Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1937 to August 4, 1942, lvc000004-372

The Clerk, at this time, read the City Attorney's opinion on the Garrison matter regarding a protest to Mr. Garrison holding the office of Mayor. After considerable discussion Mr. Smith read a brief he had prepared in the matter of the removal of Mayor Garrison. Mr. Clark moved that the matter be postponed until the next meeting regarding the selection of a Board of Review as outlined by Mr. Smith in his brief. Said motion died for want of a second. Mr. Smith moved that this case be carried to a final conclusion insofar as the Board of City Commissioners are concerned, by creating a Board of three Referees chosen from our Citizens at large. Mayor Garrison to select one member of his own choice. The Citizens signatory to the charges select one member of their choice. The two members so chosen select a third member mutually agreeable to themselves. In the event they cannot agree upon a third member within a specified number of days, request the Board of County Commissioners to choose one of their members to fill the vacancy. His Honor, the Mayor stated that the motion was out of order and that he would entertain a motion to try or not to try. Mr. Smith then made a motion that the Board of City Commissioners give the Mayor Howell C. Garrison a fair and impartial trial. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Vote. Commissioners Smith and Clark voting aye. Noes, Tinch and Rubidoux. Mayor Garrison passed his vote. Upon recommendation by Mr. Tinch, Mr. Clark made a motion that a special investigator be placed in the police department at a captain's salary of $180.00 per month, said man to be Jimmy Clark who was well qualified to fill the position. Motion seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and his Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. Upon request of Mr. Rubidoux, Mr. Smith made a motion that Mr. Rubidoux be authorized to employ a street superintendent. Motion seconded by Mr. Tinch. Vote, Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. At the hour of 12:00 midnight, upon motion of Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Smith that the meeting be in recess until the hour of 12:10 A.M., June 17th, 1941. Vote, Commissioners, Smith, Clark, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 12:10 A.M., being called to order by His Honor the Mayor. Present: Commissioners. Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor. City Attorney, Paul Ralli. The Clerk and Deputy Clerk. At this time a bill of Dr. York, the former city physician, in the amount of $70.00 was presented to the Board. Said bill having been previously denied. Mr. Tinch. made a motion that said bill be turned over to the city attorney for his opinion. Seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote, Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. Dr. York presented two other bills amounting to $20.20. Mr. Clark moved that said bills be allowed. Seconded by Mr. Tinch. Vote, Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. Mr. Tinch made a motion that the bid of McQuay Supply Company be accepted for wire for the city lights, it appearing that their bid was the lowest. Seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. Mr. Clark made a motion that those men employed by the city who are entitled to vacations and upon the recommendation of their respective department heads be allowed to take their vacations at the time requested. Motion seconded by Mr. Tinch. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. The Clerk read the application of Michael R. Hackman for the position of Street Superintendent. Mr. Clark moved that said application be filed for future reference. Motion seconded by Mr. Rubidoux. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. The Clerk read the application of E. C. Herrin for permission to install water line on Stewart and Second Streets north to Lots 15 and 16, Black B, Valley View Addition, West Side. Mr. Tinch. moved that matter be referred to Mr. Clark. Motion seconded by Mr. Rubidoux. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Civil Aeronautics Authority regarding the renewable of a certain lease under contract C6ca-372. Mr. Smith made a motion that the matter be referred to the city attorney for inspection. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from Frank Wait, Chief of Police, regarding expenses for a trip to Portland, Oregon to attend the International Association of Law Enforcement Officials convention to be held on July 10, 11th and 12th. It appearing to the Board that the information to be had as a result of this trip would be of great value to the Police Department, therefore, Mr. Tinch made a motion that $150.00 be allowed as expenses for Mr. Wait. Motion seconded by Rubidoux. Vote. Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. His Honor the Mayor requested Paul Ralli to ascertain the location of the land near