Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-07
BOARD OF HEALTH.
New Members het, Organized and Ac-
 cepted the Report.


 Dr Charles S. Rodman, Frederick H. Stanley. Frederick J. Loomts, Dr E. W. Mcdonald and William $. Jones, members of the new board of health, met yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock and were sworn in by Assistant City. Clerk Reeves Dr Mcdonald was elected temporary chairman. The bal lots for president of the board of health resulted as follows: First ballot, Dr Rodman 2, Fred Loomis 2, blank 2; second ballot, Dr Rodman 3, Fred Loomis 1. blank l. Dr Rodman was declared elected
 The board lost no time in getting down to work All the members showed that they were much interested { iR the doings of the board and also in the work of the officers of the health department They asked all kinds of questions. When one member stopped, another member began. It Is a good sign that the members intend to take an active part in governing the health department, with which they desire to become thoroughly familiar.
 A petition was received from Sani- tary Inspector Moses asking for reap pointment. A petition signed by Fl. M. Smith, John Blair, Sheriff Rigney and others recommending the appoint ment Of Charles W. Hubbell as sani tary inspector, was read. Then came food of questions, How long was the sanitary inspector appointed for7'' How much was his salary% When is he appointed?" and dozen more, were poured forth. The board was in formed that the sanitary inspector his salary is $1 200, and he receives $2O0 for horse hire. MT Moses was ap- pointed two years ago sanitary inspec- tor for term of two years. MT Loomis moved that both applications be placed on the table. The democrats opposed this action. As the vote stood ? to 2. Dr Rodman broke the tie by voting with the other republicans. He stated that as he had received word only two days ago he was not in favor of taking nasty action on any matters and desired little time for considera- ton
 MT Jones wanted to know if it was not the duty of the health officer to be present at the meetings of the board. No definite answer was given MT Loomis wanted to know how long the health officer was appointed for. He was informed that by state law he holds ofAce for four years. pr Kill martin was appointed two years ago and therefore has two more years to serve MT Loomis also inquired about the saIarie~ of che health officer and milk inspector.
 The reports of the sanitary and milk inspectors were read and accepted.
 When the bills for the past month were read, the sanitary inspector was deluged with questions. MT Loomis asked why disinfectants had been pur- chased in Boston and not In Water bury. MT Moses replied that they could be purchased cheaper in Bos- ton
 Mir Loonfs also wanted to know why certain goods were bought at Nugent's pharmacy. Mir Moses stated that he was sent there by the comptroller.
 Mir Loon1is remarked that apparent 1y the health officer. sanitary inspector and comptroller could run up any bills they please without any regard for the board of health.
 MT Jones stated that they couldn't exceed the appropriations.
 A bill for an electric light at the pest house was the cause Of many more questions from MT Loomis. He was informed that a fire was kept in the furnace at the pest house during the winter to have the place ready in case of emergency. Also that Engineer Johnson of the Brookside home re- ceives $75 a year for taking care of 1t.
 Finally the bills were ordered paid and the payrol's being at length ap- proved the board adjourned.