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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1937 to August 4, 1942, lvc000004-378

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The Clerk then read a card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Al Rubidoux for the flowers sent to his sisters funeral. Mr. Rubidoux, at this time, personally thanked the Board. A copy of a letter from Gerald Sylvian, M. D., was read to the Board. Said letter being in regard to Clark County Health Unit. Same was ordered filed for future reference. The Mayor at this time stated that the County Commissioners and City Commissioners were requested to meet July 9th at a joint meeting at the hour of 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of discussing the proposed Health Unit for Clark County. Mr. Smith read a letter from Mr. Wood and same was ordered filed. Mr. Clark made a motion that Mr. Newman, FBI man from Salt Lake be requested to come to Las Vegas to aid the police department. Motion seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. The Clerk, at this time read a letter from R. B. Griffith regarding right-of- way for the Municipal Airport. Mr. Smith made a motion that a body of five men be selected to be known as Airport Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Clark, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. Mr. Tinch moved that said selection be made at the meeting of July 16th, 1941 seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. Mr. Smith made a motion, that, when any member or members of the Board of City Commissioners, City Officers or employees, are required to make trips outside City limits of Las Vegas, Nevada, in performance of duties or otherwise in the interest of city business provided, such trips are made upon authorization or request of three members of said board of city commissioners, such person or persons shall be entitled to reimbursement of any and all money by them, actually expended for necessary living and traveling expenses indidental to such trip or trips, when claim for reimbursement is presented to the Board of City Commissioners at a regular meeting accompanied by itemized statement or voucher properly attested or witnessed, showing each item and cost thereof, separately, such claim or claims may be allowed upon approval by a majority of members present at said regular meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. Mr. Tinch made a motion that Mr. Clark and His Honor the Mayor be reimbursed for expenses incurred by their recent trip to Reno, Nevada on behalf of the City regarding the water situation. Motion seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch and Rubidoux voting aye. Commissioner Clark and His Honor the Mayor passing their vote. Motion carried. Mr. Clark made a motion that the meeting adjourn until July 16th, 1941 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Mr. Tinch. Vote: Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF LAS VEGAS, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA. JULY 16, 1941 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, held on the 16th day of July, 1941 at the hour of 7:45 P.M. Meeting called to order by the Clerk in the absence of the Mayor. Present: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, and Rubidoux. Mayor Pro Tem, Pat Clark. City Attorney, Paul Ralli, the Clerk and Deputy Clerk. Mr. Smith made a motion that in view of the fact Mayor Garrison is out of town on account of illness, that Mayor Pro Tem, Pat Clark, act as Mayor for this meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Rubidoux. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch and Rubidoux voting aye. Mr. Clark passed his vote. Motion carried The meeting was called to order by Mayor pro tem, Pat Clark. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Upon motion of Tinch seconded by Mr. Rubidoux, it was moved and carried that warrants Nos. 543 to 547 inclusive be allowed and that the Mayor pro tem and the Clerk sign the same. Vote: Commissioners, Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried. The Clerk at this time read a Resolution regarding the establishment of a Health Center in Las Vegas. Said Resolution being as follows: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, W. T. HARRISON, Senior Surgeon, Liaison Officer, 9th Corps Area and Gerald J. Sylvain State Epidemiologist and Director of Local Health of Nevada State Board of Health, personally appeared before the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas,