Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-445

RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Acting City Clerk Robert F. Boos, read a resolution of commendation to Brigadier Brig. Gen. James C. McGhee General James C. McGhee, Commanding General of Nellis Air Force Base, commending him for his unselfish public service and expressing regret of his leaving this area Adopted for another assignment. Commissioner Fountain suggested that a copy of this resolution be sent to the proper authorities in the Pentagon as well as the two U. S. Senators from the State of Nevada. Commissioner Sharp moved that the following resolution be adopted and order made: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas has received notice that BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES C. MCGEHEE, Commanding General of Nellis Air Force Base is about to relinquish his command at said base and will be departing for his new assignment in Saudi Arabia; and WHEREAS, General McGehee took command of Nellis Air Force Base in January, 1956, and will relinquish his command on or about the 25th day of May, 1959; and WHEREAS, said General McGehee has worked in close cooperation with city officials and many local organizations and has well and honorably served in this area, and is a devoted servant to efficient and responsible administration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May, 1959, that General McGehee be informed of our regret of his relinquishment of command in this area, and of our interest in his future success, and of our confidence in his ability to serve in his future capacity in an excellent and faithful manner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he be commended and thanked for his unselfish public service, and that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Commissioners, and a copy of said resolution be forwarded to Brigadier General James C. McGehee. DATED this 20th day of May, 1959. /s/ Reed Whipple Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: /s/ R. F. Boos Acting City Clerk Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. BID NO. 59.22 City Manager Kennedy advised the Board that there was very little time between now Electrical Wiring to and hot weather especially with reference to the paving of Highland Drive, and that Golf Course Reservoir the Director of Public Works wished to request the award of the bids opened earlier Pumps in this meeting. Award - Acme Electric Director of Public Works Sauer recommended that Bid No. 59.22 for the Electrical Wiring to Golf Course Reservoir Pumps be awarded to the Acme Electric, 308 Wall (Refer to bid opening Street, in the amount of $5,150.00. This was the only bid received. The engineer's on page 403 of these estimate for this work was $5,400.00. minutes) Commissioner Fountain moved that Bid No. 59.22 for Electrical Wiring to Golf Course Reservoir Pumps be awarded to the Acme Electric, 308 Wall Street, in the amount of $5,150.00. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. BID NO. 59.20 Director of Public Works Sauer recommended that Bid No. 59.20 for the paving of Paving Highland Drive, Highland Drive from Charleston Boulevard to Washington, be awarded to the Wells Charleston to Washington Cargo, Inc., in the amount of $15,081.80. He stated that this was the lowest of the three bids received and that the engineer's estimate for this paving was Award - Wells Cargo, Inc. $15,000.00. (Refer to bid opening on Commissioner Sharp moved that Bid No. 59.20 for the paving of Highland Drive from page 403 of these minutes) Charleston Boulevard to Washington be awarded to Wells Cargo, Inc., in the amount of $15,081.80. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. BID NO. 59.21 Director of Public Works Sauer recommended that Bid No. 59.21 for blowsand for the Blowsand; Hyde Park Hyde Park Recreation Area and Swimming Pool Area be awarded to H. W. Polk in the Recreation Area and Swimming amount of $3,420.00. He stated that this is for 3000 cu. yds. of blowsand and the Pool Area engineer's estimate was $3,000.00. Award - H. W. Polk Commissioner Sharp moved that Bid No. 59.21 for blowsand for the Hyde Park Recreation Area and Swimming Pool Area be awarded to H. W. Polk in the amount of $3,420.00. (Refer to bid opening on page 403 of these minutes) 5-20-59