New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Charter Revision Committee Makes Preliminary Survey of
 Amendments to Be Discussed

Alderman Walter R. Falk was unan- imously chosen on motion of Attor- ney Sexton.
 Alderman D. L. Nair nominated Walter M. Bassford for secretary but Mir Bassford declined. Attorney Sexton nominated Senator w. E. Hagearty, but he declined and Councilman W. F. Curtin proposed Alderman Nair. The latter declined and proposed Councilman Curtin, who also declined and finally Coun- cilman w. c. Gibney was nominated by Alderman Nair and unanimous chosen.
 City May Have Two Senator's
 Judge Gaffney called the attention of the committee to the require ment of the state law that three weeks notice be given by publica- ton prior to the session of the legis- lature in the matter of the proposed annexation of the neighboring terri tory. Mayor Quigley remarked that the boundaries of the senatorial dis tricts may be changed every 10 years and if it is desired to make changes at this time, action must be taken at the coming legislative session. He was asked if he believed New Brit ain should have two senatorial dis tricts and he replied that it might be we'll to SC divide the city.
 Mayor Quigley was empowered to have the necessary surveys made to determine the boundaries of the ter ritory which it is proposed to annex, and it was voted to advertise in the newspapers that persons wishing to present matters for consideration by the committee must do so on or be- fore Dec. 12.
 "Of Year" Election Question
 Ex-Mayor Curtis inquired about change in the method 0f handling the salaries of city officials and em- ployes, as he understood there had been some talk of an amendment to transfer control of the salary matter from the common council to the board of finance and taxation. He also understood that the of year. election might be done away with by charter amendment and Mayo: QuiGley replied that both matters have been discussed and will prob ably be brought before the con- mittec.
 Judge Gaftney asked if the mayor would deprive the voters of the joy Of taking part in an election every year, to which the mayor replied that he would do almost anything" U save a few thousand dollars. MT. Curtis felt that the proposed elim- nation of the of year. election had some merit, but it should have careful consideration before action vas taken.
 Mayor Quigley mentioned that by anneXing part of kensington, a few hundred feet below Willow Brook park. the entrance to New Britain could be greatly improved and the carnivals which are permitted on the lot to the south of the park could be prohibited, New Britain having an anti-Carnival ordinance. Carnivals. the mayor said, were "a nuisance and a pest"
 Proposed Amendments in Writing
 Alderman Nar proposed that a stenographer be employed to take the minutes of the meetings and on motion of Attorney Sexton, Mayor Quigley was empowered to look after this detail. It was also voted to require persons, to present pro- posed amendments in writing rather tran verbally. this to apply 10 com mittee members as well as the gen. elal public.
 Alderman Nair said the common council in past years frequently re- jected proposed amendments after the committee worked faithfully ol them and he felt that in some in stances the committee would be jus tified in bringing matters to the legislature despite the wishes of the council. MT. Curtis remarked that the alderman, being president pro tenn of the council, should be able to get the committee report through that body with the assistance of the council members on the committee, and Judge Gaffney said he was willing to give his time and atten- ton to the various matters coming before the committee and let the council reject them if they saw fit to do SO
 On motion of Attorney Sexton. it was voted to authorize the chairman to call special meetings of the com mttee in the event that weekly ses- sions~ proved inadequate to handle the business.
 All members were present with the exception of William H. Judd and Frank G. Nibberts.