Puslinch Township Council

 Minutes of Council Meetings

January 9th 1928   December 29th 1930.

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

January 9th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Township Council held its inaugural meeting in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today, Monday January 9th, at 11 a.m.  After making the Statutory Declaration of Office, the members took their seats, Fred Roszell, the Reeve, in the chair, and Councillors D. J. Hesketh, M. Haines, Duncan McDonald, and Neil Stewart.

 

The minutes of the December 15th meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines.

 

A communication from the Children’s Hospital, Toronto, was read, but no action was taken.

 

A deputation from the Aberfoyle Progressive Club waited on the Council to see what could be done toward putting a new floor in the Hall, the Council promising to find out what the cost would be and to report at a later date.

 

 Mr. John Hohenadel waited on the Council, asking that they co-operate with the Guelph Township Council as regards the case of the dog, shot by Mr. Thurtell, in Guelph Township, in writing to the Sheep Breeders Association regarding this case.  The Clerk was instructed to find out if the Guelph Township Council had taken an action in this matter.

 

1.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by N. Stewart, that the Puslinch Council send five dollars to the Ontario Good Roads Association as membership fee for the year 1928.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1927-28, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer, of the Township of Puslinch, to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1928, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

4.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1928, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

5.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

6.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

7.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

8.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

 

 

 

 

In Committee of the Whole, the Reeve presiding, the following names were inserted in the blanks of the bylaws, viz., for auditors, D. A. McNaughton and Jno. Wilkinson, for Assessor, Duncan McLean, for member of the Board of Health, W. J. Little, for School Attendance Officer, Duncan McLean, and for Weed Inspector, Duncan McLean.

 

9.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1927-1928, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

10.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer, of the Township of Puslinch, to borrow money to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1928, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

11.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1928, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

12.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered .

 

13.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

14.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

16.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against S. Lawrence and B. Hagey.

 

17.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Louis Nigro ─ for work done on Division 113

$38.60

 

 

Louis Nigro ─ for work done on Division 113 (commuted labour)

$10.50

 

 

Dave Parker ─ 55 yards of gravel, Division 113

$10.30

 

 

Wm. Forrest ─ work done digging a tile ditch & grading, Arkell Road

$44.50

 

 

Guelph Township ─ share of townline account

$41.79

 

 

Robert Kennedy ─ bonus for 40 rods of wire fence, Division 316

$9.00

 

 

Jno. D. Clark ─ bonus for 40 rods of wire fence, Division 426

$9.00

 

 

Lynn Lasby ─ 2 days of commuted labour, Division 203

$3.00

 

 

Philip Crimless ─ bonus for 40 rods of wire fence, Division 205

$9.00

 

 

Peter Patterson ─ 4 loads of gravel for tile

$12.00

 

 

Jas. Leachman ─ repairing cement pounder

$1.25

 

 

Jno. Pinkney ─ drawing & putting in tile, Division 407

$8.00

 

 

Mercury office ─ for nomination notices

$5.00

 

 

Jas. M. Moffat ─ Nassagaweya Townline account

$10.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wallace Printing Co. ─ nomination bills

$4.16

 

 

John Neubauer ─ refund of statute labour, Division 32__

$6.00

 

 

Gummer Press ─ financial statements

$49.92

 

 

T. W. Robertson ─ registration fees

$18.50

 

 

S. S. Squire ─ Good Roads Association

$5.00

 

 

18.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday February 13th at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

February 13th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today.  All the members were in attendance, Reeve Roszell presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Stewart.

 

Mr. D. C. Campbell waited on the Council, asking for exemption of taxes on a wood lot.  The Council promised to look this matter up and report to Mr. Campbell at a later date.

 

Mr. Kerr and Mr. Ord, as a deputation from the Puslinch Horticultural Society, waited on the Council, asking for a grant for work done on the Hall grounds, for $20.00, which was granted them.

 

The auditors presented their report of receipts and expenditures for 1927, showing a good balance in favour of the township.

 

A letter from the Globe Indemnity Company, asking for insurance for 1928, was read, but, as the rate was considered too high, no action was taken.

 

A letter from the Secretary of the McDonald Consolidated School, the Milson (or Wilson) children, was read, but no action taken.

   

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the auditors’ report of receipts and expenditures for 1927 be received and adopted. 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by N. Stewart, that the Clerk call for tenders for three cords of green maple and beech, all body wood, cut in two-foot lengths, tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk not later than March the 3rd 1928.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch for the current year, 1928-29, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

4.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch for the current year, 1928-29, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

5.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Reeve be appointed a delegate to the annual meeting of the Ontario Good Roads Association, at Toronto.

 

6.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

John Wilkinson, salary as auditor

$20.00

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, salary as auditor

$20.00

 

 

Municipal World, for supplies

$55.45

 

 

Geo. Wingfield, commuted labour for work on Division 116, and 33 yards of gravel, Division 11__

$24.15

 

 

Geo. Metcalf, for 87 yards of gravel, Division 116

$1_____

 

 

L. T. Evans, cutting brush, Division 111

$9.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geo. Metcalf, work on Division 118

$19.70

 

 

P. Wilkinson, commuted labour, Division 321

$25.50

 

 

Peter Wilkinson, cutting brush, Division 321

$11.70

 

 

W. Quirk, repairs to Township Hall

$10.38

 

 

Wm. Moore, table for Township Hall

$1.50

 

 

Geo. Lewis, registration fees

$3.50

 

 

Geo. Lewis, Inspector’s report

$3.00

 

 

Mrs. Ames, overcharge of taxes, 1927

$2.00

 

 

Sheldon Trousdale, grant for Horticultural Society

$25.00

 

 

7.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by N. Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday March the 5th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

March 5th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m., all the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Hesketh.

 

Mr. Ross Barber, of Guelph, waited on the Council, in regard to the road into his property at the Lake, the Council promising to look into this after the snow and ice was off the road.

 

Mr. Pellatt, of the Global Indemnity Company, waited on the Council, asking the members to insure for 1928 again with his company.  After discussion by the Council,

 

1.

it was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Council re-insure with the Global Indemnity Company for 1928.

 

A deputation from the Aberfoyle Progressive Club waited on the Council, offering the Council $250.00 and to dig out the cellar, towards repairs to the Hall.

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Council accept the Aberfoyle Progressive Club’s offer of $250.00 and the digging out of the cellar, in readiness for the cement wall and new floor, and that the Clerk be instructed to call for tenders for a new floor and supports, and also for the cement wall, the Clerk to have plans and specifications for the same, the tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by March 23rd.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the tender of Robt. Adams for three cords of hardwood, at $12.00 per cord, be accepted.

 

4.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that we send the application fee to the Ontario School Trustees Association, and that the School Attendance Officer, Duncan McLean, be instructed to attend the convention at Toronto.

 

5.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against Cornelius Collins.

 

6.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Clerk advertise for tenders for the making of tile, all tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by April 2nd.

 

7.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

John Fitton, for moving the grader from Arkell

$2.75

 

 

W. D. McLean, cutting brush, Division 416

$5.00

 

 

Wm. Paddock, cutting brush, Division 321

$43.80

 

 

Globe Indemnity Company, for re-insurance

$222.00

 

 

Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers Association

$2.00

 

 

8.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on April 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

March 23rd 1928.

Special Meeting

 

A special meeting of the Puslinch Municipal Council was held this evening, at 8:30 p.m., to open the tenders for work on the Township Hall.  The Reeve presided.

 

After all of the tenders were opened and carefully gone over,

 

1.

it was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that we accept the tender of John Cole for the cement work of the Township Hall, at two hundred and seventy-five dollars, $275.00, and the tender of Andrew McEdward for the wood work, at five hundred and eighty-nine dollars, $589.00.

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against Jas. Dickieson.  Carried.

 

 

The meeting then adjourned.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

April 2nd 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today, all the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting and of the special meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. D. J. Hesketh and D. McDonald.

 

A communication from the Salvation Army was read, asking for a grant for their Rescue Home.  No action was taken.

 

1.

The tenders for making tile were opened, and the tender of C. D. Lewis, at 35 cents per hour, was accepted, on motion of Messrs. D. J. Hesketh and Duncan McDonald.

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the Clerk be instructed to put an advertisement in the Mercury for a dog that strayed onto the property of Roy Gordon.

 

3.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

John Millard (or Willard), for 3 sheep killed by dogs

$49.00

 

 

J. R. Gordon, sheep killed by dogs

$86.00

 

 

Harry Barton, sheep killed or injured by dogs

$124.00

 

 

Robert Hume, groceries for J. Smith at Arkell

$6.48

 

 

J. Pinkney, cutting brush, Division 407

$18.30

 

 

A. McEdwards, raising platform and laying of floor

$7.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neil Black, valuing sheep

$4.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, valuing sheep

$2.00

 

 

Robert Adams, 3 cords of wood and extra _____ (quarter, possibly)

$39.00

 

 

Howitt & Howitt, collecting taxes

$24.65

 

 

C. D. Lewis, cement and cartage, for Hall

$118.80

 

 

M. or W. McMillan, putting in culvert, Division 303

$3.00

 

 

Geo. Overholt, supplies to John Eggert

$36.12

 

 

Alex Stewart, disinfectant

$5.82

 

 

Walter Holm, work for John Eggert

$5.50

 

 

John Walsh, postage

$10.22

 

 

Martin Quirk, cutting brush, 36 hours, Division 203

$10.80

 

 

4.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on May the 7th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) F. Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

May 7th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Township Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. M. Haines and D. J. Hesketh.

 

A deputation from the Aberfoyle Progressive Club waited on the Council, asking for permission to wire the Hall for electric lights.

 

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that the Council accept the Progressive Club’s offer to wire the Hall for electric lights, free of charge, on condition that the Council pay all charges thereafter.

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Reeve renew the bonds of the Treasurer, for $8,000.00, in the Dominion of Canada Guarantee and Accident Insurance Company.

 

Mr. Clare, of Preston, waited on the Council, to see about a furnace for the Hall, but no action was taken.

 

3.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Municipal World, supplies

$5.04

 

 

Peter Richardson, repairing the Corwhin Road

$27.35

 

 

The Mercury, for advertising tenders for Hall

$6.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dominion Guarantee and Accident Insurance Company

$32.00

 

 

Wallace Printing Company account

$4.16

 

 

The Canada Ingot Iron Company, culvert and grader repairs

$30.90

 

 

Henry Erhardt, for work on Division 115

$12.20

 

 

D. J. McLean, grading, Division 412

$3.00

 

 

C. D. Lewis, cement for tile & Hall steps

$63.22

 

 

D. G. Hanning, grading on Divisions 223, 413, 419, 421

$13.80

 

 

Geo. Clark, for grading

$21.20

 

 

J. Wigwood, grading on Divisions 324, 404

$15.00

 

 

D. G. Hanning, repairing road, Division 223

$30.___

 

 

John Cole, contract and cement work at Hall

$64.65

 

 

Geo. M. Fox, C. Treasurer, ½ share of patient, Galt Hospital

$26.00

 

 

Ross Barber, repairing road, Division 317

$55.00

 

 

Donald Stewart, for trucking pipe, and freight

$4.45

 

 

Jas. Blake, grading Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$6.00

 

 

Angus McDonald, picking stones, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$6.___

 

 

Geo. M. Paddock, grading Division 3

$34.50

 

 

McCormack & Robinson, pipes for Hall

$2.75

 

 

Andrew Ord, drawing stones for Hall

$4.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, expenses at education convention

$15.00

 

 

Andy McEdwards, part payment of contract, Hall

$400.00

 

 

4.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on May the 28th, at 10 a.m. as a Court of Revision, and for the transaction of regular business at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) F. Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

May 28th 1928.

Court of Revision

 

The members of the Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 10 a.m., on Monday May the 28th 1928 and, after taking the required declaration, were duly constituted a Court of Revision, to hear and decide appeals against the 1928 Assessment Roll.

 

The following appeals were before the Court:

a.

Jacob Crowder, claim ─ assessed $100 too high on Lot 22, Front of Conc. 1.

b.

Jas. McAllister, claim ─ assessed $300 too high on Lot Part 9, Front Gore.

c.

Mr. D. C. Campbell, claim ─ assessed for wood land, which should be exempt.

 

Mr. Crowder’s appeal, after careful consideration, was dismissed.

 

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that Jas. McAllister’s assessment be reduced $200.00.

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that the assessment of D. C. Campbell be reduced $325 on account of thirteen acres of wood land being exempt from taxation.

 

Mr. G. Lonsberry was added to the Roll as tenant of Lot 10, Front of Concession 1. 

Mr. Frank Ray (or Day) was struck off the Roll and F. Moyer added as owner of Lot 24, Front of Concession 7.  Dogs owned by the following persons were struck off the Roll: Jno. Ellis, C. Weatherall, and Donald Currie.

 

3.

It was moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Assessment Roll for 1928, as revised and amended, be confirmed.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

May 28th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room at the close of the Court of Revision.  All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Roszell presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Stewart.

 

A communication was read from the Amusement Branch, Toronto, looking for a renewal of the license for the Township Hall.  The Clerk was instructed to get the license for 1928.

 

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by M. Haines, that Bylaw No. 8 be amended by adding the following as Pathmasters: on Division 322 ─ John Paddock, Division 405 ─ Frank Moyer, and Division 206 ─ Alfred Bruce.

 

2.

Moved by N. Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow up to four thousand dollars, $4,000, from the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1928, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Carried.

 

3.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, authorizing the reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow up to four thousand dollars, $4,000, from the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1928, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Joe Brockell, grading, Division 1

$45.00

 

 

A. G. Murray, bonus for 75 rods of wire fence

$16.88

 

 

Chris Bond, sleepers for bridge, Division 317

$3.00

 

 

M (or W.) McMillan, grading, Division 303

$6.00

 

 

Jas. Leachman, repairs to Hall

$9.50

 

 

Duncan McLean, postage and stationery

$5.50

 

 

S. Philpot, repairing bridge, Division 409

$16.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, bonus, 40 rods of wire fence, Division 411

$9.00

 

 

Andrew Ord, bonus, 20 rods of wire fence, Division 406

$4.50

 

 

Duncan McLean, salary for Assessor

$200.00

 

 

Jack Hohenadel, grading, Division 2

$34.37

 

 

Andy McEdwards, balance of contract and extras, Hall

$214.40

 

 

Provincial Treasurer, Toronto, license for Hall

$3.00

 

 

B. Watson, supplies to Jno. Smith, charity

$4.00

 

 

A. Ord, levelling grounds around Hall

$12.00

 

 

Mercury, advertising Court of Revision

$4.20

 

 

Jno. McNulty, lamb killed by dogs

$5.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, Sheep Valuator

$2.00

 

 

Roy Gordon, cleaning out ditch, Guelph Township pays ½

$8.50

 

 

Chas. Maddaugh, grading & picking stones, Beverly pays ½

$27.00

 

 

A. McConnell, drawing stone & gravel, Beverly pays ½

$4.50

 

 

 

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on July 3rd, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

July 3rd 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

Mr. Ross Barber waited on the Council, to see what could be done towards the road leading into his place, but as considerable money has been spent on that part of the road this year, no action was taken.

