New Britain herald., 1915-05-20

and should stand as made. This was in reply to a kick against the assess ments by Alderman McCabe at the last meeting = a-''>~ ~
 As was expected Alderman McCabe had word to say. He was told he was out of order as Councilman Cur t1s had made a motion to refer the matter to the board of public works and he was wandering from the sub- ject. The Curtis motion was adopted. To Repair Aerial Truck.
 The board of public safety asked for permission to repair the aerial fire truck at 8 cost of not more than S7OO. Chairman F. B. filling, on request of the council said the fly ladder is unsafe and a new one is needed. Rubber tires, hand brake and new axle are also to be secured
 Alderman Jester thought it would be a good idea to swap this wagon ln.' Councilman Curtis was in favor of granting the request as he con- slders the fire department a sort of insurance. The request was granted.
 The same board asked permission to buy two new horses for the fire de- partment and it was granted.
 On the report of the "steering'' committee, Councilman Curtis ob- Jected to the approval of the paving contract on East Main street by the corporation counsel as the charter says contracts in excess of $500 must be approved by the council. On his motion the council was included with the corporation counsel as an ap- proving body. ~
 Subway Plans Changed.
 A recommendation was recei ed from the public works department tl. at it be authorized to construct sub ways in Lafayette street from Main to Grove street at a cost of $1O,5OO and that $5,000 in additional subway bonds be issued. Commissioner Cur tis amended a motion to adopt that the subways be built only from Main to Washington street as the income from Washington to Grove streets would not justify the expenditure Companies using the subway ducts pay the rental but the people event. ually foot the bills, he said Tie rental would amount to $725.6S but the expense for year, including in- terest on capital invested. would amount to $95o, poor investment. He hoped the council would put a check on subway extension in outlying dis tricts .5@# #' #
 Alderman Jester believed the pub- lie works department should be up- held. In reply to question by AL derman Parker, City Engineer w. H. Hall said the cost of subways f. ,,. Main to Washington streets would cost about $6,00O.
 If you want to get reduced tele- phone and lighting rates you will never get them by building subways,'' said Councilman Curtis. ".
 Alderman Jester favored. building subways to give work to the unern- ployed. Councilman Paonessa took view similar to Councilman Curtis.
 The council voted to build the sub way from Main to Washington streets.
 Probe of Automobile Expenses.
 It was at this juncture that Coun- cilman Paonessa introduced his long awaited resolution calling for the ap- pointment of a committee to investi- gate the expenses incurred by run ming the street department automo- bile. He had previously estimated the expense at $860.
 Councilman Curtis asked for re- port on the matter from the board of public works and City Engineer Hall produced the following figures:
 Auto No. 1, June 1, 1914, to March 31, 1915, total expense $401.65, in- cluding s103.66 for repairs. Seven new tubes and eight new shoes were bought The machine was run on an average of seventy-five miles per day @>
 Auto No. 2, December 12, 1914 to March 31, 1915, total expense $241.7a. including $59.67 for repairs. Four tubes and six shoes were bought.
 Councilman Paonessa asked MT. Hall his object in making the re- port.
 He understood you were going to make a kick" replied the mayor.
 Councilman Paonessa insisted that no harm would be done by passing the resolution. He did not question MT. Halls figures although they did not agree with his own. He said the board was paying too much for gasoline and was spending sixty cents gallon for oil that should cost but twenty-eight cents.
 The resolution was adopted.
 Advisory Board of Nine.
 The council voted to appoint an advisory board of nine members to advise with the water board and board of public works in regard to the extension of water rights. This matter was first suggested by Coun- cilman Curtis, although it was intro- duced into the council by Alderman Parker and Alderman Chamberlain. The committee consists of Mayor Quigley, chairman; A. J. Sloper, J.