Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-99

LIGHT STANDARDS The City Manager requested approval of a purchase requisition from the Street Lighting Department for light standards. Mr. Kennedy stated that these standards Purchase Authorized would be kept in stores to be used for replacements required when damages are caused by traffic accidents. Commissioner Bunker moved that Purchase Requisition No. 1131 to Pacific Union Metals in the total amount of $1470.00 for light standards be approved and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. RANCHO ROAD Mr. Kennedy reported that Rancho Road between Oakey Boulevard and San Francisco Improvement is ready for oil-mix. He stated that it was planned to have this work done under the summer program of street improvement and would cost the City approximately $2900 for the materials. He stated that Wells-Cargo has offered to do this job for $3500.00, and recommended that this proposal be accepted. Commissioner Whipple moved the proposal of Wells-Cargo to improve Rancho Road between Oakey and San Francisco by installing oil-mix at a total cost of $3500 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CONVENTION EXPENSES The City Manager requested that $200.00 be granted the Police Department for Police Department expenses in connection with the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit Conference being held in Las Vegas on March 28th. Commissioner Fountain moved the Police Department be granted $200.00 expenses in connection with the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit Conference. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. TAXICAB STAND The Commission considered the request of the Blue Cab and Boulder Cab Companies APPLICATION for a cab stand at the Fremont Hotel. Commissioner Fountain moved the City Manager be instructed to grant a cab stand to the Blue Cab Company and the Boulder Cab Company at the Fremont Hotel. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. DAN DEE BAR At this time Mr. Chet Smith, representing Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fitzpatrick owners Reopened of the Dan Dee Bar, which was closed by the Commission on March 19th. Mr. Smith explained that the Fitzpatricks have not consummated the sale of the bar to Frank Venneman and Ralph Holtschlag, and will not until these gentlemen can qualify for a City license. Mr. Smith stated that the Fitzpatricks would like to straighten this matter out and be permitted to reopen the bar. Thereafter Commissioner Fountain moved that the Dan Dee Bar be permitted to reopen with the present licensee, Molly Fitzpatrick, to be in complete control of the management and operation and that the purchasers under the Buy and Sell Agreement shall have no control whatsoever of the management or operation of the bar, and act in no capacity other than as employees. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. MEETING WITH City Manager Kennedy advised the Commission that the County Commission would like COUNTY COMMISSION to meet with them Monday night, March 31st. Mr. Kennedy stated that he would advise the Board of the time when he receives this information. RESOLUTION OF Commissioner Bunker moved that an appropriate resolution be prepared, commending COMMENDATION Clarence Pefley for his courageous efforts in stopping a run away motorcycle at 5th and Bridger on February 20, 1958, and that this resolution be made a part of the minutes. ****Resolution copied on Page 97 in this Minute Book No. 11 Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. TAXI LICENSE Mr. John Mendoza appeared before the Board at this time on behalf of Mr. Blaine Simpson, applicant for a taxi license. Mr. Mendoza advised the Commission that Mr. Simpson had filed his fictitious firm name with the County Clerk and has a letter from his insurance agent indicating that he has ample insurance to meet the requirements of the Code. Commissioner Bunker moved this application be held in abeyance until April 2, 1958. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, at the hour of 8:35 P.M. Commissioner Bunker moved this meeting recess until March 28, 1958 at 7:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. ATTEST: APPROVED: 3-26-58