 

Mr. Thomas Maltby, Caretaker, was instructed to see that the weeds were cut on the Hall grounds.

 

1.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Clerk write to the C.P.R. Road Superintendent regarding the railway crossings in the township.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Ed Baker, bonus on 60 rods of wire fence

$13.50

 

 

Wm. Pinder, bonus on 40 rods of wire fence

$9.00

 

 

Samuel Slater, bonus on 95 rods of wire fence

$19.13

 

 

D. C. Campbell, bonus on 41 rods of wire fence

$9.23

 

 

Walter Holm, grading & gravelling, Division 108

$85.00

 

 

Walter Holm, commuted labour, Division 109

$7.50

 

 

Thos. Jackson, grading & gravelling, Division 121

$24.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry Leachman, gravelling on Division 218, commuted labour

$18.00

 

 

Robert Armstrong, for work done on Division 202

$13.75

 

 

Wm. Deakin, for work done on Division 202

$16.50

 

 

Joe Clair, for work done on Division 202

$8.25

 

 

Thos. Phelan, for work done on Division 202

$24.75

 

 

Sam Hume, for work done on Division 202

$24.00

 

 

Sam Hume, commuted labour, Division 202

$27.00

 

 

Thomas Maltby Junior, grading on Division 202

$12.00

 

 

Thos. Allan, dragging & grading, Division 220

$32.70

 

 

Roy Harmer, gravelling on Division 429, commuted labour

$10.05

 

 

W. S. Maltby, 2 men shovelling gravel, Division 203

$9.60

 

 

W. S. Maltby, bonus for 24 rods of wire fence

$5.40

 

 

B. Watson, groceries for J. Smith, charity

$6.54

 

 

Louis Nigro, commuted labour, Division 118

$5.40

 

 

Henry Ehrhardt, grading & gravelling, Division 115

$67.50

 

 

Henry Ehrhardt, commuted labour, Division 115

$7.50

 

 

Joe Brockel, gravelling, Division 120

$49.50

 

 

John Eggert, commuted labour, Division 110

$62.50

 

 

John Conroy, gravelling, Division 112

$27.47

 

 

D. T. Parker, shovelling gravel, Division 114

$3.00

 

 

John Conroy, commuted labour, Division 112

$6.00

 

 

Guelph R___ (possibly Rag) & Metal, Post for Hall

$24.00

 

 

Geo. Steffler, drawing gravel, Division 101

$71.25

 

 

Jacob Wigood, grading, Division 404

$39.00

 

 

Silas Philpot, ditching, Division 408

$49.50

 

 

Andrew Scott, work on East Flamboro Townline, Flamboro pays ½

$195.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, repairs to grader

$8.85

 

 

Andrew McEdwards, lock for C. Room door

$1.00

 

 

Clayton Haines, piling wood

$2.00

 

 

Ernest Clark, gravelling, Division 430

$65.00

 

 

P. W. Richardson, repairing culvert, Division 430

$5.55

 

 

A. Scott, commuted labour, Division 305

$6.00

 

 

Robt. Burmaster, work on Division 308

$38.00

 

 

J. A. McPherson, gravel, Division 311

$16.75

 

 

Arch. Ramsay, work on Dumfries Townline, Dumfries pays ½

$24.00

 

 

J. McAllister, gravel, Division 325

$15.00

 

 

C. Bonds, gravelling, Division 317, commuted labour

$50.00

 

 

R. Kearns, gravelling, Division 312

$57.50

 

 

W. Wilson, shovelling gravel, Guelph Townline,  _____ pays ½

$7.50

 

 

R. Starkey, drawing gravel, Division 214

$9.65

 

 

R. Starkey, commuted labour, Division 214

$26.80

 

 

Crastor Scott, work done on Division 214

$29.75

 

 

John Tolton, work done on Division 214

$15.50

 

 

W. H. Wood, work done on Division 214

$8.25

 

 

A. Barnet, getting repair for grader

$2.00

 

 

Raymond Tarzwell, 1 day’s work, Guelph Townline

$3.00

 

 

Wilfred Crowder, sheep killed by dogs

$15.00

 

 

H. B. Tolton, drawing gravel, Division 204

$35.00

 

 

Wm. Ritchie, drawing gravel, Division 227

$16.50

 

 

John McNulty, drawing gravel, Division 227

$33.00

 

 

Arthur Byrnes, drawing gravel, Division 227

$17.00

 

 

Geo. Wilson, work on Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays ½

$16.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthur Plummer, work on Guelph Townline, Guelph Twp. pays ½

16.50

 

 

John Tolton, work on Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays ½

$36.00

 

 

Alvin Ryder, work on Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays ½

$12.00

 

 

Dave Hume, shovelling gravel, Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays half.

$6.00

 

 

Municipal World, supplies

$16.56

 

 

C. D. Lewis, 3½ barrels of cement, and cartage

$9.95

 

 

Marshall Ferguson, valuing sheep killed by dogs

$2.00

 

 

Wm. Crow, for commuted labour, Division 328

$6.00

 

 

Carl Ross, for commuted labour, Division 108

$7.50

 

 

Geo. Lewis, six months’ salary as Clerk

$250.00

 

 

3.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on August the 6th, at 1:30 p.m.  (Carried.)

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

August 6th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m. today, all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Stewart.

 

A deputation from the Puslinch Agricultural Society, consisting of Messrs. Gordon Sault and Geo. Meldrum, waited on the Council, requesting a donation for the annual fall fair.

 

The following resolutions were passed:

1.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that a grant of fifty dollars, $50.00, be given to the Puslinch Agricultural Society.

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Reeve take the necessary steps to make Geo. Strome clean up all dead carcasses and anything that creates a nuisance.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

F. Blackstone, commuted labour, Division 122

$13.50

 

 

H. H. Harding, gravelling, Division 117

$38.50

 

 

H. H. Harding, gravel, Division 117

$9.45

 

 

Jno. Hohenadel, eaves-troughing on Hall

$25.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Len Maltby, cutting weeds, Hall grounds

$7.00

 

 

Geo. Paddock, gravelling, 112½ yds., Beverly Townline, Bev. pays ½

$140.60

 

 

John Scott, grading & spreading gravel & cutting weeds, Bev. pays ½

$53.40

 

 

Peter Angus, grading & gravelling, Beverly pays ½

$34.35

 

 

W. S. Maltby, grading & cutting weeds, Division 203

$10.75

 

 

Municipal World, supplies

$5.42

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, casting & bolts

$5.42

 

 

Harry Leachman, work on Division 218

$6.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, services as weed inspector

$117.20

 

 

Arthur Byrnes, 40 rods of wire fence, Arkell Road

$9.00

 

 

Thos. Allen, dragging & work done on Division 220

$17.00

 

 

William Forrest, grading, picking stones, & cutting weeds, Arkell Road

$53.75

 

 

William Forrest, shovelling snow, Arkell Road

$7.15

 

 

William Forrest, drawing gravel, 4 men shovelling gravel, Arkell Road

$17.50

 

 

John Tolton, repairing culvert, Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays half.

$7.00

 

 

A____ Bowman, work done on Division 403

$10.00

 

 

Jno. Martin, grading & gravelling, Division 421

$61.25

 

 

Chas. Maddaugh, drawing gravel & grading, West Flamboro Townline, West Flam. Pays half

$47.10

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, putting in culvert, Division 401

$4.50

 

 

Chester Schultz, drawing gravel, Beverly Townline, Bev. pays ½

$79.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geo. E. Leslie, spreading gravel & cutting weeds, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$20.10

 

 

Jacob Wigwood, grading Beverly Townline, Bev. pays half

$96.00

 

 

Jas. McMillan, grading, picking stones, & cutting weeds, Division 402

$13.00

 

 

Duncan McAllister, commuted labour, Division 316

$3.00

 

 

Ray (or Roy) Herman, commuted labour, Waterloo Townline, Waterloo pays half

$18.00

 

 

W. (or M.) Freosch, work on Division 313

$27.00

 

 

Don McCaig, work on Division 327

$23.75

 

 

W. Bond, grading & drawing gravel, Division 310

$54.00

 

 

H. Fixter, commuted labour, Division 309

$9.00

 

 

W. J. Little, commuted labour, Division 326

$7.50

 

 

Jno. Neubauer, grading & work on Division 324

$14.75

 

 

Ross Barber, gravelling & repairing bridge, Division 317

$106.50

 

 

P. Crimless, 80 rods of wire fence, Division 205

$18.00

 

 

Peter Hume, gravelling & grading, Division 216

$37.00

 

 

Gordon McLean, cutting weeds, Division 412

$3.60

 

 

Howitt McDonald, cutting weeds, Beverly Townline, Bev. pays ½

$3.00

 

 

Donald Stewart, drawing tile, Division 401

$2.00

 

 

Alex McGinnes, cutting weeds, 2½ days, Division 408

$7.50

 

 

D. G. Hanning, grading, Division 4

$8.25

 

 

Don Simpson, grading & picking stones, Division 420

$7.00

 

 

Silas Philpot, digging ditch, Division 408

$15.00

 

 

 

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on September 4th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

September 4th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and McDonald.

 

The following resolutions were passed:

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Puslinch Township Ploughmen’s Association be given a grant of twenty-five dollars, $25.00.  (Carried.)

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for County, School, and Municipal purposes for the year 1928 A.D.

 

3.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the bylaw providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for County, School, and Municipal purposes, for the year 1928, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Paddock Bros., floor for bridges, Divisions 328 & 405

$40.77

 

 

Alex Smith, sleepers for bridge, Division 328

$20.00

 

 

Gordon McKay, work and hardware on bridge, Division 328

$12.00

 

 

Stewart Hume, sheep killed by dogs

$70.00

 

 

John Tolton, sheep killed by dogs

$109.00

 

 

John McCaig, widening road with stones

$6.25

 

 

Duncan McLean, weed inspector

$23.50

 

 

Harry Barton, 225 yards of gravel, Divisions 223, 201, 227, & 204, and damage to road

$38.75

 

 

W. Blair, 183 yards of gravel, Divisions 205, 202, 212

$27.45

 

 

Orme Sherwood, 220 yards of gravel, Divisions 214, 216, 21__

$33.00

 

 

John Holman, 83 yards of gravel, Guelph Townline, and damage, Guelph Township pays half

$16.45

 

 

Mrs. R. J. McFarlane, 46 yards of gravel, Division 218

$6.90

 

 

James Thomas, 101 yards of gravel, Division 207

$15.15

 

 

Wm. Prettie, 65 yards of gravel, Division 202

$10.20

 

 

Wm. Steffler, 12 yds. of gravel, Div. 229, Guelph Township pays ½

$1.80

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, grading, 18 ___ (hours possibly), ____, Division 401

$10.80

 

 

A. Bowman, cutting weeds & picking stones, Division 403

$6.00

 

 

Geo. Crane, lumber & repairing bridge, Division 123

$6.00

 

 

A. C. Woodward Printing Ltd., 200 voters’ lists

$159.60

 

 

Alf Reid, cutting weeds, Division 312

$3.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jas. A. McPherson, cutting weeds, Division 311

$3.00

 

 

D. McAllister, cutting weeds, Division 316

$3.00

 

 

John H. Chester, drawing gravel, Division 106

$25.00

 

 

A. McEdwards, making stool(s), lumber for tables, for Hall

$10.00

 

 

Alex Fleming, 21 yards of gravel, Division 210

$3.15

 

 

Samuel Darnel, repairing road & shovelling gravel, Division 201

$21.00

 

 

John Gallagher, cutting weeds

$4.50

 

 

Thomas Maltby, grading & cutting weeds, Division 202

$4.50

 

 

Roy Carter, cutting weeds, Division 210

$4.50

 

 

Robert McConnell, refund of dog tax

$2.00

 

 

Henry Beaver, cutting weeds, Divisions 413 & 404

$14.70

 

 

5.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on October 1st, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

October 1st 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members of Council being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines.

 

Mr. Fitzpatrick waited on the Council, asking that something be done towards opening the Steffler Drain, as the ditch, being filled up, was backing the water up on his property.   

 

1.

On motion of Messrs. McDonald and Stewart, the Clerk was instructed to notify all parties interested in this ditch to meet on Darnell’s road on October 15th at 2 o’ clock p.m.

 

A deputation from the Women’s Institute waited on the Council, asking for the use of the Township Hall for two weeks for a sewing class to commence on Monday November 5th.

 

2.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Women’s Institute have the use of the Hall for two weeks in November free of charge.

