Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-449

Commissioner Bunker moved that the installation of the pump at the Golf Course by S.R. McKinney & Son be accepted, the performance bond released, and payment of $362.30 to the contractor approved and the Treasurer and Comptroller authorized to issue the warrant. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. City Engineer Wade reported that the Hinson Street Water line to the new Fire Station north of Charleston Boulevard has been inspected, the Notice of Completion filed Febru­ary l4, 1957 and recommended that this work be accepted and the retention of $518.86 paid to the contractor, George E. Miller Co. Commissioner Whipple moved that the Hinson Street Water line be accepted, the performance bond released and payment of $618.86 to contractor George E. Miller Co. be approved and the Treasurer and Comptroller authorized to issue the warrant. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. At this time the City Engineer reported that the street striping machine needed to be replaced. Mr. Wade stated that the present equipment is the only paint spray machine the City has, and it is anticipated will break down within a short time. He requested permission to purchase one "Reflect-Liner", Model 8-T-Self-propelled single line paint spray machine from Clark County Wholesale at a cost of $835.00 plus freight. Commissioner Bunker moved that authorization be granted to purchase the above described paint spray machine from Clark County Wholesale at a cost of $835.00, plus freight. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. City Engineer Wade requested permission to purchase a Roots-Connersville gas compressor for the digestor at the existing sewage disposal plant. Mr. Wade stated the approximate cost would be $1,400.00 and the equipment has been checked with Headman, Ferguson and Carollo and determined that this is the most economical installation. Commissioner Fountain moved that authorization be granted to purchase a Roots-Connerville gas compressor for the digestor at the existing sewer disposal plant at an approximate cost of $1,400.00. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. Mr. Wade requested additional funds to cover street patching and repair in an estimated amount of $3,500.00 to complete contract payments for the balance of the contract period. Commissioner Whipple moved that an additional allotment of approximately $3500.00 for the street patching and repair contract be authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. City Engineer Wade reported to the Commission that the off-site improvements for the in­stallation of sidewalks and driveways at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, dba Desert Lawn Inc., located at 1320 North Main Street have been completed and inspected. Mr. Wade recommended that these improvements be accepted and the performance bond released. Commissioner Fountain moved the off-site improvements at 1320 No. Main Street be accepted and the bond released. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. Mr. Wade advised the Commission that the off-site improvements for the installation of sidewalk and driveways at the residence of A.G. Williams, 200 North 15th Street have been completed and inspected and recommended acceptance and release of the bond. Commissioner Whipple moved that the off-site improvements at 200 North 15th Street be accepted and the bond released. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. City Engineer Wade reported that a request had been received from Wells Cargo Inc. for extension of time on the contract they have with the City for street patching and repair from May 3; 1957 to May 3, 1953. Mr. Wade stated that their performance had been very good and it was suggested that the contract be extended. Commissioner Whipple moved that the Director of Public Works be authorized to secure bids for street patching and repair. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. HINSON STREET WATER LINE - Acceptance & Release of Bond PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT Street Striping Machine PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT Sewer Plant Compressor STREET REPAIR Allotment of Funds FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Acceptance & Release of Bond OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS A.G. Williams Acceptance & Release of Bond STREET REPAIR CONTRACT Extension of Time