Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-356

PURSEL SEWER CLAIM DAMAGE The Commission considered the recommendation of the City Attorney's Office that settlement be made in the total sum of $850.00. The original claim filed by W. Pursel Settlement Approved and Madge F. Pursel for $1,128.86 was disallowed by the City; thereafter, claimants filed an action in court and trial was scheduled for March 24, 1959. Attorney for claimants has agreed to this settlement. Commissioner Whipple moved that the recommendation of the City Attorney's Office that settlement for sewer damage in the amount of $850.00 to J. W. Pursel and Madge F. Pursel be approved and the Director of Finance and Treasurer authorized to issue the warrant. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. SALVATION ARMY LEASE The Commission considered the Salvation Army Lease for City property generally located at 605 N. "A" Street to be used for the Salvation Army Shelter which has been signed by Held in Abeyance the proper Salvation Army Officials in San Francisco and returned with a check for $1.00 as per terms of the lease. There have been two minor changes made, both of which appear agreeable to the City. City Manager Kennedy stated that there is a cancellation clause contained in this lease whereas, if the property involved is not used for one year for the purpose of the Salvation Army Shelter, it is automatically cancelled. Mr. Kennedy advised, however, that the City is holding up going to bid on the moving of the Housing Authority building to this site and construction of the slab, inasmuch as proper plans for the moving and relocation of the building have not as yet been submitted to the City. After considerable discussion it was decided to hold this matter of the lease in abeyance pending submission of proper plans to the City. NOTICE OF CLAIM The Commission again considered the claim of Joseph D. Guffey, Sr. for damage by fire to Joseph D. Guffey, Sr. his residence at 1260 S. 8th Street on December 30, 1958, alleged to be due to negligence of the Las Vegas City Fire Department. Claim is in the amount of $4,640.41. This matter Denied was held in abeyance pending investigation at the regular Commission Meeting held March 4, 1959. Mr. Kennedy advised the Mayor and Board of Commissioners that as a result of investigation on the part of the City with regard to this claim, it is recommended that it be denied. Commissioner Sharp moved that the claim of Joseph D. Guffey, Sr. for damage by fire to his residence at 1260 S. 8th Street on December 30, 1958, be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain Attorney Paul Larsen, representing Mr. Guffey, inquired as to the reason for the denial of the claim by the Board. Mr. Larsen was advised that the denial of the claim was based on the recommendation of the City Manager. BOARD OF COUNTY The Commission considered a letter received from Harley Harmon, Chairman, Board of County COMMISSIONERS Commissioners, requesting cooperation of the City in "placing Slurry Seal" on aircraft parking lot at McCarran Field in Preparation for the World Congress of Flight. Request to Slurry Aircraft Parking City Manager Kennedy advised the Board that it would be impossible for the City to provide Area at McCarran slurry as requested and that Director of Public Works Sauer had then in contact with Mr. Field Murphy, Manager of McCarran Field, and was working with him to advise him as to the best method to accomplish what they need in this regard. TOWING CONTRACT City Manager Kennedy presented a letter from Ewing Brothers submitting a request to the Ewing Brothers City offering their services in regard to the City Towing Contract. Approved Commissioner Sharp moved that Ewing Brothers be included in the Towing Contract on the same basis as those presently participating in the Towing Contract provided Ewing Brothers can meet all of the qualifications by way of equipment, storage, etc., as met by the others. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. URBAN RENEWAL BANK ACCOUNT The Commission considered the request for authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the signature card opening separate bank account at the Fifteenth and Charleston Authorized Branch of the First National Bank of Nevada for Urban Renewal Funds only. Federal regulations specifically require that a separate bank account be maintained for these funds. Commissioner Bunker moved that authorization be granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the signature card opening separate bank account at the Fifteenth and Charleston Branch of the First National Bank of Nevada for Urban Renewal Funds only. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple passed his vote: Absent: Commissioner Fountain. POLYGRAPH TRAINING COURSE The Commission considered the request for authorization to send Officer Robert Everett of Officer Robert Everett the Police Department to the Keeler Polygraph Institute, Chicago, Illinois, to participate in a 6-week training course in the use of the Polygraph (Lie Detector); total estimated Approved cost to the City not to exceed $500.00. City Manager Kennedy explained that Officer Robert Everett has offered to pay part of his way so he can qualify in the use of this machine. The City does have a Polygraph but does not have a trained operator. Mr. Kennedy suggested that the amount to be furnished by the City be increased to $750.00. He further stated that this officer has been with the City for six or seven years. Commissioner Whipple asked if this officer could train others in the operation of the Polygraph after completing this Course. Chief Sheffer stated that he could teach others; however, his instruction would not qualify an operator as a diploma from this school would. Mr. Kennedy Stated that he would like to make the recommendation that this request be approved in the amount of $750.00. 3-18-59