Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, December 8, 1959 to February 17, 1960, lvc000012-25

Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Sharp, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. City Manager Kennedy stated authorization had been given to enter into a lease-purchase contract with I. B. M. for equipment now being rented. He stated it would cost $32,532.08 to purchase this equipment over a three year period and there would be a saving of approximately $2,000.00 if it were rented for the same period. However, in view of the fact that the machines would be useable for many years, there would be an ultimate saving of approximately $60,000.00 if they were purchased. Commissioner Sharp moved that the lease-purchase contract with I. B. M. be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. City Manager Kennedy requested that an architect be employed for the purpose of remodeling the Central Fire Station. He said some sketches had been made by the Fire Department but felt they should have an architect. In this connection he stated that $50,000.00 had been set aside for this purpose, being the proceeds of the sale of the Huntridge Fire Station, but the employment of an architect would cost approximately $65,000.00, which could be paid over two budgets. Commissioner Fountain recommended the firm of Knighton and McDaniel. Commissioner Sharp moved that the firm of Knighton and McDaniel be employed for the purpose of drawing the necessary plans to remodel the Central Fire Station. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. City Manager Kennedy next presented the request of Tower Corporation for a business license, in order that it might maintain an office in the City of Las Vegas for the purpose of selling stock in the proposed Deauville Hotel. Commissioner Fountain moved this matter be held in abeyance and the motion did not pass for lack of a second. City Manager Kennedy stated they would have to have a business license to sell stock, inasmuch as they contemplated opening an office. His Honor Mayor Gragson inquired of City Attorney Cory whether the Board would be within its rights if it held this matter in abeyance. City Attorney Cory replied in the affirmative and stated he would like to have it held in abeyance pending examination by the State Bank Examiner and then have the matter referred to the City Attorney for further report. Commissioner Sharp moved that the granting of a business license to Tower Corporation for the purpose of selling stock within the City of Las Vegas be held in abeyance, pending examination by the State Bank Examiner and further referral to the City Attorney. Commissioner Fountain asked City Attorney Cory whether the Bank Examiner should not be included in the consideration of this matter. City Attorney Cory advised this was not necessary, as the applicant was a corporation; however, before this corporation is able to engage in the sale of stock, a loan or something of that nature would have to be approved by the State Bank Examiner and that this phase of the matter was presently being examined by Mr. Robinson. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. City Manager Kennedy presented the request of Griffith Methodist Church for an extension of time to complete the offsite improvements adjacent to the church property at 17th and Bracken. He stated approval was recommended by the Planning Department and Engineering Department, provided offsite improvements be installed on Bracken. Commissioner Fountain moved that an extension of time to complete offsite improvements at 17th and Bracken be granted Griffith Methodist Church. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. 12-16-59 PURCHASE OF I. B. M. EQUIPMENT Approved CENTRAL FIRE STATION Hiring of Architect Approved TOWER CORPORATION Deauville Hotel Business License Held in Abeyance GRIFFITH METHODIST CHURCH Extension of Time Approved