New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
INSPECTORS DENIED
 SALARY INCREASES
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As soon as MT. Leayitt had con- cluded his talk, Councilman Sablot- SKY brought up the Curtin incident. He asked MT. Leav.tt f he had not said that Curtin was the best man in the city for the position, and MT leayitt replied negatively. He ad- mitted having classed Curtin as a good man." Councilman Sablotsky went on to say that for the five years Curtin was in office the build ing commission had received no complaints about him. but Alr. Lea witt interrupted 10 ask where the councilman obtained that inforina- ton. Well you did not tall Us of any complaints when you came in short time ago and recommended | salary increase for him" the coun- cllman insisted.
 Asks Curtin Case Be Avoided
 Councilman r, G. Iiausmann, committee chairman, reminded Councilman Sablotsky that the busi- ness of the evening has 10 do with inc salary increase rocommenda- tions. and the committee was not concerned with the reasons the commissioners offer for dismissine cmployes. MT. Leavitt asked for the floor and made the request that Councilman Sablotsky and the other committeeman refrain from ques- tioning him relative 10 the Curtin incident. He had information that Councilman SablotsEy was 10 ques- ton him. and he wished 10 say that Curtin had a good personality and inc commissioners liked him. But he added, T do not want 10 talk about him, and if I do talk, what l will have to say will not do MT. Cur tin or his friends any good
 "Wen." reioined Councilman Sa- blotsky, 1t looks 10 me like po- litical move by the building con- mission. to get a democrat out and put republican in. l am surprised that the building commission would come in here with any such recom- mendation.'
 Councilman Zapatka said the com mission should not expect 10 nave a new man paid the same salary as an experienced man received. as the new official should be obliged to prove his worth.
 Andrews Insisted on Raise
 Councilman kloskosh inquired II the new electrical inspector was promised a salary increase and MT. I,eavitt replied negatively but he added that Mir. Andrews told him last night he would not remain Tn office at a s1,900 salary. Council man Sablotsky remarked that 1t must be possible to find one out Of nine applicants who would be willing 10 take the position for s1,900. He remarked that he has no personal feeling in this matter, as he has known MT. Andrews long time, but the fact remains that a position which carried a sl,900 salary should not be increased 10 s5,000 when a new man takes office.
 Councilman Thomas Fay, who is not a member of the committee. was allowed to question MT. Leavitt about the pay of electricians. Mir. Leavitt said they are paid sl an hour but the councilman disagreed, saying he believes the pay is 75 or 80 cents an hour in this city. Mir. Leavitt said he may be misinformed but he was given this information yesterday. He repeated that the building commls- sion will do the best it can with what is given in the matter of in spcctors' salaries. Councilman Za- patka seconded Councilman Sablot- sky's motion to leave the salary at S1,90o and it was carried after Councilman Fay remarked that the incongruity of the commission has made that body the laughing stock of the city and it is too bad the common council cannot do some thing about it." He saJd he under stands that the commissioner who made the motion to dismiss Curtin Is not licensed electrician,
 Do you mean Commissioner Hinchlire Councilman sablotsky inquired.
 T am not mentioning names" " Councilman Fay replied. but you can draw your own conclusions,
 well, l mention names" Council man Sablotsky replied.
 Plumbing Inspector Turned Down
 Councilman Sablotsky expressed the opinion that the plumbing in spector should have q transporta- ton allowance because he is obliged to go about the city on inspection trips as frequently as the other in- spccsors. He favored a $40 allow ence and after Councilman Maxon offered a motion 10 recommend no change in the salary. Councilman