Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-23

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA September 16, 1942 At a regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners held this 16th day of September, 1942. Meeting called to order by his Honor Mayor Howell C. Garrison at the hour of 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and Tinch. LeRoy Whipple, Purchasing Agent and City Clerk Helen Scott Reed. Absent: City Attorney, Paul Ralli, Auditor, A. W. Blackman and Commissioner Clark. Minutes of the previous meetings of September 4th and 8th were read and approved as read. Bids for a transformer ware opened at this time. General Electric Corporation being the only company submitting a bid which was in the sum of $138.14 and required an AIK priority rating. Commissioner Rubidoux moved that A. L. Drew be authorized to purchase a certain transformer if it can be obtained for the same price heretofore submitted to the Board. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Mr. Rubidoux made a report regarding the bid of the Western Air Express for lease of the lobby and cafe at the Airport Administration Building. At the hour of 8:00 P.M., the city attorney appeared at the meeting. Commissioner Rubidoux recommended that the bid of the WAE be accepted. Commissioner Smith moved that the recommendation of Commissioner Rubidoux be accepted subject to the approval of the lease by the Board of City Commissioners and the city attorney. Motion seconded, by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. A letter of resignation from Mr. R.S. Norton as building inspector was read. Commissioner Smith moved that the resignation of R. S. Norton be accepted and that the recommendations he submitted be referred to the city engineer. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux, and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. At the hour of 8:20 P.M. the city auditor arrived. Commissioner Smith made a report on the investigation of the police department. Commissioner Tinch moved that each Commissioner be given the privilege to grant leaves of absence to the employees under their jurisdiction. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith recommended that the police commissioner carry on as in the past until some concrete plan is adopted. Commissioner Smith moved that the city proceed to investigate the feasibility and legal requirements in relation to closing 75' of the alley back of the fire station. That said matter be referred to the city engineer and city attorney. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that the men working as school guards be paid 80¢ an hour. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that the police department be authorized to pay Mr. Nevins a reasonable rental for the use of his motorcycle tire during this emergency. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that the city proceed, as quickly as possible, to meet all requirements of the fire underwriters report covered by the "asteriks" and be followed up by general recommendations in a progressive manner as the city is financially able to do so and that the city attorney proceed to draft an ordinance to meet said requirements as recommended by Mr. Abbott said ordinance to include the 1940 building code. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Tinch moved that bids be let for an electric floor polisher and wax. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that Chas. Johnson be placed on the police payroll in a temporary position as an officer. His application being on file and in proper form. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Tinch moved that a carton of 48 light tubes for the west wing of the building be purchased. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Rubidoux moved that 500 arms, used for street markers,be painted as required at the same unit price as those now in use. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Rubidoux moved that condemnation proceedings be instituted against Thelma Gartside for additional land and 12' of the building on Fremont Street necessary for the widening of Fremont Street. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none.