Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-146

Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. PARKING LOT LEASE Mr. Kennedy reported that the lease with the American Legion for the parking lot American Legion adjacent to their property on North 2nd Street expired on April 16, 1958. Commissioner Bunker raised the question as to whether the City was protected from the stand point of liability under the existing lease. The Commission requested the City Manager to have the City Attorney check the liability question, and contact the American Legion to see if they are interested in continuing this lease. The City Manager was instructed to report back to the Board at the next regular meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager recommended that Keith Crawford of the Engineering Department be Ex-Officio Member appointed to the Planning Commission to replace the former Field Engineer Kenneth Appointed Hansen, who has left the employ of the City. Commissioner Fountain moved that Keith Crawford be appointed an ex-officio member of the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. RETARDED CHILDREN City Manager Kennedy presented the request of the Clark County Association for SCHOOL Retarded Children to lease approximately two and one-half acres of City-owned Request for Lease of property in the vicinity of 28th and Sunrise Avenue. Mr. Kennedy explained the group City Land required this land to erect a building to be used as a work shop for mentally handicapped children, and are interested in securing a lease so that funds can be solicited for this purpose. Discussion was held and the Commission indicated that the location of the land to be leased by this group would depend on the amount of property sold to the School District for the proposed Junior High School. The City Manager was requested to contact the Clark County Association for Retarded Children and advise them of this fact. Mr. Kennedy was also instructed to secure an over-all plan for this area and present the matter back to the Commission. OWENS AVENUE The improvement of Owens Avenue from "H" Street to Cherokee Lane was next considered. IMPROVEMENT City Manager Kennedy reported that bids had been received from three local con- "H" to Cherokee Lane tractors that are equipped to do this type of work, and the lowest bid was that of Wells Cargo Inc. in the total amount of $11,880.00. Mr. Kennedy stated that the Engineer's estimate on this project was $12,000.00, and recommended that the purchase requisition to Wells Cargo be approved. Commissioner Whipple moved the bid of Wells Cargo Inc. for the improvement of Owens Avenue from "H" Street to Cherokee Lane in the total amount of $11,880.00 be accepted, and that Purchase Requisition No. 1741 be approved and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE The City Manager presented the claim of Clarence Pefley II for damages to his Clarence Pefley II truck on February 20, 1958 in the total amount of $152.40. Mr. Kennedy reported Denied that this claim had been taken care of by the Insurance Company, and advised the Commission that this incident occurred when Mr. Pefley stopped a runaway Police motorcycle at 5th and Bridger. Commissioner Bunker moved the claim of Clarence Pefley II in the amount of $152.40 be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. SLURRY PROGRAM City Manager Kennedy presented a purchase requisition to American Bitumuls for Purchase of Oil 52 ton of SS-2 emulsion in the amount of $1664.00 to be used in connection with the Slurry program. Mr. Kennedy stated that there are only two companies that can furnish this type of oil, and the American Bitumuls price is the lowest. He also stated that requisitions for this product will be presented at practically every meeting of the Commission while the Slurry program is being carried on. Commissioner Fountain moved that Purchase Requisition No. 2050 to American Bitumuls Co. for 52,ton of SS-2 emulsion in the total amount of $1664.00 be approved, and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The City Manager requested approval of the Purchase Requisition when issued, to NO. 200-20 Longley Construction Co. for the installation of the sewer in Block 6 of Boulder BDH #4 - Block 6 Dam Homesites, Tract No. 4. Mr. Kennedy reminded the Commission that this improvement district was set up as a Cash Assessment District at the regular meeting of the Board held April 16, 1958, and recommended that the low bid of Longley Construction Co. in the total amount of $1,493.60 be accepted. Commissioner Fountain moved that the bid of Longley Construction Co. in the total amount of $1,493.60 for the installation of an 8" sewer line in the alley between Stewart and Marlin, known as Block 6 of Boulder Dam Homesites, Tract No. 4 be accepted, the Purchase Requisition when issued be approved and purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. 5-21-58