New Britain herald., 1925-02-19
Former Hints He Was First To Suggest It Be Removed Far From Influence of Politics.
Paonessa Retorts That He Never Did Want Power of Removal-Hits Repre-
 sentative on P. U. c. Law

In his letter to Mayor A. M. Pao- nessa regarding charter changes, reference to which was made in the Herald yesterday, Representative B. W. filling, majority leader in the lower house, stresses the import ance of removing from politics the board of adjustment which will function in connection with the es- tabllshment of a zoning system.
 In previous correspondence 1t was intimated that the initiative in pre- venting political influence governing the conduct of the board was taken by Mayor Paonessa. Representa- tive filings letter indicates that he, not Mayor Paonessa, was father of this idea. On this point the letter says: T am particularly pleased to see that you have acceded to my sug- gestion which was conveyed to you, I presume, through members of the zoning commission, that the adjust ment board so-called as provided for in the zoning system be removed from politics."
 Further on In his letter, Repre- sentative Alling remarks that he heard that it was Mayor Paonessa who suggested that the mayor have power of removing members of the adjustment board, contrary to the recommendation of the Technical Advisory Corporation.
 Mayor Paonessa today voiced dis pleasure at parts of Representative filings letter, declaring that he never has expressed himself in hav- ing the mayor in control of the ad- justment board of the zoning com mission, adding that "anyone who quotes my stand as such is very much misinformed."
 filings Letter
 Representative filings letter to Mayor Paonessa follows: "Hon. Angelo NJ. Paonc ssa,
 "City Hall.
 "City.
 ''Dear Sir:
 T wish to acknowledge receipt of two. letters from you dated Febru- ury 9th and February 10 respec- lively. With reference to the letter of February 10th. I would say that my present feeling in reference 10 the contents thereof is that l cannot support this bill. It would of necessity create such cumbersome commission that I doubt If it would function in the interests of the pub lic--or of anybody elso.
 With reference to your letter Of February 9th. would say that am perfectly willing to express to you any changes which I think should be made in the charter amendments as they are at present framed. in order that you may know fully my position with reference thereto be- fore the time set for the hearing
 T am particularly pleased to sec that you have acceded to my sug- gastion which was conveyed to you, presume, through members of the zoning commission, that the adJust- ment board so-called as provided for in the zoning system he removed from politics. can readily under stand how the mayor of any city in the performance of his duties and the administration of the affairs Of the city, should have commissions which are of an administrative character so composed that they will be in sympathy with those purposes which he is attempting to accom- plish.
 "I do not believe, however, that the adjustment board as provided for in the zoning system is an adminis- trative board solely, My present in- clination is that this board should be so composed and so appointed that it be absolutely beyond the reach of any mayor, even though he be elected for more than one term. For that reason I do not at present believe that the method of appoint ment provided for in the present proposed amendment meets this ob- iective.
 Tt would seem to me that the board in the first instance should be composed Of say seven members, one appointed for one year, ono for two years, one for three years. etc, and that the mayor be authorized 10 ap- point to fill the vacancy which, un- der this arrangement, would occur each year.
 My information is that the orig inal draft furnished 10 the city by the technical advisory corporation provided that appointments to the board shall be made by the mayor subject to confirmation by the com mon council and initial appointments shall be made within 90 days after the enactment of any ordiranccs au- thorlzing such appointment, Re movals from the board shall be made only after proper impeachment pro ceedings inaugurated by the ap- pointing authority and only upon due cause shown and upon written charges and public hearing.
 This provision am informed, did not meet with your approval, and the information which I have received
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