Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-294

Mr. Cal Cory, representing the Fremont Drug Store, was present to protest the prohibi­tion of the sale of half pints in package liquor licenses in Grocery Stores and Drug Stores. Mr. John Kelly, secretary of the Clark County Licensed Beverage Association was also present. Mr. Harvy Parvin, one of the owners of the Fremont Drug also protested the prohibition of drug stores that have package liquor licenses from the sale of half pints. Thereafter the Commissions, requested that those protesting this section of the Ordinance to meet with the other members of the Association and make a re port back to the City Manager on the outcome by Friday, June 8, 1956 so that the ordinance can be published. Mr. John Kelly also brought up for discussion the sale of draft beer by package liquor stores, and requested that this be prohibited. He explained that the reason for this was two-fold. Not only did the Tavern owners, who are paying a greater license fee, object, but that by permitting such sale in package stores presented a difficult problem wherein women cannot serve unless they are owners, and there are specific additional health requirements that must be added to the place of business. The Commission agreed to take this suggestion under advisement, and determined that they would exclude the sale of draft beer from package liquor stores. Commissioners Fountain and Sharp, committee for recommendation on the proposed amendment to the Child Welfare Ordinance requested additional time so that the proposed ordinance can be discussed with members of the Welfare Board along with the City Attorney's office. Commissioners Fountain and Whipple, committee for recommendation on the proposed amendment to the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance requested additional time before reporting. Commissioners Fountain and Whipple, committee for recommendation on the proposed Locksmith ordinance requested additional time before reporting. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS DEALING WITH LICENSING FOR THE PURPOSES OF REGULATION AND REVENUE OF EVERY KIND OF LAWFUL BUSINESS TRANSACTED OR CARRIED ON WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, STATE OF NEVADA; FIXING THE RATES OF LICENSE TAX AND REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF LICENSE FEES; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, having been reported on favorably by Commissioners Fountain and Whipple, with the recommen­dation that the minimum fee be $20.00 semi-annually instead of $25.00 as proposed, was read in full to the Board. Commissioner Whipple moved the above entitled Ordinance No. 715 be adopted as recommended. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, CODE OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 1949 DEALING WITH THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERIES OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, AND THE OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES; CONCERNING 'THE SUPERVISION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL OF THE MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES AND ITS AFFAIRS; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERE­TO; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, was read by title and referred to Commissioners Bunker and Sharp for recommendation. City Engineer Wade reported that the tabulations on Bid No. 56.26 for the installation of paving on Charleston and Decatur Boulevards had been completed, and he recommended the low bid of Wells-Stewart Construction Co. in the total amount of $29,873.10 be accepted. Mayor Baker pointed out that there was a letter on file, which he presented to the Commission, from Wells-Stewart donating $3,000 towards this project. The commission expressed appreci­ation of this offer. Commissioner Whipple moved the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and the low bid of Wells-Stewart on Bid No. 56.26 in the total amount of $29,873.10 be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time the City Engineer recommended that the low bid of Galland Electric Company on Bid No. 56.18 for the installation of a Traffic Signal System at South 3th and San Francisco be accepted. Commissioner Whipple moved the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and Bid No. 36.18 be awarded to Galland Electric Company subject so signing the contract and posting the required performance bond and financial statement. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. City Manager Kennedy advised the Commission that the renewal of the contract with the Clark County Humane Society, as well as the agreement on the property, was being prepared and would be presented to the Commission at a future meeting. City Manager Kennedy introduced and recommended the approval of a resolution setting up the fees for Woodlawn Cemetery. Commissioner Bunker moved the following resolution be adopted: PROPOSED ORDINANCE Chilli Welfare PROPOSED ORDINANCE Charitable Solicitation PROPOSED ORDINANCE Locksmith ORDINANCE NO. 713 Business Licenses PROPOSED ORDINANCE Cemetery BID NO. 56.26 Charleston & Decatur Improvement Awarded BID NO. 56.18 Traffic Signals Awarded CLARK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY RESOLUTION Cemetery Fees