Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-21
DISSENSION DEVELOPS IN COUNCIL
Councilman Lang Wanted Minutes Held Up for Further Consideration of the Changes in the Rules-Minutes Were Approved, Put Two Petitions Were Aetsd Upon Adversely-No Appointments Made.

The first furry in the new council | took place at the meeting Monday evening and it gave evidence of dis satisfaction in the democratic ranks, something which has been intimated during the week. Councilman Lang started it when he called attention to the fact that the reading of the min- utes had been overlooked, and he de- sired them read. This was done. re- quiring IS minutes to finish the 12 pages. At the conclusion he asked that they be laid on the table for approval later because of some dis satisfaction in the rules of order adopted at the last meeting. He ad- mitted that he had found no error and after some discussion, the council ap- proved the minutes.
 At S-10 o'clock the council assem- bled and was called to order by Mayor Thayer with all the members present.
 Reports Acted Upon.
 Alderman Gebrath for the executive committee reported favorably upon the petition for an electric light in Greene avenue midway between Wash ington and Cedar streets, and it was approved. Alderman Parker recom- mended that it be placed on the north side of the street to have the best ef- feet.
 Upon the petition of Peter Cecca- relli for the removal of a pole at the corner of Willow and Chestnut streets Alderman Gebrath stated that there were wires on the pole running into a conduit and the location has been giv- en the telephone company and 1t would mean much expense to the com pany to move 1t. There are also a manhole and two catchbasins which would have to be moved by the city. It was recommended that the pet tioner be given leave to withdraw
 Councilman WoOdworth thought the other side should be made known and the alderman said that all of the com mittee had viewed the premises and it was found that the telephone com pany would require two poles to re- place the one moved.
 Alderman Ely moved that the peti- tioner be given leave to withdraw. aft CT which Councilman Woodwork ex- plained that the building to be erect ed on the lot at that point is to be long and narrow one, and having made the plans he explained the dimensions and the advantage of being able to enter the garage from that corner It may mean an expense of $150 to $200 to the telephone company and he thought the catch basins could be bridgedi over and the pole moved He thought it a detriment to the taxpay- CT but not a serious injury to the tel to move the pole
 The motion was put and resulted in a tie, Alderman Ely voting with the democrats and Councilman Lang with 
 tie by voting to give the petitioners leave to withdraw.
 The petitioner for more lights in HinclzEey street was given leave to withdraw. There is but one house on the street beyond where the lights are, and the road is seldom travelled.
 More Petitions.
 A petition signed by 7s asked that Wulf Blinderman, one-armed man with a wife and four children, be giv- en work on the dump when there is a. vacancy. It was referred to the ex- ecutive committee.
 Edward Kirby and others asked for an extra arc light on Union street, which went to the executive commit tee did the petition of N. P. Me Garry, agent for the estate of Thomas property, No. 67 Reynolds street, with the sewer in North Cliff street.
 The mayor reported that bills of the water department amounting to S2,- 4S7.05 had been approved by the ex- ecutive committee as were the cleo ton expense bills for s459.9S.
 Mayor Thayer announced that there would be a session of ths executive committee following the council ses- sion and another on next Thursday evening, when any member of the council can present candidates for at this meeting for the executive com mittee to act upon- None had been acted upon as yet, he stated.
 Civil Service Commission.
 The following petition was intro duced by Councilman, Woodwork it being signed by Frederick w. Cary, Nicholas Tarrant and Henry A. Tir- reH:
 We, the undersigned, petition your