Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-389

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, proposals have been made to the Honorable Arthur E. Summerfield, Postmaster General of the United States for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp early in 1957 which would feature Death Valley National Monument, and WHEREAS, the early history of Death Valley and Southern Nevada are parallel in many instances, and both areas hold important places in the history of their respective state, and WHEREAS, there is a close community of interest between Las Vegas and Death Valley, and WHEREAS, it seems particularly appropriate that a commemorative stamp should be issued in 1957 which marks the centennial of two of the regions' famous prospectors, Jean Lamoigne and "Shorty" Frank Harris, and the first General Land Office Survey of Death Valley. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of November, 1956, that the Honorable Arthur E. Summerfield, Postmaster General of the United States, be and he hereby is requested to cause to be issued in 1957, a commemorative postage stamp honoring Death Valley National Monument. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk be forwarded to the Honorable Arthur E. Summerfield, Washington, D. C. PASSED AND APPROVED November 21, 1956. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. City Manager Kennedy requested approval of the purchase of street light equipment to be used in the street light system as needed. Commissioner Whipple moved that a purchase order to Pavell Electric Supply in the amount of $1075.98 for the purchase of street light equipment be authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. The City Manager requested approval of a purchase order for the clearing, grading and leveling of the land adjacent to the Golf Course. Commissioner Whipple moved the purchase order to Eachus Construction Co. in the amount of $4,705.46 for clearing, grading, and leveling the land adjacent to the Golf Course be authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye;noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. City Manager Kennedy presented the request from Mayor French of Henderson for the appoint­ment of someone to represent the City of Las Vegas on an Air Pollution Control Board. Commissioner Fountain was appointed on this Board. City Manager Kennedy presented the request of the Franklin Brothers for a 6 month's permit to store lumber and materials on a vacant lot between 11th and 12th on Carson. Mr. Kennedy explained that this material is to be used in the construction of the new motel at 7th and Fremont. Commissioner Fountain moved this request for a 6 months permit to store building materials on Carson between 11th and 12th be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. The City Manager presented a new agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the purchase of the Old Ranch property which will give the City clear title on 5 acres to be sold to the Eagles Lodge. Mr. Kennedy stated that Pioneer Title has advised him that the Eagles have placed $10,000 in escrow, pending delivery of the deed. Thereafter Commissioner Bunker moved this agreement be approved and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign same, and the following resolution adopted: WHEREAS, there was presented to the City Council a form of agreement supplementing an agreement dated August 15, 1955, between the City of Las Vegas, a municipal corporation in the County of Clark, State of Nevada, and Las Vegas Land and Water Company, covering the purchase by the City of Las Vegas of five parcels of land in the County of Clark (said supplemental agreement being identified as "N"L.D. 2913.1). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the form of agreement supplementing agreement dated August 15, 1955, between the City of Las Vegas, a municipal corporation in the County of Clark, State of Nevada, and Las Vegas Land and Water Compary, a Nevada corporation, covering the purchase by the City of Las Vegas of five parcels of land in the County of Clark (said supplemental agreement being identified as "N"L.D. 2913.1), be, and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and Clerk of said City are authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the said City of Las Vegas. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. City Manager Kennedy reported that as of the l5th of November, 1956 the animal shelter has been taken over by the City and operated as a Department. Discussion was held on the request of the U. S. Government for lease of 80 acres of land from the City. Mr. Kennedy explained that the request was for a fifty year least at $1.00 per year. No action was taken on this request, but it was the opinion of the Commission that this term was too long. PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CLEARING OF LAND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD STORAGE PERMIT EAGLES PROPERTY ANIMAL SHELTER LEASE OF LAND U. S. GOVERNMENT