Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-455

Mr. Jones stated that there had been no showing made that any person's health or safety had been impaired by the operation of the plant. Mr. Graves stated that he was willing to produce any of the objectors and have them testify in front of the Commission. At this time Mayor Cragin stated that all the members of the Board were familiar with the conditions. Commissioner Clark asked what part of Southern Nevada Industries Ltd. was moving; at which time Mr. H. W. Polk, owner of Southern Nevada Industries Ltd., stated that the industry is now for sale, but that the transmix and silo had been sold to Las Vegas Building and Materials Co., Also, when Mr. Henderson, the owner of the aforementioned business moved his property off, it would take away most of the nuisance complained of and that Southern Nevada Industries Ltd. would remove the ramp which should be accomplished within the next forty-five days. At this time the plant is not in operation due to lack of parts, but should be in operation this week. Mr. Polk also stated that if the plant does not work out as he expects it to and should prove to be a hazard to health and safety that he will come before the Board asking: them to designate a location suitable to move the plant to, and that he would do so. Commissioner Bates stated at this time that his experience has taught him that plants of this nature could be a hazard to health. Commissioner Corradetti said that if the plant should be found to be a menace to health and safety that the Board would be obligated to revoke the license. At this time Mr. Polk made a statement regarding the installation of his oil tanks at the place of business of Southern Nevada Industries Ltd. He said that he had installed them above ground and that at the present time they were full, after which he was notified by the City that they had to be underground, or be surrounded by sufficient dikes as provided for by the Fire Prevention Code of the City of Las Vegas; and that as soon as the tanks were empty, which should take about thirty days, he would put them underground as required by ordinance. There being no further business to come before the meeting at this time Commissioner Clark moved that this meeting adjourn until 2 p.m., June 7, 1946. Motion seconded by Commissioner Baskin and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. PAYROLL CLAIMS Las Vegas, Nevada June 7, 1946 At a regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners held this 7th day of June, 1946, Meeting called to order by His Honor Mayor E. W. Cragin at the hour of 2 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti; City Manager, T. E. Fennessy; City Attorney, C. Norman Cornwall; and City Clerk Helen Scott Reed. Commissioner Clark moved that the minutes of May 22 be approved by reference and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Baskin and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Clark moved that Payroll Claims Nos. 784 to 792 inclusive and 799 in the net sum of $20,404.45 which includes the check for Leo Callihan for the month of May in the sum of $90.00 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to