New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-13
PREDICTS Fight IN
COUNCIL over ICE
Commissioner Sheehan Believes
Carlo Contract Will Create Storm

After the board OF water commits
sioners had voted last night to reeom-
mend to the common council that jos
seph Carlo OF Q Erwin place be given
the contract for harvesting ice at
sihuttle Meadow lake this year. re-
iecting the bid OF Henry &. Bailey,
who AT present holds the contract
Commissioner John Sheehan remark
ed -
THE common council turned down
your recommendation last year and
the same thing will be done this year.
Wait and see II II isn't"
iiaiicy Talks at Restrictions
Tho successful bidder offered So
0s5 for the contract agreeing to ac-
eept all the conditions laid down by
the water board, Bailey offered $1,000
and made several reservations. He
agreed TO have the horses used ex-
amined by veterinarian, but de-
clned to accept the stipulation that
all men employed be examined by the
health superintendent or someone to
be designated by him. This, II was en-
planned, would entail loss of time
and money. IT is difficult to get labor
and when men are wanted they are
generally sought for immediate work.
1t would require several hours to
bring a workman to the doctor, have
him examined and then bring him
back to work, Bailey's letter stated.
Regarding provision that fence
be constructed from the outlet, Bailey
said this wouldn't be necessary as the
work of harvesting ice is not carried
to point which Is unsafe.
On motion of Commissioner Joseph
Lamb IL was voted TO recommend to
the council that contracts be signed
with Carlo. Commissioners Lamb and
Sheehan voted in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Il. w. Pelton did not
arrive at the meeting until after the
decision was reached. but when the
facts were laid before him he made
the action unanimous.
Hatch Mum on Opposition
The decision to make such a recon-
mendation to the council was reached |
without any discussion of the merits
Of harvesting ice at the reservoir |
This was somewhat of a surprise since |
Chairman W. l.. Hatch earlier in the |
day had told newspapermen that he
would be in favor Ct rejecting all bids !
submitted. Commissioner Pelton had |
also asserted that If 1t could be proved |
to him that the board was empower
cd to so act he would favor the re-
jecting of all proposals. Neither of the |
commissioners at last nights meeting /
made such a suggestion or inquired |
into the boards powers affecting the
rejecting of bids.
Chairman Hatch reported that he |
had procured signs to be posted at the |
reservoir prohibiting the committing
Of nuisances, fishing, bathing washing /
any article or animal on the premises |
be posted at the request of the gov
eminent.
Charter Changes Suggested
The board voted to have the corpor /
alton counsel draft a charter amend
ment to give the city the right to sell I
water in Plainville and in Newington.
AS IS the case in the sale of water /
to Berlin, the city VIII rSree 10 1urn-
.ish water only when there Is plenty
IN the reservoirs, reserving the right 4
to shut off the service If there appears
to be a need of such action.
Another amendment will be drafted
providing that q t0%per cent penalt.,
be assessed on all water rentals not
paid within so days from the time
they become due and that six per cent
per annum will be charged as interest
thereafter This Is now done by vote
of the comm ssion, but if was felt adj