New Britain herald., 1923-03-22
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sing Swan SONGS
Alderman Wells and Councilman
King Make Farewell Speeches

At the March meeting OF the COM
mon council, held last night. II was
voted to ask the general assembly to
amend the city's charter to provide
for a new commission to manage the
municipal garage. The action was
taken after the garage committee had
submitted such accommodation.
The council members listened to
farewell speeches by Alderman George
Fl. Wells and Councilman M. r. King,
who were attending their last sessions.
Mayor Paonessa in replying to re-
marks of two members took occasin
to remark that he has been mayor
not only in name, but also in fact, and
that he would continue to be although
he realized that one could not as
sumo such an attitude and yet seek
reelection.
Check Up on Danberg's Salary =
Councilman ID. l.. Nair moved that
the minutes of the last meeting be
changed to include Mayor A. M. Pao-
nessa's promise that Clerk e. ]. Dan
berg would receive a salary raise. He
felt it was a matter that should be re-
corded. 1t was so voted. As the
minutes were submitted there was no
mention of the promise.
Several petitions were received and
were referred to commissions by AL
derman George H. Wells. who pre-
sided at the meeting.
The ordinance committee submitted
ordinances to govern the salaries OF
several officials and employees that
were recently increased.
Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa notified the
council that it will be possible to pay
Clerk Danberg his increased salary on
April /. On motion of Alderman J.
IT, Gill it was voted to draft a new
ordinance.
Report on Garage.
The garage committee submitted
report recommending establishment of
a garage commission by charter
amendment, effective in 1924.
Alderman Wells explained the pro-
posal He said council committee
cannot give the necessary time to the
work and he felt commission would
accomplish more.
Chairman Z. +. Hall of the charter
committee advised action
at once if it is to be brought in with |
the amendments now pending.
Councilman NJ. s. Porter and Ar
thur Crusberg spoke in favor OF
Mayor Paonessa wanted the amend
nent to be effectivs/as soon as passed.
He said he would be pleased to name
Alderman Wells as chairman to take
IN the work with the new fiscal year.
To accomplish that purpose Coun-
,ilman S. A. Lynch moved that the
lates be stricken out.
The matter was tabled temporarily.
Contract With Under
On motion of a sub committee it
With Thomas Under for five years at
1850 year with the understanding
hat he will move to New Britain.
Reports of the board of compen-
alton and assessment and Of the
'oard of public works were approved.
A resolution to require the owners
# property at PIT Broad street to in
tall sidewalks was referred to the
oard of public works with power.
City Engineer ]. D. Williams told
he council that mud slides down on
he walk.
Alderman +. L. Conlon felt the city
ould require the walk kept clear of
aud.
Daylight Saving Ordinance Tabled
A daylight saving" ordinance to
G effective from April 20 to Septem-
err 23 was submitted by Councilman
'orter who said the plan is the same
S that of last year.
Councilman Crusberg wanted the
rdinance laid on the table one month.
lie thought there might be opposition.
Alderman. Wells was opposed to
MS ordinance.
you can't fool yourself" the al
erman reminded the council. He
nd many women having children
Ding to school are opposed to any
hanges.
Councilman Porter said factories
re likely to adopt the idea. G
Councilman f. s. Caldwell reminded .
lie council that the war time emer-
encies that made daylight saving y
ecessary do not now exist and he II
as opposed.
Councilman VI. +. King was in fav-
of holding up action one month.
e told the council that he values
lat extra hour in bed.
Remarks in favor of the ordinance