Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-04

At $50 Monday evening the July
meeting of the court of common coun-a
Gil was opened by Mayor Thayer, with
all members in attendance except
Councilman Delaney.
The reading of the journal was
omitted.
The hearing on the application of NJ
G. Kelly for a sidewalk on the west
erly side of South Golden street was
taken up.
Michael G. Kelly said he would like
to have the grade established and then
he would build a walk there. He had
no objection to the proposed layout.
The petition for three electric lights
on West Thames street was favorably
reported by the executive committee
and ordered esta blished.
Fire Marshal Howard L. Stanton re-
ported that 10 permits for buildings
and alterations were granted during
the past quarter. 1t was accepted.
The committee on public works re-
ported that estimates for sewers in
Laurel Hill avenue and North Thames
street had been made, and Henry Ge-
brath. W. w. Lang and J. F. Williams
were appointed to build the sewers.
The monthly report of the city
treasurer was ordered printed in the
journal.
The monthly report of the street
department showed the expenditure of
s3,475.62 with an average of 70 men
employed.
The executive committee reported
that Hourigan lane be changed so that
the way be discontinued for vehicles
and public walk laid out for individ-
uals Action was postponed for a
hearing on July II.
Charter Commission Report.
The charter commission submitted
it's final financial account and report.
and asked that the same be printed in
the journal of the court of common
council. The report was accepted and
ordered printed in the journal. 1t
showed the amount of $500 appropri-
ated, with these disbursements: Cleri-
cal services, s1oS.30; postage, 1851;
printing and advertising. s234.76; sup
plies. $3.50; cash on hand 5000; I'M
expended balance in city treasury,
$11.44. There was a check for $80.09
with the report.
The report further said: The amount
actually expended by the charter COM
mission in the pursuance of its duty
was $40S.47. leaving an unexpended
balance of the amount appropriated of
s91.53. In the above item of printing
and advertising there is not included a
bill of $11S.55 which has lately been
presented to the commission by the
state of Connecticut for printing the
proposed new charter. known as house
bill No. 2
The charter commission has consid
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expense to be borne by the state mas
much as the same was intended as a
public act as passed by, the general
assembly.
An estimate was made for the brick
pavement of Main street. the executive
committee reported, and Henry Ge-
brath, W. W. Lang and j. F. Williams
were directed to proceed with the
work. Notice was voted to be given
the several departments to put the
pipes In the street in good condition
before the brick pavement is laid.
Through his attorney, A. A. Brown
ing James A. Hiscox called attention
to the fact that there is defect in
the gutter in the city cemetery which
is liable to cause a washout onto his
property. He agreed to construct an
caves trough on his property if desired.
1t was referred to the executive COM
mittee.
Clarence D. SEWN asked to have a
cedar tree removed which is in the
center of the walk fronting his prem
Uses, No. II Treadway avenue. 1t was
referred to the executive committee.
An invitation to the city officials and
heads of departments was received
from the Chicago Association of Com
merce to the international municipal
congress in Chicago Sept Is to 80.
The invitation was accepted on motion
of Alderman Gebrath. and Mayor
Thayer was named as the delegate to
represent the city.
In regard to the Brooks street i'm
provement asked for Alderman &C.
brath for the executive committee re-
ported that the expense would be large
and there is no money available ut
present. The petitioner was given
leave to withdraw.
Minor Officials Named
Upon motion of Alderman Gebrath,
the following list of minor officials was
elected:
Special Observation-Disclosures w Jar
Wis H. P. Beausoleil. Michael Delaney
Timothy Sullivan. Charles C. Williams,
Joseph Ashwell, Daniel T. Shea, Will
liam n. Thompson. CHRISTOPHER Barry,
Patrick J. Rafferty,, John Gleason, AL
len s. Barbour. John D. Palmer, Charles