Morning journal and courier., 1891-06-09
rHr BOARD OF ooUsorLmEN:

THE BOARD OF COUNCILMEN. Another Resolution over Contagious Diseases and Pest HouseA-We will Have Band Concerts-Asking for
 Qutnn,s Dismissal-A Desire to
 Have all Peddlers Pay a License
 other Matters of Business.
 There were enough members of the board of councilmen present last evening to make quorum, but the margin was small one. Councilman Keys presented the following resolution relating to build ings wherein there may have been contagi- ous diseases, which was referred to the committee on ordinance:
 Be it ordained by the court of common council of the city of New Haven.
 Section 1-Ne house or other building which has been used for pest house or place for treating or curing pa tients suffering from small pox, scar let fever, diphtheria or any other contagious or infectious diseases, shall be used, occupied, rented or offered for sale or rent within the corporate limits of said city as dwelling house or place of abode, and every person owning, occupying, rent ing, selling or offering for sale or rent as a dwelling house or place of abode any such building shall be deemed guilty of main taining nuisance, and shall be fsned 1 ed not less than $50 nor more than $100 for every such offence, and shall pay like penalty for every day he shall continue to violate this ordinance after having been notified by the city clerk that he is guilty of such violation.
 Section 2-The court of common coun- cil of said city may, upon the petition of twenty taxpayers of said city, condemn any such building and order the same to be destroyed by the fire marshal thereof upon payment or tender of the fair value of the same to the owner thereof or his agent.
 Section 3-The amount to be paid for any such building shall be assessed by the boards of compensations of said city upon any and all property which, in the opinion of said board of compensation, would be injuriously affected by the continuance of said nuisance.
 Such assessment shall be made immedi- ately by said board of compensation upon the passage of any such order of condem- nation and shall be forthwith rendered or paid by said city and the assessment is made, and be enforced like other city liens.
 Section 4-In making such assessment the said board of compensation shall not take into consideration any additions or improvements made upon or to any such building of the owner. thereof or his agent shall have been notified by any property owner in the vicinity of such building, the same will be proceeded against as hui sance as aforesaid.
 Councilman Blakeslee, after the list of appointments for special constables, wanted to know why the name of Joseph H. Copely did not appear. He was told by Councilman Beecher, a member of the committee on nominations, that MT. Cope ly did not give sufficient reasons why he should be appointed before the commit tee.
 The first named councilman then made a motion to amend by adding Copely's name to the list. which was carried, and then similar amendments were made in the cases of George Strong, Charles Kiesle and T. l.. Benjamin.
 A petition was received and referred to the committee on ordinances that law be passed compelling peddlers of this city to take out license at cost of S75 and from out of the state $100 per year, with the ex- ception of rag peddlers. The petitioners also recommended that every licensed ped dler wear badge. It further stated that there are now in this city between 500 and 600 peddlers who do not pay taxes or li- cense.
 The petition of Ella A. Downs for dam ages received by the dangerous condition of the sidewalk on the south side of George street, between Greenwood and Orchard streets, was read. The petition stated that the petitioner slipped and fell on a loose brick while walking and sustained injuries to her right leg. This was referred to the committee on claims.
 They voted unanimously to concur with the aldermen in appropriating s650 from unexpended balances for band concerts in the different parks of the city. Council men Tracy. Reyes and Smith were ap- pointed committee to see about this.
 When the matter concerning the naming of warship after New Haven came up, the action of the aldermen in amending the original resolution by having the com mittee go to Washington at it's own private expense, aroused Councilman Wells ire. He also showed that the remarks made in the other body about it's being junketing committee were not pleasing to him. He thought it would be pretty small piece of business to ask the committee to go at it's own expense.
 The councilmen decided to adhere to their former action.
 Councilman Beulah stated the re- cent actions of Special Constable Frank Quinn and asked that his appointment be revoked. This was referred to the com mittee on appointments.
 The matter of getting quarters for the fire department on the first floor of the city hall was referred to Councilmen Ho- gan, Michel and Litterest as a committee to confer with the town authorities.
 The following petitions were referred to their proper committees:
 The grading of Winter street between Charles and Henry streets.
 Petition of Theodore Humping for ap- pointment as special constable.
 Petition of Joseph E, Derby for relief from survey assessment and taxes.
 Catch basin at corner of Congress avenue and West street.
 Concrete walk on Mill street, between Saltonstall avenue and Chapel street.