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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 7, 1949 to May 21, 1952, lvc000007-451

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Commissioner Bunker moved the above mentioned request to hold the public hearing on October 3, 1951 at 7:30 P.M. be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. WESTSIDE IMPROVEMENTS At this time a delegation of property owners from the Westside were pre­sent regarding their petitions for improvements such as street paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and lighting, to discuss with the Board the possibility of creating an assessment district for this purpose. Discussion was held and it was agreed that a meeting be held September 24, 1951 in the Council Chambers with the City Manager and City Engineer to determine what type of improvements these people wished to have and what property will be included in this proposed district. BUSINESS LICENSES Mrs. Rabb and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Qualley, music teachers appeared before the Music Studios Board at this time regarding license fees required of music studios. Dis­cussion was held concerning proper zones and the reasons why licenses were required. Thereafter Commissioner Whipple moved this matter be referred to the Regional Planning Commission for a zone variance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. STREET ENCROACHMENT Mr. C. Norman Cornwall, representing the Kozy Court and the Cal-Neva Court 3rd & Wyoming on South 5th Street, was present at this time to discuss the time to dis­cuss the reported street encroachment of the Wilshire service Station at 3rd and Wyoming. Mr. Cornwall stated that they were objecting on the grounds that there were no sewer connections at this service station and also that there was a great deal of noise caused by the cars and taxis being serviced by this business. Mr. Paul Dickenson, Wilshire Oil Distributor was also present, and explained that the Wilshire Oil Company was willing to do whatever they could to cor­rect the situation. Commissioner Jarrett moved that the Wilshire Oil Company and their lessee, Triangle Service Station, 1529 South 5th Street be requested to vacate City property and authorized to conform with ordinances of the city insofar as connecting to the sewer is concerned. Motion seconded by Commissioner Peccole and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Peccole moved the City Manager be authorized to open 3rd Street. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. BUSINESS LICENSE The application of Keith Campbell, Campbell Packing, Clos Lane for a license APPLICATION for meat cutting was presented to the Board for their consideration. Campbell Packing His Honor asked if there were any objections to the issuance of this license. There were no objections. Commissioner Peccole moved the above mentioned application for license be approved for a period of three months commencing October 1, 1951. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. MINUTES Commissioner Whipple moved the minutes of September 4,5, and 6, 1951 be approved by reference and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Peccole and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. PAYROLL WARRANTS Commissioner Whipple moved Payroll Warrants Nos. 1229 to.1232 inclusive in the net amount of $27,825.72 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Peccole and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. SERVICE Commissioner Whipple moved that Service and Material Warrant No. 2180 in & the total amount of $4,248.62 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk MATERIAL WARRANTS authorized to sign same.