 

3.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Duncan McLean, gravelling, Division 315

$25.00

 

 

Joseph Kreig, cutting brush, Division 318

$10.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Scott, cutting weeds, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$13.50

 

 

John M. Bond, bonus for 180 rods of wire fence

$40.50

 

 

Milne Jamieson, 22 yards of gravel, Division 313

$3.30

 

 

Alf Reid, 90 yards of gravel, Division 312

$18.50

 

 

Samuel Alexander, 154 yards of gravel, Divisions 318, 325, 112

$24.60

 

 

William Steffler, 90 yards of gravel, Divisions 123, 124

$13.50

 

 

Mrs. Kay, 43 yards of gravel, Division 127

$6.45

 

 

R. G. Chester, 80 yards of gravel, Division 106

$12.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, Clerk, postage & stationery

$8.96

 

 

John Marshall, cutting weeds & repairing blind on Hall

$4.50

 

 

C. D. Lewis, making tile & 2¾ barrels of cement

$33.75

 

 

T. F. Ryder, one day grading on Division 213

$5.50

 

 

Orme Sherwood for cleaning out gravel pit

$8.00

 

 

Fred Paddock, 329 yds. of gravel, Divs. 321, 303, 314, 327, 310, 309

$49.35

 

 

Wilfred Crowder, 155 yards of gravel, Divisions 310, 311

$23.25

 

 

Chris Bond, 170 yards of gravel, Division 317

$25.50

 

 

H. L. Dancy, for grading & gravelling, Division 221

$39.00

 

 

H. L. Dancy, 71 yards of gravel, Division 221

$10.65

 

 

H. L. Dancy, commuted labour, Division 221

$12.00

 

 

Wm. Schultz, 16 rods of wire fence, bonus

$3.60

 

 

D. G. Hanning, 95 rods of wire fence, bonus, Division 421

$21.37

 

 

Thos. Beaton, for hauling stone & gravel, Division 421

$7.00

 

 

Jno. E. Simpson, 56 yards of gravel, Division 409

$8.40

 

 

A. Turner, 128 yards of gravel, Divisions 430, 429

$19.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thos. Beaton, 14 yards of gravel, Division 422

$2.10

 

 

W. J. Little, 34 yards of gravel, Division 326

$5.10

 

 

W. M. Schultz, 35 yards of gravel, Division 306

$6.25

 

 

Albert Irving, 16 yards of gravel, Division 316

$2.40

 

 

Samuel Smith, 46 yards of gravel, Division 328

$6.90

 

 

Duncan McLean, 70 yards of gravel, Division 315

$10.50

 

 

Archie A. Ramsay, 26 yards of gravel, Dumfries Townline, Dumfries pays half

$3.90

 

 

Fred Bartels, 46 yards of gravel, Division 329, Waterloo pays ½

$6.90

 

 

Mrs. Stengel, 66 yards of gravel, Divisions 313, 302

$9.90

 

 

A. Irving, 27 yards of gravel, Division 403

$4.05

 

 

A. Scott, 45 yards of gravel, Division 411

$6.75

 

 

Wm. Prettie, 61 yards of gravel, Division 426

$9.15

 

 

D. McLean, 91 yards of gravel, Division 407, 412

$13.65

 

 

Geo. Hardy, 30 yards of gravel, Division 416

$4.50

 

 

C. Gregor, drawing gravel, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$64.32

 

 

Geo. E. Leslie, spreading gravel, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$12.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, cutting weeds, Division 412

$3.00

 

 

D. M. Stewart, drawing plank, Division 423

$3.50

 

 

Charles Laking, repairing road, Division 212

$8.00

 

 

A. W. Gamble, cutting weeds, 2 days, Division 119

$6.00

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, repairing No. 2 grader

$20.20

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, tax notices & envelopes

$12.62

 

 

J. P. Brockel, a day cutting weeds, Division 120

$6.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H. Ehrhardt, gravelling & repairing, Division 115

$30.00

 

 

Jas. (or Jos.) Lynch, drawing gravel, Division 107

$29.75

 

 

H. H. Harding, repairing bridge, ½ day with team

$7.75

 

 

Frank J. Byrnes, grading on hill, 2 men & team, 10 hours

$9.00

 

 

Geo. Metcalf, 174 yards of gravel, Divs. 115, 120, 121, 122, & 107

$26.10

 

 

Charles Borthwick, 21 yards of gravel, Division 126

$3.15

 

 

Wm. Crow, 100 yards of gravel, Divisions 126, 108

$15.00

 

 

D. T. Parker, 25 yards of gravel, Division 405

$2.10

 

 

Angus Murray, 85 yards of gravel, Division 115

$12.75

 

 

John Little, 12 yards of gravel, Division 102

$1.80

 

 

R. O’Donoghue, 115 yards of gravel, Divisions 112. 107

$17.25

 

 

Geo. Steffler, 212 yards of gravel, Division 101

$31.80

 

 

 

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on November 5th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

November 5th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all the members being in attendance, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines.

 

A letter was read from the War Memorial Children’s Hospital, of London, for their annual armistice appeal, but no action was taken.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1929, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1929, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

3.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Duncan McLean, commuted labour, Division 413

$91.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, 130 yards of gravel, Division 413

$19.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geo. Lewis, stamps for tax notices

$15.00

 

 

Geo. Meldrum, grant to Agricultural Society

$50.00

 

 

Wilson Robertson, grant to Ploughmen’s Association

$25.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, for selection of jurors

$12.00

 

 

Pedlar Company Ltd., for culvert

$29.40

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, bolts for grader

$1.70

 

 

Neil Black, valuing sheep killed by dogs

$4.00

 

 

Stewart Hume, bonus for 30 rods of wire fence, Division 217

$6.76

 

 

W. (or M.) S. Maltby, for repairing and grading Hall, Division 203

$48.00

 

 

David Sirett, commuted labour, Division 306

$46.00

 

 

Earl Carter, drawing gravel, Division 207

$6.50

 

 

John Tolton, 2 days spreading gravel, Division 207

$6.00

 

 

Robert Thomas. drawing & shovelling gravel, Division 207

$11.50

 

 

Geo. McAllister & Son, lumber for bridge

$2.47

 

 

Chris Bond, grading, Division 317

$5.50

 

 

Wm. Schultz, 6 yards of gravel, Division 306

$.90

 

 

Duncan McLean, commuted labour, Division 315

$6.00

 

 

Dugald Campbell, commuted labour, Division 425

$18.00

 

 

Dugald Campbell, work done on Division 425

$33.30

 

 

John Walsh, work done on Arkell Road

$6.00

 

 

William Forrest, grading, repairing, & cutting weeds, Arkell Road

$69.65

 

 

James Thomas, 78 yards of gravel, on Division 207

$11.70

 

 

Robert McConnell, 60 yards of gravel, on Division 306

$9.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geo. Winfield, 18 hours cutting weeds, Division 116

$5.50

 

 

Geo. Winfield, commuted labour, Division 116

$5.00

 

 

Peter Patterson, drawing gravel for tile

$15.00

 

 

Peter Patterson, 39 yards of gravel, Division 402

$5.85

 

 

Donald Stewart, drawing tile, Division 413

$3.50

 

 

D. J. McLean, work done on Division 408

$108.60

 

 

W. Broadhead, cutting weeds & drawing grader, Division 415

$5.75

 

 

Duncan McLean, correcting assessment roll

$5.00

 

 

4.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on December the 3rd, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 3rd 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being in attendance, Reeve Roszell presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Hesketh.

 

A communication was received from E. W. S____, Superintendent of Vimy Ridge Farm, returning their tax notice and drawing attention to the fact that the farm was now under the control of the Department of Agriculture and Colonization and Immigration Research.

 

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

A. C. Mulloch, Puslinch share of East Flamboro Townline account

$31.75

 

 

Alex Nicoll, attendance at 5 court sittings

$20.00

 

 

Jno. W. Paddock, plank for bridge

$26.50

 

 

Andrew Scott, commuted labour, Divisions 416, 418

$15.00

 

 

Andrew Scott, grading, Divisions 415, 411

$12.00

 

 

Donald McDonald, 145 yards of gravel, Divisions 421, 423

$21.40

 

 

Donald McDonald, cleaning pit & damage to lane

$14.25

 

 

Jno. A. McPherson, commuted labour, East Flamboro Townline, Flamboro pays half

$40.11

 

 

Orme Sherwood, 115 yards of gravel, Divisions 215, 217

$17.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Fitton, commuted labour, Division 213

$74.40

 

 

John Fitton, 3 days grading, stones, commuted labour, Division 216

$22.00

 

 

Geo. Wilson, 4 days drawing stone & gravel, Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays half

$22.00

 

 

John Tolton, 5 days, one man for ½ day with team, Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays half

$17.75

 

 

B. Addie, 18 yards of gravel, Guelph Township pays half

$2.70

 

 

Earl Carter, 15 yards of gravel, Guelph Township pays half

$2.25

 

 

Margaret Taylor, 25 yards of gravel, Division 308

$3.75

 

 

W. S. Ross, commuted labour, Division 318

$40.50

 

 

A. Fleming, 20 yards of gravel, 1 man ______, Division 210

$5.40

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, repairs to grader

$6.00

 

 

Wm. Watson, drawing tile, Guelph Township pays half

$5.00

 

 

John McNulty, 1 sheep killed by dogs

$12.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, valuing sheep killed by dogs

$2.00

 

 

Harry Leachman, 1 day shovelling gravel, Division 217

$3.00

 

 

Douglas Stewart, digging hole for drainage, Division 408

$11.50

 

 

C. D. Lewis, supplies for Hall

$9.31

 

 

Roy Gordon, taking indigent to House of Refuge

$6.00

 

 

Wm. Quirk, drawing plans for Hall

$15.00

 

 

E. F. Eark (or East or …), furnace for Hall

$307.00

 

 

John Marshall, salary as Caretaker for Hall

$12.00

 

 

Thos. Maltby estate, salary as Caretaker for Hall

$24.00

 

 

R. A. Snider, Clerk of Waterloo, Puslinch share of Townline work

$169.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geo. Lewis, salary as Clerk

$250.00

 

 

Jno. Walsh, salary as Treasurer

$175.00

 

 

Fred Roszell, allowance as Reeve

$125.00

 

 

Daniel Hesketh, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Neil Stewart, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Duncan McDonald, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

M. Haines, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on December 15th, at 1 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 15th 1928.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met, in final session, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1 p.m., all of the members being present, Reeve Roszell presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and Haines.

 

The Clerk read the annual report of the Board of Health.

 

The Treasurer submitted his report of receipts and expenditures for the year.

 

The following resolutions were passed:

1.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Treasurer’s report be adopted and that he be instructed to have 200 copies printed for distribution.

 

2.

Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Donald Simpson, ditching on Division 420

$12.00

 

 

Peter McLean, ditching on Division 418

$22.75

 

 

Donald Stewart, drawing tile, Division 401

$3.00

 

 

L. Nigro, repairing and putting in tile, Division 113

$7.20

 

 

Jacob Wigood, gravelling, commuted labour, Division 404

$99.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wm. Crow, 38 yards of gravel, Division 404

$5.70

 

 

Wm. Moore, 49 yards of gravel, Division 404

$7.35

 

 

John Neubauer, 3 days gravelling, Division 324

$16.50

 

 

Wm. Crow, 20 yards of gravel, Division 324

$3.00

 

 

John Hanlon, 6 sheep and 3 lambs killed by dogs

$141.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, for valuing sheep

$2.00

 

 

D. McLean, 199 yards of gravel, Divisions 408 & 412

$29.85

 

 

John Marshall, Clerk of Nassagaweya, ½ share of townline work

$355.55

 

 

John Little, 35 yards of gravel, Division 102

$5.25

 

 

Sam Alexander, 22 yards of gravel, Division 318

$3.30

 

 

Thos. Aikens, filling hole & widening road, Division 318

$69.75

 

 

Dr. J. H. King, salary as Medical Health Officer

$5.00

 

 

Albert Bruce, cutting weeds, Division 206

$1.00

 

 

John Scott, for work on Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$65.90

 

 

David Sirett, commuted labour, Division 306

$39.00

 

 

Robert McConnell, 90 yards of gravel, Division 306

$13.50

 

 

Fred Bartel, commuted labour, Division 307

$35.80

 

 

Sarah E. Stengel, 27 yards of gravel, Division 302

$4.05

 

 

Marshall Ferguson, commuted labour, Division 302

$30.00

 

 

Robt. T. Amos, work done on Division 426

$53.50

 

 

Wm. Prettie, for gravel, 118 yards, Division 426

$16.70

 

 

Robt. Burmaster, one man & team on Division 308

$8.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fred Ryder, repairing bridge abutment, Division 213

$6.00

 

 

Peter Angus, 3 days cutting weeds, 3 days ____ gravel, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$15.00

 

 

Chester Schultz, drawing gravel, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$81.90

 

 

Archie Ramsay, repairing Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$6.50

 

 

John M. Clark, one day’s work on Division 408

$3.00

 

 

John A. McPherson, for work done on East Flamboro Townline, commuted labour, Flamboro pays ½

$50.25

 

 

Ormond Patton, repairing and gravelling, Division 424

$53.90

 

 

A. Byrne, work done on Arkell Road

$38.50

 

 

Jas. McMillan, commuted labour, Division 402

$9.00

 

 

Wm. Forrest, drawing gravel on Arkell Road

$41.25

 

 

M. McNulty, drawing gravel on Arkell Road

$35.75

 

 

A. Thomas, shovelling gravel, Arkell Road

$21.00

 

 

C. S. Kearns, for attending 5 court sittings

$20.00

 

 

W. ________ (Williams, possibly), spreading gravel, Arkell Road

$15.00

 

 

W. Williams, spreading gravel, Arkell Road

$4.50

 

 

Wm. Laidlaw, Puslinch share of Guelph Townline account

$178.92

 

 

John McPhee, drawing gravel, Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays half

$53.60

 

 

William Steffler, 60 yards of gravel, Guelph Township pays ½

$9.00

 

 

Wm. Scott, one day on grader

$3.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, gravelling, Divisions 408 & 412

$225.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthur Evans, over charge on dog tax

$2.00

 

 

Jas. McCaig, overcharge on dog tax

$2.00

 

 

M. Spruhan, overcharge on dog tax

$2.00

 

 

John Neubauer, overcharge statute labour

$9.00

 

 

Geo. Metcalf, work done on road, Division 118

$7.30

 

 

Geo. Metcalf, commuted labour, Division 118

$39.45

 

 

Geo. Metcalf, 82 yards of gravel, Division 118

$12.30

 

 

J. E. Thomas, 141 yards of gravel, Arkell Road

$21.15

 

 

Jno. A. Ord, for 125 4-inch and 25 6-inch tiles, Guelph Township Townline, Guelph (Township) pays ½

$51.87

 

 

G. E. Leslie, work on Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$83.35

 

 

At the close of business, the Reeve was requested to vacate the chair, and Mr. McDonald occupied the same.  The Reeve made a short speech and signified his intention of again standing for re-election.  All the members of the Council spoke of their work during the year and of the good feeling that had prevailed in the Council and of the very efficient leadership of the Reeve.

 

The meeting adjourned, sine die.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 31st 1928.

Nomination Meeting

 

The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, on December 31st at one o’ clock p.m., in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle.  A very large attendance of ratepayers was present, and the following gentlemen were duly nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillor: for Reeve, Wm. Crow and Fred Roszell, and for Councillor, Walter Holm, Marshall Haines, Daniel Hesketh, John McAllister, Hector McCaig, Duncan McDonald, Neil Black, Samuel Smith, and Neil Stewart.

 

Mr. D. J. Hesketh failed to make the required Declaration of Qualification within the required limit of time, and his name was therefore withdrawn from the list.

 

In consequence of the fact that the nominations for Reeve and Councillor exceeded the number of offices to be filled, the meeting was adjourned until Monday, January the 7th, 1929, to be decided by ballot at the polls, designated in the bylaw, prepared for that purpose.

 

(signed) George Lewis ─ Returning Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

January 7th 1929.

Election Returns

 

*P.S.D. = Polling Subdivision

 

For Reeve

For Councillors

 

P.S.D.

Crow

Roszell

Black

Haines

Holm

McAllister

McCaig

McDonald

Smith

Stewart

1

53

52

96

42

8

18

27

18

53

40

2

83

84

66

119

44

20

42

65

58

82

3

51

86

44

72

36

16

22

89

42

106

4

22

76

24

33

19

48

8

85

20

45

5

38

27

18

33

24

21

27

19

25

14

6

26

85

8

24

63

76

36

29

10

19

7

26

34

31

25

20

3

9

35

27

55

Total

299

444

287

348

214

202

171

340

235

361

 

Pursuant to statute and the declaration of the Returning Officer at the Nomination Meeting of December 31st 1928, polls were opened at the several subdivisions in the township, and the above-tabulated summary of votes cast was returned by the respective Deputy-Returning Officers.

