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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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2482

      Ordinary Meeting of 27th February 1895

Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners at an Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday the 27th February 1895. 

          Present.
The President    Alex Gentle Esq.
Wm. Nanson Esqr.
Seah Leang Seah Esqr. 
G. T. Hare Esqr. 
T. Shelford Esqr. C.M.G.
J. Fraser Esqr. 
Tan Jiak Kim Esqr.
M. Meyer Esqr.
A.C Moses Esqr.

          Absent.
The Acting Inspector General of Police  E. H. Bell Esqr. 

Minutes
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on the 13th February are read and confirmed.

Reducing fees for Building plans
   In reply to a question by Mr. Shelford as to whether it is not now advisable to appoint a small Committee to enquire into the question of reducing the fees on building plans, which subject was discussed when the Estimates for 1895 were under consideration, the President states that the matter will be brought up at the next meeting of the Finance Committee and a report submitted to the Board. 

Fortnightly Financial Statement
     The usual Fortnightly Financial Statement is laid on the table. 

Letters dispatched.
     The Secretary reads the undermentioned letters dispatched since the last meeting. 
To the Colonial Secretary 15th February 1895. Grant of Land at Havelock Road Bridge
"       do   18th February. De Souza Pier. 
"       do  21st    "    Sites for Disinfecting Chamber. 
" Seng Yong Cheng . 15th February Orchard Road Market
" Goh Chwee Chye   15th   "  Orchard Road Market
" W. Fox Esqr.           15th   "  Inspection of Public Grounds 
                                               Messrs

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Ordinary Meeting of 27th February 1895

To Messrs Gutherie & Co & others 21st February. Latrine at junction of Cecil and Market Streets

Bills passed.
    On the motion of the President seconded by Mr. Moses. Bills amounting to $5,641.84 and Refund of Assessment to $68.78 which have been examined by the Finance Committee are passed for payment. 

Bulk Petroleum Depot at Tanjong Pagar 
       A letter from Messrs Gutherie and Co, applying for information in regard to the Establishment of a bulk Petroleum Depot on a portion of the property of the Tanjong Pagar Land Company. Ltd which was before the Commissioners at the Board meeting. 

* held on the 13th February is again considered. 
A Report by the Engineer and a letter from Messrs Syme & Co on the subject as submitted
The President, Mr. Shelford and Mr. Nanson address the Board.
Mr. Meyer addresses the Board and moves that further discussion be postponed till next meeting. 
    The President moves and Mr. Moses seconds the following Amendment, "That having regard to the Policy adopted in 1891 when a similar application was unconditionally refused as illegal, the Commissioners desire to confer with Government on the matter, and ascertain the whole circumstances of the case before pledging themselves to license any particular Scheme especially as the concurrence of the Government is necessary to the validity of any new license".
    With the consent of the Board the motion proposed by Mr. Meyer and seconded by Mr. Fraser is withdrawn. The proposition of the President seconded by Mr. Moses, which now becomes the substantive motion, is carried, Mr. Nanson dissenting.

The President's motion new Streets in Teluk Ayer.
     The President lays on the table a plan showing six new Streets in Teluk Ayer, and moves that "Whereas the six new Streets running from Robinson Road to Raffles Quay a sketch plan whereof is now presented to the Board. have been levelled, metalled and drained to the satisfaction of the Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, it is hereby declared that at the expiration of one month from this date the said six streets shall become Public Streets and shall be named respectively (in order from Finlayson 
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