Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-465

Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved that the City Manager he instructed to write a letter to Mr. Gordon advising him of the cost involved in the relocation of this easement and the City's position in this regard. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. The request of Excell Barren for a permit to move a house from 1010 West Bonanza to 1020 Jackson Street was considered. Supervisor of Building and Safety, Mr. Loretta, reported that there was a petition on file in favor of the moving of this building. He also submitted pictures of the structure, along with plans on file with the Building Department. His Honor asked if there were any objections. None were voiced or on file. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved that the request of Excell Barren to move the house now located at 1010 W. Bonanza to 1020 Jackson Avenue be approved in accordance with the plans on file. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. The Board considered the temporary alley closure of the portion of the east-west alley between North 2nd and North 3rd Streets behind the 2nd & Fremont Hotel. Mr. L. 0. Hawkins, representing Mr. Al Rose, owner and operator of the El Patio Hotel on North 2nd Street, appeared at this time and requested that a public hearing be held on this matter. Mr. Hawkins stated that Mr. Rose's parking area for his hotel was accessible through this alley, and that a closure was detrimental to his business. Mr. O'Melvaney representing Robert McKee, contractor for the pouring of the cement which requires this temporary alley closure, was also present along with Mr. Louis Wiener, attorney for the owners of this new hotel. Considerable discussion followed and it was determined that a committee composed of two members of the Commission, the protestant Mr. Rose and his attorney, and the representative of the Fremont Hotel and their attorney should meet March 22, 1955 at 4:30 P.M. to work out a solution to this problem. It was the concensus of all that the solution worked out by the aforementioned committee would be final. Thereafter Mayor Baker appointed Commissioners Sharp and Whipple as members of this committee. It was the further request that the department heads from the City who are concerned in this matter be present at the meeting. At this time the Director of Public Works George E. Wade presented to the Commission the tabulation on the bids opened on March 2, 1955; and made the following recommendations: Bid No. 55.02 Gasoline Tidewater Associated Bid No. 55.03 Tires & Tubes Del Barkhuff Richfield Truck Service (Armstrong) Bid No. 55.04 Batteries Bob Coffin Bid No. 55.05 Diesel Oil Stove Oils Flinco Inc. Bid No. 55*06 Seed Garden Center Bid No. 55*07 Fertilizer Garden Center Mr. Wade reported that all these bids had been tabulated and checked and these were the lowest bidders that met the specifications required by the City. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and Bid Nos. 55.02 through 55.07 he awarded to the low bidders listed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Director of Public Works George Wade made a report to the Commission on the replacement and repair of the paving on Charleston Boulevard between 2nd and 7th Streets. Mr. Wade stated that Fisher Construction Company, contractor for the Las Vegas Valley Water District, has sublet this replacement and repair to Wells Cargo. He further stated that Wells Cargo had started this work as of this date and the intersecting crossings on Charleston would be cleared by March 23; and this phase of the job will be completed by April 10, 1955. The City Manager and Director of Public Works requested permission to negotiate with Tanner Motor Tours concerning the agreement the City has for the rental of vehicles, with the possibility of discontinuing this practice. Permission was granted. At the hour of 9:10 P.M. Commissioner Whipple left the meeting. 3-21-55 HOUSE MOVING Excell Barren TEMPORARY ALLEY CLOSURE 2nd & Fremont Hotel BID NO. 55.02 thru 55.07 PAVING REPLACEMENT Charleston Blvd. 2nd to 7th Sts. CITY VEHICLE RENTAL