 

Messrs. Roszell, for Reeve, and Stewart, Haines, McDonald, and Black, for Councillors, having received the largest number of votes, were duly declared elected, to comprise the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1929 A.D.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Returning Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

January 14th 1929.

 

The Municipal Council of 1928 met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 11 a.m., Reeve Roszell presiding.  The minutes of the December 15th meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.  The Clerk read reports of the Nomination Meeting, held on December 31st 1928, and of the Election, held on January 7th 1929.

 

The resignation of Neil Black as Sheep Valuator was handed to the sitting Council.

 

1.

It was moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the resignation of Neil Black as Sheep Valuator be accepted.

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that a bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 8 of 1928, be now read a first and second time.

 

3.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 8 of 1928, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

 

The 1928 Council then arose, and the members elect of the 1929 Council, consisting of Fred Roszell, Reeve, and Neil Stewart, M. Haines, Duncan McDonald, and Neil Black, Councillors, took their places.

 

After taking the required Declaration of Office, they were duly constituted the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for 1929.

 

 

 

 

 

The following resolutions were passed:

1.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Clerk order 7 copies of the Municipal World 1929.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Clerk advertise for tenders for three cords of hardwood wood, cut in 16-inch lengths.

 

3.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Dominion Bank to meet the current, ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1929, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

4.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by Neil Stewart, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Bank of Toronto to meet the current, ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1929, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

5.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, appointing auditors for the years 1928 and 1929, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Read a first and second time.

 

6.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Neil Black, that a bylaw, appointing a member of the local Board of Health, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Read a first and second time.

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that a bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Read a first and second time.

 

8.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch, for the year 1929, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

9.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Read a first and second time.

 

10.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

In Committee of the Whole, the Reeve presiding, the following names were inserted in the blanks of the bylaws: for Auditors, D. A. McNaughton and John Wilkinson, Assessor, Duncan McLean, member of the Board of Health, W. J. Little, School Attendance Officer, D. McLean, and Weed Inspector, Duncan McLean.

 

11.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Dominion Bank, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1929, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Bank of Toronto, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1929, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered. Bylaw read a third time.

 

13.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1928-1929, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

14.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the local Board of Health, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

15.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

16.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1929, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

17.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

18.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

19.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the charges for the use of the Township Hall be as follows:

 

For public dances

$7.00

 

 

Concerts to non residents

$7.00

 

 

Dances by Puslinch organization

$7.00

 

 

Dances by local organization

$5.00

 

 

Concerts by religious or any other organization

$3.00

 

 

Concerts with lunch, religious or any other organization

$4.00

 

 

Meeting held in the Council Chamber in winter

$1.00

 

 

Meeting held in the Council Chamber in summer

$.50

 

 

 

Caretaker’s fees:

 

 

 

Concert and dance

$3.00

 

 

Public dance

$3.00

 

 

Public meeting

$2.00

 

 

Council chamber

$.50

 

 

20.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by Neil Black, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

D. J. McLean, gravelling, Division 408

$1.25

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, putting in culvert, Division 401

$5.25

 

 

J. Conroy, widening road, Division 112

$74.60

 

 

J. P. Brockel, grading & gravelling, Division 120

$9.00

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, ballots and bills

$15.45

 

 

Geo. Lewis, for registering deaths and births

$15.50

 

 

Geo. Lewis, Inspector’s report

$3.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chas. Martin, gravelling, Division 323

$33.75

 

 

John Fraser, commuted labour, Division 322

$9.00

 

 

Municipal World, supplies

$13.40

 

 

Guelph Mercury, for nomination notice

$7.50

 

 

Wm. Wood, Clerk of Beverly, Puslinch share of Townline

$55.81

 

 

Canada Crushed Stone Company, for crushed stone

$17.75

 

 

Harold Tolton, commuted labour, Division 204

$3.00

 

 

W. (or M.) McMillan, grading & cutting weeds, Division 303

$10.25

 

 

Gummer Press, financial statements

$49.84

 

 

Duncan McLean, commuted labour, Divisions 413 & 415

$179.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, 223 yards of gravel

$33.45

 

 

Stone estate, two sheep killed by dogs

$23.00

 

 

Neil Black, valuating sheep

$2.00

 

 

Angus McPherson, election expenses

$12.00

 

 

John Winer, election expenses

$17.00

 

 

Stewart Hume, election expenses

$15.00

 

 

M. Ferguson, election expenses

$15.00

 

 

M. P. Lynch, election expenses

$15.00

 

 

W. W. Robertson, election expenses

$15.00

 

 

Peter C. McLean, election expenses

$15.00

 

 

 

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday February 11th, at one o’ clock p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

February 11th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at one o’ clock, all of the members being in attendance, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the January meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

Mr. Jno. W. Kerr waited on the Council, asking for a grant for the Horticultural Society, to be spent in improving the Hall grounds.

 

Mr. Pellat, of the Globe Indemnity Insurance Company was present, asking the Council to re-insure the township against accident.

 

The auditors presented their report of auditing the Treasurer’s books, and in auditing receipts and expenditures for the year 1928, and found them to be correct.

 

A committee from the Aberfoyle Progressive Club waited on the Council, asking for a reduction on the Hall for dances held by their club.

 

1.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Horticultural Society receive a grant of $15.00.  Carried.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by Neil Black, that this Council accept an insurance policy from the Global Indemnity Company on a five and ten policy for 1929.  Carried.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the auditors’ report of receipts and expenditures for 1928 be received and adopted.

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the progressive Club be granted the following rates, for a public dance, $5.00, and for a club dance, $4.00.

 

5.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the tender of Robt. Adams, for three cords of wood at $13.00 per cord, be accepted.

 

6.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council cut the brush on Division 317, provided that the County take it on as a County Road.

 

7.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following resolution be passed, that no one of the Council spend more than the appropriation agreed upon by the Council from year to year, as the township will not be liable unless a further grant is sanctioned by the Council.  Carried.

 

8.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that a bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-Viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch, for the current year, 1929-1930, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

9.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing Overseers of Highways and Winter Pathmasters, Pound-keepers, Fence-Viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch for the current year, 1929-1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

D. A. McNaughton, auditor

$20.00

 

 

J. A. Wilkinson, auditing & typing statement

$23.00

 

 

E. Kitching, removal of indigent to poor house

$6.00

 

 

K. Cooper, 60 yards of cinders, Guelph Townline, Guelph Township pays half.

$30.00

 

 

J. P. Clark, commuted labour, Division 118

$16.50

 

 

Wallace printing Company, 200 letter heads

$4.89

 

 

The Municipal World, Assessor supplies

$47.80

 

 

Cheevers 500 stamped envelopes

$13.00

 

 

Thos. Beaton, repairing ditch, Division 421

$153.15

 

 

Wm. Davis, error in dog tax

$2.00

 

 

 

11.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council adjourn, to meet on March 4th, at one o’ clock p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

March 4th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at one o’ clock, all of the members being present, the Reeve in attendance.  The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. McDonald and Haines.

 

A deputation from this township waited on the Council, as regards the Nassagaweya Townline.  They were instructed to close the road for the present, and the Council would see what steps could be taken after the water was off the road.

 

Mr. Howie was present at the Council to see what action could be taken to stop hunters and dogs from trespassing on Sunday.  No action was taken.

 

A deputation from the Morriston library waited on the Council, asking for a grant in aid of the library.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Council give a grant of ten dollars to the Morriston Library.  Carried.

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against the following: Chas. Holley, Geo. Strome (or Strong), Bernard Hagey, and Fred Langdon.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Clerk advertise for tenders for making tile for the township for the year 1929.

 

4.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Municipal World, supplies

$8.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, electric light for Hall

$8.65

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, printing

$1.55

 

 

Louis Gregor, Bonus for 40 rods of wire fence

$9.00

 

 

Global Indemnity Company, insurance

$225.45

 

 

Grace McNaughton, Secretary-Treasurer of Morriston Library

$10.00

 

 

 

5.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday April 1st, at one thirty.

 

(signed) Geo Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

April 1st 1929.

 

The Puslinch Township Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at one thirty, all of the members being in attendance, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and McDonald.

 

The Clerk read a letter from the Ontario Municipal Association regarding the Old Age Pension Bill, but no action was taken.

 

Also, a communication from the National Sanitary Supply Company (was read), but as this did not directly refer to the township, no action was taken.

 

1.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 10 of 1929, be now read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Robt. Kennedy, bonus on 44 rods of wire fence

$9.80

 

 

Chas. Gregor, grading, Divisions 312, 305, 316, 311

$27.00

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, repairs to graders

$23.02

 

 

Wm. Forrest, grading on Arkell Road

$42.00

 

 

Orme Sherwood, gravelling, Division 230

$20.30

 

 

Joe Guy, two days shovelling gravel, Division 231

$6.00

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, grading & gravelling, Division 401

$18.95

 

 

Chester Schultz, taking grader to Guelph

$3.00

 

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday May the 6th, at one thirty.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

May 6th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being in attendance, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

The Clerk was instructed to write to the East Flamboro Council, also the Beverly Council, to make arrangements for a meeting on the Townline work for 1929.

 

Mr. Matthew McGarr waited on the Council to see if he could be transferred from S.S. No. 4 to S.S. No. 3, as his children would not have to walk so far to S.S. No. 3.  The Council promised consideration of this, provided that both School Sections were agreeable.

 

1.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by Neil Black, that the appropriation for each Division be five hundred dollars for 1929.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Reeve renew the bonds of the Treasurer, for $8,000.00, in the Dominion of Canada Guarantee and Accident Insurance Company.

 

3.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Council buy two slush scrapers.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, amending Bylaw No. 10 of 1929, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

5.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, providing against any Councillor or Councillors spending more than their stated allowance on roads in their respective divisions, be now read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

6.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, providing against any Councillor or Councillors spending more than their stated allowance on roads in their respective divisions, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

7.

Mr. D. McLean, Assessor, returned his assessment roll, having completed the assessment for 1929.

 

8.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Kelso Printing Company, for Board of Health

$5.41

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, repairs to graders

$10.86

 

 

P. Crimless, filling washout, Division 205

$17.25

 

 

Robt. Kennedy, grading, Division 404

$5.50

 

 

Jno. McCaig, grading, Divisions 324, 322, commuted labour

$9.75

 

 

Geo. Paddock, grading, Division 3

$27.00

 

 

Geo. Angus, grading, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$3.60

 

 

Henry K. (or R.) Ehrhardt, drawing gravel, Division 115

$26.40

 

 

D. J. McLean, grading and filling holes, Division 412

$9.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G. E. Leslie, filling holes, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$4.50

 

 

G. E. Leslie, grading Beverly Townline, 20 hours, Beverly pays ½

$11.00

 

 

Jas. (or Jos.) Haines, grading, Division 429

$22.95

 

 

Harvey Wharton, sheep killed by dogs

$25.00

 

 

Robt. Adams, 3 cords of wood, $13.00 per cord

$39.00

 

 

John Walsh, stationery & revenue stamps

$11.72

 

 

John Hohenadel, eaves-trough on Hall

$4.67

 

 

John S. Marshall, making tile and hauling cement

$21.75

 

 

Treasurer of Ontario, for amusement stamps

$8.00

 

 

Jos. (or Jas.) Haines, grading & filling holes, Division 231

$63.90

 

 

Orme Sherwood, grading, Division 217

$9.60

 

 

Jas. Haines, grading, Division 231

$22.95

 

 

Municipal World, supplies

$2.53

 

 

Dominion Accident & Insurance Company, bonds for Treasurer

$32.00

 

 

9.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on May 27th, at 10 a.m., as a Court of Revision, and for the transaction of regular business afterwards.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

May 27th 1929.

Court of Revision

 

The members of the Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 10 a.m., on Monday May the 27th 1929 and, after taking the required declaration, were duly constituted a Court of Revision, to hear and decide appeals against the 1929 Assessment Roll.

 

The following appeals were before the Court:

1.

The F. W. Stone Stock Company, claim assessed $1500 too high on Lots 3, 4, 5, & 6, Front of Concession 9.

2.

Samuel Smith, assessed too high, on account of his barn being burned on Lot 5, Rear of Concession 2.

3.

Francis McDonald, assessed too high on Lot 24. Rear Gore.

 

After careful consideration by the Council, the following reductions were made.

1.

F. W. Stone Stock Company, reduced $1,000.

2.

Samuel Smith, reduced $400.

3.

Francis McDonald, reduced $200.

 

Dogs owned by the following were struck off the Roll, they having been destroyed since the Assessor put them on the Roll: Mrs. Henry Smith, Chas. Wetherall, Fred Roszell, Peter Wilkinson, and Jacob Wigood.

 

 

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Assessment Roll for the year 1929, as revised and amended, be confirmed.  Carried.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

May 27th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session, today at 1:30 p.m., in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, all of the members being present, the Reeve in the chair.  The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. McDonald and Haines.

 

A deputation from the 10th Concession waited on the Council, reporting that the water was across the road and the said road in bad condition.  The Council promised to meet them the following Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. 

 

1.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, providing for the transfer of Lot 14, Front of Concession 7, from School Section 4 to School Section 3, be now read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, providing for the transfer of Lot 14, Front of Concession 7, from School Section No. 4 to School Section No. 3, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Thos. Atkins (possibly Aikens), repairing road, Division 317

$243.55

 

 

Joseph Lynch, grading, Division 1

$45.00

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing stone, 112 yards, Division 117

$67.20

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing stone, 74 yards, Div. 110, commuted labour

$48.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jas. Wingrove, sheep killed by dogs

$47.00

 

 

Marshall Ferguson, valuating sheep

$2.00

 

 

Stewart Hume, valuating sheep

$2.00

 

 

Thomas M. Murray, bonus for 30 rods of wire fence, Division 323

$6.75

 

 

Wilfred Crowder, repairing culvert, drawing gravel, Division 328

$5.75

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, for scrapers

$25.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, salary as Assessor

$250.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, postage & stationery

$6.25

 

 

John S. Marshall, 48 hours making tile

$24.00

 

 

John S. Marshall, hauling cement

$1.50

 

 

John S. Marshall, cement for tile

$21.18

 

 

Provincial Treasurer, for license for Hall

$3.00

 

 

Edgar Boucher, bonus for 164 rods of wire fence, 7th Concession

$36.90

 

 

Geo. Lewis, blinds for Council Room

$9.60

 

 

Fred Bartels, 64 yards of gravel

$9.60

 

 

Wm. Bond, grading and work on Division 310

$20.25

 

 

M. McMillan, 1 day with team and man, ½ day, Division 303

$7.00

 

 

Scott Fixture, grading on Division 309

$11.50

 

 

Robt. Burmaster, one day, man & team, Division 308

$5.50

 

 

Chris Bond, stumps for filling hole, Division 317

$12.00

 

 

4.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday June 24th, at one thirty p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

June 24th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve in the chair.  The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of M. Haines and N. Stewart.

