New Britain herald., 1930-07-17
DEMOCRATS SILENT
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CContinued From First Page) tabled for one month. The council opposed reopening Of the matter on the ground that ample notice was given through the press and by post cards 10 all holders Of realty in the affected areas.
 Pasters fo' City OIicials' Car,
 Councilman James r. Murphy proposed a measure 10 have pastors furnished city officials so that their automobile will not he tagged" while they are attending meetings in city hall. The councilman saiu that meetings nnetimcs take longer than expected and the council mem bers' cars are frequently tagged for remaining in restricted districts 100 long. Although space Is provided in the rear Of city hall. city officials have learned from experience that it is unsafe to leave car there, the councilman remarked. The sugccs- tion was sent 10 the police board.
 Approval was voted the land ro- valuation planned by Mayor QuiGley The committee vas appointed soy eraI days ago and a report made to the council Iasr night,
 Public Street MOrtgaged
 When a motion was made 10 ap- point a committee for inquiry into the situation which prevails on WI- low street extension where the city has constructed a highway over nhortgaged premises, Councilman Conlon asked for an explanation. Alderman Nair told of the payment of $2,800 to Fred Bendza. the owner of record, without consideration Of the mortgagors' interests.
 We have no deed. and the street is mortgaged." Mayor QmgIey said. then added: But if wasn't done in this adrninistrauon,'
 Conlon shot hack. That makes no difference. There's been plenty done in this and other administrations. The reparree was taken good naturedly with Quigley and Conlon joining in the merriment.
 West End Fire station
 Alderman Gleason W. Parker O. the third ward introduced a reso- lution to have an inquiry made as 10 the available locations and costs of fire station for the west end Of the city, and ho was reminded al once that he had voted against a similar resolution last year. Alter Alderman Parker had moved adOp- ton, C0uncilmH Sablotsky remark ed; I'm very glad the alderman brought that resolution in. He voted against it last year, because it came from the wrong side of the house when I brought it in. One year later he brings it in, and I'm in favor of lt. l want 10 congratulate the al derman for finding. after one year. that Q station is needed in tho west end"
 If the councilman listened while the resolution was ~caI. he would know that this is only an inquiry and not q. recommendation for firehouse,' Parker ~etorted
 Assuring that The inquiry meets his approval but that he will not vote 10 put the money into a fire station while highways are in need of repair, Alderman Falk voted in favor.
 Resolutions 10 have city depart ments inquire into tho costs Of in- surance agalrs- damage sul.s for falls on icy sidewalks and rompen- sation insurance for city lahorers. were approved.
 Steam shovel PigeonhOIed
 On motion Of Councilman Conlon. tabled report Of the board of pub lie works asking authority 10 pur- chase a new steam shovel at a cost of approximately ZI2.oo0 was taken from the table, then tabled indeti- nitely.
 At the June meeting. representa- tives of the board explaining the need for the purchase. said the shovel now owned by the city is useless. Councilman Conton protest ed and had the measure tabled. In the meantime, the equipment re- garded as useless was restored 10 service and it was agreed that the purchase need not be made.
 Piper Brook Contract Tabled
 Councilman William s. Scheuy who was successful last week in blocking work on the Piper brook culbert job, moved last night to table a report Of the board of pub lie works to enter into contract with Peter Suzio & Staff to do the work |
 After the councilman had explain ed the costs entering into the job and the likelihood of exceeding the appropriation made for this work . the council was convinced of the wisdom of continuance and the , Scheuy motion prevailed.
 The only" promise of fireworks works during the evening came near the close of the meeting when Coun- | cilman Sablotsky asked the mayor whether the inspectors working on the Washington park wading pool |,