The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-06

in the past again nared up 8L Int meeting last night of the board oi warden and burgesses. There was an exchange of words between Burgess Joseph Dinneny. democrat who brought up the matter and Warden John J. Sheridan. The warden criticized bills put in by MI Morris and some of his work.
 This was one of the features o1 an interesting session of the bOr- cugh board. others included de- cisive demand by Victor J. Burkus third ward burgess, that some en- forcement of the borough ordin- ance concerning itinerant vendor! in town be made by Police Chiei John Adamson, and a move which will be welcomed by borough youngsters. authorizing the warden to designate certain streets in va iious sections of the town as streets suitable for sliding by local chtl- dren.
 Burgess Dinncny asked the warden why bills of the superin- tcndcnt of fire alarms and police signal system on the town were not paid. "I don't think he Is doinH his work" Warden Sheridan re- piled. Why don't you get rid oi him then" asked Mir Dinneny sar- castically. "Tm willing to get rid of him anytime you are." flashed back the warden. MT Dinncfy | ointed out the superintendent got no pay last month and bills amounting to $97 have not been paid, he said.
 Some time ago the board vote1 to give MT Morris $350 yearly sal ary. No salary for this post had Teen provided In the budget at the start of the fiscal year.
 Hitherto it had paid $500. annu- ally which did not include all bills. MT Dinneny explained MT Morris was charging $1 a night for put ting in police signal lights and did about three of these weekly. This was work aside from that covered In his annual salary, he said. "What Is he doing for his $350?" Warden Sheridan asked. Each end every time he was called in to do something we got separate bills for 1t. I don't know any office hold CT in the borough administration who isn't showing something for what is done. Thus far l cant find anything the superintendent bag done for his money"
 Raps His Work
 We can pay him $100 for a job or his yearly salary of $350 but we cant do both. think you don't think 1t is fair. The board was fair to the superintendent. I don't know of any time he has made inspcc- ton of boxes. The 8 o'clock whistle Is not just to tell children when to go to bed. It is a test whistle an,l in my opinion should be blown from different boxes each night 0 see how they are working. As far as know this has not been done.'
 He pointed out policemen are on call at all times. Every citizen of the town Is on call, he said. "We have the bills in there. I am willing to explain each one satisfactorily to every member of this board"
 Burgess Dinncny asked him to bring out tho bills and settle this thing once and for all. The bills were secured, and the warden add ed, There Is no need of paying an n retaining fee. l think he should maintain the system for the money he is being paid (mean. ing the $350). I think he Is unfair to you and all members of this beard"
 Burgess Leo Brophy pointed out 1t was not fair to discuss this with out giving Mr Morris chance to give his side. It was then moved and passed that the superintend- cnt appear at the next meeting of the board to explain his activities one way or the other. ,,t
 Burkus Wants Action %,
 Tn discussing the alleged non-en rorcement of the vending ordinance which compelled out-of-town ven dors to obtain q license before be- ing permitted to sell in town, Burgess Burkus humorously told the board 1t appeared as if he might have to write to Chicago for "a half dozen gangsters to enforce the ordinance" He added: T don't see why we don't enforce the or dinance. If the chief of police can't enforce 1t. why not get someone else" Warden Sheridan asked hin, If he had spoken to the police head about 1t.
 He admitted he had not but said "You are the chief executive of tho town. It Is not my duty t6 ask him." Warden Sheridan replied that the ordinance Is town law and is up to the chief to enforce it. When Mir Burkus continued asking questions. the warden re- piled, You understand the Dor. ough charter. It's up to you If he ,f uf@rnn s.rrI,ts, xuo q a ISu n as an indication Burgess Burkus could charge the chief with not do- ing his duty and demand his re. moal if he wanted to. Later Ward. en Sheridan asked Burkus if he thought the chief was not doineo his duty. 1T won't answer that. the third ward burgess replied The discussion ended with Warden Sheridan observing he expects tt will be enforced.
 The ordinance went into effect about October of last year. No ar. rests have yet been made in con nection with 1t. Up to recently nc license fees had been paid. many vendors apparently claiming ex- emption.
 streets for Sliding
 MlCnael J. aOHuup WCii AhU"P , local citizen. brought up the mat ter of setting streets aside for slid ing, just before tho meeting ad. journed. He pointed out the neet for this to prevent accidents ant the burgesses heartily endorsed the idea.
 Burgess Henry Zwick said he thought the borough would be IT. able if any accidents occurred or streets so set aside. 1t Is believed auto traffic on these streets will bt barred. It was pointed out that two years ago Harris Whittemore, Jr then warden. designated certain streets in various sections for slid ing and put men who were on tht relief list at the foot of various streets. Tagging the sieds and see ing no accidents occurred. There were also signs which helped {. control sliding.
 It is expected Warden Sheridan will announce the streets soon.
 Burgess Zwick brought up th' matter of erecting a recreation hal probably on the Recreation heIt property which is owned by thu 4 ..A Ia NA0f