 

A letter from the Department of Health was read, asking for the condition in which the several cemeteries, throughout the township, were kept.  The Clerk reported that he had already answered the letter, setting forth the condition of each cemetery.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Pedler People Ltd., culvert, Division 424

$120.0_

 

 

Roy Herman, bonus for 40 rods of wire fence

$9.00

 

 

Joe Haney, bonus for 160 rods of wire fence

$36.00

 

 

Dan McDonald, work on Division 305

$5.50

 

 

John Scott, grading & picking stones, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half.

$18.90

 

 

John Scott, work on Division 302

$7.50

 

 

Louis Nigro, 20 hours shovelling gravel, Division 413, commuted labour

$6.00

 

 

H. H. Harding, work done with stone crusher, Division 117

$72.85

 

 

Wm. Pinder, bonus on 40 rods of wire fence

$9.00

 

 

Chas. Borthwick, bonus on 67 rods of wire fence

$15.07

 

 

Wm. Eggert, for crushing stone

$37.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Scott, for grading on Division 4

$50.50

 

 

Francis Moyer, gravelling on Division 405, commuted labour

$9.75

 

 

D. J. McLean, drawing stone & gravel, Division 412

$2.20

 

 

Geo. Lewis, hydro for Hall

$4.45

 

 

John S. Marshall, making tile & drawing cement

$30.55

 

 

The Mercury, for advertising Court of Revision

$4.20

 

 

Geo. Lewis, salary as Clerk for six months

$250.00

 

 

The Wallace Printing Company, for hand bills

$5.86

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, axle for grader

$2.10

 

 

Andrew Ord, grant to Horticultural Society

$15.00

 

 

Geo. Fox, County Treasurer, Puslinch share of indigent hospital bill

$34.63

 

 

T. F. Ryder, gravelling, Division 213

$17.00

 

 

Roy Herman, gravelling on Waterloo Townline, Waterloo pays half

$85.75

 

 

Harold Bell, work on Division 218 & 202

$22.75

 

 

Stewart Hume, work on Division 217

$65.40

 

 

Frank McGladdery, bonus on 41 rods of wire fence

$9.22

 

 

W. S. Maltby, shovelling gravel, Division 203

$3.00

 

 

W. S. Maltby, bonus on 16 rods of wire fence

$3.60

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing stone, Division 120, commuted labour

$27.65

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing stone, Division 109, commuted labour

$10.50

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing stone, Division 1

$75.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against Andrew Aitcheson and Allan Gamble.

 

3.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday July 29th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

July 29th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, Reeve Roszell presiding.  The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against Fred Krantz, Jas. Wingrove, John Tennant, Rebecca _____ (possibly Miller), Geo. H. Menary, John Eggert, and Con Collins.  Carried.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Michael J. French, gravelling, Division 313

$23.50

 

 

Francis Moyer, gravelling, commuted labour, Division 405

$20.15

 

 

Donald McMillan, ditching & gravelling, Division 402

$31.00

 

 

Andrew Scott, repairing bridge & culvert, Division 424

$58.85

 

 

Thos. Foley, repairing & filling in approach, Division 424

$31.70

 

 

Gordon McLean, cutting weeds, Division 412

$3.60

 

 

Peter C. McLean, gravelling, Division 418

$29.70

 

 

John F. Doyle, 2 days cutting weeds

$6.00

 

 

Oliver Bennett, bonus on 41 rods of wire fence

$9.22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jas. Leachman, repairs to grader

$1.75

 

 

F. Blackstone, work done on Division 122, commuted labour

$22.00

 

 

Harry Hanlon, work done on Division 127

$25.50

 

 

McLean Patterson, drawing gravel for tile

$21.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, postage & stationery

$9.55

 

 

Alex Nicoll, work done on Division 409, commuted labour

$39.95

 

 

Alex Nicoll, work done on Division 409

$8.05

 

 

D. Buchanan, gravelling & grading, Division 423

$76.50

 

 

Guelph Lumber Company, lumber for bridge, Division 213

$8.88

 

 

Geo. T. Wilson, spreading gravel, Division 202

$4.50

 

 

Wm. Hume, shovelling gravel, Division 216

$9.00

 

 

John __ (initial, possibly I.) Tolton, spreading gravel, Division 230

$7.50

 

 

Stewart Hume, gravelling, Division 217

$27.00

 

 

Clifford Plummer, gravelling, Division 230

$21.10

 

 

Wm. Forrest, grading, Divisions 206 & 230

$68.35

 

 

A. Byrne, gravelling, Division 230

$23.00

 

 

Clark Grant, shovelling gravel, Division 207

$10.50

 

 

Gordon Gregor, commuted labour, Division 312

$6.00

 

 

Duncan McAllister, commuted labour, Division 316

$6.00

 

 

Chris Bond, commuted labour, Division 317

$98.00

 

 

John McAllister, gravelling, Division 325

$30.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing & delivering stone, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$176.00

 

 

John Scott, cutting weeds & spreading gravel, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$50.40

 

 

Bond Hardware Company, for cement for tile

$21.55

 

 

Chas. Martin, gravelling & cutting weeds, Division 323

$8.50

 

 

John Marshall, making tile & cutting weeds on Hall grounds

$30.00

 

 

H. Leachman, commuted labour, Division 218

$18.00

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing & drawing stone, Division 124

$68.00

 

 

Wm. Eggert, crushing & drawing stone, Division 202

$76.50

 

 

Wm. Eggert, commuted labour, Division 202

$39.50

 

 

 

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on August 26th at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

August 26th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messes, Haines and Stewart.

 

A deputation from the Puslinch Agricultural Society, consisting of the President and Secretary, waited on the Council, asking for a donation for the annual fall fair.

 

1.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that  a grant of fifty dollars, $50.00, be given to the Puslinch Agricultural Society.  Carried.

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes for the year 1929.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, providing by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes for the year 1929, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Jas. Harmer, cutting weeds, Divisions 231 & 420 (or 430)

$10.50

 

 

Bert Huether, drawing gravel, Dumfries Townline, Dumfries pays half

$71.25

 

 

Bert Huether, drawing gravel, Waterloo Townline, Waterloo pays half

$142.50

 

 

Arch. Ramsay, overseeing & spreading gravel, Waterloo Townline, Waterloo pays half

$21.45

 

 

Archie Ramsay, spreading gravel & cutting weeds, Dumfries Townline, Dumfries pays half

$25.50

 

 

Archie Ramsay, repairing holes in road, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$2.50

 

 

Wm. Ross, commuted labour, Division 318

$31.50

 

 

Jno. Neubauer, commuted labour, Division 324

$16.50

 

 

Jno. Neubauer, gravelling & grading, Division 324

$12.25

 

 

Wm. Amos, cutting weeds, Divisions 404 & 407

$15.00

 

 

Chas. Laking, grading on Division 212

$7.50

 

 

Thos. F. Ryder, for repairing bridge, Division 213

$1.75

 

 

Thos. Allan, filling holes in road, Division 222

$5.63

 

 

M. (or W.) S. Maltby, repairing culvert & Cutting weeds, Division 203, commuted labour

$4.90

 

 

John S. Marshall, making tile

$12.50

 

 

Wilfred Crowder, cutting weeds, Divisions 322 & 327

$7.25

 

 

Henry Beaver, cutting weeds, Division 413

$8.40

 

 

Edward Keleher, cutting weeds, Divisions 227 & 209

$12.00

 

 

G. Bard, drawing gravel, Division 317

$31.20

 

 

Chris Bond, repairing bridge, Division 317

$14.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duncan McLean, weed inspector

$153.00

 

 

Hydro Electric Power Company of Ontario, for Hall

$4.45

 

 

Provincial Treasurer of Ontario, for amusement tickets

$16.00

 

 

The Municipal World, supplies

$5.43

 

 

The Mercury, voters’ list notice

$3.50

 

 

Walter McWilliams, spreading gravel, Division 124

$12.00

 

 

Fenton Jackson, team and 2 men, 1 day, Division 120

$8.50

 

 

Joseph Brockel, team & 2 men, 1 day, cutting weeds, Division 120

$18.50

 

 

Geo. Lewis, express & cartage on voters’ lists

$1.60

 

 

Bond Hardware Company, cement for making tile

$5.33

 

 

Aaron Campbell, cutting weeds, Division 306

$6.00

 

 

Aaron Campbell, cutting weeds, Divisions 401 & 409

$9.10

 

 

Aaron Campbell, cutting weeds, Beverly Townline, 16½ days, Beverly pays half

$49.50

 

 

Martin Clifford, bonus on 80 rods of wire fence

$18.50

 

 

Alex McGinnis, cutting weeds, Division 408

$9.00

 

 

Donald Simpson, grading, Division 420

$9.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday September 30th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

September 30th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

Mr. John Ord waited on the Council, asking for a grant for the Puslinch Ploughmen’s Association.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Council grant the Puslinch Ploughmen’s Association the sum of $25.00.  Carried.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Duncan McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Thos. Aikens, grading & ditching, Divisions 318 & 221

$93.25

 

 

Allen & Ray burial of Thomas Brendoma (spelling very approximate), indigent

$75.00

 

 

Chris Bond, repairing road, Division 317

$14.00

 

 

John Hood, cutting weeds, Division 305

$9.00

 

 

Alfred Davison, gravel, 190 yards, Divisions 302, 308, 313.

$29.25

 

 

Fred Paddock, gravel, 184 yards, Divisions 303, 310, 322

$27.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wm. Pinder, 110 yards of stone, Division 124

$8.80

 

 

Angus Murray, 12 yards of gravel, Lake Road

$1.80

 

 

David Parker, 21 yards of gravel, Division 113

$3.15

 

 

Moses Byrnes, 115 yards of gravel, Divisions 212, 112

$17.25

 

 

Samuel Alexander, 131 yards of gravel, Divisions 318, 325, 102

$19.65

 

 

R. J. O’Donoghue, 259 yards of gravel, Divisions 108, 102

$38.85

 

 

J. R. Little, 78 yards of gravel, Division 111

$11.70

 

 

Joseph Brockel, commuted labour, Division 120

$4.50

 

 

Chris Bond, 440 yards of gravel, Divisions 313, 318, 317

$47.15

 

 

Rebecca Whaltes (spelling), 55 yards of gravel, Division 304

$8.25

 

 

John Paddock, commuted labour, Division 320

$4.00

 

 

Robt. McConnell, 61 yards of gravel, Divisions 303, 305

$9.15

 

 

Chas. Barber, 72 yards of gravel, Divisions 311, 316

$10.80

 

 

Geo. Wingfield, cutting weeds & repairing road, Division 116

$12.30

 

 

Lewis Evans, commuted labour, Division 111

$14.00

 

 

Mat McGarr, cutting weeds, Division 125

$6.00

 

 

Henry Ehrhardt, cutting weeds, Lake Road

$15.60

 

 

R. J. O’Donoghue, commuted labour

$92.00

 

 

Chatham Daily News, printing voters’ lists

$162.80

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, tax notices and envelopes

$47.02

 

 

Municipal World, supplies

$1.60

 

 

Chas. Richardson, spreading gravel, 38 hours

$11.40

 

 

Peter Richardson, spreading gravel, 24 hours

$7.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donald McDonald, drawing gravel, Division 424

$138.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, spreading gravel, Division 424

$14.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, 78 yards of gravel, Divisions 407, 412

$11.70

 

 

Donald McDonald, 183 yards of gravel, Divisions 422, 424, 423

$27.__

 

 

Geo. E. Leslie, spreading C stone (possibly crushed stone), Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half.

$4.50

 

 

Walter Broadhead, cutting weeds, 2 days, Division 415

$6.00

 

 

Peter Patterson, drawing gravel for making tile

$9.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, cutting weeds, Divisions 412, 413, 408

$6.00

 

 

D. McLean, Weed Inspector

$7.00

 

 

Alex Smith, 3 poles for Division 424

$7.50

 

 

D. Buchanan, 2½ days of shovelling gravel, Division 423

$7.50

 

 

Aaron Campbell, cutting weeds, 5½ days, Divs. 409, 401, 312, 316

$16.50

 

 

D. McLean, 40 yards of gravel, Division 315

$6.00

 

 

Albert Irving, 72 yards of gravel, Divisions 316, 324

$10.80

 

 

Wm. Crow, 20 yards of gravel, Division 328

$3.00

 

 

Fred Bartels, 75 yards of gravel, Dumfries pays half

$11.25

 

 

Fred Bartels, 150 yards of gravel, Waterloo pays half

$22.50

 

 

John Marshall, making tiles & drawing cement

$38.75

 

 

Ed Keleher, cutting weeds, Division 230

$10.00

 

 

Jas. Thomas, 89 yards of gravel, Division 207

$13.35

 

 

Jas. Thomas, work on road & cutting weeds, Division 207

$36.25

 

 

D. Phalen, spreading gravel on Division 202

$9.00

 

 

Orme Sherwood, 177 yards of gravel & cleaning pit

$32.55

 

 

Wm. C. Laing, 60 yards of gravel, Division 231

$9.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thos. Beaton, 183 yards of gravel, Divisions 418, 420, 421

$27.45

 

 

Wm. Schultz, 92 yards of gravel, Division 401

$13.80

 

 

Andrew Scott, 96 yards of gravel, Division 411

$14.40

 

 

Jno. E. Simpson, 15 yards of gravel, Division 409

$2.25

 

 

Don McDonald, 29 yards of gravel, Division 424

$4.35

 

 

Peter Patterson, 144 yards of gravel, Divisions 402, 409

$21.60

 

 

Donald McLean, 40 yards if gravel, Division 418

$6.00

 

 

Thos. Beaton, 60 yards of gravel, Division 420

$9.00

 

 

Bert Huether, 214¾ yards of gravel, put on road

$214.65

 

 

Geo. Steffler, gravelling, Division 101

$26.60

 

 

Geo. Steffler, 97 yards of gravel, Division 101

$14.55

 

 

3.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on November 4th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

November 4th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Reeve and M. Haines be a committee to call on Mr. Dunbar the Leachman Ditch, and to get legal advice if they think it advisable.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1930, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Andrew Scott, building culvert, Division 424

$61.30

 

 

John McCaig, 20 loads of stone, Division 323

$5.00

 

 

Robt. Burmaster, gravelling, Division 308

$59.00

 

 

A. Irvine, 12 yards of gravel, Division 323

$1.80

 

 

Chas. Gregor, grading, Division 312

$9.00

 

