Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-68

PROPOSED ORDINANCE Commissioner Bunker moved the proposed ordinance concerning Subdivisions and Certificates on Certificates on Final Maps be taken off the agenda until it is in proper form. Final Maps Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time Commissioner Fountain left the meeting. PROPOSED ORDINANCE An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5, OF ORDINANCE NO. 718, Solicitation CREATING A SOLICITATIONS REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, BY PROVIDING FOR SIX MEMBERS THEREOF, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, was read by title and referred to Commissioners Sharp and Whipple for recommendation. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Consideration was given to the terms of office of the members of the Youth Advisory Terms of Office Council. The City Manager recommended that four of the members be appointed until December 31, 1958 and the remaining four until December 31, 1959; thereafter that appointments be made for two years. Commissioner Sharp moved that Mrs. Wendell Bunker, Mrs. Harvey Dondero, Mr. Keith Ashworth and Mr. John Conway be appointed until December 31, 1958, and Mrs. H.M. Greenspun, Mrs. R.L. Gresham, Mr. Fred Gillies and Dr. Charles I. West be appointed until December 31, 1959. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. PROPOSED ORDINANCE Commissioner Whipple, member of the committee for recommendation on the proposed R-4 Zone Parking amendment to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance concerning R-4 zone parking, requested additional time before reporting. At the hour of 9:00 P.M. the meeting recessed, and reconvened at the hour of 9:25 P.M. with all members present as of the time of recess. GENERAL FUND BALANCE City Manager Kennedy reported that the General Fund Balance was $801,648.02. He stated that in the Service and Material Warrants there is $20,123.47 from Capital Outlay and $179.09 from the bond funds. PURCHASE OF GRAVEL Mr. Kennedy requested approval of a purchase requisition for 4500 yards of gravel. Owens Avenue He stated that 2500 yards is to be used on Owens Avenue between Cherokee Lane and Highland Avenue, and the balance of 2000 yards will be stored in the City Yards for emergencies and short hauls. Mr. Kennedy stated that the low bid was that of Wells-Cargo. Commissioner Whipple moved that Purchase Requisition No. 843 to Wells-Cargo for 4500 yards of gravel in the total amount of $5,525-00 be approved and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. GRAVEL CONTRACT The City Manager advised the Commission that in June of 1957 the City awarded a contract Wells-Stewart to Wells-Stewart Construction Co. for the supplying of Type II Gravel at $1.49 Terminated per yard. He stated that at the present time Wells-Stewart does not have the equipment to haul this gravel, and have requested that they be relieved of the contract. Mr. Kennedy recommended that this request be granted since the City can now have the gravel hauled cheaper than the contract price. Commissioner Sharp moved this recommendation be accepted and the contract with Wells-Stewart Construction Co. for the supplying of Type II gravel be terminated, and bond released. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. PURCHASE OF GRAVEL City Manager Kennedy requested approval of a purchase requisition in the amount Bonanza & 30th of $999.35 for 1,265 yards of Type I and II gravel to be used in the area of Bo­nanza Road and 30th Street adjacent to the old sewer plant. He explained that this area is to be used as a material lot and outside storage of City materials. Commissioner Sharp moved that Purchase Requisition No. 841 to Wells Cargo in the amount of $999.35 for 1,265 yards of gravel be approved and a purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. PROPERTY OWNER PETITION Mr. Kennedy presented a petition from the property owners on Pyramid Drive in Sump in Twin Lakes Twin Lakes Unit #4 requesting that something be done about the sump hole that is Unit #4 in back of this area. The Commission requested the City Manager to investigate this matter and report back. REVIVAL MEETING The City Manager presented the request of Reverend Givens for permission to hold revival meetings at the corner of "C" and Harrison. The Commission indicated approval of this request, subject to compliance with Police and Fire Regulations. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission that the Youth Advisory Council has recommended Recommendations that their priority preference for the development of recreational facilities is as follows: 2-19-58