Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-510

The City Manager presented the request of Whiting Brothers to lease land from the City, located in the vicinity of Nellis Air Force Base and adjacent to the gravel plant. Mr. Kennedy explained that this was to be a temporary arrangement while the contractor was completing the paving of Highway 91 from North Las Vegas to Nellis Air Force Base, and presented the proposed lease as prepared by the City Attorney's office. Thereafter Commissioner Whipple moved the request of Whiting Brothers to lease land from the City being in the SE¼ of the NE¼ of Section 26, T19S, R62E, Mdb&M, be ap­proved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the agreement. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. Mr. Kennedy presented the request from the Base—Community Council of Southern Nevada for a grant from the City in the amount of $1,250.00 for a six-months operation from July 1st to December 31st, 1957. The City Manager explained that proportionate shares were to be received from the other local governmental agencies, and it was the belief of the Base-Community Council that after six months time their needs would be taken care of under the United Fund. Commissioner Sharp moved the request of the Base-Community Council of Southern Nevada for a grant from the City of $1,250.00 for the period from July 1 to December 31; 1957 be approved, and the Comptroller authorized to issue six (6) equal payments. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. City Manager Kennedy presented the purchase requisition in the amount of $3,465.00 for replacement of a motor in the fire engine stationed at the Hyde Park Fire Station, and requested its approval. Mr. Kennedy stated that since the equipment was a Seagrave truck the only applicable firm to request a price from was Seagrave-Hirsch Inc. Commissioner Fountain moved that Purchase Requisition No. 7784 in the total amount of $3,465.00 to Seagrave-Hirsch Inc. for a replacement motor for the fire engine at Hyde Park Station be approved and a purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. The City Manager requested permission to purchase Clark County School Bonds in the amount of $6,000 out of the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. Mr. Kennedy explained that this money has been previously invested in Federal Bonds with an approximate interest rate of 2-3/8%, but that the County School Bonds would realize an estimated 4.55%. Commissioner Fountain moved the City Manager be authorized to invest $6,000 of the City's Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund in Clark County School Bonds; and he is further instructed to purchase ten (l) year bonds, and the Comptroller and Treasurer author­ized to issue the warrant. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. City Manager Kennedy presented the purchase requisition in the amount of $2,420.00 for fire-fighting clothes for the additional personnel in the Fire Department. Mr. Kennedy explained that this request was for equipment such as helmets, turn-out pants and coats, and boots, and that this was the lowest bid that had been received from contacting several firms. Commissioner Fountain moved that Purchase Requisition No. 7785 to Wardlaw Equipment Co. for fire-fighting clothes in the total amount of $2,420.00 be approved, and the pur­chase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission that the District Court has requested that the City appoint as appraiser to determine the amount of damage to the property of Anne M. Powell, whose claim is presently in Court. The City Manager reminded the Commission that this claimant purports that damage was caused to her house and property from water coming from the sewage disposal, plant. Discussion was held, and it was the consensus of the Commission that there should be three appraisers on this matter, rather than just one person. Commissioner Whipple moved the request of the Court for appointment of an appraiser in the claim for damage suit by Anne M. Powell be approved, with the stipulation that three appraisers be agreed upon to act in this capacity. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. City Manager Kennedy presented purchase requisitions for the printing of ballots and furnishing of poll book covers for the City's Primary and General Elections held May 7th and June 4th, 1957; and recommended their approval. Commissioner Fountain moved that Purchase Requisition No. 2223 to Bonanza Printers in the total amount of $1,181.00 and Purchase Requisition No. 2224 to Brimmie's in the total amount of $1050.00 for election supplies be approved and the purchase orders authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. LEASE OF CITY LAND Whiting Bros. BASE-COMMUNITY COUNCIL Fund Grant WEST CHARLESTON FIRE STATION Fire Engine Motor Replacement INVESTMENT OF FUNDS Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund - School Bonds FIRE FIGHTING CLOTHES To be Purchased CONDEMNATION SUIT Anne M. Powell ELECTION SUPPLIES