Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-01-31

superintendent OF streets BY
the Board OF Public works After
TWsnsy-Four Ballots HAD Been Cast
-Major Todd DlsEusted-Charlss W.
Blaksslss, Jr., Elected superintenA-
emit Of Sidewalks.
Alderman Patrick Kent of Fair Haven 10
the man whom the board Of public works has
finally decided upon for superintendent of
streets, and Charles W.. Blakeslee, j., 10 the
man whom the same board has chosen ~ his
assistant, or superintendent of sidewalks, 90
the Office II called.
The meeting which accomplished the work
yesterday afternoon was an interesting one.
II was not till twenty-four ballots had been
cast that the commissioners breathed sigh
Of relief a. their choice was made known.
Some minor business was gone over before
Henry w. Ssnford's declination of the po-
sltIou was reached. When it was, CLERK
Waldron was interrupted by Major Todd.
"Befors this il read" said he, ''I want to
know what 10 the use Of calling this special
meeting for routine business."
II think this Il an important meeting to
transact important business" said Mr.. Leigh.
''Who called the meeting, anyways" asked
the Major. 81 don't see what authority
every one has of calling meeting of this
board when they want to-"
"The meeting was called by order of the
mayor at the request OF Commissioners
Leigh, BELLY, Crawford and Whitney" said
Mr.. Reilly, looking grimly at the major.
Superintendent Doyle few questions. "Mr.
Doyle, said he, "would you consent to act
for few weeks till the board can appoint
your successora"
.'I could act for few days." replied Mr..
Doyle. 81 should not want to much longer"
Mr.. States-"I ask this because my term
expires ON Sunday night. II was coming
In for the first time and found that two days
before got there the board had taken action
on such an important matter, should think
II on account Of personal spite to me in try
ing to freeze me out. I think the matter
should be laid over till the next regular
meeting"
Todd-win You make motiona
Staley-'sYes; move the action ON Mr..
Sanford's declination b.. continued over till
next regular meeting"
Mr.. Leigh-sI want to say one thing on
this. ] have been bounded to death by men
who want this position. cannot stand 1t
any longer and want 1t settled"
Mr.. Whitney-s'I think 1t the duty of this
board to select Mr.. Doyle's successor"
Mr.. Reilly-sI claim that this board has q
perfect right to elect Mr.. Doyle's successor II
Il had not but ten hours Of existence. 1t
would be no more of slight to the new
members than to the old"
A vote was taken on Mr.. states' motion.
HsaaH. Leigh, Whitney and Crawford voting
no and Nessrs. Todd and States yes.
Mr.. Whitney moved the acceptance Of Mr..
6aDfoxds declina.ion and 1t was 90 voted,
Major Todd alone voting no.
Mr.. Whitney then moved an informal bal
lot for superintendent of streets to be taken.
II resulted: John CLANCY 2, Patrick Kent 2,
John g. Healy /, George L. Ives 1. M
The first formal ballot gave the same re-
suit,
Then the balloting began. After the ninth
ballot Mr. States moved to adjourn till next
Wednesday. A vote was taken and only
Major Todd and Mr.. States voted yes. After
the sixteenth ballot Mr.. States repeated his
motion and 1t was lost a. before.
On the seventh ballot Colonel Healey's one
vote changed to Alderman Kent. On the
twelfth ballot CLANCY lost his two votes, Gill
h1ly receiving one and Colonel Hsaley The
received one of the Clancy votes. On the
twenty fourth ballot the wavering Clancy
vote went to Kent, and he was declared
elected. This ballot resulted: Kent 4,
Clancy l., Ives 1. The choice was made
unanimous.
Mr.. Whitney then moved that the appoint
ment of . sidewalk inspector and assistant
superintendent be left to the new superin-
tendent.
Mr.. States objected. He thought, as did
Mr.. Todd, that the board had no right to
delegate ita powers of appointment to the
street superintendent. He amended the
motion 90 that 1t required the superintendent
TO nominate his assistant for the approval of
tine board.
A vote was taken and the amendment was
lost. He then offered another amendment
advising and directing the new superintend-
emit to appoint Charles w. Blakeslee, j., as
assistant and sidewalk inspector. The mo-
tion was carried unanimously. Major Todd
then moved to reconsider 1t, but his motion
was not allowed. He took his hat and left
the room.
The board directed Clerk Waldron to
draw mp suitable resolutions of oommenda-
ton and appreciation to Superintendent
Doyle and his assistants.