Putnam patriot., 1930-08-07
MAYOR SUGGESTS NEW
 ORDINANCES NEEDED
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 circus once in while, said His Honor
 "Why?" asked Alderman Dean.
 The Mayor replied that he thought the people are entitled to a little amu@oment. While circuses take money out of town they also leave money in the city. They bring people Co the city and afford chance for closer relationship and 'l think they are a benefit to the community" said the mayor.
 Alderman Dean said he was op- posed to their coming. He asked for expressions from other aldermen. There was silence.
 What do you think about it?" Alderman Dean said to Alderman Duffy.
 Alderman Duffy was in favor of circuses. He said that people with cars go to circuses in other places but that those who can not afford to own cars can not go. He thought they were entitled to a little amusement. The matter of carnivals was brought into the talk and it was then that Alderman Dean said:
 That's what I mean. l thought we were talking about carnivals. l am not opposed to circuses. l like to go and like to see the children go. thought you were talking about car nivals"
 IL seemed to the consensus that cireuses should not be barred from Putnam by a prohibitiye license fee and the matter was referred to the ordinance committee to investigate and report new ordinance with lower fee if they deem it advisable.
 Peddlers
 From this the discussion turned to peddlers' licenses. The fee is now S25. Mayor Richard said that this is in conflict with the state statute and can not be enforced It was stated that peddlers were we'll enough in- formed to know that such fee is unenforeible and peddle without hav- ing obtained a license realizing that they will not be prosecuted.
 When the meeting was called to order the report of the Captain or ! Police Dubreuil for the month of July was read. There were fifteen arrests during the month. five prisoners were taken to jail. fines and costs collected totalled S453.04 and twenty one tramps were given lodging.
 4 petition from Mrs. s. Nikoloff, A. D. Alderman and Mrs Mary Andrews asking that the water main to the hospital be extended to the top of Hospital Hill to afford them fire protection was referred to the board of water commissioners.
 Supply Station
 The Mexican Petroleum Company, represented by Attorney A. Mac donald Jr., submitted plans for a supply station and storage tanks on land owned by Whipple < Gilpatrie, north of Providence street. Approval of the construction plan was asked, 1 It was approved by the council.
 Alderman Breault stated that a new floor has been laid in fire head quarters and the committee finds t has not enough money left to buy needed chairs and tables. An extra appropriation of S50 was voted.
 Alderman Mignault reported that S410 had been received for use oi the road roller.
 To Collect Assessments
 The city clerk read a list of curb ing assessments which he said he is unable to collect. Referred to the corporation council for action. A. S Macdonald gave the council actual notice of the dangerous condition of Bellevue street from Wilkinson street to Prospect street and Prospect street north to Oak street. It was stated that the streets had been badly worn by heavy trucking to the new stand pipe on Oak Hill. The mayor re duested the highway committee to remedy the situation.
 The current bills were read, ap- proved and ordered paid as the coun. cil adjourned.