Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-562

Las Vegas, Nevada July 20, 1955 A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, held this 20th day of July, 1955 was called to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. by His Honor Mayor Baker with the following members present: Mayor C. D. Baker Commissioner Wendell Bunker Commissioner E. W. Fountain Commissioner Harris P. Sharp Commissioner Reed Whipple City Manager A. H. Kennedy Assistant City Manager Robert W. Notti City Engineer George E. Wade City Attorney Howard W. Cannon Planning Director Franklin Bills City Clerk Shirley Ballinger Representatives of the following club liquor licensees were present, at the request of the Commission, concerning the operation of the bars in their organizations: American Legion Adavens Key Club Footprinters Club Sheriff's Mounted Posse Silver State Elks Lodge Mayor Baker advised these licensees that the purpose of requesting their presence was to discuss the policy of the Commission in conjunction with the club liquor license issued to charitable and service organizations. His Honor advised these licensees that complaints have been received that some of the organizations have not been careful about serving non-members, and are actually in competition with the regular bars who pay a much greater license fee. He stated further that there has been some resentment when members of the Police Department come into the organizations and ask questions from whomever is in charge as to the conducting of the bar, membership and persons in charge of the organization. His Honor then advised those present that the following restrictions had been imposed on club liquor licenses: 1) Only members of the organization and guests accompanied by members are to be served on the premises. Membership lists should be posted near the bar and checked by the bartender. 2) When meetings are held by other groups than the licensee, the privileges of the bar are not to be extended to them. 3) No minors are to be allowed on the premises or as members of the organization. 4) Copies of the By-laws of the organization are to be filed with the City Clerk. 5) Police Department is to make a periodic check and report to the Commission. Mr. James Berkible from the Footprinters Association and Mr. Harold Jones of the Sheriff's Mounted Posse discussed aspects of the rules governing this type of liquor license and promised cooperation with the Commission in observing the same. The Commission advised those present that the liquor ordinances were in the process of being amended and these restrictions would be included. Commissioners Fountain and Whipple, members of the committee to make recommendation on this proposed ordinance indicated that copies would be available to the organization prior to adoption. Commissioner Sharp stated that he felt that all organizations were aware of the conditions imposed on the club liquor license and so long as they are abided by, everything will be fine; however, if the Commission receive reports that there are any flagrant violations he will be the first to vote to revoke the license. His Honor then stated that none of the organizations represented were in violation according to the last check made by the Police Department. He indicated that they were in the clear now, and advised them to remain that way. Mr. Edwin Dotson, representing George Harmon of the Downtown Civic & Social Club was present at this time and stated that they had no further information regarding the investigation of this organization since the last meeting. Mr. Dotson assured the Commission that the Club would cooperate with all the rules of the Commission and requested that this license be continued. The Commission asked how many active members there were in this organization, and were advised that there are approximately 400. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved the club liquor license of the Downtown Civic and Social Club, 126½ North 1st Street, be reinstated subject to compliance with the ordinances and provisions set forth by the Commission. 7-20-55 CLUB LIQUOR LICENSEES DOWNTOWN CIVIC & SOCIAL CLUB Liquor License Reinstated