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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-415

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    Thereafter, the following property owners appeared in protest to the proposed annexation: I. J. Biggert Ray H. Smith Ernest Hodson Mrs. Josephine Bates W. Homer & Iva Bunge Harvey Stokesberry Victoria Von Ruden Anthony Piccinetti Clinton Whitaker Clinton Chinnock Pete Frullo E. F. Nelson Mrs. Willis Mishey Ben Kossin C. B. Johnson Charles E. Downs Signed petitions of protest were received from the following: F. H. Forehand 3328 E. Charleston J. M. Ray 3533 E. Charleston Leah Mecham 27 Ronald Lane Hubert Mason 1695 Nellis O. D. Neal 3509 E. Charleston Lee Roy Whitney 102 Laurel Drive Melba Jo Whitney 102 Laurel Drive Ernest F. Hodson 3839 E. Charleston Lawrence La Penta 3400-34l6 E. Charleston Nellie E. Kirby 3600 E. Charleston Leon Kirby 3600 E. Charleston Douglas Johnson 3537 E. Charleston Gus & Minnie Jackson 3531 E. Charleston Mr. & Mrs. Walter Lowe 200b Marlin Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Reynolds 3891 E. Coolege Monique De Montigny Royal Holmes 3700 E. Charleston John Greenfield Gene O. Farrell James & Eleanor Phillips W. H. Carney Thereafter Mayor Baker announced that this matter would be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney so that the protests can be checked, and a decision as to whether or not this property will be annexed will be made at a later time. This being the time heretofore set for the opening of bids for the installation of a sprinkler system at the Ball Park, Bid No. 57.02, proposals were received from the following firms: I II Alternate III IV AUTCMATIC IRRIGATION CO. $17,290.95 $17,881.70 $16,909.65 $17,500.40 LONGLEY CONSTRUCTION CO. $24,311.26 $24,311.26 $24,311.26 $24,311.26 NEVADA LAWN $19,499.64 $17,546.97 $18,175.23 $16,225.64 Commissioner Sharp moved the foregoing bids be referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for analysis and recommendation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. This being the time heretofore set for the opening of Bid No. 57.04 for a towing contract, bids were received from the following firms: GENE'S AUTO BODY $210.00 per month ELLINGHAM'S 275.00 per month Mr. Wayne Kirsh appeared before the Commission and requested that a committee be appointed from the Board to meet with the other towing firms to see if an alternate proposal can be worked out. Commissioner Fountain and Whipple were appointed on this committee. The Commission considered the matter concerning whether or not the license of Mrs. Rose Underwood to operate a Child Nursery known as the Baby-Tel should be revoked for violations reported by the Child Welfare Board. City Attorney Cannon advised the Commission that he and the Child Welfare Board had met with Mrs. Underwood and that a letter has been sent indicating changes that are to be made. He suggested that this hearing be continued until the next meeting. Mrs. Lillian Kaercher of the Child Welfare Board was also present and advised the Commission that it was their recommendation that this hearing be continued. Thereafter Commissioner Bunker moved this matter be continued until the next meeting on February 6, 1957. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. The Commission considered the application of the City of Las Vegas for reclassification of the east 140 feet of the N½ of the NW¼ of the SE¼ of Section 28, T20S, R61E, from R-1 to R-2. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was that this application be approved. Commissioner Sharp moved the Planning Commission recommendation be accepted and this appli­cation for rezoning approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. 1-16-57 BID NO. 57.02 Sprinkler System Ball Park BID NO. 57.04 Towing Contract BABY-TEL NURSERY REZONING - Z-44-56 City of Las Vegas