Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-14

There was then considered by the Board the plat heretofore presented and referred to in the foregoing resolution, the same being entitled: "Las Vegas Development Co. Addition" (a resub- division of Blocks 16, 17 and 18, of Ladd’s Addition), and after due consideration the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED: That the map of Las Vegas Development Co., Addition, which has been presented to the Board, be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the said approval, the same to be attested by the Clerk of this Board, under the seal of the City. A vote was then taken upon the foregoing resolution, with the following results: Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and Tinch, and his Honor, the Mayor, voting "Aye". "Noes", none. Said resolution was thereupon declared unanimously adopted: The following applications for slot machines and liquor were referred to the police commissioner: M. H. Burke Texaco Station, 5th & Fremont 1 slot machine M. H. Burke Richfield Station, 5th & Fremont 1 slot machine. Evelyn Beatty Associated Station " Carson 1 slot machine George Miller Main & Charleston beer license Mark S. Schulman 1500 Fremont Retail beverage and sealed package liquor license Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the claim of Harold Case in the sum of $19.31 for expenses incurred while bringing fire truck from Los Angeles be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that the application of J. M. Ritter for return of $100 cash bond deposited with the city as a plumbing contractor be refunded as Mr. Ritter is no longer in business in the city. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that the claim of Don Orionehl for $10 for a used drafting table be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Motion carried and so ordered. Commissioner Smith moved the claim of $5 covering ambulance fee taking Mr. DeWald, a city employee to the hospital after an accident be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and Tinch. Mayor Garrison passed his vote. Motion carried and so ordered. A claim for plumbing installation and repair to the sewer at the police station amounting to $323.78 was referred to the city auditor. A claim from McDaniel and Goodwin covering repairs to a certain Chrysler car used by the police department in the sum of $48.45 was referred to the auditor. A. C. Grant presented A claim for $17.78 for additional work on a Ford Sedan done in September, 1941 which was referred to the auditor. A claim from the Las Vegas Land & Water Company for $188.80 covering installation of fire hydrants in Mayfair Tract #1 was referred to the city attorney. Commissioner Smith moved that 5000 forms for reporting Nevada Industrial Insurance be purchased. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor, the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that 1-15 gallon drum of pine Germ oil be purchased for $30 and that the purchasing agent to ascertain what savings would be had if purchased in larger quantities. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tincha and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux. Smith, Tinch and his Honor Mayor Garrison voting aye. Noes, none. Bids on a used coupe automobile from the following firms were opened at this time: McDaniel Goodwin Company 1 1940 Chrysler $1000 " ” " 1 1939 " 700.00 Mr. Bird 1939 Ford DeLuxe 600.00 Porter & Baskin 1940 Studebaker 795.00 ” ” Mercury 1095.00 ” ” Studebaker 695.00 ” ” 1941 Zepher 1495.00 ” ” 1940 St. Business Coupe 695.00 " " 1938 Plymouth 395.00 Bids on an old model T Ford owned by the city were opened from the following people: Bill Lawrence $20. 40 & 8 - $25.00. Commissioner Tinch moved that the highest bid be accepted and the city retain the pump on said car. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor, the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. A letter signed by Mrs A. J. Feetham citing certain violations of Ordinance 260, was read and referred to the city attorney. Commissioner Smith moved that the claim of Cragin & Pike for $184.89 and of 01 A. Kimball for $603.44 covering additional insurance on city property be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that the police department be authorized to repair two motorcycles which were damaged as a result of a collision caused by an army truck hitting them while parked making an investigation. Further, that if the soldiers driving said car are held personally liable for the damage that the city stand said damage. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch voting aye. Mayor Garrison passed his vote.