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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 7, 1949 to May 21, 1952, lvc000007-167

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    Commissioner Whipple moved the Minutes of August 22 and 31, 1950 be approved by reference and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore and Carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Moore, Whipple, Peccole and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time the tabulation of Bid No. 50.22 for four dump trucks heretofore received and opened on August 22, 1950, was presented to the Board for their consideration. City Manager C.W. Shelley recommended the bid of Clark County Wholesale being the low bid, be accepted. Commissioner Moore moved the bid of Clark County Wholesale in the total amount of $11,996.00 be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Moore, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time Mr. Clifford Jones, representing Mrs. Pauline Cline Lewis appeared before the Board regarding the rezoning of property owned by Mrs. Lewis on East Charleston Boulevard between 14th and 15th Streets, more: particularly described as a portion of the S½, SW¼, SW¼ of the SW¼ of Section 35, T. 20 S., R 61 E. After discussion was held on this matter, Commissioner Moore moved that the proper notice of Public Hearing on the aforementioned property be given and the date for this hearing be set for September 28, 1950 at the hour of 3:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Peccole and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Moore, Whipple, Peccole and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Mr. O.W. Clark, owner of Clark's Inn, 1800 Fremont appeared before the Board at this time regarding his request for zone variance in order that he might establish a trailer court in addition to his motel on this property. This being the time set for the opening of Bid No. 50.23, for two 4-Door Sedans and one business coupe, bids were opened from the following concerns: A.C. Grant Community Chevrolet Hogan and Westlake and Down Motors of Las Vegas, Nevada advised the Board they were not able to present bids at this time due to the fact there is a shortage of cars and they are unable to deliver at this time. Commissioner Whipple moved the foregoing bids be referred to the City Manager and Comptroller for tabulation and recommendation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Moore, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Moore moved the application of Sam Ingalls, Las Vegas Loan Co., 126 South 1st Street for a pawnbrokers license from July 1 to December 31, 1950 be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Moore, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, Com­missioner Peccole. At this time Commissioner Moore left the meeting. Commissioner Whipple moved the following resolution be adopted, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Las Vegas just recently completed the construction of a Sewage Disposal Plant, and WHEREAS, fourteen (14) second-feet of water wastes from the said Sewage Disposal Plant, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 76, Chapter 140, Statutes of Nevada 1913, the City of Las Vegas has the right to apply for the use of such water, and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas that it is to the best interests of said city to apply for the said water, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to sign the application for permit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to transmit the said application by mail to the Office of the State Engineer. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Moore. At this time Commissioner Moore returned to the meeting. MINUTES BID NO. 50.22 Dump Trucks Awarded PUBLIC HEARING Pauline Cline Lewis E. Charleston Blvd. BID NO. 50.23 Automobiles PAWNBROKERS LICENSE L.V. Loan Co. Denied WATER PERMIT - To be filed with State Engineer