New Britain herald., 1924-08-21

ready cost over sio0 on one job alon and will he the first 10 he overhaule when a new piece Of apparatus is SC cured. he said.
 Mayor Opposes Maxim
 Mayor 4, N. Paonessa opposed buy Ing a Maxim. He told the council crankshaft had broken in the ca soon after 1t was put In service an' Mir. Maxim admitted it was defectiy material. When the repair was mad the mayor was surprised to hnd tn city billed for 1t. Maxim refused f' stand the expense and the city paid the board of finance urging mean while that no further business n done with the Maxim Go.
 Alter a lengthy discussion vot' was taken on Alderman Juddi amendment to buy a Maxim car ant the amendment was carried IT to s Payment for Permanent Pavement
 After the roll call had been read Mayor Paonessa read the following message:
 "Members Of the Common Council
 Gentlemen:
 "For some time the Board of Public Works has been faced with a problem as to whether owners of abutting property on city streets, which are to be covered with perma- nent pavement. should be assessed for their proportion of the cost of the work.
 With reference to property own CTS paying for permanent paving work, the City Charter. Chapter Sv, Section 1. clearly states that the i Common Council may assess property owners for their share of the cost of the work. The Board of Public Works Is anxious to know whether or not it is the desire of the Common Council to levy this assessment on owners of abutting property where paving work is done, and for this reason, I bring the matter to your attention.
 Tt is my feeling that a special committee of the Common Council, acting in conjunction with the Board of Public Works. should take the matter in hand and give it serious consideration. report should then be submitted to the Common Council for final action.
 Respectfully,
 A. M. Paonessa,
 Mayor"
 On motion of Alderman c. J. Dehm it was voted to appoint the committee as recommended by the mayor. The mayor explained that the early idea of permanent pavement was that owners of abutting property were the ones benefited, but he now feels the general public is the gainer. He asked that the council take steps to establish a definite policy on the as- sessment of benefits.
 Numerous petitions were received, read and referred to the several boards and committees.
 A claim for s15.6o for a spring broken on North Burritt street July 30 was submitted by A. U. Sinski, who claimed the damage resulted from road defect.
 Frank Suzio petitioned for $175 damages to his car which was struck by railroad train while it was under the control of policeman who had communicated 1t and was giving chase to a supposed law-breaker.
 Bills approved by the finance com mittee and abatements recommended by the mayor and board of aldermen were ordered paid.
 DiSDufp Over .JOhn cpp,e mn
 When the bill of Alderman J. q. Johnson for $110 as a machine me- chanic was submitted Alderman P. J. Pajewski amended that payment be pending an itemized bill.
 Councilman S. A. Lynch felt the council is entitled to know what the items are. He said the council on a previous occasion had asked for an ltemized bill from Johnson.
 Mayor Paonessa said he is of the belief that the charter calls for item ization of all bills. Alderman Dehm said if An jtemized bill was given to the selection its sufficient.
 The admendment was lost and the bill ordered paid. Councilman D. l.. Nair moved that one year service as substitute he required as requisite for appoint ment as regular fireman
 Councilman l.. M Stanley wa. ruled out of order when he attempted to cross-examine Chairman J. E. R. keevers of the fire board. Chairman Keevers told the council that the charter gives his board power 10 make all ruels and regulations. Councilman A. N. Rutherford asked If the board would live up to the rule | If 1t Is passed. The reply was in the negative. Councilman Nair urged that the | resolution be passed and tried out in court if necessary. Again taking the floor Chairman keevers said: q don't think this council should | play petty politics and try to in- timidate the fire board. We are re- ,ponsible for the efficiency of the de- | partment and I don't think this body | should impair efficieny.' Pass resolutions of tnsfs merits | ar rot .4 .II U.s fh anAeS ef |