Putnam patriot., 1928-11-15
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was his opinion. Then the chief said he believed so too.
 The mayor asked what the orai- nance committee had done toward re. vising the city ordinances. Alderman Chadwick said that he didn't see any use in revising ordinances if the police won't enforce them.
 Then what's the use of having a police forceg" asked the mayor. We might as well just have a desk man to receive complaints,
 Alderman Chadwick; That's just what l said a while ago"
 Pay for Use of Cars
 Then Mir. Thurston, as chairman of the board of water commissioner. stated that it was his opinion that Su- perintendent Sharpe should be paid for the use of his automobile while on department business. This again set the wheels in motion. The mayor thought if one official is paid for the use of his car all should be paid. | Alderman Mignault. chairman of the highway committed. wanted to know if he could charge for the use of his car. Someone pointed out that the police hired taxis and someone else said that they ought not to have a private car while on duty. Chief Thurston charged that the city wasn't doing business in a businesslike man ner.
 During the free-for-all talk the chief said that the fire department had too many associate members hanging around. It was all right to have such members who want to become firemen, but not just good fellows" who stay around to get feeds" and he in on the social affairs.
 Mayor Richard said that the eoun- cil had told the chief that they would stand behind him if he rid tie depart ment of such members.
 Some Drastic Action
 h reply to this tine chief said; All right, you are going to have some dras- tic action"
 1t was five minutes after eight when the meeting was called to order. The police report showed seventeen arrests during October. one prisoner taken to jail. and fines and costs of St,3s1.22 collected Forty-one tramps were lodged.
 A petition was presented for an electric light on Overlook street and Groveland avenue. l. was admitted that this street had not been accept ed by the city and the mayor said that lights could not be placed on unae- cepted streets Alderman Chadwick and Alderman Dean favored the pc. tition on the ground that there were a number of houses on the street and the property owners paid city taxes and were entitled Co lights When it was emphasized by the mayor that the city had no right Co install lights on a private street the petition was denied for that reason.
 Alderman Mignault stated that the Connecticut Company had sold all of it's poles in Putnam to a junk dealer and that they were soon Co be re- moved It was suggested that some sof the poles be left to be used as hold CTS for directing signs. Mir. Mignault said the state was going to erect some cement posts for this purpose. There was considerable argument over this matter and it was finally voted that the committee purchase HuNH or ANt HNitH HIS Atit UikIAAN ttHt- mittee should select.
 Not Enforcing Ordinances
 This brought up the parking prob leia Many instances were cited where the parking rules were being violated. This brought forth Alder man Mignault's experience with a policeman and the charge that the police were doing nothing to enforce the ordinances. It was said that the police complain that they are not backed up in making arrests for park ing rule violations. There was con siderable discussion on these points and much criticism of the present non-enforcement of ordinances.
 Heating Fire Station
 Alderman Ames said that the com mittee on heating the fire station from the Putnam Inn had made plans Co go ahead. It had been decided to award the contract for making the necessary changes to W. F. Raiferty for $329. While not the lowest bid der the committee had gone into the matter and decided that Mir. Raiferty had the best plan. IL was brought out that ton of coal a month is be- ing burned at fire headquarters. There was discussion before it was voted Co accept the committees report and ratify its action.
 Horse May Drop Dead
 Alderman Mignault then brought up the matter of the antiquated work ing material of the highway depart ment. He said that one of the city's pair of horses is twenty-five years old, has been in the city's service since 1903, and is likely to drop dead any time. That the dump cart is falling to pieces and the harnesses are old.
 Alderman Dean was strong for mo- torizing the department and asked if there was any other city where horses are used He also suggested that the city "buy pair of mules"
 There was a long discussion over this situation and it was stated by the chairman of the highway committee and the superintendent of streets that pair of horses and a dump cart are imperative to the eity's needs The matter was referred to the highway committee to report to the next meet ing.
 Wants More Hose
 Then Chief Thurston arose and asked for .OOO feet of hose. Several