Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06

present AEd ' want AN hN '# FA aA being opposed to any inspector work ing on this contract thai Is not se- leeted by the council. This is to pro teot the taxpayers of Putnam.
 Thl motion was earfie
 While the bills were being r4e pared Alderman Rogers aad Richard Verl ia earnest conference aH the a3at Ter of the WnterWerks saa00r wds revived bv inc alderman ffH Warj |. Mr. Rogers. who said
 Mayor Must Sign
 MT. Mayor and Gentlemen. of- fer the following resolutions
 Resolvcd That no contract entered into by the water department shall be valid unless same shall be signed by the mayor and ratified bv the city council
 The resolution was secoH ed by All dcrman Richard and someone pro posed a ron call vote.
 Alderman Anles asked il tht fesolu- tien conflicted with a former vote that che matter be left with ibe commis- sioners
 Alderman Rogers said that an act of the legislature gives the city coun- cil all rights That nothing can be- done without the sanction of the council. He referred to Section II of the eily charter This provides. among other things. that all contracts with the city shall be signed by the mayor when directed by the electors or members of the common council.
 Alderman Nadnais said he thought the matter had been turned over to the water commissioners
 Council Supreme
 Mir. Rogers. "Thc act gives the city power. The water commissioners are not over the common council. They arr trying to be but l don't ad- init that they are
 The roll call vote on the resolu ton resulted m .'Yes. Messrs Rich ard. Rogers. Ames and Dubois: tmem- hers of the special water committee of the counein No" Aldermen De lisle. Labhy and Vadnais.
 The fire chief brought up the mat ter of placing hydrants. He said he had not been consulted He thought that at least the Insurance exchange should be consulted in the natter
 What have yon got to do with II ?'' facetiously asked member of the council
 "They might consult me as mat ter of courtesy" said the chief.
 City 'Symonized'
 At this point the word "Sy Imenizeds was twice used.
 Alderman Richard then said they turned the contract over te Symends and it is safe to say that some of the commissioners have never seen the specifications
 Alderman Rogers: T think be fore the contract is signed t should be looked over and inspected by the mayor have said q lot about this water question have nothing for CT against Henry \. Symonds or any contractor My sole aim is Co work for the interest fl the citizens and taxpayers
 Alderman Richard said he thought that was the feeling of the whole city council
 '.It certainly bas heen of The water committed sand Alderman Rogers.
 x EttfE mn fA#AHAs= itE AaAt#ktNt of hydrants should b. noted by the mayor in iauklua over Che contract.
 eommissioners Absent
 Alderman Richard thought il should he brought ta lhp attention of the water commissioners at once. "It k unfortunate that some of the com niissioners are not here SO as to en- tighten Us on some If these points he said.
 The matter of repairing fire truck No. was discussed and bills totalling $500 were ordered paid. More bills are 10 follow. The Fire Chief stated that the truck is in good condition and can do one hundred per cent service. The matter of new tires was refer red to the fire committee and fire chief to investigate and report.
 The council ratified the election of Delor Viens as member of Hose Company No. |. in place of Arthur Davson, resigned.