New Britain herald., 1926-11-24
PRIVATE TAXI STANDS ON STREETS ILLEGAL
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ternates was the favored plan.

ternates was the favored plan.
 On motion of Representative F. O.. Rackliffe. it was voted to recom- mend to the common council that charities be changed to board Of public welfare"
 This suggested change is along the line of one made by the last legislature, changing the name of the New Britain Charity Organiza- tion to New Britain Welfare Asso citation.
 A provision limiting the amount which may be appropriated to the firemen's pension fund was stricken out when Chairman E. F. Hall said the present limit of $l,200 is not sufficient to offset withdrawals.
 A resolution 10 permit the estab- lishment of taxi stands, their rent als and the licensing of owners was amended to add also the licensing of all building trades and requiring of bonds to indemnify owners of property. It was rejected.
 Creation of traffic commission to regulate parking and traffic, was recommended by Corporation Coun- sel John H. Kirkham.
 It was also suggested that the common council be authorized to specify where and under what con- ditions retai ing walls may be plac- ed and apportionmcnt of the costs on benefited property.
 Judge Kirkham said the condition is practically covered by the com man law. Attorney r. r. McDon- ough favored allowing the matter to remain under the. common laws protective measure.
 Judge Alling questioned the ad visibility of requiring a bond from builders.
 Frank L. Conlon asked how long the bond would hold after the house is built and the corporation coun- sel said probably until 1t is out lawed."
 Mr. McDonough objected to throwing the city into private af- fairs of civil rights. The effect of this would be to put the city into the building business, he said. The charter should concern itself only with governmental matters, Mir. McDonough pointed out.
 He also opposed taxi stands and agreed with Judge Alling that, be- ing private business ventures they should not receive grants in the pub lie highways.
 Judge filling moved that the res olution be "canned" and after vote Chairman Hall declared it canned"
 MT. Rackliffe expressed an opln- ion that the licensing of contractors is not necessary since they must file plans and specifications, which must be adhered to before a certificate of occupancy may be issued.
 On motion of Judge Kirkham, licensing was confied to electricians, plumbers and persons installing oil burners.
 The committee voted to "can' the sections relative to indemnity bonds and retaining wall installation.
 On the matter of creating a traffic commission, Judge filling said he would be opposed if frequent chang es are to be the vogue.
 Judge ,irkham explained such a is intended to relieve just such a situation. This com- mission would be subject to the rule of the common council. It was brought out that this committee could put changes in effect. where upon the council might override the ruling in the event of a disagree ment. It was "canned.'
 Request of the park board that it oe given a designated portion Of each years income was rejected, members expressing an opinion this | board is no more entitled 10 the l than any other.
 A petition that the department be | allowed to keep it's cars in places | other than the city garage for pur- poses of convenience brought a re- 1 mark from Senator Hall that the en- | ire question of whether it is econ- ,my to have the city garage in op- | ,ration may soon be opened.
 Elimination of the sprinkling tax | vas opposed by MT. Conlon, former 1 chairman of the board of public | works who said the $15,000 income | las often proved to be Every handy" t was voted 10 continue the tax.
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