Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-02

Tor domestic purposes, who may become users of city water, subsequent to it's taking on the hospital for service.
 This arrangement might be adjusted and any legal Instructions or uncertain ties eliminated by act at the next session pf the General Assembly.
 Therefore the city having an abundant supply of water to sell, the state asks through it's trustees, on what terms and under what conditions, it will undertake to supply the Norwich State Hospital its normal supply of water of approxi- mately 100000 gallons per day. plus its normal growth as permanent customer tor all time.
 Respectfully submitted
 COSTELLO LIPPITT, President,
 Norwich State Hospital.
 motion was made and seconded that the communica tien be referred back to the water commissioners for further by thte board.
 Referred Back ts Water Board
 Dr. Franklin S. Wilcox, superintendent of the state hospital who was present at the meeting inquired as to what could be gained by referring the matter back to the water commissioners He said that the water commissioners had had the matter before them and that he under stood they are in favor of the plan.
 Corporation Counsel Edwin ". Higgins answered Dr. Wilcox's inquiry at the sug- gestion of Mayor Lerou. MT. Higgins said that it is the duty of the water board to initiate and that when they have formulated their recommendation with the necessary details that the coun- ei could then act on the matter. The water board have not yet worked out the details yet.
 Mayor Lerou said that he felt the council is yelling to do whatever they can in supplying the state hospital with water but the course to be followed is for the water board to consider the matter and then make their recommendations te the council. Mayor Lerou said that the council will expedite the matter just as soon as the necessary details and that if necessary a special meeting of the council could be called to act on the matter be- fore the next regular meeting which will be December 9th.
 Dr. Wilcox indicated that he is de sirous of immediate action 50 that if fav- oFable action is taken he can prepare his budget and make arrangements for the introduction of the necessary legislation in the general assembly.
 Mayer LeFeu said that he was inform ed that Reuben s. Bartlett, president of the board of water commissioners, had taken the matter up with MT. Lippitt, offering tentative suggestions which the hospital trustees might use to predicate a definite proposal to the water board
 The communication from the state hospital was then referred back to the water board.
 Letter From Water Board President
 MT. Bartletts letter to Mr Lippitt, referred to by Mayor Lerou. follows: Ar. Costello Iippitt President.
 Norwich State Hospital, Norwich.
 Dear Sir: Your letter of the 99th in- stant addressed to the board of water commissioners is herewith formerly ac- kRowledged. As doubtless you know the subject matter of your letter was dis cussed informally at the regular meeting of the board last evening.
 Writing simply as the president of the board of water commissioners and mere ly outlining my present view which may be changed upon further consideration and with the hope that conclusion sat isfacaory to all may be speedily arrived at, it occurs to me to suggest that some such plan as the following might be worked out and save your institution from q dilemma that would be exceed ingly unfortunate if not almost a trag- edy and conserve as well the rights of the people of the City of Norwiah which of course is bound to be my first concern and duty:
 CD The City of Norwich and your board secure such legislative authority as may be needed.
 (2) The state pay for the laying and maintaining under the direction of the board of water commissioners the twelve inch main from the city line to the hos pital including costs of meters and such other fixtures as may be required.
 (S) The state enter into a contract with the city to pay for the laying of a twelve inch main to supplant the present six inch main on Laurel Hill avenue stimates have been submitted to the board indicating an outlay of s50, 000 to lay this main. Present six inch main on Laurel Hill avenue takes care fully of the needs of the city
 (D The hospital to pay for the water at meter rate to be agreed upon (s) The service by the city to be sec ondary to whatever demands may be made for water by the inhabitants of the city. That is there will be no guarantee of service and unless the city has sur plus of water none is to be delivered tn; | hospital.
 | IAeSe tentaulVe suggestions are offereC l for your consideration as something that perhaps your board of trustees can pred icate a definite proposal upon to thu board of water commissioners which pro i posal I can assure you will receiv; speedy and careful attention. | Very resDectfully,
 REUBEN s. BARTLETT.
 President Board of Water Commissioners l City of Norwich
 Armistice Day Contribution of s2ee
 Alderman John s. Blacknar presentAS | a resolution authorizing the appropria ton of s200 as a contribution to help de i fray the expenses of the Armistice Da! celebration which is being arranged fo l November 11th by Robert O. Fletche i Post. No. 4. American Legion. The res olution was adopted
 The monthly report of the street com missioner and the monthly report of tn city treasurer were accepted after whc
 the following department bills were ap
 proved:
 Water department. se.sos.1s; poTe
 department s5,016.Ts: street nghtins
 s24s1.47; department of cemetsrie.
 s1o7.5s; gas and electric departraen
 ss.s4s.37; finance department seSlss25
 public works department, s10.4sS.56; fir
 department, s4,7ss;72; park departmen s24s.70.
 , The quarterly report of the wat, , board was presented and accepted aft, which the council ad io11rnad