New Britain herald., 1919-09-18

main in Carlton street. It was refer red to the water commissioners with instructions to do the work. Alder man Curtis in speaking of the resolu ton, said that referring\it to the wa ter board would not get the main laid. He asked the chairman of the water board when the work would be done. Chairman ROssberg said that they did have IT men in the department but that the strike had taken many away and the board was in need of help. Alderman Curtis then asked where on the list the above mentioned street stood. Chairman Rossberg said that they were working on it now but that a big rock was in the road and he wanted to know whether the city or the property owners were to pay for it's removal Alderman Curtis said that as the board had gone on record to do the work the work ought to be done. Councilman King remarked that when the council had ordered the work done it should be done and the board should not "come in with a camOufia ge like a rock in the road"
 Salary Items Passed.
 The salary committee to whom was
 
 the salary of the temporary engineer from $2,00O to $2,40O and that of the draughtsnan engineer from $1, $50 to s1,SOO not only reported favorably on the increases but recommended that the salary of the draughtsman engi- neer be made S2,0O0 instead of SI,SOO, as it felt that this should be allowed, the increases to become effective Oc- tober 1, 19f9. The committee further recommended that the committee on ordinances submit an amendment to the ordinances to cover the above in creases. Adopted.
 The committee reported in refer ence to the increase of salary for the superintendent of the water depart ment. The water commissioners rec commended an increase of 20 per cent. over his present salory of s2,400. The committees conclusion was that the salary in question should come up with the other salaries in December. New Typewriter For Assessors Office. The committee on supplies and printing offered a resolution recom- mending the purchase of a new type writer for the office of the board of assessors at a cost hot to exceed $112.50, with the usual municipal dis count. This they felt was necessary in view of the extra work On the re- assessment Passed
 Gencstro Claim.
 The claim of Mrs. Enrico Genestro against the city of New Britain for compensation, having been heard by Compensation Commissioner George B. Chandler, q report was made by the board of public works. The order was that the widow should be paid s1OO for funeral expenses and $14S.50 for compensa ton for the, last eleven weeks and the sum of $13.50 for 312 weeks. Payments will be taken from the sever fund.
 Public Works Report.
 The board of public works submit ted several reports referred to in yes terday's paper. They were passed.
 Returns to Office.
 Amidst much applause former Councilman Edward Peterson was sworn in as councilman for the fourth ward to succeed A. A. Futile who re- signed. Councilman Peterson will be on the claims and railroads commit tee.
 Accepts Resignation.
 The resigna tion of Registrar of Vot- CTS Thomas J. Smith that took effect September was accepted. He re- signed to become census director for Connecticut.
 S51.1O For Stamps.
 The finance committee offered a resolution authorizing the comptroller to draw his order on the tree surer in favor of Postmaster William F. De- anev for the sum of S5410 for post age stamps to be used in connection with the Welcome Homo celebration. Passed.
 S15,OOO Appropriation.
 The comptroller was instructed to draw his order for $15, 600 in favor of the wecome home celebration com mittee and charge the same to the special appropriation account.
 S1O,000 Tor New Britain Institute.
 The comptroller was instructed to draw his order for $1n,000 for the New Britain Institute and charge the same to the special appropriation account.
 5000 For Walnut Hill Park.
 The special aprrOpria ton of 5000