New Britain herald., 1927-04-21
COUNCIL BROWNS ON COSTLY AUTOS
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flash of intelligence comes, and for one won't have this recommen- da'ion crammed down my throat"
 The police boafd found itself without a defender and it was unanimously voted 10 reject it's rec ommendation.
 When the building commission asked authority to purchase a s9o5 Overland six-cylinder coupe for the building inspector. Councilman Sam ucl Sablotsky arose to ask if the city eyer owned an Overland. No member of the council recalled there ever was such a machine own- ed by the city, whereupon the sixth Narder made protest against ''eX- perimenting' with car about hich little Is known. He remind d his associates that T Ford car has served the city for two years and a new one may be had for Si6o.
 Johnson to Counsel His Lawyer.
 An amendment by Councilman Stanley M. Cooper to refer the ques- lion back with recommendation that a less expensive machine be bought, was lost. Alderman J. Gustav Johnson proposed that committee Of five be appointed 10 study the needs of the departments with reference to cars. His mo- ton was ruled out of order and he appealed 10 the council. The mayors ruling was then sustained. Johnson arose again and said:-
 T have always thought We could introduce motions here with regard 10 city business. I will consult my iawyer"'
 On the original motion, II voted 10 buy the Overland. which is sold hy the Beloin Motor Sales Co. and II were opposed. Mayor Weld broke the tie voting against the purchase.
 The park commission was next 10 feel the sting of the councils re- huke on automobiles. Scarcely had it's recommendation for the pur- chase Of s1.G75 Willys- s-Knight sc dan been read than Councilman Thomas E. Fay took the floor to say: q notice in the building con- missions report that the other car was to be purchased from the Be loin Co., don't see the name of the company from whom it is proposed to buy this car. Can anybody in form me?'
 From the spectators gallery members Of the board told Council man Fay the iGloin Co. also sells the Willys- Knight.
 l~, councilman responded.
 Acting Chairman Maxwell s. Por- ! ter of the park board said a Nlllys- l Knight was chosen because Me { chanic Lincoln Mays opinion coin- | cided with that of the park board ! that this is the proper machine. In ! reply to a question of Councilman [ samuel Sablotsky, Park superin- i t"ndent l.. E. Wainright said his i travelling sometimes reaches 35 { miles a day.
 Alderman J. Gustav Johnson de- ! Clared he has been informed by a [ member of the garage commission ! that the present car is serviceahlc ' for at least three more years and i that no new car is needed.
 Judd Calls Council Inconsistent
 At this juncture Alderman Will f liam II. Judd arose and called at i tontion to the fact that the council i only few years ago was perfectly . willing to lay out large sums of | money to buy Hupmobile cars, but Y is now stricken with a desire for economy.
 Alderman Johnson declared fin { favor of a committee or five mem- bors 10 study inc automobile needs Of the city. Alderman Judd said the ' council of 80 members had difficult " making choices and he amended . to make it a committee of 3O Tn" amendment and the motion both [ were lost
 Salary Commission Downcd
 Councilman Samuel Sablotskys resolution to displace the salary committee by a salary commission was lost after the sixth ward coun- cilman severely criticized the prac- tccs of the present system. During ! the course of his remarks his eyes fol on Alderman Judd in discus sion with another member of the council. Sablotslly digressed at once and remarked to the mayor:
 T have the floor, and l think the II alderman from the third ward ought to recognize the fact
 T heard you: l cant help it, Judd shot back.
 "lon bet your life you cant help it,' Sablotsky said as he re- turned 10 his argument.
 Sablotsky claimed salaries for this year were fixed prior 10 the meeting and because all was "cut and dried' he declined to take part. He charged that one member was opposed to hearing certain appli- cants for increases and said that member remarked: Don't bring in tIe tax collector or the registrars. l Gan tell you just what they'll say"
 Councilman D. l.. Bartlett felt. he said, Sablotsky's plan was a good one. but that only one man should be in charge of salaries. Such a con- dition however, Bartlett does not ever expect 10 see, he made it plain. We have too many commissions now: and we also have too many Of ourselves cluttering mp the room,' Bartlett said in conclusion.
 kirEhan,, Woods, Green>tein Elected
 Standing commissions approved at Monday nights caucus were elected on resolution of Alderman Judd and Maerz. Judge John II. klrkham was elected corporation counsel. Joseph G. Woods prescott tor, and William M. Greenstein as sistant prosecutor by unanimous vote. Placement of overhead wires on Broad street into the newly con structed subways was recommend ed by Alderman Frank Xapatka in a