Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-248

NORTH LAS VEGAS FIRE City Manager Kennedy requested authorization for Captain George Rambo of the Las Vegas Fire DEPARTMENT TRAINING Department to be employed on his off-duty hours as Training and Advisory Officer of the North OFFICER Las Vegas Fire Department. Captain George Rambo Commissioner Fountain stated that he thought this might set a precedent; however, City Manager Kennedy informed the Commission that very close restrictions are put on this and he would like to grant the request at least until appointment of a permanent North Las Vegas Fire Chief. Commissioner Fountain asked how long Captain Rambo had been working with the North Las Vegas Fire Dept, and City Manager Kennedy stated that it had been about five or six months. Acting Chief Williams said that there was a period inbetween when he did no work down there. Mayor Pro Tem Whipple asked how this can be arranged with firemen working 24 hours on and - 24 hours off. Acting Chief Williams stated that could be arranged and that it was clearly understood that it was not to interfere with his work with the Las Vegas Fire Department. He further stated that the City of North Las Vegas had purchased a number of Las Vegas Drill Manuals and he felt that Captain Rambo was better qualified to instruct them in North Las Vegas than any of their own personnel. Commissioner Fountain stated that he was in favor of helping North Las Vegas but suggested that the arrangement be closely controlled. NEVADA SOUTHERN City Manager Kennedy presented a request of Dr. John Wright of the Nevada Southern that, State and Local dependent upon second semester registration at the University, Robert F. Boos, Administrative Government Class Assistant, teach a State and Local Government Course on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 8:50 A.M. Robert F. Boos Mayor Pro Tem Whipple asked what period this would cover and Mr. Kennedy replied from February to June. Commissioner Bunker asked if Mr. Boos could be spared from his work and whether he did not have enough to do to keep him busy. Mr. Kennedy said that he had sufficient work to keep him busy and that Mr. Boos had stated that while he would be willing to assist the university, it made no great difference to him whether the request was granted or not. It might be that he would have to work later at the City Hall. Mr. Kennedy stated that he would advise Dr. Wright of Nevada Southern that the request is appreciated but the Board does not feel it would be appropriate. AMERICAN LEGION City Manager Kennedy presented the request of the American Legion to set off rockets and, or, CEREMONY aerial bombs at the November 11 Football Game at Butcher's Memorial Field and stated that it is the City Attorney's opinion that permission can be granted only by the Board of City Commissioners. November 11, 1958 Acting Fire Chief Williams stated that the Fire Department would supervise the setting off of Approved these rockets or bombs. Commissioner Bunker moved that the Bequest of the American Legion to set off rockets and, or aerial bombs at the November 11 Football Game at Butcher Memorial Field be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker and Commissioner Sharp. PRISONER RELEASE City Manager Kennedy requested approval of release of Isao Marume, No. M27775, upon the Isao Marume recommendation of Dr. J. H. Swartzfager and authorization for Mayor Pro Tem to sign the release papers upon receipt of properly executed release form signed by Isao Marume. Mr. Kennedy stated this prisoner has been examined by the doctor several times and he reccommends this release as a mental problem as well as a problem in jail as he will not eat. Police Chief Sheffer said that he was booked for a misdemeanor and if something isn't done about him he will end up in the hospital being fed intravenously. Commissioner Fountain moved the release of Isao Marume, No. M27775, be approved, upon the recommendation of Dr. J. H. Swartzfager and the Mayor Pro Tem authorized to sign the release papers upon receipt of properly executed release form signed by Isao Marume. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker and Commissioner Sharp. FOREMASTER LANE City Manager Kennedy presented a letter from McNamee & McNamee, representing the First National EXTENSION Bank of Nevada, Trustee, offering easements for extension of Foremaster Lane from Main Street to Owens Street subject to conditions outlined in their letter. Mr. Kennedy stated that the letter offered to give the City easements for the widening of Owens Avenue and extension of Foremaster Lane from Main Street to Owens Street providing that the City would enter into a firm agreement with the State that Owens Street would continue to remain open from Fifth Street to Decatur and further that the City would agree to construct certain improvements including a drain for the area. Mayor Pro Tem Whipple stated that he had talked to Otis Wright of the State Highway Department regarding drainage in conjunction with the freeway and that he felt the City could not go into the drainage problem in this particular area at this time as it would in all probability be in conflict with the over-all freeway drainage. Commissioner Bunker moved that this matter be referred to the City Manager and that he be instructed to prepare a reply indicating that the City cannot proceed as they request at this time. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker and Commissioner Sharp. TRAFFIC COURT City Manager Kennedy requested a proclamation be drawn declaring November 17-21, 1958 as PROCLAMATION "Go to Traffic Court as a Visitor - Not as a Violator Week." Approved Commissioner Bunker moved a proclamation be drawn declaring November 17-21, 1958 as "Go to Traffic Court as a Visitor - Not as a Violator Week" and authorized the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to sign same. 11-5-58