 

Chas. Gregor, grading Waterloo Townline, Waterloo pays half

$6.00

 

 

Harry Haugh, 35 loads of stone, Division 211

$8.75

 

 

Harry Haugh, 1 day grading, Division 210

$6.00

 

 

Stewart Hume, commuted labour, Division 217

$12.00

 

 

Stewart Hume, gravelling & putting in culvert, Division 217

$8.00

 

 

Wm. Little, 18 yards of gravel, Division 326

$2.70

 

 

Angus Macdonnell, bonus on 46 rods of wire fence

$10.35

 

 

Fred Paddock, grading & gravelling, Division 374 (or 314)

$84.50

 

 

Fred Bartels, 92 yards of gravel, Waterloo to pay half

$13.80

 

 

Carl Ross, work on road, commuted labour, Division 108

$9.00

 

 

Samuel Alexander, 33 yards of gravel, Division 101

$4.95

 

 

Geo. Loty, 12 hours grading, Division 117

$6.60

 

 

Frank Byrnes, gravelling, Division 118

$30.00

 

 

John Conroy, widening road, Division 112

$101.50

 

 

Walter Holm, plot & digging grave for indigent

$8.00

 

 

Fenton Jackson, putting in tile & draining, Division 120

$5.00

 

 

Fenton Jackson, 6 days with team, 20 hours shovelling, Div. 120

$39.00

 

 

R. J. O’Donoghue, 48 yards of gravel, Division 112

$7.20

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, casting & bolt

$1.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thos. Beaton, 94 yards of gravel, Divisions 418, 419

$14.10

 

 

Jas. Mason, 67 rods of wire fence, bonus

$15.07

 

 

Mr. William Elliot, 42 rods of wire fence, bonus

$9.45

 

 

Geo. Lewis, selecting jurors

$12.00

 

 

Geo. Meldrum, grant to Agricultural Society

$50.00

 

 

Wilson Robertson, grant to Ploughmen’s Association

$25.00

 

 

Jas. W. Tyrell, engineer for Stewart Ditch (a phrase, rather indecipherable, seems to have been inserted within this entry)

$13.25

 

 

Duncan McLean, Truant Officer

$10.00

 

 

Marshall Haines, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Neil Stewart, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Neil Black, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Duncan McDonald, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Fred Roszell, allowance as Reeve

$125.00

 

 

John Walsh, salary as Treasurer

$175.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, balance of year salary as Clerk

$250.00

 

 

Jas. Black, cutting weeds on Hall grounds

$5.00

 

 

Hydro electric, light for Hall

$13.0_

 

 

 

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet December 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed0 Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 2nd 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

1.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against Cornelius Collins.

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Ernest Hales, sheep killed by dogs

$15.00

 

 

Harry Barton, sheep killed by dogs

$24.00

 

 

Roy Wingrove, 50 yards of gravel, Division 212

$7.95

 

 

Alex Fleming, 48 yards of gravel, Division 210

$7.20

 

 

Alex Fleming, picking stones, Division 210

$7.50

 

 

David Sirett, gravelling, commuted labour, Division 306

$37.50

 

 

Wm. Schultz, 33 yards of gravel, Division 306

$4.75

 

 

Chas. Borthwick, 27 yards of gravel, Division 126

$4.05

 

 

Dugald Campbell, 47 yds. of gravel, Error $2.80, Division 425

$7.05

 

 

Dugald Campbell, gravelling, commuted labour, Division 425

$6.00

 

 

Alex Nicoll, laying cover on bridge, Division 409

$6.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter McLean, digging ditch, Division 417

$18.30

 

 

Jas. McMillan, gravelling, commuted labour, Division 402

$9.00

 

 

Geo. E. Leslie, work on Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$76.80

 

 

Wm. Prettie, 130 yards of gravel, Divisions 426, 222, 231

$19.50

 

 

The Municipal World, supplies

$14.73

 

 

Bond Hardware Company, cement for tiles

$18.38

 

 

C. D. Lewis, supplies for Hall & oil for making tiles

$13.38

 

 

John S. Marshall, salary for caretaking

$36.00

 

 

The Wallace Printing Company, printing

$2.04

 

 

D. G. Hanning, grading, Divisions 417, 418

$7.80

 

 

D. G. Hanning, error in dog tax

$2.00

 

 

Alice B. Cabeldu, expenses of Election Board

$82.52

 

 

John Scott, gravelling Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$70.50

 

 

John Scott, cutting weeds, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half

$17.15

 

 

John Scott, cutting weeds, Division 302

$10.80

 

 

Frank McGladdery, 21 yards of gravel, Division 204

$3.45

 

 

Frank McGladdery, cutting weeds, Division 204

$1.50

 

 

Wm. Blair, 18 yards of gravel, Division 204

$2.70

 

 

Jas. Thomas, 71 yards of gravel, Division 207

$10.65

 

 

Harry Barton, 15 yards of gravel, Division 230

$2.25

 

 

Orme Sherwood, 90 yards of gravel, Divisions 230, 217

$13.50

 

 

Boyd Hume, 72 rods of wire fence, bonus, Division 217

$16.20

 

 

Clark Grant, putting in tile, cutting weeds, Division 205

$4.80

 

 

Ed Crimless, drawing tile, Division 2

$6.00

 

 

H. B. Tolton, commuted labour, Division 204

$3.00

 

 

Mrs. R. McFarlane, 31 yards of gravel, Division 218

$4.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Ord, tile for Division 308

$10.00

 

 

Bert Huether, drawing gravel, Division 231

$39.36

 

 

Robt. McConnell, 10 yards of gravel, Division 306

$1.50

 

 

M. J. French, gravelling & repairing bridge, Division 313

$33.00

 

 

Alfred Davison, 30 yards of gravel, Division 313

$4.50

 

 

Chris Bond, 65 rods of wire fence, bonus, Division 313

$14.62

 

 

Chris Bond, gravelling & putting in culvert, Division 317

$29.00

 

 

Geo. Angus, grading & picking stones, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half.

$15.00

 

 

3.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on December 16th, at one p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 16th 1929.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at one o’ clock, all of the members being present, Reeve Roszell in the chair.  The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

The Clerk read the annual report of the Puslinch Board of Health, giving the number of meetings held during the year and also the amount of expenditure.

 

The Treasurer, Mr. Walsh, submitted his report of receipts and expenditures for the year.

 

1.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Treasurer’s report be adopted and that he be instructed to have 200 copies printed for the use of the ratepayers.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Harry Hanlon, 90 yards of gravel, Division 127

$13.50

 

 

H. H. Harding, shovelling gravel, Division 117

$4.50

 

 

Fred Bartels, 54 yards of gravel, Division 307

$8.10

 

 

Fred Paddock, 175 yards of gravel, Division 314

$25.95

 

 

Jas. A. McPherson, widening road & material, Division 311

$83.09

 

 

Jno. Paddock, lumber & drawing tile

$60.65

 

 

Wm. Kay, commuted labour, Division 230

$29.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geo. McGill, service as Fence-viewer

$2.00

 

 

M. P. Lynch, service as Fence-viewer

$2.00

 

 

Peter Patterson, service as Fence-viewer

$2.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, Sheep Valuator

$6.00

 

 

Dr. J. H. King, salary as Medical Officer

$5.00

 

 

A. Moody, one sheep killed by dogs

$10.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, Post Office Order Telephone

$3.25

 

 

Provincial Treasurer, for amusement tickets

$10.00

 

 

Chas. M. Laing, commuted labour, Division 230

$7.50

 

 

John Little, commuted labour, Division 209

$6.00

 

 

Harry Barton, 35 yards of gravel, Division 201

$5.25

 

 

Harry Barton, 15 yards of gravel, Guelph Township pays half

$2.25

 

 

William Forrest, putting in tile & putting up snow fence, Div. 230

$8.00

 

 

Leonard Black, shovelling gravel, Division 224

$3.00

 

 

John A. Cockburn 40 rods of wire fence, bonus, Division 211

$9.00

 

 

Brown Bros, Treasurer’s cash book

$18.91

 

 

Wm. Martin, 50 rods of wire fence, bonus, Division 411

$11.25

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, putting in tile, Division 401

$5.40

 

 

Geo. McIntosh, mason work on culvert, Division 424

$12.00

 

 

D. C. Campbell, cutting weeds, Division 231

$3.00

 

 

Wm. Forrest, drawing gravel, Division 227

$5.50

 

 

Jas. W. Moffat, Treasurer, Puslinch share of Nassagaweya Townline

$547.74

 

 

A. C. Mullock, Treasurer, Puslinch share of East Flamboro Townline

$29.50

 

 

Puslinch Quarries, 29 loads crushed stone, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays half.

$14.50

 

 

Mr. Kerwin, for legal advice

$10.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the close of the business, the Reeve was requested to vacate the chair, and D. McDonald occupied the chair.  The Reeve made a short speech, reviewing the work of the year, and spoke of the pleasant feeling that had prevailed at all the meetings.  All the members of Council spoke of the work of the year, and all expressed the intention of again standing for re-election.  A special feature, spoken of by all, was the very efficient leadership of Reeve Roszell.

 

The meeting adjourned sine die.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 30th 1929.

Nomination Meeting

 

The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, on December 30th, at one o’ clock, in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle.  A large number of ratepayers were present, and the following were duly nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillor:

 

For Reeve:

Fred E. Roszell

For Councillors:

Neil Black, Marshall Haines, D. McDonald, and Neil Stewart

 

As there were no more nominations than the required number, those gentlemen were declared elected as Reeve and Councillors for 1930 A.D.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Returning Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

Police Village of Morriston

 

At the nomination meeting, held here, the following trustees were elected, by acclamation: Hugh Bailey, Chas. Brown, and Fred Dunkie.

 

per John A. Elliot ─ Returning Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

January 13th 1930.

 

The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch held its inaugural meeting in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today, Monday January 13th 1930, at 11 o’ clock a.m.  After taking the statutory Declaration of Office, the following members of Council, for 1930, took their seats: Fred Roszell, Reeve, and Councillors Neil Stewart, Duncan McDonald, M. Haines, and Neil Black.

 

The Reeve presiding, the minutes of the December 16th meeting were read, and also the minutes of the Nomination Meeting, and were adopted, as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

The following resolutions were passed:

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by M. Haines, that the Clerk send for seven copies of “The Municipal World”.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the Clerk advertise for 3 cords of cordwood, beech or maple, all body wood, cut in 16-inch lengths, and also one cord of dry cedar, cut the same length.

 

3.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Clerk advertise for applications for the position of Road Superintendent, for the Township, for 1930.

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the plan of Swastika Beach as a subdivision of Part Lot 2, Rear Concession 1, in the Township of Puslinch, be and is hereby approved for registration by the Puslinch Township Council.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Dominion Bank to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1930, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

6.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the local Board of Health, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

7.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

8.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that a bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector, for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

9.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

10.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that a bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1930, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

11.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that a bylaw, appointing auditors for the year 1929-30, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council go into committee and fill in the blanks in the bylaws.

 

In committee, the Reeve presiding, the following names were inserted in the bylaws, viz., for local Board of Health, Wm. J. Little, for Assessor, Duncan McLean, for Auditors, D. A. McNaughton and Jno. A. Wilkinson, and for School Attendance Officer, D. McLean.  The bylaw for Weed Inspector was laid over until the next meeting.

 

13.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Dominion Bank to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

14.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the Board of Health, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

15.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, providing for the distribution of dog tags in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered. Bylaw read a third time.

 

16.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

17.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

18.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, appointing Auditors for the year 1929-30, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

19.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

M. Byrnes, 205 yards of gravel, Divisions 119, 112

$30.70

 

 

Donald Stewart, delivering tile, Division 401

$2.00

 

 

Donald Stewart, delivering tile, Beverly Townline, Beverly pays ½

$3.00

 

 

Duncan McLean, commuted labour, Division 315

$7.50

 

 

H. L. Dancy, 30 yards of gravel, Division 221

$4.50

 

 

Jas. W. Tyrell, engineer for Stewart drain, fees

$32.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, registrations for 1929

$13.75

 

 

The Guelph Mercury, for nomination notice

$5.04

 

 

Guelph Township Treasurer, Puslinch share of Townline

$13.20

 

 

Peter Wilkinson, commuted labour, Division 321

$42.00

 

 

P. A. Snider, Treasurer of Waterloo, Puslinch share of Townline

$422.75

 

 

M. Jamieson, 30 yards of gravel, Division 321

$4.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gummer Press, printing statements

$48.90

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, nomination notices

$4.08

 

 

Mrs. H. Smith, sheep killed by dogs

$30.00

 

 

Arch. Ramsay, 43 yards of gravel, 3 hours dragging, Dumfries Townline, Dumfries pays half

$8.10

 

 

William Wood, Treasurer of Beverly, Beverly Townline work, Puslinch ½ share

$21.75

 

 

H. H. Harding, valuing sheep killed by dogs

$2.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, filling in Inspector’s report

$3.00

 

 

Chas. Martin, error in dog tax

$2.00

 

 

E. Longthorn, sheep killed by dogs

$50.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, valuating sheep killed by dogs

$4.00

 

 

20.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this meeting adjourn, to meet on Monday February 10th at one o’ clock p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

February 10th 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at one o’ clock, all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

The Clerk read a communication from the Ontario Municipal Association and also from the Township Road Association.  No action was taken.

 

Mr. Pallat, of the Global Indemnity Insurance Company, was present, asking the township to re-insure in his company for 1930.  No action was taken, the matter left over until next meeting.

 

The auditors presented their report of auditing the Treasurer’s books, and in auditing the receipts and expenditures for the year 1929, found them correct, and a balance in the bank in favour of the township.

 

A committee from the Puslinch Agricultural Society, viz., Jno. A. Ord, Jno. A. Cockburn, and Wm. Crow, waited on the Council, asking for a grant from the township toward the show, as they were short in their funds last year.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the report of the auditors be received and accepted.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Council grant the Agricultural Society $20.00.  Carried.

 

 

 

 

 

A deputation from Nassagaweya and the lower end of Puslinch, waited on the Council, asking that the road from Morriston to the Nassagewaya Townline be made a county road, and also another deputation, asking that the county road be from Aberfoyle to the Nassagaweya Townline, at Corwhin.  Referred to County Council.

 

Mr. Keith, the township road government engineer, was also present and explained, in a very satisfactory manner, the working and manner of work required by the government on the township roads.

 

A representative from the Adams Road Grader Manufacturing Company was present and gave a good demonstration of the workings of the Adams ____ (Teaming or Leaning, possibly) Road Grader.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by D. McDonald, that the tender for wood by John A. Ord, at $12.00 per cord for hardwood and $8.00 for cedar, be accepted.

 

4.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council insure the Morriston shed with the Puslinch Mutual Insurance Company for three years for the sum of $3.70.  Carried.

