Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-442

Commissioner Fountain moved that the charges as set forth in the Show Cause order issued April 3, 1959, be dismissed at this time without prejudice as recommended by the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain; Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes; none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. PETITION His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple presented a petition to the Board signed by Charles and Ann Connery residents in the vicinity of East Ogden and Harley Way protesting the condition of 1601 Ogden Ave. property at 1601 Ogden Avenue; occupied by the Charles Connery family, which mentions the fact that City Forces have tried several times during the past four or Notice to be served five years to correct these conditions without any lasting success. Mayor Pro Tem Whipple suggested more stringent measures be taken and that the occupants be informed to keep the property cleaned up or cite them into Court. Mayor Pro Tem Whipple asked if anyone was present representing the owners of the property and City Manager Kennedy informed the Board that the owners live in Wyoming and that Mr. and Mrs. Connery, who reside there, were presently out of town as they had to take their little girl to the City of Hope for a heart operation. He added that someone had cleaned the place up a little and that some of the neighbors had offered to help but were turned down. Commissioner Fountain moved that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Connery, 1601 Ogden Avenue, be served notice that unless the property is cleaned up within 24 hours after being served with notice they would be cited into court under provisions of City Ordinance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor C. D. Baker. Mr. Earl Bohne spoke from the audience stating that he wished to clarify certain statements made in the paper and that there had been no threats; merely this petition to help the property owners in the area rectify this situation. He was of the opinion that all had been very tolerant requested help from the various departments rather than quarrel over the back fence. He stated further that they were appreciative of the problems of this large family, but that as time went by conditions grew worse and worse until one by one neighbors called for assistance from the City Departments who in turn notified these occupants and they promised cooperation but this did not last. He added that they, as neighbors, still tried to be of assistance to the family but it was received with a shrug of the shoulders. Mr. Bohne continued that unfortunately, when they started this action, they did not know the child was being operated on at the City of Hope on this day; however, he still felt that this presents a serious problem and for the health of their own children, should be eliminated. He concluded with the statement that they had a list of violations but did not feel it necessary to enumerate them here as they were sure the Commission knew what needed to be done. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 794 City Attorney Calvin Cory advised the Board that it would be necessary to adopt Amendment to Emergency Emergency Ordinance No. 794 amending Emergency Ordinance No. 788 Creating Ordinance No. 788 Creating Assessment District 100-43, Street Lighting on Main Street from Bonanza to Owens. He Assessment District No. stated further that the City Charter requires the Mayor and three members of the 100-43 Commission, or at least four Commissioners, to vote on all measures on the levying of taxes; therefore, notices cannot be sent out as originally provided in Emergency Adopted Ordinance No. 788, and the purpose of this amendment is to extend the sending of notices beyond the City's General Election to be held June 2, 1959, so this requirement can be met: The Acting City Clerk, Robert F. Boos, read the following Emergency Ordinance No. 794 by title: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 14, 16, 17, and 18 OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 788 ENTITLED: "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE CREATING STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 100-43; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREET BY INSTALLING A COMPLETE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM THEREON; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ACCORDING TO FRONTAGE TO DEFRAY THE STATED ENTIRE COST THEREOF; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE REPORTING OF THE SAME TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR FILING OF SAID ROLL WITH THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING A TIME AND PLACE TO REVIEW SAID ASSESSMENTS AND NOTIFICATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FUR THE CORRECTION AND/OR CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL OF SAID ROLL THEREAT OR THEREAFTER; PROVIDING FOR THE INDORSEMENT ON SAID ROLL OF SAID CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF SAID APPROVED ROLL TO THE EX-OFFICIO CITY ASSESSOR; PROVIDING THAT SAID ASSESSMENTS SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIEN; PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PAYING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND THE INTEREST THEREON; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE NOTIFICATION BY MAIL WHEN AND WHERE SAID ASSESSMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE; RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING ALL ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN TOWARD IMPROVING SAID STREET IN SAID DISTRICT; TOWARD ITS CREATION AND TOWARD LEVYING AND EFFECTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY PROVIDING FOR THE RENUMBERING OF SECTIONS 16, 17, AND 18 ON PAGE 7 OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 788; BY ESTABLISHING JULY 1ST OF EACH YEAR AS THE DATE WHEN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS OF UNPAID ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE DUE; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING ALL ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN TOWARD IMPROVING THAT CERTAIN STREET BY INSTALLING A COMPLETE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM THEREON IN SAID DISTRICT; TOWARD ITS CREATION AND TOWARD LEVYING AND EFFECTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Fountain moved that Emergency Ordinance No. 794 be adopted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. 5-20-59