Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-11
NEW BOARD OF ALDERMEN
 MEETS FOR FIRST TIME
Oath of Office Given and Committees
 kbpointed for Ensuing Term.


 The first meeting of the new board of aldermen. elected last Monday, was held Iast-night with Alderman Carl son absent Before the meeting open ed the aldermen were given the oath of office bv Corporation Counsel kel- ley. There were an extra large num- per of spectators present.
 Mayor Gates opened with a short speech. pledging himself to his work as the people had given him the ofhce in the recent election.
 City Clerk Scripture then read the standing rules. consisting or 25 para graphs, the same as those governing he last board The rules were ere Jacobs and seconded by Alderman n vFebber The minutes of the last aieeting were read and approved
 The report of the chief of ponce curing the month, 15 for druni<e enness aai five for theft being the largest liens Eight were sent to Jah, Is paid fines and costs and nine were re- corplaints took a big jump, PSI in NTh- expanses of the street depart -7aent for the month was s1,161S4: i~nosed that there were seven cases CT con:agious diseases, one or " taoid. two Of tuberculosis and four of diphtheria- Two nuisances were reported. -..,. 4,,,.,,sa- f,, the month was read and accepted.
 Aldermen Leonard and Flynn were appointed as tellers for the vote Tor president of the board. Aldernlan n Bowen was nominated by Alderman webber and this nomination was sec onded by Alderman Laran1ee. He re- ,s-eiyed all of the votes.
 The secretary then read the com rr1ittess made bk Mayor Gates which 
 Appropriations - Bowen, Laraniee and Carlson
 clains-Flynn4 Bowen and Jacobs
 Finance-Bowen, Laramee and Carl son. Fire Department = Webber, Flynn s and Leonard --- Footbridge-Laramee, Bowen and jacobs. 4 Highway Cornmission-Bowen, Lar7 i. ari,ee and Leonard.
 [ Library mmission-Leonard. Lar ahnee, Webber, MrF Clara Morrison Case. Mrs May Avery Gates. Mrs. Mary s. Lovett AIN. Vaughn. q Ligfts-Jacobs, F1yn1f and Bowen.
 Ordinances-Mayof Gates, Carlson Flynn and Jacobs and corporation counsel.
 Police LAramee and Ja- Purchasing Committee Mayor Gates. Bowen and LArarnee.
 Sanitary-Leonard, Larabee and Carlson.
 Sanitary. Committee Carlson. Lar snee and Leonard.
 Sewers-Jacobs, Flynn and Carlson
 Sewer Assessments - Carlson, lF7vnn and Jacobs
 St-eets-Leonard. Laramee and Bo- wen.
 Water Department-LAo Flynn and Webber
 ' one sidewalk petition was given a second reading and wat referred to the street committee with power
 A petition from Canllls De Routhief to be, allowed, to install Ia curb gaso- eene pump and it was referred to the mayor and the street tdanmittee.
 The petition of Eugene Leii1s and six others that an electric light be installed on Lebanon avenue 200 or soc feet beyond the last light was re- fcrred to. the light committee with power.
 The sum Of ss 900 will be borrowed to defray current expenses.
 The appropriation for this year of s1e4, 200 was divided into the depart naents. the fire and police departrnents and sidewalk constructfen taking. s10, ; 900 each: streets aud trap rocK $16,- 900 and parks $5e6
 A resolution was, offered that d. con tract be made if possible for the let ting of the city ice house and tools ard the privilege of harvesting the Hce on the city resetvefr for a period of not more than live years and it was referred 10 the water committee.