 

5.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and orders issued for payment:

 

D. A. McNaughton, services as auditor

$20.00

 

 

Jno. A. Wilkinson, services as auditor & typing & preparing report

$23.00

 

 

Russell Kearns, 35 yards of gravel, Division 312

$5.20

 

 

Jno. R. Little, sheep injured by dogs

$10.00

 

 

H. H. Harding, services as Sheep Valuator

$2.00

 

 

R. J. O’Donoghue, cutting brush, 70 hours

$21.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, Hydro for Hall

$5.70

 

 

Geo. Lewis, cover for Council Room table

$2.75

 

 

D. J. McLean, 4 hours filling in holes, Division 412

$1.20

 

 

The Municipal World, supplies

$45.23

 

 

Alex Stewart, supplies for Board of Health

$6.15

 

 

7.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Tuesday evening, February 11th, at 7 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

February 11th 1930.

 

The Township Council, pursuant to adjournment, met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, tonight at 7 p.m., all the members being present, the Reeve presiding.

 

The applications for the position of Road Superintendent were opened and carefully gone over, and found to consist of thirteen applications.

 

1.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, authorizing the abolition of statute labour in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, authorizing the abolition of statute labour in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that a bylaw, appointing a Road Superintendent for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

The Council then went into committee, consisting of the whole, Neil Black presiding.  After several votes were taken, the name of D. A. McNaughton was inserted in the bylaw, as Road Superintendent for the Township for 1930.

 

4.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the bylaw, appointing a Road Superintendent for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Bank of Toronto, at Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1930, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

6.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Bank of Toronto, at Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation, during the year 1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

7.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Council be all delegates to the Good Roads Convention, at Toronto, on February 26th, 27th, and 28th.

 

8.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday, March the third, at one p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

March 3rd 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at one o’ clock, all of the members being present,  the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

Mr. McLellan, of the Canada Ingot Iron Company, was present and explained the working of the graders made by the Canada Ingot Iron Company.

 

1.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Council purchase four No. 3 graders from the Canada Ingot Iron Company, at $185.00, with the approval of the Department of Highways.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, appointing Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch, for the current year, 1930-31, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, appointing Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Sheep Valuators, to serve in and for the Township of Puslinch, for the current year, 1930-31, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

The Clerk was instructed to write to the Department of Highways for their approval of the graders purchase, and also to W. H. Brown, asking to be at the next meeting, or at some other date which may be convenient to him.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Membership fee to Good Roads Association

$5.00

 

 

Walter Holm, provisions for Mrs. Brandama (or Brandsma), charity

$15.20

 

 

L. T. Evans, shovelling gravel, Division 111

$6.00

 

 

Wm. Forrest, shovelling gravel, Division 230

$15.70

 

 

Geo. Meldrum, grant to Agricultural Society

$25.00

 

 

Thos. Arkell, insurance policy for Morriston shed

$3.70

 

 

H. L. Dancy, cutting brush & shovelling snow, Division 221

$12.00

 

 

Stewart Hume, shovelling snow, Division 217

$1.50

 

 

Jno. A. Ord, 3½ cords of wood, at $12.00 per cord

$42.00

 

 

M. Haines, Council expenses to Good Roads Assoc. (convention)

$20.00

 

 

D. McLean, School Attendance Officer

$5.90

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 1 Snow Road

$26.30

 

 

P. Richardson, Voucher No. 1 Snow Road, repair culvert

$28.80

 

 

Jacob Wigwood, Voucher No. 1, cutting brush

$26.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 1, Snow Road

$13.15

 

 

A. Scott, Voucher No. 1 Snow Road

$29.80

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, services as Road Superintendent

$30.00

 

 

5.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet on April 7th at one thirty p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

April 7th 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

A letter was read from Robert C. Keith, Chief Engineer of Municipal Roads, approving of the purchase of 4 graders by the Township Council.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the Clerk write to all parties in arrears for taxes.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Treasurer collect all taxes due the Township of Puslinch from the County Treasurer.

 

3.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and paid:

 

The Wallace Printing Company, printing

$4.08

 

 

S. R. Hart & Co., index for births and deaths

$20.95

 

 

Alex Nicoll, Clerk of Division Court, _____ ____ (“Port fence”, possibly)

$89.01

 

 

Treasurer of Ontario for amusement tickets

$4.87

 

 

Fenton Jackson, 7 hours opening road

$2.10

 

 

Bank of Toronto, Morriston, for collecting taxes

$23.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duncan McLean, salary as Truant Officer

$5.50

 

 

Hydro Electric Power Commission, light for Hall

$4.05

 

 

Jno. A. Ord, 1 cord of cedar

$8.00

 

 

Geo. M. or W. Fox, County Treasurer, for snow fence

$31.50

 

 

Jacob Wigwood, Voucher No. 2

$25.60

 

 

Chester Schultz, Voucher No. 2

$67.90

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 2

$26.80

 

 

Geo. Loty, Voucher No. 2

$4.75

 

 

Jno. A. Ord, Voucher No. 2, tile

$17.50

 

 

4.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday May 5th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

May 5th 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

Mr. Easton, from the Globe Indemnity Company, was present and gave a talk on insurance for the township roads.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by D. McDonald, that the township accept the policy of the Globe Indemnity Company for a premium of $312.50

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against Geo. Menary and Fred Krantz.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the time for the return of the Assessment Roll be extended, two weeks, until the 15th day of May.

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the tender of Thos. Beaver for laying sidewalk be accepted at 13½ cents per square foot.  Carried.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The Clerk was instructed to arrange a date for East Flamboro Council and Beverly Council to meet the Puslinch Council townline work.

 

6.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, providing for the expenditures on roads in the Township of Puslinch, for the year 1930, under the Highway Improvement Act, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

7.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, providing for the expenditures on roads in the Township of Puslinch, for the year 1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

8.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Fred Roszell, sheep killed by dogs

$18.00

 

 

Marshall Ferguson, services as sheep valuator

$2.50

 

 

Jno. A. McPherson, services as sheep valuator

$2.50

 

 

Walter Holm, groceries for Mrs. Brandema, charity

$2.79

 

 

John Walsh, revenue stamps, telephone and express

$12.35

 

 

Provincial Treasurer, license for Hall

$3.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Account

 

 

 

P. Richardson, Voucher No. 3

$77.95

 

 

Andrew Scott, Voucher No. 3

$60.10

 

 

Jacob Wigwood, Voucher No. 3

$57.70

 

 

Jno. Scott, Voucher No. 3

$68.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 3

$90.90

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 3

$107.50

 

 

Jno. Conroy, Voucher No. 3

$91.20

 

 

Geo. Loty, Voucher No. 3

$79.90

 

 

Chester Schultz, Voucher No. 3

$186.85

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, Voucher No. 3

$740.00

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 3

$120.00

 

 

9.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that we adjourn, to meet on June 2nd, at 10 a.m. for Court of Revision, and at 1 p.m. for regular meeting.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

June 2nd 1930.

Court of Revision

 

The members of the Puslinch Municipal Council met in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today, June 2nd, at 10 a.m., and after taking the required declaration, were duly constituted a Court of Revision, to hear and decide appeals against the 1930 Assessment Roll.

 

The following appeals were before the court:

1.

Gypsum, Lime, & Alabastine Canada Ltd., Lots 1, 2, 3, Rear of Concession 4, assessment too high.

 

2.

Gypsum, Lime, & Alabastine Canada Ltd., Front Gore, Lot 29, quarry closed, business assessment to be taken off.

 

3.

Charles Holly, Lot 15, Rear 3rd Concession, assessment too high on buildings.

 

After hearing the appeal of Gypsum, Lime, & Alabastine Canada Ltd., the Court adjourned, to visit the property.  After they had visited the property, the Court resumed again.

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Court make the assessment Part of Lots 1, 2, 3, Rear 4th Concession, $65,000 instead of $90,000.  Carried.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Court take the business assessment, amounting to $1,000, off Lot 29, Front Gore.  Carried.

 

3.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the assessment on Lot 15, Front of the 2nd Concession, be reduced to $3,000.

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the assessment on Lot 15, Rear of the 3rd Concession, be reduced to $2,000.

 

5.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the tax be taken off of Duncan McDonald’s dog.

 

6.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Assessment Roll for 1930, as revised and amended, be confirmed.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

June 2nd 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session, today, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1 p.m., all the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and Stewart.

 

A letter was read from the Last Post fund burial grant for Charles Legge.  No action was taken.

 

A deputation from the Aberfoyle Progressive Club waited on the Council, asking for some protection to be put around the Hall to keep the paint from rubbing off on people’s clothes, sitting against the wall, and also to see what could be done in getting more chairs for the Hall.  The Clerk was appointed to see about the protection for the wall, and E. Cockburn and the Clerk to get prices on chairs.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Geo. M. Fox, County Treasurer, for the care of indigent patients in the various hospitals for the year 1929, Puslinch Township share

$125.75

 

 

The Municipal World, supplies

$9.25

 

 

Geo. Lewis, 10 blinds for Hall, $3.40 each

$34.00

 

 

The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company, for renewal of Treas. bonds

$32.00

 

 

Jas. Gilchrist estate, flowers for Mrs. Decker

$3.00

 

 

Malcolm McMillan, commuted labour & cutting weeds

$7.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M. Byrnes, 8 hours shovelling snow

$2.40

 

 

Duncan McLean, salary as Assessor

$250.00

 

 

Miss G. McLean, envelopes & stamps

$4.95

 

 

Provincial Treasure for amusement tickets

$9.74

 

 

A. E. Wilson & Co., insurance for township

$312.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Account

 

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 4

$9.00

 

 

Chester Schultz, Voucher No. 4

$60.10

 

 

Jake Wagwood, Voucher No. 4

$92.95

 

 

Robt. Stewart & Co., Voucher No. 4

$7.73

 

 

Gordon Gregor, Voucher No. 4

$4.00

 

 

Donald Stewart, Voucher No. 4

$10.00

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 4

$125.00

 

 

Jno. Beaver, Voucher No. 4

$181.64

 

 

Geo. Lewis, Voucher No. 4

$57.00

 

 

 

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday July 7th, at one thirty.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

July 7th 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at one thirty, all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Haines and McDonald.

 

A letter was read, by the Clerk, from the Last Post fund, asking the Council to pay part of the burial expenses of the late Charles Legge.  The Clerk was told to write to the Last Post fund and explain to them that the Council did not think that they were in any way responsible for any of the burial expenses of the late Charles Legge.

 

A large deputation from the north east side of the township waited on the Council in regard to the proposed divesting of the Town Line, and also in regard to the proposed new county road.  Mr. Jno. A. Cockburn, Angus McPherson, and several others addressed the Council, the Council promising to do only what they thought would be in the best interest of the township.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Angus MacDonnell, sheep killed by dogs

$14.00

 

 

J. J. McPherson, sheep killed by dogs

$115.00

 

 

S. E. Longthorn, sheep killed by dogs

$8.00

 

 

Wm. Loty, sheep killed by dogs

$12.00

 

 

Geo. Crane, sheep killed by dogs

$12.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allan Stewart, sheep killed by dogs

$20.00

 

 

Wilfred Campbell, sheep killed by dogs

$20.00

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, printing letter heads

$4.75

 

 

Thos. Arkell, insurance policy on Town Hall

$17.10

 

 

Municipal World, supplies

$7.___

 

 

Geo. Lewis’ salary as Clerk, for six months

$250.00

 

 

Alfred Davison, 76 yards of gravel, Division 308

$11.40

 

 

John Neubauer, 33 yards of stone

$8.25

 

 

John S. Marshall, repairing fence & putting up blinds

$1.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Accounts

 

 

 

A. J. Huether, Voucher No. 5

$367.30

 

 

A. Scott, Voucher No. 6

$51.25

 

 

Chester Schultz, Voucher No. 6

$170.90

 

 

Jake Wigwood, Voucher No. 6

196.70

 

 

W. Crowder, Voucher No. 6

$98.78

 

 

A. J. Huether, Voucher No. 6

$308.08

 

 

Geo. Loty, Voucher No. 6

$29.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 6

$27.00

 

 

P. Richardson, Voucher No. 6

$59.00

 

 

John Scott, Voucher No. 6

$94.80

 

 

Robt. Stewart Company, Voucher No. 6

$18.23

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 6

$120.00

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 6

$93.05

 

 

John Conroy, Voucher No. 6

$49.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wm. Crow, Voucher No. 6

$16.00

 

 

Hugh Ross, Voucher No. 6

$5.50

 

 

J. Henderson, Voucher No. 6

$20.00

 

 

Jno. Elliott, Voucher No. 7

$22.00

 

 

J. M. Lynch, Voucher No. 7

$15.40

 

 

Dan McDonald, Voucher No. 7

$6.75

 

 

Donald Stewart, Voucher No. 7

$1.00

 

 

Bond Hardware, Voucher No. 7

$14.65

 

 

John Marshall, Voucher No. 7

$35.50

 

 

Roy Duffield, Voucher No. 7

$2.05

 

 

Chris Bond, Voucher No. 7

$97.30

 

 

 

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Tuesday August the 5th, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

August 5th 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m., all the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. McDonald and Haines.

 

The tenders for the McDonald bridge were opened and carefully gone over.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the tender of Mr. Balconi be accepted at $6.85 per cubic yard, providing he gives a marked cheque.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council take the necessary steps to close the Townline between Puslinch and Nassagaweya, opposite Lots 29 and 30, in the eleventh concession of Puslinch, and that the Clerk prepare a bylaw to that effect before the next meeting.

 

3.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the Treasurer take the necessary steps to collect all outstanding taxes against John Porter.

