, which have been examined by the Finance Committee. On the motion of the President seconded by Mr. Moses, the bills are ordered to be paid.

Re the condition of Rangoon Road
            In connection with a letter from certain residents in Rangoon Road requesting the attention of the Commissioners to the condition of that Road, the President addresses the Board and lays on the table a Legal Opinion on Section 118 of the Municipal Ordinance obtained in accordance with a resolution passed at the meeting held on the 15th Inst.

Mr. Nanson's motion re Rangoon Road
           Mr. Nanson addresses the Board and moves "That notices be served under Section 118 upon the owners of land fronting to Rangoon Road, other than the Crown, requiring them to put the road into proper repair".
          Mr. Bell seconds the motion.
          Mr. Meyer addresses the Board.

Presidents amendment [anent-deleted] Rangoon Rd
         The President moves the following Amendment viz "That the Petitioners be informed that the Commissioners are of opinion that it is not for the interest of the public to enforce the provisions of Section 118 against the owners of property at Rangoon Road, that being the only means by which the road can be metalled and drained."
         Mr. Shelford seconds the Amendment.
         The Board divides and the Commissioners vote as follows -
         On the Amendment:-
      For                                        Against
The President                           Mr. Nanson
Mr. Shelford                              Mr. Bell
Mr. Seah Liang Seah

                                                               2393

         Ordinary Meeting of 29th August 1894.
Mr. Tan Jiak Kim
Mr. Meyer
Mr. Moses.
         The Amendment is carried by 6 to 2.  Mr. Fraser not voting.
         On the motion
      For                           Against
Mr. Nanson              The President
Mr. Bell                     Mr. Shelford
                                Mr. Seah Liang Seah
                                Mr. Tan Jiak Kim
                                Mr. Meyer
                               Mr. Moses.
         The motion is lost by 2 against 6.  Mr. Fraser not voting.

Re Regulations under Section 202a of the Munl. Ordinance. Mr. Lowe be temporarily appointed with an extra pay of $20 approved.
        The President addresses the Board with reference to arrangements for giving effect to the recently  passed Regulations under Section 202A of the Municipal Ordinance and recommends the employment temporarily with a little extra pay of Mr. Lowe, Inspector of Private Carriages, in superintending any sanitary work carried out under the Regulation.
        Mr. Shelford calls attention to the length of time occupied in altering and sanctioning the Regulations and having them ready to be brought into operation.
       The proposals of the President in regard to the employment of Inspector Lowe are approved, the remuneration not exceeding $20 a month to be fixed by the President.

Letter from Director of Gas Coy re Gas light
       The question of public lighting is again considered, a letter from the Directors of the Gas Company, dated 12th July and two Minutes by the Municipal Engineer, on the subject, are laid before the Commissioners.
       The President, M. Shelford and Mr. Fraser address the Board.
       It is moved by Mr. Fraser, "That the offer of the Gas Company to supply Gas for the public lighting of the Town for the year 1895 at $3.20 per lamp per month be accepted on the conditions of the draft contract sent to the Directors by the Municipal Commissioners on the 19th February last but that as the price is a large increase on former rates, application be made for a discount
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