Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, May 26, 1952 to February 17, 1954, lvc000008-604

properties, and will assist the Fire Department and Police Department in carrying out their duties. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of January, that the name of the streets herein described be and the same is hereby changed as follows: That portion of Elm Drive and Tonopah Drive which is located on the west line of the SW 1/4 of Section 33, T20S, R6lE, MDB&M and the west line of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 28, T20S, R6lE MDB&M as recorded in Book I, Page 17 and Book II, Pages 14 and 5 6 9 of Clark County Records, be changed to BASKIN STREET. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and recorded with the Clark County Recorder as required by law. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. This being the time heretofore set for the public hearing on the application of Richard Toleno to rezone Lots 7 to 13, Block 1, Paradise Park from R-2 to R-4 and Lots 1 to 6, Block 1, Lots 16 to 1 9 , Block 2 and Lots 16 to 19 Block 3 , Paradise Park from R-2 to R-3, the matter was considered by the Board. His Honor asked if there were any objections to this rezoning. There were no objections voiced. Commissioner Whipple moved this public hearing be continued until February 3, 1954. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time His Honor turned the meeting over to Commissioner Bunker member of the Committee for recommendation on the proposed ordinance for Firearms for discussion on said proposed ordinance. Representatives of the Vegas Heights P.T.A. North 9th Street P.T.A., and the B'nai B ’rith organization filed petitions with the Board asking that this ordinance be adopted. Mrs. Sallie Murphy, Jeanne McColl's Grandmother, Ralph Wilson of the Las Vegas Sportsman Ass'n and the National Rifle Ass'n and Jack Butler appeared at this time asking the Board to adopt the proposed Firearms Ordinance. Adam Yacendia representing the Las Vegas Sun and Harry Claiborne representing the Gun Dealers were present at the meeting. Commissioner Bunker stated that the County Commissioners had requested a postponement of action on this ordinance until such time as they have a chance to go over it. The reason for this request for postponement was that they felt a uniform Firearms Ordinance should be adopted. Commissioner Bunker asked for additional time before reporting. RESOLUTION OF THANKS Commissioner Jarrett moved that the City Attorney draft the following resolution Chamber of Commerce of thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for the splendid work this community has received and for having Ken Frogley as their Manageing Director: # 489 WHEREAS, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has faithfully and untiringly served the interests of the City of Las Vegas and all Clark County for many years last past; and WHEREAS, the said Chamber, ever mindful of its said duties and responsi­bilities, has been fortunate in securing qualified men to be its Managing Director from time to time; and WHEREAS, KEN FROGLEY has served for the past year and one-half in the capacity of Managing Director, and has at all times used unceasing efforts to carry out the worthwhile efforts and projects of the said Chamber of Commerce; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of January, 1954 that said City, by this Resolution, expresses its grati­tude and appreciation to both the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Ken Frogley its Managing Director, for their and each of their efforts in serving the public interest both in the City of Las Vegas and Clark County; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to spread a copy of this Resolution on the Minutes of the Books of the said City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to KEN FROGLEY. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning Application Richard Toleno PROPOSED ORDINANCE Firearms 1-20-54