Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-155

1. All sales and/or transfer of stock of merchandise of a liquor license holder shall be made in compliance with the Bulk Sales Act of the State of Nevada. Mr. Sam Taylor and Dusty Springston of the Clark County Licensed Beverage Association were present and advised the Commission that the proposed ordinance as amended; was agreeable with this group. Thereafter; and ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 61; CODE OF LAS VEGAS; NEVADA; 1949; AS AMENDED DEALING WITH THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS BY PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER OF TAVERN LICENSES FROM CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING TAVERN LICENSES MUST BE PUT TO ACTUAL USE; PROVIDING QUALIFICATIONS OF LICENSEES; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; having been reported on favorably by Commissioners Sharp and Whipple as amended; was read in full to the Board. Commissioner Sharp moved the above entitled Ordinance No. 766 be adopted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker; Fountain; Sharp; and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes; none. Absent: Mayor Baker. At the hour of 9:05 P.M. the meeting recessed and reconvened at the hour of 9:15 P.M. with all members present as of the opening session. PROPOSED ORDINANCE An ordinance to enact rezoning applications Z-2-58; Z-3-58; and Z-46-56; entitled: Rezonings AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 378; REFERRED TO AS SECTION 10; CHAPTER 24; OF THE LAS VEGAS CITY CODE; 1949; BY AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN MAP ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS; AND CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS OF THE SAID MAP; was read by title and referred to Commissioners Fountain and Sharp for recommendation. GENERAL FUND BALANCE City Manager Kennedy reported that the General Fund Balance after payment of the Payroll and Service and Material Warrants is $716,145.64. He stated that the Gross Payroll for this period is $100,815.78; and included in the Service and Material Warrants there is $1,042.21 spend from the Bond Fund. RECREATION SKATING Mr. Kennedy presented a letter from the Youth Advisory Council recommending that PROGRAM a roller skating program be commenced at Jefferson Recreation Center and Dula Memorial Center during the summer months. The City Manager stated that the Recommendation initial outlay for this program would be $2,917.50 which is the cost for 375 pairs of skates and two repair kits. He further advised that it was proposed to charge 25? for grammar school children; 50? for high school children and 75? for adults. Discussion was held with Bruce Trent; Superintendent of Recreation concerning the feasibility of this program. Mr. Trent advised the Committee that it was proposed that the cost of the program could be recovered this year and while the floors would have to be refinished after the skating program, it was proposed to refinish the floors whether the program was approved or not. Commissioner Fountain moved this recommendation be accepted and Purchase Requisition No. 1955 to the Chicago Roller Skate Company in Chicago; Illinois for 375 pairs of roller skates and 2 repair kits in the total amount of $2917.50 approved and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker; Fountain; Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes; none. Absent: Mayor Baker. LIQUOR LICENSE City Manager Kennedy advised the Commission that the tavern liquor license CANCELLED issued to William A. Poison; president of the Monte Carolo Inc. for the Monte Carlo Club; 15 Fremont Street was due on April 1, 1958 and has not been paid. Monte Carlo Club Mr. Kennedy stated that this club has been closed for a number of months; and recommended that the liquor license be cancelled and not allowed to be transferred to a new location or owner. Commissioner Fountain moved the tavern liquor license of the Monte Carlo Club; at 15 Fremont Street be cancelled for non-payment of license fee. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker; Fountain; Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes; none. Absent: Mayor Baker. POLICE CAR RENTAL The City Manager presented two proposals for the rental of cars for the Police Contract Approved Department for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1958. Mr. Kennedy stated that all local car agencies had been requested to submit proposals; and the only two received were as follows: 1. James Cashman Company - Oldsmobiles at a cost of $150.00 per month. 2. Todkill Lincoln-Mercury Inc. - Mercurys at a cost of $150.00 per month. Mr. Kennedy explained that both automobiles meet specifications; rent for the same fee; and installation cost for red lights; sirens and decals are identical. He pointed out that the only difference between the two proposals is that the reconversion cost on the Oldsmobile is a total of $20.00 and the Mercury cost is $30.00. Commissioner Sharp moved the proposal of James Cashman Company for rental of cars for the Police Department at a cost of $150.00 per car per month be approved for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1958; and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the contract. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker; Fountain; Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes; none. Absent: Mayor Baker. 6-4-58