Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-139

Commissioner Bunker moved that Purchase Requisition No. 1725 to Ideal Asphalt Paving for parking lot paving in the total amount of $3,198.65 and Purchase Requisition No. 1724 to E.M. Kaufield for the installation of sidewalks in the total amount of $1258.00 be approved and the purchase orders authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. HYDE PARK SWIMMING The City Manager requested approval of a purchase requisition for the paving of POOL the parking area at the Hyde Park Swimming Pool and the paving of the extension improvement of Fulton Place. He reported that informal bids had been secured by the Engineering Department, and the low bid was that of Wells Cargo in the total amount of $3954.00. Commissioner Whipple moved that Purchase Requisition No. 1708 to Wells Cargo for the paving of the parking lot at Hyde Park Swimming Pool and the paving of the extension of Fulton Place be approved, and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. OWENS AVENUE Mr. Kennedy requested approval of payment of $8100.00 to Clark County for the Improvement paving of Owens Avenue from Nellis Boulevard to 25th Street. He stated that the County Road Department is furnishing gravel and equipment and the City is paying for the oil. Commissioner Bunker moved that $8100.00 be paid to Clark County for the improvement of Owens Avenue from Nellis Boulevard to 25th Street. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. GENERAL FUND BALANCE The City Manager reported that the General Fund Balance after payment of the Payroll and Service and Material Warrants is $878,526.34. FIREMEN BENEFITS City Manager Kennedy reported that concerning benefits to the Firemen of the City, it will cost approximately $8,000 the first year for the City to furnish uniforms to these employees. He stated that with regard to to the other adjustments in this department he was not prepared to report at this time, but would be ready at the next regular meeting on May 21, 1958. TAXI APPLICATION Mr. John Mendoza representing Mr. Bayne Simpson in his application for a taxi Desert Cab Co. license for the Desert Cab Company appeared before the Commission at this time to request approval of this application. Mr. Mendoza advised that they have made application for a cab stand at the southwest comer of 3rd and Fremont Street. Commissioner Bunker moved this application be tabled. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, Commissioner Sharp. Commissioner Fountain passed his vote. GARBAGE RATES Mr. William Carter appeared before the Board at this time to request a reduction in the garbage rates paid by the citizens of Las Vegas. He stated that according to the audit of the accounts of the Southern Nevada Disposal Service the net profit for last year was $129,000.00 which he felt was exorbitant. No action was taken on this request at this time. SALE OF MOTOR Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission that there is a 30 horse power motor formerly used at the Golf Course that is surplus equipment, and requested permission to sell this motor. He reported that this is an odd motor that can only be used on a certain type pump, and the City had had an offer from an individual to purchase this motor for $300.00. Commissioner Whipple moved the 30 horse power motor be sold for $300.00. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. There being no further business to come before the Board at the hour of 10:00 P.M. Commissioner Sharp moved this meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. ATTEST: APPROVED: 5-7-58