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Allan Stewart, sheep killed by dogs

$10.00

 

 

Angus MacDonnell, sheep killed by dogs

$6.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. J. McPherson, sheep killed by dogs

$10.00

 

 

Mercury office, for advertising

$9.75

 

 

Geo. Lewis, H  _____ for Township Hall

$4.05

 

 

Municipal World, for Collector’s Roll

$5.05

 

 

Marshall Ferguson, services as Sheep Valuator

$10.00

 

 

Jno. A. McPherson, services as Sheep Valuator

$2.50

 

 

Alex Tawse, services as Sheep Valuator

$2.40

 

 

The Valley City Seating Company Limited, for chairs

$100.00

 

 

John Marshall, cutting weeds on Hall grounds

$7.00

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, for envelopes

$2.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Accounts

 

 

 

Jake Wigwood, Voucher No. 8

$70.45

 

 

Andrew Scott, Voucher No. 8

$69.85

 

 

Chester Schultz, Voucher No. 8

$110.50

 

 

John Conroy, Voucher No. 8

$95.10

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 8

$101.63

 

 

Geo. Loty, Voucher No. 8

$101.38

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 8

$85.80

 

 

John Scott, Voucher No. 8

$46.25

 

 

Peter Richardson, Voucher No. 8

$171.05

 

 

Robt. Stewart Company Ltd., Voucher No. 8

$73.23

 

 

Mercury advertising, Voucher No. 8

$5.60

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 8

$127.70

 

 

Stirton McNaughton, Voucher No. 8

$6.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roy Duffield, Voucher No. 9, freight on cement

$2.20

 

 

Jno. Marshall, Voucher No. 9

$38.00

 

 

Bond Hardware Co., Voucher No. 9

$19.82

 

 

Bert Huether, Voucher No. 9

$658.00

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 9, bonus wire fence

$6.70

 

 

Joseph Brockel, Voucher No. 9, bonus wire fence

$3.38

 

 

Wm. Kay, Voucher No. 9, bonus wire fence

$18.00

 

 

Dan Hesketh, Voucher No. 9, bonus wire fence

$15.75

 

 

Duncan McLean, salary as Weed Inspector

$105.30

 

 

 

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that this Council adjourn, to meet on September 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

September 2nd 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session, today, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, at 1:30 p.m., all the members being present, Reeve Roszell presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

A deputation from the Puslinch Agricultural Society waited on the Council, asking for a grant towards the annual fall fair.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by D. McDonald, that the Council grant the Agricultural Society the usual grant of $50.00.

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for County, School, and Municipal purposes for the year 1930.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for County, School, and Municipal purposes, for the year 1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that a bylaw be now introduced and read a first and second time, providing for the closing of the Townline between Puslinch and Nassagaweya, opposite Lots 29 and 30, Puslinch Township.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

5.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the bylaw, providing for the closing of the Townline between Puslinch and Nassagaweya, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

6.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

The Wallace Printing Company, printing voters lists

$157.50

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, 500 stamped envelopes

$12.75

 

 

Geo. Lewis, paper & mouldings for Hall

$10.13

 

 

Edward Cassin, sheep killed by dogs

$15.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, service as sheep valuator

$2.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Accounts

 

 

 

A. J. Huether, Voucher No. 10

$475.10

 

 

Geo. Loty, Voucher No. 11

$35.5__

 

 

Jake Wigwood, Voucher No. 11

$57.75

 

 

John Conroy, Voucher No. 11

$19.40

 

 

Jno. Scott, Voucher No. 11

$28.76

 

 

Ches, Schultz, Voucher No. 11

$93.50

 

 

Ben Wyse, Voucher No. 11

$4.50

 

 

Robt. Stewart, Voucher No. 11

$69.84

 

 

Don J. McLean, Voucher No. 11

$97.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Scott, Voucher No. 11

$23.75

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 11

$124.03

 

 

Peter Richardson, Voucher No. 11

$46.35

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 11

$38.20

 

 

Stone Stock Company, Voucher No. 11

$27.00

 

 

Roy Duffield, Voucher No. 11

$2.90

 

 

Bond Hardware, Voucher No. 11

$27.62

 

 

John Marshall, Voucher No. 11

$4_.75

 

 

Chas. Brown, P.V.M. (Police Village of Morriston)

$21.30

 

 

Geo. Lewis, Voucher No. 12, cement

$115.50

 

 

J. M. Cockburn, Voucher No. 12

$_ _.85

 

 

A. H. McLean, (name uncertain) Voucher No. 12

$38.50

 

 

 

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, and meet on October 6th at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 


 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

October 6th 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., all of the members being present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

Wm. Crow, Secretary of the Puslinch Ploughmen’s Association, waited on the Council, asking for a grant for the Puslinch Ploughmen’s Association for 1930.

 

1.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the Puslinch Ploughmen’s Association be given the usual grant of $25.00.

 

2.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Bank of Toronto, at Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation during the year 1930, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasure of the Township of Puslinch to borrow money from the Bank of Toronto, at Morriston, to meet the current ordinary expenditures of the Corporation for the year 1930, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Wm. Crow for Puslinch Ploughmen’s Association

$25.00

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, tax notices and envelopes

$34.11

 

 

Geo. Steffler, sheep killed by dogs

$8.00

 

 

H. H. Harding, services as Sheep Valuator

$2.20

 

 

Hydro Electric Power Commission light for Hall

$7.29

 

 

Dougal Campbell, 19 yards of gravel, Division 425

$2.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Accounts

 

 

 

John Scott, Voucher No. 14

$79.70

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 14

$105.05

 

 

Chester Schultz, Voucher No. 14

$65.50

 

 

Jacob Wigwood, Voucher No. 14

$21.70

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 14

$105.00

 

 

Geo. Fielding, Voucher No. 14

$9.00

 

 

Wynne Roberts & Son - McLean

$42.50

 

 

Jacob Wigwood, Voucher No. 14

$8.50

 

 

H. A. Stewart estate

$3.00

 

 

Mercury Printing Co. Voucher No. 14

$19.60

 

 

Robert Stewart Co., Voucher No. 14

$61.41

 

 

Jas. Chester, Voucher No. 14

$209.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wm. Crow, Voucher No. 14, use of tractor

$12.00

 

 

M. Balconi & Son, Voucher No. 15

$311.08

 

 

Lusson Steel Company, Voucher No. 15

$63.75

 

 

Jas. Leachman, Voucher No. 15

$2.00

 

 

John Marshall, Voucher No. 15

$13.50

 

 

Roy Duffield, Voucher No. 15

$.90

 

 

Chas. Lehman, Voucher No. 15

$3.75

 

 

Canada Ingot Iron Company, Voucher No. 15

$32.30

 

 

 

5.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday November 3rd, at 1:30 p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

November 3rd 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m., members of Council all present, the Reeve in the chair.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Stewart and Haines.

 

The Clerk read a letter from the Public School Inspector foster children, setting forth that it would be satisfactory as far as he was concerned if both School Boards were willing to agree.

 

The Clerk was instructed to write Dr. Christie, of the O.A.C., in regard to sods being cut and removed from the Townline. 

 

1.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1931, be now introduced and read a first and second time.  Bylaw read a first and second time.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for the nomination of candidates for Council and to appoint Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1931, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.  Bylaw read a third time.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer

$8.50

 

 

Geo. Lewis, selecting jurors

$12.00

 

 

Neil Stewart, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Neil Black, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Duncan McDonald, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Marshall Haines, allowance as Councillor

$100.00

 

 

Fred E. Roszell, allowance as Reeve

$125.00

 

 

John Walsh, salary as Treasurer

$175.00

 

 

Geo. Lewis, balance of year’s salary as Clerk

$250.00

 

 

John Marshall, salary as caretaker

$36.00

 

 

John P. Evans, lamb killed by dogs

$6.00

 

 

H. H. Harding, valuating sheep killed by dogs

$2.35

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, envelopes

$15.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Accounts

 

 

 

John Scott, Voucher No. 16

$146.4_

 

 

Jacob Wigwood, Voucher No. 16

$43.70

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 16

$22.08

 

 

Wes Winer, Voucher No. 16

$25.00

 

 

A. J. Huether, Voucher No. 16

$50.00

 

 

John McNulty, Voucher No. 16

$114.45

 

 

Jas. Chester, Voucher No. 16

$270.54

 

 

Geo. Steffler, Voucher No. 16, bonus wire fence

$8.78

 

 

Fred Paddock, Voucher No. 16

$15.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank Boreham, Voucher No. 16

$9.00

 

 

H. A. Stewart estate, Voucher No. 16

$18.00

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 16

$76.55

 

 

Chester Schultz, Voucher No. 16

$64.50

 

 

P. Richardson, Voucher No. 16

$28.25

 

 

Bond Hardware Company, Voucher No. 17

$4.99

 

 

Roy Duffield, Voucher No. 17

$1.15

 

 

John Marshall, Voucher No. 17

$21.50

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 17

$110.00

 

 

Don Stewart, Voucher No. 17

$14.50

 

 

John Conroy, Voucher No. 17

$26.40

 

 

A. Stricker, Voucher No. 18

$401.94

 

 

Geo. Schultz, Voucher No. 18

$270.00

 

 

 

4.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday December 1st, at one o’ clock p.m.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 1st 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Room, at Aberfoyle, at one o’ clock p.m., the members being al present, the Reeve presiding.  The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted on motion of Messrs. McDonald and Haines.

 

A deputation from the east side of the township waited on the Council, regarding the proposed new Townline between Puslinch and Nassagaweya.  No action was taken.

 

1.

Moved by D. McDonald, seconded by M. Haines, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Geo. Meldrum, grant to Puslinch Agricultural Society

$50.00

 

 

Ernest Hales, sheep killed by dogs

$22.00

 

 

Alex Tawse, valuating sheep killed by dogs

$2.40

 

 

H. H. Harding, gravelling & repairing road

$6.25

 

 

John McNaughton, digging grave for indigent

$6.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Accounts

 

 

 

Andrew Scott, Voucher No. 20

$61.75

 

 

Jake Wigwood, Voucher No. 20

$18.90

 

 

Al Daymond, Voucher No. 20

$608.01

 

 

A. Oliver, Voucher No. 20

$36.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frederica Schultz, Voucher No. 20, 882 yards of gravel

$123.30

 

 

Geo. Angus, Voucher No. 20, 333¼ yards of gravel

$50.00

 

 

Mr. Davidson, Voucher No. 20, 276 yards of gravel

$41.40

 

 

A. Buchanan, Voucher No. 20, 448 yards of gravel

$67.20

 

 

Georgina McDonald, Voucher No. 20, 247 yards of gravel

$37.05

 

 

Orme Sherwood, Voucher No. 20, 130½ yards of gravel

$19.07

 

 

Jas. Thomas, Voucher No. 20, 375 yards of gravel

$56.25

 

 

Wilfred Crowder, Voucher No. 20, 134 yards of gravel

$20.10

 

 

Jas. Chester, Voucher No. 20, delivering gravel

$109.20

 

 

Jas. Clark, Voucher No. 20, bonus wire fence

$10.80

 

 

Mr. Brown, Voucher No. 20, bonus wire fence

$5.17

 

 

Crastor Scott, Voucher No. 20, bonus wire fence

$11.25

 

 

Thomas Mahon, Voucher No. 20, bonus wire fence

$15.75

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 21

$28.30

 

 

Jno. Scott, Voucher No. 21

$4.50

 

 

Geo. Loty, Voucher No. 21

$15.60

 

 

Jno. Conroy, Voucher No. 21

$12.80

 

 

P. Richardson, Voucher No. 21

$4.20

 

 

Thos. Foley, Voucher No. 21

$9.10

 

 

Dougald Campbell, Voucher No. 21

$10.13

 

 

Jas. Chester, Voucher No. 21

$5.16

 

 

Alf. Davidson, Voucher No. 21

$1.80

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 21

$75.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 21

$75.00

 

 

Ingot Iron Company, Voucher No. 21

$100.00

 

 

Wm. Galbraith, Voucher No. 21

$19.13

 

 

Mac Patterson, Voucher No. 21

$34.00

 

 

Treasurer of Nassagaweya, Voucher No. 21

$127.66

 

 

E. P. Bowman, Surveyor, Voucher No. 21

$23.00

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Moved by M. Haines, seconded by D. McDonald, that this Council adjourn, to meet on Monday December 15th, at one o’ clock.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Fred Roszell ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 15th 1930.

 

The Puslinch Municipal Council met in final session of the year, today at one o’ clock, in the Council Room, Aberfoyle, all of the members being present, Reeve Roszell in the chair.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. McDonald and Stewart.

 

A large deputation of ratepayers from the east side of the township were present and they presented a large, signed petition of ratepayers against opening the proposed new road.  Jno. A. Cockburn and others spoke against opening the new road.  The Council promised that they would consider the matter carefully, but no action was taken.

 

1.

Moved by Duncan McDonald, seconded by Marshall Haines, that the Treasurer’s report be received and accepted, and that he be instructed to have 200 copies printed for the use of the ratepayers.

 

2.

Moved by Neil Stewart, seconded by Neil Black, that the Secretary’s report of the Township Board of Health be received and adopted.

 

3.

Moved by Neil Black, seconded by Neil Stewart, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:

 

Jas. McMillan, cutting weeds

$4.50

 

 

Donald Stewart, refund of dog tax

$2.00

 

 

Martin Bulger, refund of dog tax

$2.00

 

 

Mercury office, advertising

$22.95

 

 

Wallace Printing Company, Nomination notice

$4.04

 

 

Geo. Lewis, supplies for Hall

$8.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Road Accounts

 

 

 

John Conroy, Voucher No. 22

$8.40

 

 

D. McLean, Voucher No. 22

$.45

 

 

Scott Fixter, Voucher No. 22

$.75

 

 

Mrs. F. Schultz, Voucher No. 22

$2.25

 

 

S. Alexander, Voucher No. 22

$6.00

 

 

Thos. Foley, Voucher No. 22

$9.00

 

 

Jos. Guy, Voucher No. 22

$.38

 

 

East Flamboro Townline, Voucher No. 22

$19.50

 

 

West Flamboro Townline, Voucher No. 22

$88.55

 

 

D. J. McLean, Voucher No. 22

$5.60

 

 

P. W. Richardson, Voucher No. 22

$12.00

 

 

D. A. McNaughton, Voucher No. 22

$35.00

 

 

Wm. Forrest, Voucher No. 22

$18.65

 

 

Penfold Hud Company, Voucher No. 22

$.70

 

 

At the close of business, the Reeve was requested to leave the chair and, on motion, D. McDonald occupied the same.  The Reeve made a short speech, reviewing the work of the year and the extra work caused by the change from statute labour, and thanking the other members of Council for their good co-operation.  All of the members of Council spoke of their work during the year and of the good feeling that had prevailed in the Council and of the very efficient leadership of the Reeve.

 

The meeting adjourned sine die.

 

(signed) Geo. Lewis ─ Clerk

(signed) Marshall Haines ─ Reeve

 

 

 

 

 

Municipality of Puslinch

December 29th 1930.

Nomination Meeting

 

The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, on December 29th, at one o’ clock p.m., in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle.  A very large attendance of ratepayers were in attendance, perhaps the largest in a number of years.

 

The following gentlemen were nominated for Reeve and Councillors:

 

For Reeve:

Marshall Haines and Fred Roszell.

 

For Councillors:

Neil Black, Walter Holm, Daniel Hesketh, Wm. Crow, Duncan McDonald, and Neil Stewart.

 

All of the above gentlemen made the necessary qualification.  In consequence of the fact that the nominations for Reeve and Councillors exceeded the number of offices to be filled, the meeting was adjourned until Monday January 5th 1931, to be decided by ballot at the polls, designated in the bylaw prepared for that purpose.

 

(signed) George Lewis ─ Returning Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Puslinch Township Council

 Minutes of Council Meetings

January 9th 1928 ─  December 29th 1930.

 

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