Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1937 to August 4, 1942, lvc000004-385

Upon the recommendation of the Airport Advisory Board that a certain valve be paid for to the contractor when it comes in, Mr. Clark made a motion that same be allowed, seconded by Mr. Rubidoux and carried by the following vote: Commissioners, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Mr. Rubidoux made a motion that the bill for the cooler for the police department be allowed. Seconded by Mr. Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting a ye. Noes, none. Mr. Clark made a motion that the rental derived from the prophylactic station be appropriated for the capital outlay for the police department until it has been reimbursed for the cost of the above mentioned cooler. Motion seconded by Mr. Tinch, and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. A letter was read from James Pierce Thomas regarding an offer of a certain site for the restricted district and the same was referred to the police commissioner. Dale Pruitt appeared before the Board at this time regarding the acquiring of a certain 80 acre tract near the airport. His Honor suggested that he contact Mr. John Cahlan, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board. A letter from Opal Bishop requesting the establishing of an alley between Jackson and Van Buren Streets in West Side was read. The matter was referred to the Street Commissioner. The Report of the Municipal Judge was presented at this time. Mr. Clark made a motion that same be accepted. Motion seconded by Mr. Rubidoux and carried by the following vote, Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. A letter was read from A. W. Ham, member of the City Library Board regarding the necessity of a juvenile room at the City Library. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Ham stating that the matter would be taken under advisement and assuring him of the cooperation. of the Board. Upon request of Mr. Rubidoux, Mr. Clark made amotion that bids be let for the purchase of 5000 building inspection cards and 5000 building inspection record cards. Motion seconded by Mr. Rubidoux and carried by the following vote, Commissioners, Clark, Rubidoux, Tinch and His Honor the Mayor voting a ye. Noes, none. Mr. Ralli, City Attorney requested permission to file demurrers in cases Nos. 12308, 12309 and 12310 now pending in the District Court and also for authority to hire a deputy city attorney at a salary of $100 for 30 days to act in his absence while in Reno on City Business. Mr. Tinch made a motion that Mr. Ralli's request be granted. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Tinch, Clark Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Mr. Tinch made a motion that Harold Case, Fire Chief, be allowed his actual expenses while in attendance at the convention of Firemen at Reno, Nevada. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Madison B. Graves, Esq., appeared before the Board at this time on behalf of the Mission Cab Co, The Boulder Taxi and the Greyhound Taxi Company stating that A. L. Riddle had violated Ordinance 210, Section 2, thereof and requested that the license issued to him be revoked, or that the Yellow cabs now on the streets of Las V gas operating under said license issued to A. L. Riddle be impounded until the proper license is obtained. Mr. Rubidoux moved that the matter be turned over to the city attorney for his recommendation. The motion died for want of a second. Mr. Clark moved that if a violation of the ordinance had been perpetrated that the said cabs be taken from the Streets. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Tinch made a motion that the matter be referred to the city attorney. Motion seconded by Mr. Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. Dr. Woodbury appeared before the Board at this time regarding the holding up of Mr. Crossan's check as Supervisor of the Golf Board. A Letter was then read from A. W. Blackman, City Auditor, addressed to Mr. Crossan which was self explanatory. Mr. Tinch made a motion that Harry Jamison be employed as sexton of the cemetery to begin on August 16th, 1941 at a salary of $130.00 per month also allowing him all fees for grave openings and for setting of markers, that the city pay for telephone service. Motion seconded by Mr. Rubidoux and carried by the following vote, Commissioners, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. The Mayor appointed the following on the cemetery Board: Henry Deadrich, Albert C. Melton and Howard B. Hoover and suggested that the new board draw up a new ordinance. His Honor appointed Commissioners Tinch and Clark to work in conjunction with said Cemetery Board. Mr. Clark moved that the police commissioner be allowed to spend $300 to get certain supplies necessary for his department. Motion seconded by Mr. Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Bids from Albrights Business Machine and the Office Equipment Company for a legal size filing cabinet were opened at this time and the matter was continued until the next regular meeting. Bids for anti-freeze from the General Auto Parts and the Motor Supply Company were opened at this time. Mr. Clark made a motion that the bid of the General Auto Parts be accepted. Motion seconded by Mr. Tinch and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. The bid of the General Construction Company on the administration building at the