Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-507

A young man by the name of Frank Hyers spoke from the audience asking why the Police Department was down on one club because of the incident at Park Paseo as others had been there hours upon hours and were not picked up — just the Esquires. Chief of Police, Ray Sheffer, stated that Park Paseo had been patrolled regularly and he doubted it was known by the Police Department what club or group was involved in this particular incident. He added the Esquires was one of several in the Police Department files and no mention of any individual group had been made by his department. Chief Sheffer said the instructions to officers were to disband unruly groups and prevent loitering in any City park. Frank Hyers stated that it had been implied and when he was arrested the officers said they were after the Esquires. Chief Sheffer replied that he did not know about this and that orders from his office were to pick up whatever groups were causing trouble. Frank Hyers asked if the Police Department had given the information to the Review Journal and further, if they would have to break up their club. Commissioner Whipple asked what was the purpose of the Club and he stated it was a social club just like any other, and they held dances. Commissioner Whipple also asked if any of his club members were implicated in the Park Paseo incident and he answered in the affirmative. When Commissioner Fountain asked if he could justify his actions concerning the entering of someone's property he replied he was not on the property but was in the street by the curb. City Attorney Cory advised that 10:00 p.m. was the curfew Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; however, this could be extended to 1:00 a.m. for a special event if written request was made to the Police Department by the principal or superintendent of a high school. Notice of such an extension would be published in the newspaper. Commissioner Whipple said he was mindful of the fact there were many good young people in the City of Las Vegas but in regard to the destruction of property and the rights of property owners something would have to be done and he moved the Chief of Police be authorized to deputize up to 50 men from the City to work and cooperate with the Police Department and support this resolution. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp said he had talked to youths and grownups alike and if anyone had suggestions regarding this problem the Commission would appreciate hearing from them or they could get in contact with the City Manager. He thought the people of the City should let the District Court know how they feel about the handling of the Juvenile Court and the Court should be more stringent in its decisions. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission the Supplemental Agreement which was approved City of North Las Vegas at the meeting of July 1, 1959, was for 50 years from the date of the original agreement which was April 7, 1952, and the City of North Las Vegas needed to have Approved this extension for 50 years from the present date in order to qualify for Federal Funds. Commissioner Sharp moved the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a supplemental agreement to an existing agreement between the City of Las Vegas and the City of North Las Vegas extending this agreement for 50 years from this date. Motion seconded ty Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. -oOo- At the hour of 11:05 p.m. the meeting was recessed and reconvened at the hour of 11:25 p.m. with all members present as of the opening session. -oOo- ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The Commission considered the adoption of the resolution awarding the bid on bonds 100-43 and the adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 797 authorizing the sale of bonds for Main Street Lighting; Assessment District 100-43, Main Street Lighting from Bonanza to Owens. Bonanza to Owens Commissioner Fountain moved the consideration of this resolution and ordinance be Resolution Awarding Bid continued to an adjourned regular meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m., July 22, 1959. on Bonds and Emergency Ordinance 797 Authorizing Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Sale of Bonds Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. LIQUOR APPLICATION At this time the Commission again considered the application of Joseph Julian for a New package liquor and beer bar license at the Joe Julian Liquor Store, 2400 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Joe Julian Liquor Store Commissioner Elwell moved the application of Joseph Julian for a package liquor and Denied beer bar license at 2400 Las Vegas Boulevard South be denied. Attorney Graves stood up and requested that Commissioner Elwell's motion be disqualified because of his connection with the retail liquor association. Commissioner Elwell informed him that he had resigned from that organization prior to his election to office. City Attorney Cory stated there was nothing in the law to prevent Commissioner Elwell from making whatever motion he might choose. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Commissioners Fountain and Sharp passed their vote. 7-15-59