New Britain herald., 1930-04-11
Hickey and Mangan Collide Over City Golf Course Construction;
 Hall to Build Links for $l2, 400

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 Mir. Hickey wanted to know fl the park board had the right to shift funds from one item to an- other. Judge Mangan replied that the city requires him to sign q state- ment each month that no money has been spent except as provided in the budget.
 Commissioner r. l.. Crandall ex- plained, "The water main was or dered put in solely and entirely for the golf course" Mr. Crandall was the commissioner who met with the water board on this matter a few days ago.
 Dr, Henry P. Lasch, another park commissioner, asked Suppose some thing extra comes up?" MT. Hickey replied that he had another resolu- tion to cover that emergency. He read the resolution. It provided that the course be constructed under the general supervision of three men, Carlisle L. Baldwin of the Chamber of Commerce, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and the chairman of the park board.
 NIangan Opposes Outside Control
 Then the fight was on.
 I'm positively, absolutely and un- alterably opposed to that resolu- tion,' began Judge Mangan. 'The course will be in a public park un- der the control of the park board, The park board is responsible for the construction and maintenance of all park property.
 This board has been in existence for two years and has carried on it's work to the satisfaction of the public. I doubt that the park board can legally delegate it's powers to the Chamber of Commerce or to any individuals.
 T have absolute confidence in Mir. Baldwin. All through this pro- ject my vote has been largely infiu- enced by his judgment and eXperi- ence. This thing started on the motion that the park board accept money from the Chamber of Con- merce to build the course. The Chamber of Commerce has from time to time added to it's authority.
 Tn order to preserve. harmony and avoid argument we have sub mitted to many things when we could have stood on our dignity. This resolution is an absolute refec- ton on the park board. Under no circumstances will l submit to this resolution
 Mir. Hickey replied that the sole purpose of recommending a commit tee of three was that a small con- mittee would be the more readily available, and would be more con- venient to the architect.
 MT. Berg replied, We will meet the architect whenever it is neces- sary."
 Hickey Secs New Park Board
 The election has just indicate ] that there will be change in the park board with possibility ol men coming in who are unfamiliar with the project" MT. Hickey point ed out. He recounted the charac- teristics of Messrs. Baldwin and Mangan showing their expert knowl. edge of golf matters. We are no' casting any reflections on the hon. csty, integrity and ability of the present park board. l wouldn't condescend to raise such a ques. tion," he added.
 Judge Mangan replied: "The only argument you have advanced is ir favor of a small committee. Tho park board has only five members l In the summer we meet once a Hcel and sometimes oftcncr. We ca, appoint a smaller committee if nee essary, We can appoint one mar if necessary. I am more anxious for a new chairman than I am fo myself if l stay on and I am posi- tive in my stand when l say tha under no circumstances will l stan. for this resolution"
 MT. Berg: The resolution is no Tn accordance with the origina agreement. Judge Mangan has ex pressed my sentiments exactly"
 Mr. Crandall: We are doing , job in Walnut Hill park which i costing three times as much as thi job and we don't need any outsid committee. The Chamber of Com mercc wouldn't go out and get sub scriptions until the park boar agreed to accept the fund. We hay lived up to our agreement"
 MT. Macauley: Suppose you ra up against a snag. Would you con fer with the Cham OCT of Com merce?"
 Judge Mangan: We would