Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-325

Commissioner Bunker moved that bids for the construction of the proposed new fire stations on East and West Charleston Boulevard be opened on August 15, 1956. 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 Manager Kennedy presented the request for partial payment on the purchase of 12,000 feet of 2½" fire hose in the total amount of $24,5l6.00 to Seagrave Company, and recommended approval. Commissioner Fountain moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and the warrant to Seagrave Company in the amount of $24,516.00 approved and signatures authorized. 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. The Commission considered the request of the Fire Department to purchase a used fire truck from the Seagrave Company in the amount of $600.00. City Manager Kennedy recommended approval of this request and advised the Commission that this piece of equipment would be used as reserve apparatus. He further explained that the truck has been turned to Seagrave Company by the City and had been allowed $1200.00 in trade. Commissioner Bunker moved the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and authori­zation granted for the purchase of this piece of fire fighting equipment from the Seagrave Company in the total amount of $600.00. 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. Commissioner Bunker moved that Service & Material Warrant No. 7241 in the total amount of $2500.00 be approved. 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 Manager Kennedy reported to the Commission at this time that investigations had been made concerning the operation of the animal shelter by the Clark County Humane Society. He stated that the request of the City for an audit of the financial status of the Society as to what moneys had been spent in the construction of the new building, where this money had been derived from and how much money would be coming in toward the operation of the shelter was not ready and would not be so for several days. Mr. Kennedy stated that the City had been requested to provide and construct kennels for 40 dogs and 30 cats, certain electrical installations for cooling and toilet facilities and to hire additional personnel. He advised the Commission that electrical installations had been made and qualified personnel had been recommended for employment. Mr. Kennedy recommended that the City take over the operation of the animal shelter for a period of ninety days, during which time the shelter could be put in a workable condition so that bids can be secured for a new contract for the operation of said animal shelter. Mrs. Sallie Murphy was present and urged that the City also consider the operation of the animal shelter from the standpoint of those people who are true animal lovers. Mrs. Murphy suggested that five people interested in animal welfare work be appointed to assist the City in the operation of the shelter during this 90 day period. Commissioner Bunker moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and he be authori­zed to request the services of anybody to assist him in the management of the animal shelter for 90 days; further that the Clark County Humane Society be notified their contract with the City is terminated. 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 Manager Kennedy requested permission to apply for the water rights of the McNeil well in order that the City can obtain additional water needs for the Golf Course. Mr. Kennedy stated that Mr. Thomas Beam was willing to deed his rights in the McNeil well to the City for $1,000.00. Thereafter Commissioner Bunker moved that authorization be granted to pay Thomas Beam $1,000.00 for a acquisition of the deed for this water right, subject to the approval of the State Engineer of the application for change in the point of diversion. 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. Commissioner Bunker moved the following salary increases be supervisory personnel, effective July 1, 1956: Kennedy, A. H. City Manager $1,250.00 Boos, Robert F. Administrative Asst. 700.00 Notti, Robert W. Dir. Public Records and Information 700.00 Wade, George E. Dir. Public Works 1,000.00 Trelease, Arthur Act. Supv. Building and Safety 700.00 Bessent, C. L. City Electrician 550.00 Anton, Louis Supt. of Sanitation 700.00 Maynard, Louis P. Maintenance Supt. 500.00 Bills, Franklin J. Director of Planning 850.00 Sheffer, Ray Acting Chief of Police 800.00 Gates, Elmer Fire Chief 800.00 Laird, Harold Director of Finance 750.00 Hadland, Kenneth Superintendent of Parks 625.00 Trent, H. B. Supt. of Recreation 625.00 Ballinger, Shirley City Clerk 300.00 McKinster, Reba City Librarian 475.00 Walker, Margaret City Treasurer 410.00 Smith, Ken Acting supt. Street & Garage 700.00 FIRE STATIONS - NEW Call for Construction Bids FIRE HOSE Purchase Authorized FIRE TRUCK Purchase Authorized SERVICE & MATERIAL WARRANT ANIMAL SHELTER & CLARK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT GOLF COURSE WELL Water Rights McNeil Well SALARY INCREASES